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75 May 22, 2001 1122 South Askin Street, expressed support of a youth center and suggested either the former Brown Street gymnasium or the former Mission Center. He expressed, also, concern regarding inappropriate refuse box usage. John Sanders, of 208 Starling Avenue, asked whether or not the City had received a response from its letter to the County of Henry regarding economic development. Mayor Crabtree replied that no response has been received, no meeting is scheduled, and the City is still committed to a regional approach. Council considered conducting a Public Hearing and adopting an Ordinance on a request from Shelton H. Blackwell, Jr., to rezone 603 East Church Street, known on the City Tax Map as 34(3G)17R, from R-9 Residential to P-2 Professional. Wayne D. P. Knox, Planning, Zoning, & Housing Manager, stated that the Planning Commission did not receive any comment at its public hearing. However, one resident's concern was received and alleviated by staff providing additional information and explanation. The structure will be used as the office of the Martinsville-Henry County Association of Realtors. Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Blackwell stated that this would be an asset to the community. Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Rearing closed. Council requested a complete review of the entire neighborhood and an update regarding the litigation process of one of the properties. Vice Mayor Teague moved to adopt the following Ordinance; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0)- None: BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled, that in order to assure compliance with Virginia Code Section 15.2-2200, it is stated that the purpose for which this Ordinance is initiated is to promote the