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8g <br /> <br />TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1998 <br /> <br />Reverend Hairston asked whether the new 1-73 interstate highway would be through the City within the next <br /> <br />two to three years. Mayor Adams explained that the length of the process for the highway was such that the <br />actual construction might not begin until thirteen or more years in the future. <br /> <br />Ms. Janet Fentress of 1314 Askin Street spoke to express her concern about traffic access and parking <br />provisions for an apartment complex at the end of her street. Mr. Knox stated that he would look into the <br />concerns raised. Council Member Haskell stated that it is helpful to have the Neighborhood Town Meetings, <br />as they give the Council such a good opportunity to hear from the residents of the various neighborhoods. <br />Mayor Adams agreed, and added that having the cooperation of residents who help identify problems and <br />concems saves the City money by not having to hire people to search these issues out. Following these <br />comments, and there being no other speakers, the Town Meeting was closed. <br /> <br />Council next considered the need to make an appointment to the City School Board. Mayor Adams noted <br />that Ms. Judith Matthews, current School Board Chairperson, was about to reach the expiration of her third <br />term, and noted her years of good service on the Board. Upon motion duly seconded, and by unanimous <br />vote, Council appointed Mrs. Beth Sibbick of 717 Beechnut Lane to a three-year term ending June 30, 2001. <br /> <br />Council next considered adoption of a Resolution endorsing development of a Welcome Center on Interstate <br />73 on the Virginia side of the VirginiaJNorth Carolina border. Mayor Adams stated that the proposed <br />Resolution had already been approved by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, and suggested that an <br />amendment be made in the document to request that the Virginia Department of Transportation support the <br />measure. Council Member Teague suggested that the language in the document reflect both the request for <br />VDOT support as well as that of the consulting team to VDOT. Upon motion duly seconded, and by <br />unanimous vote, the following Resolution was approved: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION <br /> <br /> <br />