Venice considers bridge delay over Blackburn Canal extension
Venice council weighs extending the bridge completion date for Pinebrook South. Island Sound Corp seeks a 24 month deadline extension with a $100000 irrevocable letter of credit, citing six months needed for construction and market conditions. Council approves both the extension proposal and a $63680 bid for pump station upgrades.
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Blackburn Canal
Pinebrook South
Pinebrook
Council
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Island Sound Corporation
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Bob) Anderson
Woodruff and Sons
East Venice Avenue
Ken Anderson
Woodruff
Larcenies rise as police report steady crime pattern
City police note two robberies closed by arrests in six months while 1979 had none. Aggravated assaults climbed to 16 from 11, with 13 arrests. Most assaults occur in bars or homes after domestic quarrels. Council rejected a bicycle registration ordinance, though a voluntary school and trailer park program will register bikes for identification if recovered.
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No Nudity Ordinance Passes Amid Sparse Meeting Attendance
The council advanced a no nudity ordinance despite no public opposition and several members absent. Pastor Struble was told the scripture passage used mirrored Kalajian's intended argument. A related fire extinguisher ordinance, not on the agenda, was delayed after further discussion.
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Struble
Kalajian
R. L
Bob) Anderson
Lucie Grey
Frank Proctor
Albee
Caffrey
Mahon Tree Named State’s Largest Peltophorum Pterocarpum
Mahon announces his tree is certified as the biggest of its species in the state after Division of Forestry measurements. The 45 foot tall tree with 50 foot spread and 76 inch trunk is listed as the largest peltophorum pterocarpum, with certificate signed by local forester William Schilling. Colletts previously planted or inherited the tree in their yard in 1953. Mahon stresses he seeks no credit.
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Colletts
Mahon
Division of Forestry
William Schilling
Venice observes Veterans Day holiday refuse schedule
The city will observe Veterans Day on Tuesday November 11 as a holiday and there will be no refuse collection that day. Customers normally serviced on Tuesday will have collection on Wednesday November 12.
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