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- ,~ 'J ;. ~ 1: J TUESDAY DECEMBER 23, 1980 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor Barry A. Greene presiding, was held Tuesday, December 23, 1980, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, beginning at 7:30 P.M., all members being present, viz., Barry A. Greene, Mayor; William C. Cole, Jr., Vice Mayor; L. D. Oakes; Henry C. Reed; and Francis T. West. After the invocation, Council approved--as recorded--the minutes of its regular meeting held December 9, 1980. Under date of December 23, 1980, the recently-appointed Ad Hoc Citizens Study Committee on recreational usages of, and other matters pertaining to, the City's Water Reservoir, presented its report and findings, including the following recommendations for corrective action: Access and Traffic Control The Committee feels that improvements to the access road and to other roads and parking areas are important if the recreation potential of the Reservoir is to be realized. It is recommended, therefore: I. That the access road be paved and improved to that standard whereby the former dedication would be accepted by the County and State for all maintenance and enforcement purposes. 2. That certain of the roads and public parking areas on Reservoir property be hard-surfaced to permit all-weather use. (See Item I a-e). Recreation Facilities and Fishing The Committee feels that the primary recreation potential of the Reservoir is fishing-related, although general picnicking facilities should be maintained and expanded. It is recommended, therefore: I. That an updated study of the fish stock in the Reservoir be requested by the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, and that recommended fish management measures be undertaken at once to generally improve fishing success. (See Appendix C for report from previous study). 2. That a concrete boat ramp be constructed and the boat launching area generally improved to the extent possible with funds available in the City's current budget. 3. That the boat dock be extended, that the walkways be repaired as required, and that any private additions or modifications to the dock in the future be prohibited. That a separate dock for the Lake Warden's boat be constructed near his cabin. 4. That a 12' wide fishing pier be extended 75' into the Reservoir, to facilitate deep water fishing by persons without boats and to accommodate handicapped fisherman. s. That a new shelter and restroom facilities be constructed at Picnic Area HI.