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December 12, 2000 want the public basketball court. I don't know who is pushing for it. A public facility does not need to be that close to a school." City Manager Reynolds replied, "All recreational facilities are multi-use and cared for by Leisure Services co!laboratively with the school system. The idea. was started.when Dewitt House was principal and is still in the discussion stage." Council Member Roop requested that Council be kept abreast of the issue. John Sanders, of 308 Starling Avenue, asked about the City efficiency study agenda. City Manager Reynolds replied, "it should be ready by the end of the month." Council Member Roop stated, "1 see this as a real opportunity for citizens to have a better understanding of where their money goes and how little is under the control of Council and the City Manager." Mr. Sanders stated, "When Pillowtex was in trouble, Sid Clower cut $508,000, and it didn't take a long time." Vice Mayor Teague replied, "City Manager Reynolds, within days of Tultex's announcement, had the process started." Council Member Roop added, "We just didn't get the media coverage the Henry County did." Mayor Crabtree stated, "We've had two tight years, but we've made it. The last biennial survey showed a 80 to 90 percent satisfaction rate of City customers." With no further business from the floor, Mayor Crabtree declared the Town Closed closed. Council considered Ordinance No. 2001-1 amending Chapter 12 -Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article III- Vehicle License, Sections 12-51, 12-53, 12-55 of the City Code related to City decals. Pat Conrad, City Treasurer, stated, "This ordinance is to clarify and add to Code. The decal purchased must be put on the car. Also, if a violation is issued, a decal has to be purchased, not just pay the fine." Council Member Dallas moved to adopt the Ordinance, on first reading; the motion was duly seconded. Council Member Ferrill moved to amend the main motion by deleting the proposed