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206 <br /> <br />TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1996 <br /> <br />curfew ordinance for juveniles. Mr. Reynolds stated that he had met <br />with local officials regarding this matter and planned to conduct a <br />public forum in late September or early October, 1996 at which <br />officials from other jurisdictions having experiences with such <br />ordinances would be invited to speak. At that time, public input would <br />also be gathered. Lafayette Jones, 501 Second Street, spoke in <br />opposition to the adoption of a curfew ordinance, citing the need to <br />have a community effort to work with children and provide recreational <br />opportunities for children. Thelma Pinkard, 208 Park Street, spoke in <br />support of a curfew ordinance, citing its importance in ensuring the <br />safety of children. <br /> <br />Upon motion, duly seconded and by unanimous vote, Council authorized <br />the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Martinsville Uptown <br />Revitalization Association (MURA). Mr. Reynolds noted the agreement <br />formalizes the relationship between the City and MURA and was <br />recommended by representatives of the Virginia Main Street Program. <br /> <br />Council heard a briefing on the Patrick Henry Development Council's <br />Marketing Plan for 1996-97 by Frank Novakowski, Executive Director. <br />Mr. Novakowski reviewed the plan, which included advertising and <br />promotion, industry-focused trade ads, regional image advertising, <br />attendance at trade shows, marketing research, presentation materials, <br />target industry recruiting, marketing missions, regional marketing <br />alliances, local marketing, and special event marketing. Several <br />members of Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Novakowski for the <br />report and for his work as Executive Director for the PHDC. Mr. <br />Novakowski had earlier announced his resignation in order to accept a <br />position with a private company. <br /> <br /> <br />