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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 1975 off-set by revenue (reimbursement) from Federal-State aid. In connection with the operation of the Social Services Department, the question was raised as to whether a Policy Board, such as was in existence until June 30, 1974, or an advisory board might be reactivated and/or appointed. Too, in response to a suggestion that some welfare family recipients should have financial guidance, it was pointed out that this is prohibited under existing regulations. On the matter of possibly reactivating the Welfare Board or appointing a new Board, Council asked City Manager Noland to study this possibility and the facets thereof and report back to Council. Council acknowledged recepit of the annual report of the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company and, in so doing, commended the Company for its outstanding service to the City over the years. Council acknowledged receipt, also, of the following two requests for construction of curb-and-gutter and/or sidewalk, directing that said requests be filed for consideration at Council's annual review of like requested projects: (1) for 100 feet of sidewalk along the west side of High Street, adjacent to High Street Baptist Church; and (2) for sidewalk between 800 Starling Avenue and 812 Starling Avenue. In connection with a recent request by Council, the City's Public Works Department, after reviewing Council's past established policies with regard to construction of curb-and-gutter and/or sidewalk on a shared-cost basis, presented estimates of current costs of constructing curb-and-gutter and/or sidewalk, following which presentation Council, upon motion (duly seconded), directed that--on future applications for such construction as are approved and the work authorized--property owners shall pay 50% of the cost incurred by the City.