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September 28, 1982 Virginia Electric and Power Company is hereby granted an easement over, under and across the property described on the attached plat designated as "Right-Of-Way Plat No. 36391 of the Virginia Electric and Power Company for the Purpose of Installing Underground Electric Utility Service at the Harbor Tower Apartment Building". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute such easement agreements as may be necessary to complete this transaction." Ayes: Nays: Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen None 82-355 "Consideration of a proposed rate increase by Cox Cable of Portsmouth. Cox Cable has requested an increase in rates from $7.50 to $8.95 per month for basic cable service and an increase for the one time installation fee from $15 to $25. The recommen dation of the Cable Television Commissipn is attached for your information. The' City Mah~g~r suppm~3the r~commendation 9% the Con~t~aign and r.ec~mmend$ it for your appro~kl. Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr, Gray to suspend the rules to allow the speaker more time for a presentation to Council, was approved by unanimous vote. Robert.W. Hale, Vice President and General Manager of Cox Cable of Portsmouth, Inc. spoke to Council on the proposed rate increase for Cox Cable. Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Holley to authorize a rate increase by Cox Cable from ~7.50 to $8.95 per month for basic cable service and a fee increase from $15 to $25 subjec to criteria noted being met, was adopted by unanimous vote: Demonstrate improved telephone and service responsiveness and improved billing procedure Establish a formal complaint procedure. Additional channel or channels as part of the basic service package. Cox would an increase in the franchise fee from 3% to 5% and Cox would agree to base its franchise payment on gross revenue from all sources rather than on subscriber revenue. Cox would agree to provide'Portsmouth any bene'fidial features or additions provided in other Tidewater cities. Cox has agreed to rollhack after review period by February l, 1983 if noted criteria has not been met. (trial period from October 1, 1982 to February 1, 1983.) 82-356 "Consideration of a motion to refund $135.92 (without interest) in food sales taxes paid in error. The Commissioner of Revenue has requested a refund of $135.92 (without interest) for Amory's Seafood Shoppe. This refund ~s for an overpayment in food sales taxes. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Beamer to authorize refund of $135.92 in food sales taxes to Amory's Seafood Shoppe, was adopted by 5-0-1 (Whitlow - abstained) vote. NEW BUSINESS- 82-357 Mr. Whitlow offered the following nominations for appointments to Boards/Commiss~ Board of ,A:p~.~al$_ Robert L. Turner, Sr., appointed to a four year John H. Epperson reappointed for a term of four years. term replacifig, C. Paul Hanbury, Supplemental Retirement Board E. Kent Williams and John W. Failes reappointed for a term of four years. Law Library Board no and J. Wayne S~rinkle,~imJt~t ~T~e~l',(~oi~y~e~r~c~l~g~.~.l/1/86, replacing Arnold Leon. Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer to close nominations, and there being further nominations the above members to be elected to the designated Boards/Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote. 82-358 - James F. Malone, 367 Middle Street, asking for an ordinance to make dog owners clean up after their pets. Mr. Holley suggested matter be referred 82-359 - Mary B. Shanks, 616 Rockbridge housing problems. (see exhibit il on file). Ail members of Council responded to Mrs. to the City Manager. Road, presented a resolution to Shanks. Council on the ~ns ·