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WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is desirous of restoring and
<br />as an adjunct of its Sleepy Hole Park Complex; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City recognizes the
<br />ob~eetive~ and
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<br />benefit of volunteer effort
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<br />operating the Obici Mansion
<br />and contributions toward thz
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has the proven ability to create and suppor'
<br />such volunteer efforts; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has created the Obici Committee for the
<br />purpose of soliciting donations of time, money and material for the restoration of the Obici
<br />Mansion; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Council of the City of
<br />~nd the benefits that can result for the
<br />areas.
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<br />Portsmouth recognizes the importance of this effort
<br />citizens of the City of Portsmouth and surrounding
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth commends the
<br />Parks and Recreation Commission and the Obici Committee for their efforts and formally re-
<br />cognizes the Obici Committee as an Advisory Committee to the City Council and the Parks and
<br />Recreation Commission for the restoration and operation of the Obici Mansion.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to assist the Parks and
<br />R~erea~ion Commission and the Obici Committee in their worth while efforts while insuring
<br />that their activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and policies."
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<br />Ayes:
<br />Nays:
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<br />Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow
<br />None
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<br /> 81-451 - Mrs. Webb offered the following nominations for appointments to Boards/
<br />Commissions:
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<br />Board of Examination of Plumbers
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<br /> William E. Ellsworth, William S. Sledge, Roderick Triplett, III to be reappointed for a
<br />term of two years, expiring January 1, 1984.
<br />
<br />Community Services Board
<br />
<br /> Mayetta Ford, Judy A. Griswold, Wilson E. Ringlet to be reapp6inted for a term of
<br />three and one-half years; Shirley Winters and Lillie R. Wilson toabe~p~ointed for a term of
<br />three and one-half years, replacing Jean Mathias and Mrs. Burton Ostrower, gn~eall terms
<br />expiring June 30, 1985; Robert E. Hargraves to fill an unexpired term, exFiring December 31,
<br />1982, vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. George Smith. John G. Hatcher, Jr. to fill
<br />an unexpired term, expiring June 30, 1984, vacancy created by the resignation of Leslie Cox.
<br />
<br /> Industrial Development Authority
<br />
<br /> Bradford L. Cherry and Richard F. Wood, Sr.
<br />expiring January 1, 1986.
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<br /> Ye-
<br />to be/appointed for a term of four years,
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<br />Juvenile 8 Domestic Relations Court-Advisory Council
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<br /> Edgar M. Morgan, Jr. and James M. Nixon, Sr. to be reappointed for a term of three years
<br />Diane M. Boyer to be appointed for a term of three years, replacing James D. Topping, Jr.,
<br />and all terms expiring January 1, 1985.
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<br />Planning Commission
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<br />Martha F. Glover to be reappointed for a term of four years, expiring January 1, 1986.
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<br />Port ~ Iniustrial Commission
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<br /> Bradford L. Cherry and Richard F. Wood, Sr. to be reappointed for a term of four years,
<br />expining January 1, 1986.
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<br />Library Board
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<br /> Albert Eure to be appointed for a term of three years, replacing John M. Hallahan who
<br />requested not to be reappointed, and term of office expiring December l, 1984.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, ~o close nominations, and there being
<br />no further nominations, the above members to be elected to the designated Board/Commission,
<br />and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 81-452 - Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, to suspend the rules for
<br />Frank Harte to speak, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br />
<br /> Frank Harte, 3403 Dogwood Drive, spoke concerning the resolution adopted on Craney
<br />Island (Item 81-446) and urged Council to adopt an ordinance forbiding the Corps of Engineers
<br />from dropping the filth in our backyards without our permission.
<br />
<br /> Councilman Barnes requested that the City Attorney review the suggestion of the citizen
<br />and advise Council as soon as possible what legal rights they have in the matter.
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