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r~", J, !. . /.'. C' THURSDAY JUNE 19, 1975 Citizens present and speaking on various aspects of the proposed 1975-76 budget, and a summary of their comments and/or questions, uere: (1) Mr. T. J. Childress, Jr., Realtor -- asked for the number of present City employees compared with the number in past years, and inquired as to what the nominal rate on real estate would be required in 1975-76 to produce the same income as for 1974-75; also, advocated reducing out-of-town travel and eliminating telephones and like expenses when possible; (2) Mrs. Virginia Hall, of 1609 Sam Lion Trail -- pointed out the real estate tax increase on her property, resulting from the recent reappraisal, at a proposed or retained tax rate; (3) Mr. Robert N. Crockett, of 1007 Mountain Road -- emphasized the increase in valuation of real estate, resulting from the recent reappraisal; (4) Mr. Joseph Pritchett, of 1203 Maxine Road -- advocated the obtaining of Federal aid, such as Community Development funds, to reduce the local tax burden; (5) Mr. R. M. Simmons, Jr., President of American Furniture Company, Inc. -- referred to revised policy applied to appraisal of machinery and tools, as brought to Council's attention on June 10, 1975; expressed cognizance of the fine services provided by City and the need of such services; concurred in the need to increase taxes but not to the extent the current rate, or a somewhat lower rate, would impose on local machinery and tools at their new valuation; (6) Mr. John Richardson (address not known) -- asked that any comparison of taxes and services (i.e., Hartinsville's) be made with those of cities the size of Martinsville; and raised some question as to curtailment of garbage collection service, proposed to become effective July 1, 1975; (7) Mr. H. L. Griggs, of 1319 Chatham Heights -- pointed to anticipated as well as current problems relating to curtailed garbage collection service; expressed disappointment that the proposed budget reflects no additional consideration for the senior citizens and, although appreciative of the real estate tax relief policy already in effect, advocated additional relief in this area as well as on utility bills; (8) Mrs. Iris Holland (address not known) -- took exception to reports of prompt police department service and to the qualification requirements applicable to food stamps;