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April 26, 2005 Council considered authorizing the City Manager to send a letter to legislators requesting a budget amendment to fund a "216" study for Philpott Dam. The study will review changing the power generation schedule to help improve the Smith River fishery in the Martinsville-Henry County area and thus attract more trout fisherman to visit the area. Vice Mayor Reynolds moved to authorize such letter; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Clark, Cobbe, Ferrill, Reynolds, Roop; Nays (0) - None. Council considered rescheduling the June 14, 2005, Work Session due to use of Room 200 for the primary election. By general consensus with no vote taken, Council agreed to reschedule it for June 13, 2005. Council considered conducting a public hearing and authorizing the Police Department to apply for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $14,856 to purchase eight taser systems. Michael Rogers, Chief of Police, stated that the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County already use these systems. Mayor Cobbe declared the public hearing open; with no response, he declared it closed. Council Member Roop moved to authorize such application; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Clark, Cobbe, Ferrill, Reynolds, Roop; Nays (0) - None. Council received a presentation of the proposed FY06 budget by Robert R. Collins, City Manager, and Scott Kizner, School Superintendent. Council considered scheduling FY06 budget work sessions. By general consensus with no vote taken, Council agreed to the following schedule: Tuesday, May 10,2005, Monday, May 16, 2005, and Monday, May 23,2005, all at 1:00 P. M.