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May 11,2004 proposal by citing three incidents of no rescue squad response and poor SAS response. George Gutshall, of 1205 Country Club Drive, spoke in favor of the proposal. Chris Koumparakis, of 1722 Farmbrook Road, Ridgeway, spoke in favor of the proposal and recommended seeking funding from The Harvest Foundation. John Carter, of 716 Beechnut Lane, spoke in favor of the proposal. Jay Russell, of 1409 Chatham Road, and Assistant Fire Chief, spoke in favor of the proposal. Page Brockenbrough, of 907 Clarke Road, spoke in favor of the proposal. Mayor Teague stated that SAS provides a good service, but resources and money already invested, Council needs to select what is best for the City. Council Member Cobbe denied the proposal's urgency; other options may exist. Council Member Dallas stated that he polled more than 80 citizens regarding this issue, and only two were against it. Council Members Ferrill and Roop stated that the majority of their telephone calls and contacts were in favor of the proposal. Vice Mayor Roop moved to adopt an EMS Transport Program and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a RSAF grant application for the purchase of two (2) ambulances and associated equipment; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4 - 0 - 1; Yeas (4) - Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Abstention (1) - Cobbe, citing conflict of interest. Council considered business from the floor. Kathy Lawson, of 909 Barrows Mill Road, announced the next Habitat for Humanity house opening for Sunday, May 16, 2004, 4:30 P. M., 1004 Paul Street. Mr. Koumparakis encouraged Council to respond to the recently discovered prisoner abuse in Iraq. Michael Rogers, Chief of Police, announced the Peace Officers' Memorial Service for Friday, May 14, 2004, 10:00 A. M., Council Chamber. Mr. Carter stated that citizens may consider a slight increase in fees