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t ,,. ... . i. ,. TUESDAY JUNE 12, 1973 Also, pursuant to duly-advertised public notice, Council conducted a public hearing on a proposed budget for the City for its fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973, as presented by City Manager Noland to Council on May 31, 1973. Among the several citizens present, who had comments about the proposed budget or some questions thereon, were the following: (1) Mr. Robert Crockett -- commending the Manager and Council for proposing no tax increases; (2) Mr. Don McCullough -- who implied that the proposed revitalization of the Central Business District should be the subject of a public referendum and, also, who inquired about the Redevelopment & Housing Authority, as provided for in the City Charter; (3) Mr. Dennis Hartig, of Martinsville Bulletin -- who inquired as to the basis for reducing Planning & Zoning funds and, also, as to the amount proposed for the West Piedmont Planning District Commission; (4) Mr. W. B. Muse -- whose inquiry concerned several items in the proposed budget but (whose) principal comment indicated his continuing concern over the lack of dispersion of tennis courts; and, in addition, an inquiry concerning the usage of Federal Revenue-Sharing funds, which inquiry was answered subsequently in a succeeding matter of business on the agenda hereinafter covered by these minutes. In addition, Councilman Hartford inquired about a number of items within the proposed budget, meanwhile suggesting that study be given to the City's insurance program and the placement of coverage whereby, perhaps through an "Agent of Record" or through bidding processes, reduction in the costs to the City for its insurance coverage might be effected. Vice-Mayor Boaz referred to welfare funds, after which Mayor West also referred to the proposed welfare (or Social Services) budget, recommending that the proposed 1973-74 welfare budget be reduced to that in force during the current year. Mayor West urged, too, that a plan be developed immediately whereby property tax relief for eligible elderly citizens can be effected. The proposed budget was continued for further consideration.