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June 8,2004 <br /> <br />Hearing open and stated that the following citizens, having applied but not being <br />selected for the full-term position, expressed interest: Craig Dietrich, of 1227 Lanier <br />Road; Bernie Gray, of 914 Vine Street; and Jay W. Judkins, of 1027 Jefferson Circle. <br />The following citizens presented for consideration: Kathy C. Lawson, of 909 Barrows <br />Mill Road, and Toy Cobbe, of 1303 Country Club Drive. <br /> <br /> Council considered a request from the Martinsville-Henry County Rescue Squad <br />(MHCRS) for the City's Fire Department to begin providing transport service. Mark <br />Puckett, MHCRS President, stated that the MHCRS Board of Directors met on May 27, <br />2004, and agreed to loan one ambulance to the City to enable them to immediately <br />begin providing EMS transport during the hours that they do not have volunteers <br />available to respond. Clarence Monday, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that he has met <br />with the RSAF subcommittee in Richmond and decisions are announced in July. <br />However, the two ambulances are included in the proposed FY04 Budget. A discussion <br />ensued regarding liability and insurance coverage. Ronald Stone, President, Stone <br />Ambulance Service, stated that his company is still available for EMS needs and that he <br />does not see the urgency. Council Member Dallas moved to honor the MHCRS request <br />and begin the transpod program pursuant to a review by the City Attorney and City <br />Manager; the motion was seconded. Council Member Ferrill moved to table the main <br />motion until the next regular Council meeting; the subsidiary motion was duly seconded <br />and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 3 - 1 - 1; Yeas (3) - <br />Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (1) - Dallas; Abstention (1) - Cobbe, citing conflict of <br />interest. <br /> <br /> <br />