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TUESDAY. JULY 23, 1996 <br /> <br />Regarding the second item discussed in Executive Session, Mr. Reynolds <br />reviewed the history of the issue of the merger of the Martinsville and <br />Henry County Social Services Departments. Mr. Reynolds said the idea <br />of consolidating the Departments was contained in the joint City/County <br />strategic plan. A merger study was conducted and in September, 1995 <br />the Board of Supervisors and City Council met to discuss several <br />issues, one of which was the consolidation of Social Services <br />Departments. No action was taken at that time except to provide that <br />the County Administrator and City Manager would continue to review <br />properties which could be used to house a merged agency. Mr. Reynolds <br />stated he felt the project should be further pursued. Council Member <br />Haskell said a merged agency would provide benefits to both taxpayers <br />and clients of the agencies. Upon motion, duly seconded and by <br />unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Manager to work with the <br />County Administrator to provide up to 35% of the building costs of a <br />merged agency up to a total City contribution of $300,000. <br /> <br />There being no further business to be conducted, Mayor Adams declared <br />the meeting adjourned. <br /> <br />~Heater, Clerk of Council <br /> <br /> <br />