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1'7 c..\ -, TUESDAY OCTOBER 11, 1977 ..,- Thompson-Arthur Paving Company and $398,903.75 submitted by Adams Construction Company, Council unanimously accepted the lower of these two bids, being that of Thompson-Arthur Paving Company's in the amount of $293,511.45, and awarded the contract therefor with the understanding that said contract amount would be reduced by the sum of $9,000.00, which represents the cost of certain utility facilities (included therein) the City will construct with its work-forces, with the remaining difference between the EDA grant and the net contract to be financed with construction funds included in the Public Works Department's 1977-78 budget. City Manager Noland was authorized to execute the awarded contract on behalf of the City. Council referred to the Planning Commission, for its consideration and recommendation, a petition filed by Mrs. Kathleen Odell, of 1220 Lanier Road, requesting the rezoning of her property at 810 Starling Avenue from "R-6 Residential" to "P-2 Professional". Because of the upcoming Virginia State election on November 8, 1977, on which date Council is scheduled to conduct its first meeting in November, Council tentatively decided that it might forego this meeting, unless there be pressing business to act upon, or (it might) reschedule said meeting. ,-. In response to Vice-Mayor ili1e's inquiry concerning published reoports of on-going negotiations between the City and the Henry County Public Service' Authority for inter-connection water service, Council was informed that said Authority has approached the City on this matter and that only preliminary discussions have been held thereon, with Council to be apprised of any proposed terms and conditions, should these develop. Upon recommendation of the City's administrative personnel, Council authorized the advertising of an invitation-to-bid for the purchase of the City's property at 514 East Church Street.