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TUESDAY, September 26, 2000 <br /> <br />City Manager Reynolds reassured the resident that all City bills are being paid. Council Member Teague <br /> <br />explained that financial reports are reviewed monthly, and the City' s budget is balanced. Next, Council <br />Member Dallas asked Wayne D.P. Knox, City Planning, Zoning, and Housing Manger to explain the indoor <br />plumbing program. Mr. Knox explained that the program covers occupied residential property that qualifies, <br />based upon the owner's ability to pay, up to a ten-year loan. The City receives $1,000 for every residence <br />that receives program benefits. Next, an unidentified resident asked about the status of recycling in the City. <br />Leon Towarnicki, Public Works Director stated that the City currently does not participate in a recycling <br />program because it costs more to recycle than to dispose of wastes at the City' s Landfill. Council Member <br />Dallas said that several residents have asked him about any plans for recreational activities at the National <br />Guard Armory for youths. Mr. Dallas stated that he asks residents to communicate suggestions through the <br />City's Leisure Services Department. City resident Curtis Martin, Jr. wanted to know if the City can pick up <br />bulk trash on a day other than the designated pick-up day. Mr. Towamieki explained that it was possible, call <br />the office, and the City will do its best. Mr. Knox explained to the attendees that the City has a planning grant <br />for the next phase of the R.P. Thomas Project. The grant' s purpose is for the benefit of a planning study. <br />There will be a Public Heating on the matter on October 3, 2000 to seek citizen input. Now through March <br />1, 2001, recommendations will be accepted. At the conclusion of the period, the City will decide whether to <br />go forward with additional phases of the project. Mr. Sanders addressed Council again asking if Council is <br />considering closing any schools. Mayor Crabtree stated that the City is interested in doing what is best for the <br />children and taxpayers, and the City will wait for facts from the School Board's proposed study. All other <br />Council Members stated they would wait on the facts before making such a decision. Being no further <br />business, the Town Meeting was closed in order for Council to proceed with Agenda items. <br /> <br />Council considered adoption, on second reading, Ordinance Number 2000-6 for establishment of an <br />underground utility corridor in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation Policy. City <br />Manager Reynolds gave an overview of the project with an estimated cost of $425,000. Council moved upon <br /> <br /> <br />