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<br />August 9, 1983
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<br /> Group Housing and Condominium Study Committee
<br /> J. Douglas Powell, representing the Planning Commission; Herbert g. Robertson, ~pusing
<br />Developer; Kirk Berkeley, Architect; Leon Coppedge, Real Estate; and L. Louise Lucas, Harvey
<br />N. Johnson, Jr., and Mary shanks, Citizens-~t?la~ge, to be appointed. (No Term)
<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to close nominations and there being no
<br />further nominations, the above members to be elected to the designated Boards/Commissions,
<br />and was adopted by unaimous vote.
<br /> 83-312 - Eunice L. Facenda, 411 Tareyton Lane, representing the Park Manor Civic Club,
<br />presented the following:
<br /> "At the August 8th meeting of the Park Manor Civic Club, a ~esoluton was passed approving
<br /> the general concept of Central Portsmouth, the Priority Action Program for ~ss~r ~pinion
<br /> that the proposal will enhance the image of Portsmouth in the ore'tall picture of the Greater
<br /> Hampton Roa6s area, as well as, improve the living standards of many of our citizens who Will
<br /> be relocated due to the renewal. We, also, believe that it will be of great benefit to the
<br /> business community.
<br /> It is the intention of our club to take advantage of Mr. Hanbury's recent offer and ask~
<br /> someone from th~ City Manager's office to address our club on this project. Once ~e have the
<br /> details on some of the specific items, we hope to be the first of the city's civic c.lubs to
<br /> endorse the proposal wholeheartedly.
<br /> This information:~spresented so that Council will know that our club is interested in all
<br /> facets of Portsmouth's growth and progress."
<br /> 83-313 - Rev. James Vaugha~, 3707 Greenleaf Trail, representing Small Business Broadcast-
<br /> ing Service (SgBS), spoke concerning support of the Portsmouth Community Development funds to
<br /> assist the relocation of the Small Business Broadcasting Service Company, video-computer pro-
<br /> duction studio in Portsmouth. (See E~hibit 83-313)
<br /> ' Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mrs. Webb, additSonal time to complete presentation, and was adopted
<br /> Mr. Hanbury responded to Mr. Vaughan that the Community Development funds would be audite~
<br /> and therefore, the City's interest had to be protected, regarding equipment purchases.
<br /> Mr. Barnes asked that the City Manager review Mr. Vaughan's request.
<br /> 83-31~ - Jay Caspee;~ 58 ,Park View Avenue, representing Park View Preservation League,
<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to suspend the rules for Mr. ~a$9~r to
<br /> speak an additional 3 minutes, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br /> Mr. Casper presented a slide presentation on h&de~houses of historic value in the Park
<br /> View area, and requested that a portion Park View be established as' a~ Historic District.
<br /> Motion'of-Mr. Barnes ~nd seconded by Mr. Gray, the matter be ~eferred to the City Manager
<br /> and his admini~strativ® staff to set a meeting with the Park View Committee, and report back to
<br /> Council as soon as possible, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br /> 83-315 James Staples, 28 Channing Avenue, representing Alien Productions,
<br /> the Frank D. Lawrence Stadium, and requested that the stadium be c~n~m~ee~ for
<br /> it could be used for various activities that Would be beneficial to the city.
<br /> M~; ~ray,
<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded/by/that the matter be referred to the City Manager,
<br /> and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br /> 83-316 Councilman Barnes asked that the City Attorney to look into the Tax Study
<br /> Commission that was previously formed, possibly in the '60's, and to report back to Conncil.
<br /> Councilman B~rnes ~sked tlYa~ ~!:~ty;~er:~qok~~nt° dredging inlets, creeks ,and waterways
<br /> around the waterfront of the City.
<br /> 83-317 - ~o~ion ~[..Mf~ Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, to go into an executive session
<br /> for the purpose of discussing the following, and was adopted by unanimous vote:
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<br />(1) Use, Sale, or Acquisition of Public Property;
<br />[2~ Consultation and Briefing on Legal Matters
<br /> Contracts and Litigation;
<br />~] A Personnel Matter;
<br />(4] Boards and Commissions.
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<br />spoke regardi!
<br />renovation as~~I
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<br />On motion meeting adjourned.
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<br />APPROVED
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<br />~City Ci~
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<br />unanimous vote
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