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January 13, 2009 After comments from Wayne Knox, Mayor Lawson opened the public hearing to abandon an alley located between 702 Lesters Lane and 705 Liberty Street, as shown on Tax Map 12. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Lawson closed the public hearing. On a motion by Kimble Reynolds, seconded by Mark Stroud, Council approved the abandonment, on the first reading, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mrs. Lawson, aye; Mr. Reynolds, aye; Mr. Teague, aye; Mr. Stroud, aye; and Mr. Turner, aye, to abandon the strip of land as described above. After comments from Wayne Knox, Mayor Lawson opened the public hearing to rezone property located at 1 Dudley Street known as 12(12)00XR on the Tax Map of the City of Martinsville from P-2 Professional to C-1 Commercial. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Lawson closed the public hearing. On a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, Council approved the rezoning, on the first reading, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mrs. Lawson, aye; Mr. Reynolds, aye; Mr. Teague, aye; Mr. Stroud, aye; and Mr. Turner, aye, to rezone property at 1 Dudley St. as described above. Council agreed to set a public hearing for February 10, 2009 on a recommendation from the Planning Commission to consider adoption of the Martinsville Comprehensive Plan Update 2009. Wayne Knox briefed Council on the process in producing the Comprehensive Plan document and those involved. West Piedmont Planning District Commission staff members were instrumental in producing this document and it was noted the city receives this great benefit from that organization at no extra cost to the city. Copies are available in the public library and in the Community Development office for public review. Council member Teague requested that the document be made available electronically on the city's web site as well. The agenda item "consider adoption of 2007 Retirement Legislation for Police and Fire Department" was tabled to the March 10, 2009 meeting. Council reviewed outside agency quarterly reports (2nd quarter) submitted by agencies that received FY09 city funding. Vice Mayor Reynolds indicated he would email his comments. Mayor Lawson pointed out Council will be reviewing the reporting procedures for outside agencies during budget discussions.