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March 11, 1980
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<br />At a regular meeting of the City Council held on March 11, 1980, there were ~resent:
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<br />Richard J. Davis, Jack P. Barnes, Ben A. Beamer, Sr,, E. Saunders Early, Jr.,
<br />J. Robert Gray, James W. Holley, III, Edward L. Oast, Jr., Robert T. Williams,
<br />City Manager, Steven Lieberman, City Attorney.
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<br /> Dr. F. S. Rhoades, Pastor, Grove Baptist Church,
<br />follow, ed..by t~e~ Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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<br /> ~Mayor D~is welcomed all visitors in attendance.
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<br />opened the meeting with prayer,
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and Seconded by Mr. Gray, minutes of the called meeting of February
<br />26, i980 held at 12:00 noon; minutes of the called meeting of February 26, 1980 held at 6:00
<br />p.m; minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1980; minutes of the called meeting of
<br />March 7, 1980, to be approved as received, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 80-94 Mayor Davis presented a paperweight to R. Bruce Riddle, Jr., Troop 256, having
<br />attained the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America.
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<br /> 80-95 Mayor Davis presented to Mr. Ashton Lewis a Certificate of Appreciation and a
<br />letter opener with the City Seal as an expression of commendation in recognition for out-
<br />standing service rendered to the City during the recent snowstorm and blizzard.
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<br />was
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<br />80-95(a) - On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution
<br />adopted.and a ~opy to be forwarded to each name mentioned, by~tkesfollowing vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF GIANT OPEN AIR MARKETS,
<br />PANCAKE HOUSE, JUDDY RODMAN, AL1 CITY EMPLOYEES EMERGENCY PERSONNEL, AND
<br />VOLUNTEERS DURING FHE RECENT SNOW STORM; EXTENDING THE DEEP APPRECIATION
<br />AND GRATITUDE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth recently experienced what has been described by many
<br />residents as the worst snow storm of this century; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, during this period citizens of the City were in need of food, emergency
<br />service~:-and ~ther necessities; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the herein-named businesses and residents volunteered
<br />provide assistance to their neighbors in the community during this
<br />invaluable services.
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<br />to open their doors and.
<br />time of emergency to provide
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth that the outstand~
<br />lng service of the Giant Open Air Market, Pancake Ho~se, Juddy Rodman, all city employees
<br />emergency personnel and volunteers is hereby recognized and the appreciation of the City of
<br />Portsmouth is hereby extended."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Early, Gray, HOlley, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br /> 80-80 The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />February 26, 1980, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $90,590 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR HOSPITALIZATION
<br />FOR INDIGENTS (~LH) PROGRAMS."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, the ordinance was adopted, and by the
<br />following vote:
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<br /> Ayes:
<br /> ..... Nays:
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<br /> S0-52(6~) The
<br />taken up and read:
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<br /> Barnes,
<br /> None
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<br />following
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<br />Beamer, Early, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br />ordinance deferred from the meeting of February 26,
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<br />1980, was
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 79-22"
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the ordinance to be adopted on final
<br />reading.
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Gray, the ordinance to be deferred,
<br />as recommended by the City Manager, for further consideration~ and was adopted by unanimous vo
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<br /> 80-70 - The following communication was received from C. Edward Russell, Jr., Attorney,
<br />representing Conard Virginia Corporation: (Addressed to Steven Lieberman, City Attorney)
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<br /> "On behalf of Donald B. Katz, President of Conard Virginia Corporation, the undersigned
<br />hereb, y withdraws the petition qf Conard Virginia Corporation to locate a sign within the
<br />mandatory setback zone on property that he is leasing at 905 Airline Boulevard, Portsmouth,
<br />Virginia. Time constraints require Mr. Katz to locate the sign in a less favorable place than
<br />he requested. We thank you and City Council for your consideration of this matter. Please
<br />advise ~hould you require addi~iona%i~nformation."
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<br /> Motion of Mr[ Oast and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to be received as information, and was
<br />adopted by unanimous vote.
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