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Martinsville City Council held a special called meeting April 19, 2007 to consider four items of business. Members present included Mark Anderson, Vice-Mayor James Clark, Ron Ferrill, Kathy Lawson and Mayor Kimble Reynolds. Mayor Reynolds called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. In addition to the members of council present, staff included assistant city manager Wade Bartlett; Sheriff Steve Draper; Matt Hankins, deputy clerk of council/director of communications; and Clarence Monday, fire-EMS chief/interim city manager-designate. Mayor Reynolds held a moment of silence to honor the memories of the 32 victims of shootings at Virginia Tech. Upon conclusion of the moment of silence, the Mayor adjusted the order of the agenda. Mrs. Lawson moved to appoint Clarence Monday as interim city manager effective April 22, 2007, fixing an annual salary of $96,000. Mr. Clark seconded the motion. Mr. Ferrill read a statement reflecting his personal belief that council should appoint Mr. Bartlett as interim city manager, as he has effectively filled the position in the past, serving with distinction. Mr. Ferrill also indicated that city employees should expect to advance within their areas of expertise. With no additional comments from council, the mayor called for a vote. With four members voting in the affirmative and with Mr. Ferrill not voting, council appointed Clarence Monday as Martinsville's interim city manager. On a motion from Mrs. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Clark, council closed the meeting to consider personnel and potential litigation, affirming the closed session requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, on the following vote: Mr. Anderson - aye; Mr. Clark - aye; Mr. Ferrill - aye; Mrs. LawsQIl - aye; Mr. Reynolds - aye. All members concurring to close the session, council entered Room 200 for a closed session. Upon returning to council chambers, on a motion from Mrs. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Anderson, council reopened the meeting, affirming the closed session requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, on the following vote: