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June 26, 1979
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<br />arranging and paying the cos~ of landscaping of the Courtyard appurtenant to the 1846 Ports-
<br />mouth Courthouse.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
<br />this Council and that a copy hereof, be presented to The Garden Club of Virginia and those
<br />individual members thereof who are citizens of the City of Portsmouth.
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> 79z245 Charles H. Monroe, 2125 Je£ferson Street, representing Harrison Ward Civic
<br />Lea~e, spoke concerning curbs and gutters in Prentis Park/Brighton Areas (Harrison Ward),
<br />and presented the following petition:
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<br /> "We, the undersigned homeowners, taxpayers and voters living in voting precincts 13 and
<br />14 (previously known as Harrison Ward) do hereby petition the City Council to improve our
<br />neighborhood by installing curbing and storm drainage. The general boundaries of our neigh-
<br />borhood is as follows: George~ashingr~nHighway to the south and southeast; Interstate 264 on
<br />the north, Elm Avenue on the east and Frederick Boulevard on the west.
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<br /> The slightest downpour of rain causes water to stand. The water sours, causing very
<br />unpleasant odors, presenting safety and health hazards to everyone living here and anyone
<br />passing through.
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<br /> This condition is long standing and grows worse every time it rains. The remedy, indeed
<br />the only remedy, is curbing and proper%storm drainage.
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<br /> Your early consideration of this matter is requested." Signed by Elizabeth W. Howell,
<br />2113 Staunton Avenue and others.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Holley and seconRed by Mr. Early,
<br />Manager~and a report be furnished to Council after a
<br />unanimous Vote.
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<br />the matter to be referred to the City
<br />complete study, and was adopted by
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<br /> -7~-246 Vice Mayor Holley offered the following names for appointments to the following
<br />Boards/Commissions:
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<br />Law Library Board
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<br /> Mrs. Mamie S. Vick ~o be appointed for an unexpired term, ending November 1, 1979,
<br />created by the resignation of Pearl Walden.
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<br />Parks & Recreation Commission
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<br /> Eazl W. Bowman to
<br />Harder to be appointed
<br />Dolores Spence.
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<br />be reappointed for a three year term, expiring July 1, 1982; Mrs. Wend~
<br />for a term of ~h~ee years, expiring July 1, 1982 and replacing Mrs.
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<br />School Board
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<br /> William H.Kline, Matthew E. Peanort, Sr., and Mrs. Thomas H. Webb, to be ~ppointed
<br />for a term of three years, expiring July 1, 1982.
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<br />Social Services Advisory Commission
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<br /> Mrs ' D~lores D. Briggs and Mrs. Marcia Olitisky to be reappointed for a term of four
<br />years, expiring July 1, 1983; Mrs. Virginia'9. Wood to be appointed for an-ua~exp{red term,
<br />ending. July 1~, 1980, replacing Dr. Ethelyn R. Strong.
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<br />Tidewater Community College
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<br />H. N. Johnson, Jr. to be reappointed for a term of four years, expiring July 1, 1983.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, to
<br />no further nominations, the a~ove members ~.~e elected
<br />and that a letter of thanks to Mrs. Dolores Spence for
<br />Cormnission, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />close nominations, and there being
<br />to the designated Board/Commission
<br />serving on the Parks and Recreation
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<br />79-247 - The following letter received from Councilman ARchie Elliott, Jr. was presented:
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<br /> "As you know, I have been selected to fill a vacancy in the General District Court for
<br />the City of Portsmouth, effective July 1, 1979. It is with great sorrow that ~ hereby submit
<br />my resignation from the Portsmouth City Council, effective June 29, 1979.
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<br /> I have enjoyed working with you and our fellow Councilmen for the betterment of our City
<br />during the past five years. We have seen our City government grow into one of the most pro-
<br />gressive elected and appointed bodies in this country. From July 1, 1974, we have dedicated
<br />our lives to make Portsmouth the All America City which she truly is.
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