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March 24, 2009 NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia that: The City of Martinsville wishes to apply for a FY 2009 CDBG Housing grant in the amount of $500,000 for the conversion of Martinsville Novelty Corporation into low-moderate income housing using Historic Tax Credits for the purpose of providing housing and undertaking physical and economic blight removal; and hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute aid file all appropriate documents necessary for the submission of the City of Martinsville 2009 Community Development Block Grant application of April 1, 2009 and to provide such additional information as may be required by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Business from the floor: Rev. Sarah Whitmore spoke on behalf of the M- HC Ministerial Association and read a letter to Council urging them to move forward in finding a suitable location for Social Services. James Crigger, Chatham Road, complimented the City Police Department for a job well done, especially the third shift from this past Saturday night when he rode along in the car. Gary Cody, Leisure Services Director, distributed copies of the new activities brochure advising they are being made available at various locations as well as being sent home with each city school student. Gary also reported he is working on a disc golf project for Wilson Park and soliciting sponsorships; will be conducting community group meetings to hear citizen comments and has recently started a Toddler Play Group program. Mayor Lawson commended Gary for the good job he is doing already in such a short time as the new Leisure Services Director. Comments by Council members: Stroud-thanked Rev. Whitmore for her comments; Turner-congratulated Rick Martin for his efforts in bringing in jobs, MHS band will be in Atlanta representing the area, Bell brothers recognition set for April 11 at 10 am; Mayor Lawson-commended Leisure Services, inquired on status of courtroom repairs involving heating issues which are now resolved, and reported the Green Committee will be meeting next week. Comments by City Manager: Clarence reported joint meeting of School Board and Council originally scheduled for 3/25/09 is cancelled and the health care issue will be handled at the April 28 regular Council meeting. In accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the Code of Virginia (1950, and as amended) and upon a motion by Gene Teague, seconded by Kimble Reynolds, with the following 5-0 recorded vote: Mrs. Lawson, aye; Mr. Reynolds, aye; Mr. Stroud, aye; Mr. Teague, aye; and Mr. Turner, aye, Council convened in Closed Session, for the purpose of discussing the following matters: (A) Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, attorneys or consultants pertaining9to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the