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January 12; 1982
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Oast, that authorization be granted to refund,
<br />with interest, $14.79 in real estate taxes to Mr. Hugh H. M~×well for the fourth quarter of
<br />tax year 1980-81, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 82-13 "Consideration of a motion to transfer $11,398 from the Grants Contingency Accou'
<br />to continue operation of the Lead Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Program.
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<br /> This motion will provide the funds needed to continue operation of the Lead Paint Poison
<br />Prevention Program administered by the Portsmouth Health Department. The project will screen
<br />some 2,300 children, ages 1-8, for undue lead absorption, provide diagnosis and referral for
<br />medical care, determine the environmental cause of the poisoning and assist abatement of the
<br />hazard and offer health education to parents of affected children as well as the ~ublic at
<br />large. Funded by the Public Health Department Service, the project is supported by $121,398
<br />in Federal funds and requires no local cash match. The City Manager recommends adoFtion."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray, that authorization be granted to trans-
<br />fer $11, 398 from the Grants Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous
<br />vote.
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<br />82-14 "ConsideratiDn of a motion authorizing the City Manager to demolish the Des
<br />.Moines Avenue Fire Station and to advertise to receive bids for the sale of the parcel for
<br />development in acDrdance with its current zoning.
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<br /> this motion authorizes the City Manager to demolish the Des Moines Avenue Fire Station
<br />Building; and, to offer for sale the vacant land for development. Previous attempts to
<br />market the land with the building have been unsuccessful due to the enormous costs necessary
<br />to bring the building up to Code. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Beamer,
<br />the Des Moines-Avenue Fire S~a~ion and ~o advertise
<br />as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />that authorization be granted to demolist
<br />to receive~,bids~f6r-~the_sale of the~parce]
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<br /> 8£~lSzim"Consideration of a motion to award bid to the lowest responsible bidder for
<br />repairs to the gym roof of the Academy Park C~nter.
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<br /> The Engineering Department has received bids for repairs to the roof of the gymnasium
<br />at the subject facility. This motion will award bid to Baker Roofing, Inc., in the amount
<br />of $13,375. This was the lowest of nine (9] bids received. This is the second of four re-
<br />novation phases for the Academy Park Center. The third project will consist of interior and
<br />mechanical renovation and is scheduled to be advertised sometime this month. The City Manage~
<br />recommends adoption."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray, that authorization be granted to award
<br />bid to the lowest responsible bidder for repairs to the gym roof of the Academy Park Center,
<br />as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 82-16 "Consideration of a motion to transfer $24,000 from the operating contingency
<br />account ~o the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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<br /> The Ladies Professional Golf Association has rescheduled its 1982 tournament at Sleepy
<br />Hole Golf Course from September to May 69, 1982. This means that two tournaments instead of
<br />one will be held during the current budget year. This fact along with the course improvement
<br />commitments made by the City to the LPGA will require additional funds which were not expected
<br />to be needed until the next budget year. These additional funds amount to $23,809. This
<br />transfer provides the required funds. Additional revenues from the Sleepy Hole Golf and Park
<br />Complex should offset the additional expenses. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> Motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Oast,
<br />$24,000 from the operating contingency account, as
<br />vote.
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<br />that authorization be granted to transfer
<br />requested, and was adopted by unanimous
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<br />82-17 The following citizens spoke concerning the fuel oil tax:
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<br /> George D. Eastes, 300 Park Road, representing self, requested the removal of the fuel
<br />oil tax.
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<br /> Joseph V. O'Brien, 1404 South Street, representing Oil D~alers of Portsmouth, requested
<br />the elimination of the 1% fuel oil tax.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by ~{rs. Webb, to rescind the local 1% fuel oil sales
<br />tax, effective February i, 1982, and was approved on first reading by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 82-18 On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by ~4rs. Webb, the following resolution was
<br />adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNCILS' CONCERNS REGARDING THE NORFOLK, FRANKLIN
<br />AND DANVILLE RAILWAY COMPANY'S REQUEST TO CHANGE THE STATUS OF ITS OPEN AGENCY
<br />STATION AT WEST NORFOLK TO A NONAGENCY, AND TO TRANSFER THE AGENCY SERVICE TO
<br />SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA AND TO RETIRE THE STATION BUILDING IN WEST NORFOLK.
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<br /> WHEREAS, on November 13, 1981, the Norfolk, Franklin and Danville Railway Company re-
<br />quested authority from the State Corporation Commission to change the status of its open agen¢
<br />station in West Norfolk to a nonagency; to transfer the agency service from West Norfolk to
<br />Suffolk, Virginia, and to retire the station building in West Norfolk; and
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