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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 A Special Call meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor Mark A. Crabtree presiding, was held Monday, September 14, 1998, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, beginning at 5:00 P.M, The following members of Council were present: Mark A. Crabtree, Mayor; M. Gene Teague, Vice-Mayor; Bruce H.T. Dallas, Elizabeth H. Haskell and Terry L. Roop. Council had only one item to consider, a Personnel matter. Council considered the need to meet in Executive Session, and, in accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A) of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amended) and upon motion, duly seconded, and by unanimous recorded vote, with all members of Council present and voting, Council convened in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following matter: (A.) A Personnel matter under the jurisdiction of City Council, as authorized by Subsection 1. At the conclusion of this Executive Session, each member of Council certified that ( 1 ) only public business matters exempt from open meeting requirements were discussed in said Executive Session; and (2) only those business matters identified in the motion convening the Executive Session were heard, discussed, or considered during said Session. Following their return to open meeting Council read the following statement into the record: Statement of Martinsville City Council Council recognizes that Earl Reynolds' personal financial condition has become a concern for some individuals in the community. City Manager Earl Reynolds has openly discussed with City Council the circumstances related to his personal financial situation. Chapter 13 provides individual citizens with the opportunity to reorganize their debts. Mr. Reynolds is doing just that. The City of Martinsville's financial condition is sound and is well managed by the Administration, the Finance Department and the Treasurer.