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November 25, 1924 8th. "i am forwarding herewith an ordinance prepared by the 0hief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, covering the installation of fuel oll burners, etc., in the City of Portsmouth." An Ordinance to Regulate the Installation of Fuel 0il Burners and the Storage of Fuel Oil for Use in S~me, and Kerosene Heating Devices for Domestic Use and Storage of Fuel. On motion of Mr. Stewart (R.E.B.), the ordins~ce was placed on its first reading. 9th. "The Commonwealth's At~mney and the Chief of the Fire Department have both applied in the last few days for s/oecial plain clothes men to work in their Departments. The Commonwealth's Attorney states that it is impossible to properly work up the numerous cases now requiring investigation before trial. The Ohief of the Fire Department is having a great deal of trouble with small in- cendiary fires and with f~tee alarms. While a single man could probably serve both purposes ~nd could do useful work, I am not inclined at present to recommend an in~rease in personnel, and am therefore compelled to give sun adverse opinion on the request. I am, howe~er, at the request of the Oommonwealth~s Attorney, forwarding the matter to the City Council, for such action ms it may deem proper." On motion, the communication was referred to the Finance 0ommittee. 10th. "About seventy-five loads of olay are needed at the 0ountry 01ub for the tennis courts. There is more olay being excavated from the lagoon at the 0ity Park than can be lized, and there will be no~ lose envolved to the 0try, if this amount is turned over to Olub. If the Council deems it necessary a charge of twenty five cents per load cas be made. Actionat this meeting of the Oouncil is requested." On motion of Mr. Brooks, the Manager was authorized to give the Ooun~ry 01ub 75 loads of said olay, without cost to the 0ity. llth. "I am forwarding herewith draft of an ordinance regul~ti~ the sale of motor fuel in the Oity of Portsmouth, and providing for its inspection." An Ordinance to Regulate the Sale of Motor Fuel in the City of Portsmouth and to Pro- vi~e for the Inspection of the S~me. On motion of Mr. Stewart (R.E.B.), the ordinance was placed on ire first reading. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The following ordinance which w~s placed on its first reading by Oounoil November 12th, AN ORDINANOE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANOE OF ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF BONDS OF THE 0IT¥ OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, TO BE KNOVE~ AS SOHOOL BONDS FOR THE PIPRPOSE OF PUROHASING LAND EOR AND BUILDING AND EQUIPPING PUBLI0 SOH00L BUILDINGS IN SAID 0ITY; MAEINGPROVISION FOR THE FORM OF SAID BOND, AND FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. On motion of Mr. Stewart (J.R.), the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes~rooks, Hall, Oast, Smith, Stewart (J.R.), Stewart (R~E.B.), White, ?. placed on first reading November 12th On motion of Mr. Cast, action was deferred on the following ordinance/until the next regular meeting of Co~ucil: An Ordin~uce Providing for Retirement of Policemen and Firemen of the 0ity of Portsmouth and Authorizing a Pension for such Retired Policemen and Firemen. The policemen and firemen, through Mr. Oast, presented the following ordinance for the re~irement and peneioning of policemen and firemen: An0rdinance Providing for Retirement of Policemem and Firemen of the City of Portsmouth and Authorizing a Pension for such Retired Policemen and Firemen. On motion, a~tion?Om~the ordinance presented through Mr. Oast was deferred unti± the next regular meeting of Council. On motion of Mm. Hall, action on the following ordinance placed on first reading November 18th, was deferred until the next regular meeting of 0ouncil: An Ordinance Regulating Movement of Jitneys and Other Traffic In, and in Connection with New Jitney Terminal Prescribed by Ordinance Adopted November 12th, 192~. The regular report of the Oity Treasurer for the month of October, 192~,was presented sm~dwas referred to the Finance Oommittee. NE~BUSIR~ESS A petition was read from certain property owners and residents on ~A" street, Pe~k View, to have three and one-half blocks on "A" street paved between Elm Ave. and one-half block west of Butler street. On motion of Mr. Stewart (J.R.), the petition was referred to the ~i~y ~%nager.