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August 27, 2002 Council reconsidered a request by Carl DeHart to be designated as Archivist for the City of Martinsville. Council Member Ferrill moved to appoint Mr. DeHart as such; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Cobbe, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None. Council considered a presentation concerning summer youth program guidelines now in effect under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as opposed to the previous Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Becky Aydlett, Local WIA Executive Director, presented an overview of the WlA program and stated that the program is being conducted this year by the Martinsville City School System. The program must be for twelve months, and 65 youths are projected to be enrolled for the current year. Vicky Harris, of the Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency, presented an overview of the JTPA program and stressed that the WlA program is more flexible to meet the needs of the local community. Council Member Dallas stated that the Iow number of youths participating is sending the wrong message. By general consensus, with no vote taken, Council requested a copy of the City Schools' program proposal and a meeting/presentation with the program administrator. Council considered conducting a Public Hearing on a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant of $20,688 for the Police Department. Michael Rogers, Chief of Police, stated that the funds will be used for new computers in the Records Division; collapsible and expandable batons; 23-caliber rifles; and new scuba gear. The matching City portion of $2,299 will be from drug asset forfeitures. Mayor Teague declared the Public Hearing open. Joseph Finley, of 1658 Roundabout Road, spoke in support of the grant application. Mayor Teague declared the Public Hearing closed. Vice Mayor Roop