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November 12, 2002 with less than one acre individually could join forces to meet the minimum acreage requirements; Dr. Trollinger replied in the affirmative. The following citizens spoke in favor of the recommendations: L. D. Oakes, of 1713 Mulberry Road; Joseph May, local veterinarian; George Adams, of 1711 Mulberry Road; Joe Higgins, of 1233 Mulberry Road; and Badge Hall, of 712 Craig Street. John Sanders, of 308 Starling Avenue, questioned the City's liability with these recommendations. Chris Koumparakis, of 1772 Farmbrook Road, Ridgeway, spoke in opposition to the recommendations, encouraging Council to consider the use of firearms with Henry County. Gerri Ridenhouer, of 1231 Mulberry Road, stated that she opposes hunting of any type in the City. Vice Mayor Roop moved to adopt Recommendation 1; 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 Member Ferrill moved to adopt Recommendation 5; 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. Vice Mayor Roop moved to authorize the City Manager and his staff to proceed with an analysis of Recommendations 2, 3, and 4, and present their findings; 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 adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related to the submission of a grant application to the 'Economic Development Administration for $1,500,000 for improvements to the Patriot Center's 238 acres that are included in the revenue sharing agreement between the City and Henry County, thereby committing $232,166.67 as the required local match for the