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j TUESDAY AI1GUST 13. 1957 Mr. Rives S. Brown, Jr., and his attorney, Mr. Jackson C. Dodge, of Lanier Farm, Inc., appeared before Council and requested Council's decision--by August 27, 1957--as to whether Lanier Farm, Inc. will be permitted to connect to the City's water distribution system and extend a water line or water lines outside the corporate limits without complying with provisions of the City's subdivision ordinance relating thereto. Mr. Brown stated that he is prepared to construct a private water supply system for the area (near Lake Lanier) in the event he is not allowed to connect to the city system under his terms. Mr. Brown further stated that while he can and has complied with the sub- division ordinance regulations applicable to development of property inside the corporate limits, he can not and will not meet the conditions applicable to outside development. Council referred the inquiry to City Manager Hirst for oo'Z" II"'.."' :li~~ H2 !"C \~~~ study and recommendations, if any. Council received and accepted the following report--concerning the marketing of the $2,200,000 School Construction bonds authorized--as presented by a special committee appointed July 23rd: Report to the Martinsville City Council concerning the marketing of $2,200,000 School Building Bonds. Gentlemen: Your committee, as designated by the City Council on July 23, 1957, submits to the Council the recommendation as outlined below in the matter of securing funds for the $2,200,000 school building program as authorized by the electorate on May 31, 1957. Within the past week your committee has held three meetings. The first of the series of meetings was on August 6th when the committee met with Chairman Lacy, Mr. Reed and 'Superintendent Carper of the City School Board to ascertain fUrther the views of the Boa.rd and to coordinate the interests of the Council and the Boa.rd. --~----_._,---~....._".._---.._".~-_...-.-...,--_._,._.----.-----...