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Ill) J.. I..J TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 and intermittent, stated that the citizens he represents will not be satisfied until these odors have been completely and permanently eliminated and, until this has been accomplished, will resist the proposed enlargement of the City's sewage treatment plant. As to the most recent occurrences of offensive odors, Mr. E. R. Hall (of 1605 Mulberry Road) informed Council that there were incidents on the nights of September 20th-21st; whereas, Mr. J. E. Hill (of l714 Mulberry Road) noted that the last occurrence of which he had knowledge occurred on September 15th, at which time he registered a complaint with City Manager Edmonds, to whom Mr. Hill expressed appreciation for Mr. Edmonds' quick and able response. Councilman Oakes suggested that consideration be given to the possibility of establishing regulations requiring pre-treatment of industrial wastes. At the suggestion of City Manager Edmonds, Council unanimously authorized the establishing of an ad hoc citizens committee to study and make recommendations toward the updating of the City's regulations governing the public use of the City's Beaver Creek Water Impounding Reservoir facility, with special emphasis to be given to the recent request that canoeing be allowed at the reservoir. Subsequently, in a duly-convened Executive Session, Council gave consideration to the naming of the members of such a committee, but, in reconvened regular session, carried this matter forward. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council adopted the following resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue bingo games in accordance with applicable statutes: WHEREAS Section 18.2-340.3 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes local governing bodies to issue bingo permits to qualified organizations, or to designate an official to issue said permits; and,