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July 24, 1984 would be completed by Ehei~o~owing Christmas. The drainage portion was started and completed in 1972, however, since that time the street improvements to include curbing has not taken place in North Truxton. This was broB~kt to the attention of City Council by the Harrison Ward Civic League ~n~c~tizens of North Truxton in the fall of 1974. :,~ On December 17, 1974, City Council adopted the Priority System which is now in effect, placing North Truxton 629 on the list. On Eebruary 25, 1980, the Wilson Ward Civic League on behalf of the citizens of North Truxton, petitioned City Council regarding the need for curbing and guttering against flooding In early 198~, the Wilson Ward Civic League and citizens of North Truxton petitioned City Council concerning the same problems. WHEREAS: We the citizens of this community w~re of the opinion that monies were appropriated for this section known as North Truxton. Now we desire an explanation as to why the project was never complected. THEREFORE: We propose that this project, started some years ago, be completed in the very near future, using emergency funds if necessary, since we deem the need for curbing and guttering in our area to be an emergency." Petition: "We, the undersigned, citizens of the City of Portsmouth, Wilson Ward Divic League and of the Community known as North Truxton do hereby petition the City Council of;this city to restructure its priority listing for curbs, gutters and streetiimprovements. We contend that the present priority listings:system has proven to be impractical and biased against older tax paying communities, such as North Truxton, which has been granted Conservation Status by the City. We feelthat this petition is justified and proper. Signed by Lola B. Lassiter, 3441 Down¢ Street and Others" (243 Signatures) Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the petition be received and referred to the City Manager for study, and a report be furnished to Mrs. Connor and residents of North Truxton, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 84~272 - Linda:iMcCloud;~:TI5 Summers Place, representing the Cathedral of Praise Church, spoke concerning the Use Permit 84-4, Petition of the Cathedral of Praise Church, denied at the meeting of May 22, 1984, and requested that the use p~rmit to operate a child care center be reconsidered. Councilman Whitlow responded to Mrs. McCloud why the use permit had not been reconsidered is There being no request from five (5) members of deemed moot. The City Manager introduced Ernest Freeman, City On motion meeting adjourned. APPROVED [~ Mayor ~ :ouncil for reconsideration, the matter Planner for the City of Portsmouth. City Clerk