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TUESDAY ~:,~ 1959 I realize there have been changes in C oum iJmen since September, 1956; however, I believed then and also now believe our CounciJmen are men of good character, having high morals, willing to serve for principle and justice. The agreement reached and work authorized relative to the opening of Zee street on September 25, 1956, was based on facts and without political pressure or neighborhood petitioning; frankly, I am a poli- tical novice and have no aspiration toward this field of activity. The existing facts relative to this section of Zee Streot are essenti- ally the same as they were in September, 1956, with these exceptions: 1. The encroachments have been removed (April 8, 1959). 2. The Street area has been surveyed (Fall of 1958). 3. Some grading was done by the City (April 6, 193 9). Zee Street is adjacent to ~ property line for a distance of two hundred and twenty-~ro (222) feet and extends directly across Jefferson Cirole, affording me free access to the side and back of my lot and across Jefferson Circle to Stratford Court and the City Park. When I purchased my house and lot, March 2h, 1956, T. J. Burch and Company was serving as Realty AGents for Martimville Realty Corporation, and Mr. T. J. Burch assured me at that time the Street could never be closed without my agreeing to the action. I am proud to be a citizen of Martinsville and that I own a IIcorner lotll adjacent to Zee Street, and I urGe this Council to set BBide any ~ or .l2etitio~ that it may receive requesting the closing, or will cause delay in the developments that have long been scheduled and recently started to develop this section of Zee Street. It is recognized that Zee Street is only thirty (30) feet wide; however, I "rish to point out another section of the same street (same name and vridth) is paved and apparently serving Stratfard Court and the City Park satisfactorily. It is apparent that those having a desire to close this section of Zee Street are interested primarily in having it done to enhance the value of others' property at the expense of my property. I earnestly suggest that this Council take the necessary action to see that the Public Works Department promptly carry out the developments which were agreed upon and was started April 6, 1959: 1. Grading twenty (20) feet, the center portion of the Street area. 2. Placing base stone on the surface. 3. Prevent long periods of double or triple parking causing a II traffic blockll. Subsequently, Mr. I. Yi. Ramsey stated before Council that he had no interest in gaining additional land by the reverting of this street to adjoining property owners, that he hoped there would be no ill 'will among the property owners, and that at no time had traffic been obstructed on this street. Mearwrhile, Coumil