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January25,2005 WHEREAS, the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company and Martinsville-Henry County Rescue Squad are about to embark on a volunteer recruitment initiative designed to bring attention and' membership to our local units. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled January 25, 2005, that the Martinsville City Council declares the week of January 30 through February 5, 2005 as "Be A Here Week" in the City of Martinsville. Furthermore, the Council publicly brings attention and acclaim to those who already volunteer, and asks all other Martinsville citizens to consider giving their time, talents and effort to becoming an emergency services volunteer so they, too, can "Be A Hero." Clarence Monday, Assistant Fire Chief, presented an update regarding the EMS transport and billing system. A discussion ensued regarding payor sources, account balances, and notices. Mayor Cobbe recognized Dr. Scott Kizner, the City's new School Superintendent. Council considered business from the floor, but there was none. Council Member Roop moved to approve the following Consent Agenda items; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following roll call vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Clark, Cobbe, Ferriil, Reynolds, Roop; Nays (0) - None: Second reading of the following Ordinance 2004-20 relative to a Tree Ordinance governing public property for the City: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA, in regular session assembled December 14, 2004, that the City of Martinsville Zoning Ordinance be amended to read as follows: Sections XXVI, Tree Ordinance, text as given herein [Attachment A] All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Accept and appropriate the following funds into the General Fund for the FY05 Budget: