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78-311 "Consideration of a resolution endorsing the State Water Control Board's allocation of EPA funds for construction of the municipal waste water t~Keatment plants. This resolution to be presented to the State Water Control Board at its September 26, 1978 public hearing calls for the earliest possible allocation of matching Federal funds for the upgrading of Portsmouth's Pinners Point Sewage Treatment Plant, and other much needed projects requested by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. The State Water Control BOard's present five year allocation plan, Which is the subject of the September 26, 1978 public hearing, provides for $27,500,000 of Federal matching funds over a three year period com- mencing October 1, 1979. This will enable the City to meet the July 1, 1983 deadline imposed by Congress for the upgrading of the Pinners Point Sewage Treatment Plant to the secondary treatment level. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE STATE WATE~ CONTROL BOARD'S PLAN AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS. WHEREAS~ the City of Portsmouth is under the mandate of the Environmental Protection Agency to upgrade the Pinners Point Sewage Treatment Plant to a secondary treatment level by July l, 1983; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency has directed federal funds to the Virginia State Water Control Board for the upgrading of municipal water treatment projects; and WHEREAS, the Virginia State Water Control Board has formulated a plan allocation for construction of municipal waste water treatment plants; and WHEREAS, under such plan there is sufficient funds to construct the necessary improve- ments at the Pinners Point Sewage Treatment Plant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it endorses the expeditious approval and funding of the, Pinners Point Sewage Tre4tment Plant upgrading and commencing no later than October 1, 1979. ' '~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Water Control Board is urged to consider additional funding for the urgently needed projects requested by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District which also serves the City of Portsmouth." Ayes: Barnes, Gray, Holley, Oast Nays: None 78-312 - "Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the U. S. Postal Service for the construction of certain public improvements on Broad Street and Meander Street as the future site for the new post office. This contract sets forth the requirements whereby the U. S. Postal Service would act as developer and contract with the City for public improvements as required in accordance with the City Code. The City Manager recommends adoption." Moti©n of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into ~contract with the U. S. Postal Service, as recommended, and was adopted by animous vote. Councilman Elliott arrived at the meeting at 7:55 p.m. NEW BUSINESS - 78r314 - H. R. Simpson,~4961 Briarwood Lane, spoke concernigg lhe City Code pertaining to violation of installing monuments in cemeteries. (See Exhibit 78-314) Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the City Attorney furnish an opinion on the way monuments being installed - if they meet the City Code or whether the Code is being violated, and~the matter to be delayed until information is received; that the City Manager have the Engineering Departmeht furnish a report on what is necessary and what is being done in other cities on installing monuments, and the matter to be brought back for a decision at a later date, and at which time the City Manager to notify Mr. Simpson of his findings, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 78-308 - "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to convey to Loving and Gay Funeral Home certain City-owned property adjacent to Churchland Academy School. City Council authorized the City Manager to advertise for sale lots #25,#26, and #27, Block #21 from the plat of the Churchland Land Company, as recorded in the Circuit Court. Sealed bids were received on August 23, 1978, with Mr. Harry Loving of Loving and Gay submit- ting the highest bid of $21,055. The City Manager recommends adoption." ~. On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: