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TUESDAY. APRIL 19. 1994 A special and duly-called meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor Allan McClain presiding, was held Tuesday, April 19, 1994 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, beginning at 2:00 P.M. All members of Council were present: Allan McClain, Mayor; George B. Adams, Jr., Vice-Mayor; L. D. Oakes; M. Gene Teague; and Clyde L. Williams. Also in attendance were the following members of the Martinsville City School Board: J.A. "Sonny" Dykes, Vice Chairman; James H. Johnson, Jr.; Bernie F. Gray, Jr.; and William A. Shackleford, Sr. After the invocation, followed by Mayor McClain's cordial welcome to visitors present, the Mayor noted the purpose of the special meeting was to review the School Division FY 94-95 budget proposal and to continue review of the City Manager's FY 94-95 budget proposal. The Mayor called upon S. Harold Lamm, Superintendent of Schools, to make his presentation. Mr. Lamm presented an overview of the budget proposal, which totaled $13,635,364, a 3.3% increase over FY 93-94. The basic budget request included a $436,181 increase in State revenues (6.7%), with no request for increased local funds. In addition, the School Board requested $255,141 as a supplemental request for computer technology equipment. Mr. Lamm noted the budget proposal included the implementation of the City/Schools Pay and Classification Plan, which resulted in a 2.6% average increase in pay for School Division employees, totalling $230,000. School Division staffing was proposed to increase by .9 of a position. Mr. Lamm stated the School Division would house the Head Start program in FY 94-95, which during FY 93-94 was held at the St. Paul High Street Baptist Church. Mr. Lamm noted