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3: TUESDAY JULY 8, 1958 !M[r~ !J.'..:::".C 1\ t2 :IJ 2. The property r-ights of Samuel H. Travis and members of his family are being violated by the Virginia-Carolina Freight Lines, Inc. creating noises, vibrations, and shocks which enter the property of Samuel H. Travis and members of his family in such magnitude, intensity, and duration as to interrupt and restrain them in their work and in cDrrrrTu.l'1icating rith each other and to restrict and limit them in the .:free and rightful use of their property. 3. The propert:r of Samuel H. Travis and members of his family is being damaged by s make, oily soot, vibrations, and ground shocy..s emanating from the property occupied by the Virginia-Carolina Freight Lines, Inc. 4. Noxious fumes and gases generated by numerous diesel engines operating on property occupied by the Virginia-Carolina Freight Lines, Inc. are entering the property of Samuel H. Travis and members of his family and these fumes and gases are harmful and injurious to their healfu. 5. It is regretted that this is necessaI"'J to refer this matter to the City Council, and it is being done only after all other efforts to correct and/or endure conditions complained of have failed. It is believed that the members of the City Coun::il are not fully aware of the extent and nature of the operations carried on by the Virginia-Garolina Freight Lines, Inc., and the effect that these operations have on the property and health. of Smnuel H. Travis and members of his family. In addition to the noises and vibrations suffered, a more serious health problem is created by the carbon-monoxide fumes and oily smoke that enters and lingers inside the house. Storm Windows and doors have been installed in an effort to keep out these fumes and smoke, however, it is not possible to keep them out. 6. Arf1J measures taken by the City Courx:il to correct existing conditions and to prevent rcoccurrerx:e in the future will be welcomed. I wish to ask the members of the Cii7'J Courx:il to realize that this matter strikes at the foundation of m;yr home. The health and welfare of nw family is involved. The protection requested is rightfully deserved and needed. Most respectfully yours, s/ Samuel H. Travis Upon receipt of infornation and a report by City Manager Hirst on the City's retirement program (under the Virginia Suppleroontal Retirement Act and the Federal Social Security laws), Council requested the City Manager to present in the near future a definite and mandatory retirement age schedule for city employees. After reviewing the numerous curb-and-gutter petitions on file with the City, Council agreed to view the streets represented by the petitioners on 1'Tednesday , July 9th, for the purpose of selecting certain streets to be considered for the 1958 curb-and-gutter construction program.