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July 8, 1924 ~$th. "It has been assumed that the Cit~ Msmager had authority to designate parking places and stoppingplaces fer-jitmeys. A recent case, however, h~s brought authority into question. I am therefore submitting an ordinance which will clarify this question, and its passage is recommended.~ An Ordinance Authorizing the Oity Manager to set Aside Parki~_~ces ~r,Oertaln Purposes and to DesignatorS'topping Places for Jitneys in the City o~ ~ormsmou ~. On motioD cf Mr. White, the ordinance was~placed on its first reading. 5th, "I am of the opinion that the following provisions cf State law should be paralleled by 0ity ordinance, in order thmt the fines accraing may come into the Otty treasury: Drinking in Public Places, Obstructing Justice, Operating Oar While Intoxicated, Drunk and Fo~ication. The 0ity Ordinances shou~-d provide penalty not less severe than those imposed by State law and should also make provision for the same fees to arresting and prosecuting officers as are provided by State law. It is recommended that the Oity Attorney prepare these ordinances as soon as practicable in order that the City may not lose income from fines." On motion of Mr. White, the reCommendaiie~of~%he N~_..r~.~ger was concurred in. 6th. "Judge Ha~ry 0uthriell has made recommendation to me that a small monthly allowance be made to Mary Jennings, who D~dles colored probation work. All colored girls are looked after in her house at present without any expense for lodging and while ou~ finances do not ~oS~ify excessive expenditures, it does seem to me that we might make her an allowance of .O0 per month for this work and I am therefore makin~ that definite recommendation. Judge .Cuthriell would like to appeam before the Finance Oommlttee when this matter is considered." On motion, the conmm~uication was referred to the Finance Committee. ~th. "On account of the sittings of the 0ircuit 0curt begtnni~ at lO:C0 A. M., it has been necessary to transfer temporarily the.0ivil Oo~trt to the Police court room. This has been the cause of considerable criticism and inconvenience amd I find it is possible to fit up a very satisfactory court room in the old Hook and Ladder Oompany assembly room at fire headquarters. The cost of .modi~icatioms and furniture including gas heaters for this ~oom'will be about $300°00. I believe it is ad,~'sable to do ~his work and am therefore recommending a special appropriation of $300.00 fo= this purpose." On motion, the recommendation was referred to Finance Committee° Eth. "I am forwarding herewith a letter from Judge B. D. White, relative to cou~t room. This askJfor the constraction of certain rooms adjacent to the Oouncil 0hamber. ''t I believe that the~question of the Municipal Building should be definm ely disposed of and if it is decided not to build the proposed building, '! am prepared to submit a plan for additions to the present building which are in my opinion essential." On motion of Mr. White, the comm~mications were referred to the Oommittee on New Oity and ~ounty Building. ._ 9th. "t am forwarding herewith bill of Mr. John E. Rapelye for $8,86~.83, claimed by him in co~nection with extra work involved in placing shells fo-~ud to be necessary umder the pipes comprised in the west High St. drainage contract. The City Emgineer and I have gone carefu~lly into this matter and the City Engineer .finds ~ter full investigation that the net amount due Mr. P~pelye is $2,334.6?. To this I think should be added a reasonable amount for interest, Workm~'s Com~ensation Insurance and delay. Mr. R~pelye claims that his entire gang ws~ delayed during the placing of the shells. This claim I can not admit, but I feel that if twenty per cent is added to Mr. Weaver's estimate, Mr. Rapelye will be fully com- p~n~ted for the extra expense involved in placing the~hells." I am ~h~re~cEe recommemd%ng that I be autherSzed to_pay to Mr. Rapelye the actual expense which is $2~335.67, plus ~0~, making a total of $2,~1.60.~ On motton,~e recommendation w~s referred to Finance Oom~ittee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The following oommmmication was read from the Olty Attorney: "Portsmouth, Va., July 8, 1924o Honorable 0ity 0ouncil, ~ortsmouth, Va. $~emen: At a meeting held on June third you referred to me a request from Mr. J. S. Piland to have south half of lot lib Avenue B in the Oak ~rove Cemetery conveyed to Mm. D. P. Williams. The Oity records show that M~. Piland purchased thms lot on October l?, 191~, ~a~.d that a deed w~s drawnfor the same. I therefore ~ggest that I be ~uthorized to dr~wa~uplmcate deed to N_r. Piland who states he never received a deed. Yours very truly, R. O. Bs~olay, 0ity Attorney." ..... On_motiQn.pf Mr. Whi~.~he Ot~y.~tt~ey was authorized to d_raw a duplicate deed to