THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, December 15, 1995 TAG: 9512140204
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 06 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 64 lines
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday:
Public Hearing on River Pointe Neighborhood: Application of Creative Group Inc. to allow use of vinyl siding instead of brick on property known as The Lanterns.
Deferred until Jan. 8
Resolution granting the use permit application of Mary Staton for a residential care facility at 104 Median Circle.
Approved, 4-2-1; Hawks and Webb opposed, Robinett abstained
Ordinance governing the collection of Business, Professional, and Occupational License (BPOL) taxes. . The penalty would change to a flat 10 percent, plus interest. The due date would change from May 1 to March 1 of the current license year.
Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to amend several parts of Section 35 of the city code on taxation to collect amusement, food, lodging and short-term rental taxes with uniform payment dates and penalties.
Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to appropriate $53,800 from the Capital Improvements Fund for installation of a vent trench on the north side of Lakeview Elementary School.
Approved, 7-0
Motion to award the contract to Rock-Ray Drilling, Inc.
Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to amend Section 32-21 of the city code to ease requirements for parking lot construction.
Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to change the name of Gateway Drive to Willow Breeze Drive and Gateway Court to Willow Breeze Court.
Approved, 7-0
Resolution to support balancing the Federal budget.
Approved, 7-0
Resolution to appoint viewers for the closure of all the streets in River Edge.
Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $477,000 from the Emergency Contingency to Public Works for maintenance of streets and related facilities.
Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $42,375 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Virginia Alternative Fuels Revolving Fund Program.
Approved, 7-0
KEYWORDS: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL by CNB