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FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1993 A special and duly-called meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor Allan McClain presiding, was held Friday, April 23, 1993, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, beginning at 2:00 P.M. The following members of Council were present: Allan McClain, Mayor; George B. Adams, Jr., Vice-Mayor; Steve M. Draper; and L. D. Oakes. Absent was Clyde L. Williams, who was away from the City. After the invocation, and following Mayor McClain's cordial welcome to visitors present, the Mayor announced that the purpose for the special meeting was to conduct a budget work session with the School Board. The Mayor asked members of Council for general comments on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1993-94 which had been presented by the City Manager. Councilman Oakes said he did not believe that the proposed goal of making the General Fund self-supporting was realistic because of the limited tax base in the City. Councilman Oakes also mentioned his concern regarding the impact of environmental mandates, such as the cost of color removal at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Vice- Mayor Adams mentioned the possibility of obtaining relief from the high costs of environmental mandates in the areas of wastewater treatment and solid waste. Mayor McClain voiced support for Councilman Oakes' position regarding the proposed goals contained in the budget, stating that he believed too much adjustment was being asked for in one year. Mayor McClain suggested that by taking a second look at proposed fund balances, some of the proposed revenue increases and new revenues may not be necessary. The Mayor then called upon School Superintendent S. Harold Lamm for the purpose of presenting the FY 93-94 School Budget. Mr. Lamm began by showing a video highlighting the programs of the School Division.