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June 22, 2004 Council considered a request from the Martinsville-Henry County Rescue Squad (MHCRS) for the City's Fire Department to begin providing transport service. Clarence Monday, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that MHCRS has verified insurance coverage. A meeting was held with the Fire Department, MHCRS, and Stone Ambulance Service; a memorandum of understanding was adopted. All documents have been reviewed by the City Manager and City Attorney. Council Member Dallas moved to accept the offer of a loaned ambulance and begin transport service on July 1,2004; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4 - 0; Yeas (4) - Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Abstention (1) - Cobbe, citing conflict of interest. Council considered business from the floor. Harry Varn, of 714 Corn Tassel Trail, representing the Martinsville Community Recreation Association requested the use of Hooker Field for a Start Musial Wooden Bat League Tournament, July 15-21, 2004. A discussion ensued regarding cost and possible volunteer support to offset costs. The Laurel Park High School Boosters Club is financially supporting the project, and gate admission fees will be collected. Council directed the Interim City Manager to meet with Mr. Yarn to pursue options. By general consensus, with no vote taken, Council approved the request if within budget. Benjamin Murdock, Executive Director, Citizens Against Family Violence (CAFV), requested that the City increase its FY05 appropriation from $11,250 to $20,000. CAFV has not requested an increase in three years. However, lack of matching funds may negatively affect grant funding, and services to City residents may not continue at the current level with current funding. Council Member Cobbe moved to increase FY05 funding by $3,750; the motion was