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4~ TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 1984 - present concern to the Forest Street-Starling Avenue citizens because of the reported impending establishment of such a facility in their area. - In continuing its consideration of the Henry County Board of Supervisors' request (pre- sented to Council at its August 28th meeting) that Council adopt a resolution--similar to that recently adopted by the Supervisors--in opposition to the reclassification of the section of Smith River situated between Philpott Dam and the local DuPont plant, as now being proposed by the State Water Control Board (to coincide with the classifi- cation established by the Virginia Commission on Game and Inland Fisheries), Council was urged by Mr. Robert E. Bryant, President of the Smith River Chapter of Trout Unlimited, in writing and in person, not to adopt such a resolution and not to oppose the reclassification, with Mr. Bryant (supported by Mr. Larry E. Farrar, of 1014 Oak- wood Court, and by Mr. Howard Lenderking, of 1118 Corn Tassel Trail) maintaining that the reclassification would further ensure protection of Smith River as a natural resource and a natural trout stream, a point or condition (through cooperative efforts) which has taken years to achieve. Mr. Bryant further pointed out certain effects of the proposed reclassification, such as a required reduction in the river's water tem- perature from 21 degrees (Celsius) to 20 degrees (Celsius), as well as noted the ad- verse effect upon the stream (unless coordinated with Philpott Dam operations) through the draw-down thereof by the Henry County Public Service Authority's new raw water treatment plant now under construction at a site below Philpott Dam. Members of Council pointed out, however, the importance of the river to the local economy as well as the City's position on this matter as presented recently at a public hearing con- ducted in Salem, Virginia, whereas City Manager Edmonds noted that the City's interest in this proceeding is somewhat indirect as compared with the (more) direct standards established by the State Water Control Board, with which the City must comply. Upon motion by Councilman Oakes, seconded by Councilman Groden, Council unanimously went on record as being supportive of the position recently taken thereon by the Henry County