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'V :, _5, (:> TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 1982 presented the architect's drawings and/or plans for the recommended expanding of the Health Center building by some 4,400 square feet (with allowance for a small future expansion, plus renovations of certain office quarters) to something in excess of 12,000 square feet, at an estimated cost of $250,000.00, of which Henry County would pay 60% (or $150,000.00) and the City would pay 40% (or $100,000.00). In the ensuing discussion of this report, Dr. Roycroft indicated that the proposed expansion will satisfy the Health Department's immediate needs, notwithstanding the fact that the number of clinics conducted by the department and the number of case-loads have multiplied many times over during the past ten-to-twelve years. Meanwhile, Council was informed that the Henry County Board of Supervisors (in its meeting held February 22, 1982) concurred with the committee's proposal and agreed to underwrite its 60% share of the estimated cost. In unanimous acceptance of the committee's report and recommendations, Council approved the expansion plans and authorized the expending (by the City) of an amount up to $100,000.00, being the City's share of the estimated cost. As to the financing by the City of its share, City Manager Edmonds informed Council that, although the amount will eventually be amortized over a period of years through rental payments for this property from the State Health Department, said share represents "front-end money" from the City, with the source thereof yet to be recommended and/or determined. Mr. Mark Henne, Executive Director of the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, appeared before Council and reported that, subject to the favorable reception by the various WPPD member jurisdictions, the Commission is proposing an increase in its 1982-83 dues structure, to help offset operating deficits, from 25~ per capita to 27~~ per capita. Subject to said favorable reception, Council indicated that it is in accord with the proposed increase. Meanwhile, Mr. Henne invited members of Council, as well as extended an invitation to area business executives and representatives, to attend an Industrial Development Seminar at the Holiday Inn, March 10, 1982, sponsored by the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. After conducting a duly-advertised public hearing on a petition filed by Mr. George Jackson Martin (represented by Mr. Hoyett L. Barrow, Jr., Attorney at Law) seeking the rezoning of property at 416 Starling Avenue from R-6 Residential to P-2 Professional,