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February 12. 1985
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<br />this resFect, I hate had conversations with Mr. Roger Pierce, Vice President and General
<br />Manager of Cox Cable of Portsmouth. Mr. Pierce shares my concerns of equitable treatment
<br />to our citizens and recommends that the rate increase imposed by City Council on January
<br />1985, be rescinded and full credit be given the citizens for the increase.
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<br />22,
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<br /> I, therefore, recommend to City Council that the rate ~ncrease be rescinded effective
<br />February 1, 1985."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, to confirm that the conditions attached
<br />to the rate increase for Cox Cable approved~by this Council on January 22, 1985 were not met
<br />and, thusly, the increase approved at'that time did not become effective on February 1, 1985,
<br />and, further, to direct Cox Cable to adjust the accounts of the citizens of this City accord-
<br />ingly, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> 85-55 Councilwoman Lucas offered the following nomination for appointment to the
<br />following Board/Commission~
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<br />Youth Advisory Commission
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<br />Dana Westmoreland to be appointed, with term expirin~ Seotember 1, 1985; replacing
<br />Davenport.
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<br /> to close nominations and there being
<br /> to the designated Board/Commission, and
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<br />Lisa
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<br /> Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Whitlow,
<br />no further nominations, the above member was elected
<br />was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />85-56 - The following letter received from the National Arbor Day Foundation was read:
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<br /> "Congratulations to Portsmouth on again being named as a Tree City USA for your work in
<br />1984~
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<br /> The National A~bor Day Foundation is very pleased that
<br />effort, and we are equally pleased no renaw your Tree City
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<br /> As you well know, trees provide many ongoing practical
<br />care must be ongoing as well.
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<br />your tree-care work is a continuin
<br />USA designation.
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<br />and spiritual benefits, and nree
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<br /> With good management, trees can lower heating and coolin~ bills, increase proper~y values
<br />and make concrete-clad cities green and p&easant places to live in and visit. The beauty of
<br />trees is a constant source of joy for everyone near them.
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<br /> State Foresters are responsible forLthe presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other
<br />recognition material. The Foundation will forward your awards to Maynard Stoddard in your
<br />State Forester's office. They will be coordinatin~ the presentation with you.
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<br /> Again, congratulations on receiving this national recognition for your continuin~ ccm-
<br />mitment to tree planting and care.~Signed by John Rosenow, Executive Director"
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<br /> Th~,Mayor commended ~he City Manager and his staff for improving the quality of life
<br />in Portsmouth through new and improved planting.of trees throughout t~City.
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<br />On motion meeting adjourned.
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<br />February 19, 1985
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<br /> At a called meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, February 19, 1985, there were
<br />present:
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<br /> James W. Holley, III, Ben A. Beamer, Sr., E. G. Corprew, Jr., J. Robert Gray,
<br /> L. Louise Lucas; Gloria O. Webb, Morton V. Whitlow, George L. Hanbuyy, City Manager,
<br /> James T. Martin, Assistant City Attorney.
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<br /> 85-57 - The following call for the meeting was read:
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<br /> "Please attend a called meeting of the City Council to be held in {he Council Chamber,
<br />6th floor of City Hall, 801 Crawford Street, at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, I985, for
<br />the consideration of a motion to go into an executive session to discuss Legal Matters, Persono
<br />Matters, and Boards and Commissions.
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<br /> By order of the Mayor.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and secondedbby Mr. Whitlow,
<br />adpted by unanimous vote.
<br /> On mo%~on ~a~t~n~ ajjaurned.
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<br />to go into an executive session, and was
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