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<br />5, 4 <br /> <br />JUNE 28, 1982 <br /> <br />MONDAY <br /> <br />administrators. Differences in teacher salaries, debt, citizen <br />attitude and racial makeup and trends were determined to be sig- <br />nificant; however, a merger of school systems would be advantageous <br />overall because it would eliminate duplication of programs and <br />facilities, would reduce busing expenses, would combine purchasing, and <br />would standardize curriculum and calendars, plus others included in the <br />appendix. <br /> <br />It will require time to develop a better understanding and a more <br />positive cooperative attitude. Any merger agreement can allow for <br />these changes and necessary budgetary adjustments over a period of <br />years. It is felt that, in time, these two systems should be merged <br />and that the consolidation agreement should set the timetable for the <br />merger. <br /> <br />City and County recreation directors and West Piedmont Planning District <br />staff were interviewed. Although the current level of cooperation is <br />limited, the subcommittee has determined that recreational services to <br />the community would be improved by a more coordinated program. Merger <br />would be in the best interest of the two communities, and it would be <br />extremely beneficial to the children who are the primary participants <br />in the recreational programs. <br /> <br />IV. Utilities/Roads <br /> <br />This subcommittee met with County, City, and State officials responsible <br />for water, sewage, solid waste, electric power, building maintenance, <br />land use, construction inspection, and street and highway maintenance. <br />Also, owners and operators of major private water supply and sewage <br />disposal facilities were interviewed. Based on these interviews, the <br />subcommittee determined that our citizens can be better served under a <br />merged status and, in some instances, be served at a lower cost. <br /> <br />Citizen Participation <br /> <br />Citizen involvement in this study has been accomplished through: <br /> <br />A. Informational talks and discussions by subcommittee members with <br />approximately sixty area civic clubs, church and school groups, <br />and business and political organizations (approximately 2,500 <br />people). <br /> <br />B. Pretaped informational radio broadcasts. <br /> <br />C. Newspaper articles and interviews of Committee members. <br /> <br />D. Public opinion telephone survey of registered voters. <br /> <br />The scientifically-selected random sample public opinion telephone survey of <br />registered voters in Martinsville and Henry County, similar to the national <br />"Gallup" and "Roper" polls, indicates (that) the public is aware of the merger <br />study; strong support exists for improved cooperation between Henry County <br />