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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1996 Reynolds stated that an Associate Planner position would be created to work under the Planning, Zoning and Housing Manager. 45 Council conducted a public hearing on a request by the Yellow Cab Company to increase taxicab fares. Creed Taylor, Accountant for Yellow Cab Company, presented a written analysis of the effect of the increase on typical taxicab trips within the City. Mr. Taylor stated he was unable to obtain information on proposed increases in the City of Danville's taxicab rates because that information had not yet been made public. Alexis Lee, a citizen, stated the public may be shocked at a sudden increase in taxicab fares. There being no other comments, Mayor Adams declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion, duly seconded and by a vote of 4 "yes" and 1 "abstain" (Council Member Dallas due to his friendship with individuals associated with the Yellow Cab Company), Council approved, on first reading, Ordinance No. 96-15, which would increase taxicab fares in the City. Council considered adoption of a Resolution establishing and agreeing to participate in the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy, to be located in Martinsville. Chief of Police David Edwards said the localities in Zone III of the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy, which include the Counties of Patrick, Henry and Pittsylvania as well as the Cities of Martinsville and Danville, have experienced difficulties with obtaining the necessary training within reasonable travel distances. All dispatcher training by the Academy is done in Radford and the Police Department has sent sixteen officers out of the area for specialized training that was not offered in the Martinsville office of the Academy. Chief Edwards stated it was hoped that State funding would be provided for the new Academy. The