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April 10~ lg84
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that A. N. Kendrick, J. R. Wilkerson, Howard L. Davis, George N. Powers, Sr. and C. L.
<br />Knight, be appointed viewers, and that James L. Linehan and L. A. Clark be appointed alternate
<br />viewers in the event one of the preceding viewers fails to participate, said viewers to view
<br />the hereinafter-described portion of such street and report to this Council in writing whether
<br />in their opinion any, and if any, what inconvenience would result in vacating and closing
<br />the following:
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<br />PENINSULA AVENUE
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<br /> Ail that certain portion of Peninsula Avenue from the north right-of-way
<br />of Matthews Terrace north to the low water mark of Scotts Creek."
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, YVebb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 84-125 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution expressing
<br />grati~mde of Portsmouth to MFS. Amelia G. McLean for her contribution of 2.77 acres of land
<br />located adjacent to Frederick Boulevard.
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<br /> "On March 27, 1984, the City Council accepted a gift from Amelia!G. McLean for the benefi
<br />of the City of Portsmouth and its citizens consisting of a parcel of land containing 2.77
<br />acres, which will be used, together with other parcels, to form the transfer site as part of
<br />City's participation in a regional landfill to be operated by the Southeastern Public Service
<br />Authority. The property had a fair market value of $44,500.
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<br /> The enclosed resolution formerly expresses the gratitude of the City and its citizens
<br />Mrs. McLean for her contribution, and recognizes the spirit of community pride reflected by
<br />this donation."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF PORTSMOUTH TO MRS. AMELIA G. McLEAN
<br />FOR HER CONTRIBUTION OF 2.77 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO FREDERICK BOULEVARD.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Amelia G. McLean has donated 2.77 acres of valuable property to the City of
<br />Portsmouth for the benefit of the City and its citizens; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this property will be combined with other properties to establish a transfer
<br />site to a~sist the City in its participation in a regional landfill to be operated by the
<br />Southeastern Public Service Authority; and
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<br /> ~EREAS, the donation of this property reflects the spirit of community pride heretofore
<br />expressed by Amelia G. McLean.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia
<br />that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Minutes of this Council, and that a copy
<br />be presented to Amelia G. McLean in recognition of the gratitude of the City of POrtsmouth
<br />and its citizens."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> 84-126 - Mrs. Webb offered the following nominations for appointments
<br />Boards/Commissions:
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<br /> Municipal Finance Commission
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<br />to the following
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<br /> Alex T. Mayo, Jr. to be appointed to fill an unexpired term, ending September 1, 1984,
<br />vacancy created by the resignation of Ernest H. Hardee.
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<br />Museum and Fine Arts Commission
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<br /> Gregory M. Pom~je to be appointed to fill an unexpired term, ending November 1, 1985,
<br />vacancy created by the resignation~of James P. Early.
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<br />Supplemental Retirement Board
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<br /> Matthew E. Peanort, Sr. to be appointed to fill an unexpired term, ending October 1, 198z
<br />vacancy created by the resignation of Herbert R. Hamlet.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mr. Beamer, to close nominations and there being
<br />no further nominations, the above members to be elected to the designated Boards/Commissions,
<br />and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 84-127 J. James Basqier, Jr., S04 Plaza One Building, Norfolk, representing R. C.
<br />B~rclay, III and Mary B. Porter, spoke concerning the closing of Oast Lane and requested that
<br />the matter be continued to the next meeting of Council (April 24, 1984) without having to
<br />readvertise the street closure.
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<br />Motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mr. Gray, that the matter be deferred to the next
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