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<br />August 12, 2008 <br /> <br />GENERAL FUND <br />01100908 480410 <br />01100909 490104 <br />01321102 506110 <br />01322105 506004 <br /> <br />Miscellaneous - Donation to Fire Department <br />Recovered/Advanced Costs <br />Fire Department - Fire Programs <br />EMS - Medical Supplies <br />(donations/recovered costs for Fire Dept. expenses) <br /> <br /> 50 <br /> 1,120 <br />50 <br />1,120 <br />1,170 1,170 <br /> <br />Total General Fund: <br /> <br />The Mayor asked for business from the floor. John Dyches, Water Resources <br />Director, spoke briefly explaining the required notification to be mailed to all city water <br />customers regarding the total organic carbon removal treatment technique. He stressed <br />this is not an emergency and not a situation that has any direct significant health <br />implications. Information on the surplus properties will be provided on the city's <br />website. Rev. J. C. Richardson raised the issue of the moratorium on city <br />annexing property and stated that any property owned by the city should be considered <br />for all uses and as a revenue source if possible. <br />Comments from City Council: Council Member Stroud suggested looking into a <br />bike trail on the Smith Lake Road properties. Council Member Turner reminded <br />everyone of the skateboard demonstration scheduled at the Liberty Fair Mail and <br />encouraged the public to attend. He also encouraged citizens to continue contacting him <br />for assistance. Mayor Lawson pointed out the firewood from the trees cut by the <br />inmates will be used by the needy. She asked the City Manager to get in touch with Lois <br />Christensen of Gateway to flag the damaged trees behind homes on East Church St. Ext. <br />and get in touch with Sheriff Steve Draper about cutting down the damaged trees. Mayor <br />Lawson distributed a Roanoke Times news article regarding a greener society and asked <br />the City Manager to give copies to staff for their consideration. Mayor Lawson asked that <br />the blue flags on the utility poles on Church St. be redistributed so some are on the poles <br />throughout the Uptown area. She also stated she would like to hear an update on the <br />M-HC Rescue Squad. <br />Comments from the City Manager: Clarence Monday reported the City employee <br />group is a Pacesetter for the United Way campaign and we are now at 75% of goal and <br />this emphasizes that city employees value the work of the United Way organization. <br />In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as <br />amended) and upon a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, Jr., with <br />the following recorded vote: Mrs. Lawson, aye; Mr. Reynolds, aye; Mr. Teague, aye; Mr. <br />