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November 13, 1979
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<br /> At a regular meeting of the City Council held on November 13, 1979, there were present:
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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, Gordon B. Tayloe, Jr., City Attorney.
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<br /> Rev. James R. Murphy, Pastor, Congregational Christian Assembly, opened the meeting with
<br />.p~ayer,. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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<br /> Mayor Davis welcomed all visitors in attendance.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Beamer, minutes of the
<br />October 23, 1979; minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, i979,
<br />received, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />called meeting of
<br />to be approved as
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<br /> 79-400 Councilmen Early, Beamer, Gray and Oast on November , 1979 attended the celebra-I
<br />tion "Fall Festival Day" on the USS John F. Kennedy, and Councilman Early was presented by the
<br />Captain of the USS John F. Kennedy a picture of the Kennedy, with the following inscription,
<br />"For: City of Portsmouth Thank you for your help in making the J. F. Kennedys' stay in Ports-
<br />mouth a pleasant one. L. R. Myers, Commanding Officer, 11/7/79"
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<br /> 79-401 The following Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Frank N. Bilisoly,
<br />as Chairman and Street Closing Coordinator for twelve years:
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<br /> "WHEREAS, Frank N. Bilisoly has served as a member of the panel selected as viewers for
<br />street closing in the City of Portsmouth for twelve (12) years, contributing much time and
<br />talent to the projects and programs of benefit to the citizens of. the City of Portsmouth and
<br />the City government; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, during this time of service, Mr. Bilisoly has been responsible for muc~ of the
<br />coordination and successful completion of the tasks assigned to this panel of viewers by the
<br />City Council; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that dedicated and unselfish service involves
<br />personal sacrifices and inconveniences.
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<br /> NOW,. THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Portsmouth,
<br />grateful appreciation of the citizens of Portsmouth and the
<br />for the services rendered to this community."
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<br />Virginia, hereby extends the
<br />City government to Frank N. Bilisol
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<br />79-402
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<br />A PUBLIC HEARING WITH RBSPBC% Y~ A.PROPOSBD AMENDMJgNT-TO_.$ECTtON 5.01
<br />CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA:
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<br /> "A Public Hearing at the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building of the City of
<br />Portsmouth, No. 1 High Street, will be held on November 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., at which time
<br />citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard on a proposed amendment to Section 5.01, Charte
<br />of the City of Portsmouth, which proposed amendment is hereinafter set forth:
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<br />Section 5.01. Appointment, qualifications, etc.
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<br /> That the City Manager shall be the Administrative and Chief Executive Officer of the
<br />Municipal Government. He shall be chosen by the Council without regard to his political belief
<br />and solely upon the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. The choice shall
<br />not be limited to inhabitants of the City and State. The City Manager ~Aall receive such com-
<br />pensation as shall be provided by the Council by Ordinance. He shall be appointed for an in-
<br />definite period, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. In the event of the inability
<br />of the City Manager to temporarily perform the duties of his office by reason of absence,
<br />vacation, sickness or other disability, the City Manager shall designate someone to perform
<br />the duties of his office during such absence or disability, and if the City Manager shall
<br />permanently be unable to perform the duties' of his office, the City Council shall designate
<br />someone to perform the duties of said office."
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<br />No one spoke.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA TO AMEND THE CHARTER
<br />OF tHE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Sections 15.1-835 and 15.1-912 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provide
<br />for the amendment of the City Charter upon the holdiAg of a public hearing and the request of
<br />the City Council to the General Assembly; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that a certain amendment to the Charter of
<br />the City of Portsmouth is necessary and is desirable at this time and has held the public
<br />hearing required by law to consider such amendment.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and transmit to the General Assembly, together
<br />with certified copies of this Resolution, a draft of a bill amending the Charter of the City
<br />of Portsmouth, 1970, as follows:
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<br />Section S.O1. Appbin~.m~nt, qualifications, etc.
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