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.3Q TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1985 In consideration of Ordinance No. 85-10 amending Chapter 12, Article II, Section 12-29 of the City Code related to Riding of Bicycles on Streets or Sidewalks, motion was made by Councilman Oakes and seconded by Councilman Groden to adopt as presented. After discussion as to some type of public- awareness campaign to make the citizens, especially the children, aware of these changes in the law, a substitute motion by Councilman Oakes, seconded by Councilman Williams was made to adopt Ordinance No. 85-10, to be effective October 1, 1985. This motion was adopted on a vote of three to one, Mayor Cole voting against it. Mayor Cole asked that the Martinsville Transportation Safety Commission initiate such a campaign. Upon a motion by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Groden, and a vote of three to one, Councilman Oakes voting against, the Council approved an appropriation of $150.00 annually for the Central Piedmont Employment Consortium to cover operating expenses not chargeable to the Job Training Partnership Act budget. Councilman Oakes expressed his concern of so many different organizations being started and funded by grants and then coming to the localities to pick up the funding. Ms. Kristen E. Shores, Executive Director of the Consortium was present and commented on the functions of JTPA. Upon a motion by Councilman Oakes, seconded by Councilman Williams, and unanimous approval, Council accepted with appreciation a transfer of $14,718.18 from the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Martinsville to the City's General Fund. It was noted that these funds had accumulated since 1980 from application fees, annual administrative fees and interest earned on Certificates of Deposit.