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,...... (--, I t1, i TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 1979 at its forthcoming December 17th meeting, for a similar system for Henry County, with the financing of the City's system (i.e., whether to lease or purchase) yet to be determined. In connection with the authorization given by Council, at its meeting held September 20, 1979, to the City School Board to place an order for a specially-designed bus to transport handicapped students, the cost of which to be included in the 1980-81 budget, Dr. James E. Calkins, School Superintendent, informed Council that delivery of such a bus can be expected within eight-to-ten weeks at a cost of $16,543.00; whereupon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council authorized the purchase of such a bus during the current year and appropriated said sum from Revenue-Sharing funds. Dr. Calkins also informed Council that up-dated teacher-student ratios would be a part of the School Board's budget presentation for 1980-81. By a recorded and unanimous vote, Council appropriated (from its General Fund Emergency Account) the sum of (up to) $7,000.00 and appropriated a like amount to reflect a donation (of up to $7,000.00) anticipated from the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company for the purpose of purchasing flame-resistant "turn-out gear" for members of both the City's Fire Department and the Volunteer Fire Company, pursuant to the Volunteer Fire Company's written request dated November 20, 1979. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council authorized the issuance (and/or renewals) of Bingo Permits, for the calendar year 1980, to the following organizations: Patrick Henry Lodge 1182, Knights of Pythias; Woodmen of the World, Camp 1148; Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 111752; Hartinsville Volunteer Fire Company; and Knights of Columbus, Father O'Kane Council 116538.