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165 February 27, 1979 79-64 "Consideration of a resolution appointing viewers for the closing of a portion of "G" Street in the Twin Pines section of Churchland. The City of Portsmouth has made application to vacate and close a portion of "G" Street for the purpose of constructing the Twin Pines Playground. The Planning Commission has recommended same. This resolution will appoint viewers pursuant to State law for a report back to City Council. The City Manager recommends adoption." ~'" On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded;by Mr. Oast, ~he following resolution was adopted and by the following vote: ' "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING'VIEWERS FOR CLOSING THE FOLLOWING: A PORTION OF "G" STREET. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth, Virginia has made application to vacate, close and discontinue the hereinafter-described portion of "G" Street, and it appearing that Notice of Application and request for the appointment of viewers was duly posted February 12, 1979 on the bulletin board of the General Distri:t Court, Civil Division, of the City of Portsmouth, the bulletin board of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, and the bulletin board of City Hall of the City of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that Frank N. Bilisoly, Linon Vann, James Linehan, Richard Ottavio, and James McGehee be appointed viewers and Robert Reed be appointed an alternate viewer in the event one of the preceding viewers fail to participate, said viewers to view the hereinafter-described portion of such street and to report to this Council in writing whether in their opinion any, and if any, what inconvenience woulJ result in vacating and closing the following: "G" STREET Beginning at the northeast corner of "G" Street and Academy Avenue; thence along the northern side of "G" Street in an easterly direction approximately 288' to a point on the western right-of-way of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad; ~hence in a sou~h-e~aterly direction along a curve to the right a distance of approximately 75' along the aforesaid railroad right-of-way to a point; thence in a westerly direction along the south side of "G" Street; a distance of 317.94' to a point at the southeast corner of "G" Street and Tyre Neck Road; thence in a northerly direction along Tyre Neck Road; a distance of 60' to the Point of Begin- ning. The above-described property being that portion of "G" Street between Tyre Neck Road and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad as shown on the plat of the Churchland Land Company as recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia in Map Book 1~, Page 85." * See vote at bottom o~ page. 79-65 "Consideration of a motion to transfer Sg9,652 from the Grants Contingency Account to operate the Teacher's Aide for Art Classes Project and the Park Security at Municipal Parks Project. The two projects listed above have alreffdy been approved by Council at an earlier meeting. An additional sum is requested to allow these projects to run their maximum eligibility. This motion will provide the funds necessary to operate these two separate projects through their duration this year. Funded entirely through the Comprehensive Employment and TrainSng Act, the projects will offer employment opportunities for low-income, unemployed residents of the City as well as provide needed security at our parks and encourage more participation in our Community Arts Center and Museums. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Holley, that authorization be granted to transfer $39,652 from the Grants Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 79-66 "Consideration of a motion Acco'unt to develop the Psychodiagnostic Portsmouth's Public School System. to transfer $98,900 from the Grants Contingency Assessment of Learning Skills Program within This mo~ionS~ill:~ouide necessary fumds, for Portsmouth's School System and the Portsmouth Police Department to establish a program to prevent juveniles, who exhibit both behavioral and academic problems, from developing delinquent careers. The PALS Program will provide prompt testing, evaluation, treatment and followup services for learning disabilities of youth involved with the juvenile justice system. This pilo¢ program is funded entirely through the Division of Justice & Crime Prevention. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion Of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Oast, to transfer funds. Substitute motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Holley, the matter to be referred to the City Manager and a report to be furnisheJ Council, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 79-67 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to advertise and receive bids on a residue parcel of righte~Fay on Elmhurst Lane. We have received inquiries from adjoining land owners, who are interested in purchasing this 1/2 an acre which is no longer needed by the City since the construction of Elmhurst Lane has been completed. The City Manager recommends adoption." * Item 79-64 - Ayes: Elliott, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None