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:- 15 <br /> <br />TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1999 <br />Moss Street. He stated that the Railroad and the Virginia Mirror Company had agreed to swap parcels of <br /> <br />land in a manner that would meet each of their needs and interests, by eliminating a rail crossover and at <br />the same time providing more accessible parking at Virginia Mirror. Thus, safety and parking needs <br />would be met and the neighborhood would be improved in appearance and traffic flow. Some discussion <br />took place regarding the possible removal of a large old tree near the site of the proposed work, and <br />Council Members Haskell and Roop both expressed a strong desire to see the tree preserved. Mr. <br />Reynolds assured Council that the tree would be preserved, if at all possible. <br /> <br /> Under iiems not on the Agenda, Council Member Dallas thanked Wayne Knox and Tom Hamed <br />on their work in helping to improve building sites and other conditions on Church Street. <br /> <br />Mr. Reynolds advised Council that the School Superintendent was attempting to set a date for Council to <br />tour the schools, during one of Council's work sessions. Several dates and times were discussed, and Mr. <br />Reynolds was asked to convey calendar dates to Dr. Ira Trollinger, School Superintendent. <br /> <br /> Council next considered the need to meet in Executive Session. In accordance with Section 2.1- <br />344 (A) of the CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950, and as amended) and upon motion, duly seconded, and by <br />unanimous recorded vote, Council convened in Executive Session, for the purpose of discussing the <br />following matters: <br /> <br /> A. Consultation with legal counsel, as authorized by Subsection 7. <br /> <br /> B. A prospective business or industry or expansion of an existing business or industry where no <br /> previous announcement has been made of the business' or indnstry's interest in locating or <br /> expanding its facilities in the community, as authorized by Subsection 5. <br /> <br /> C. A prospective business or industry or expansion of an existing business or industry where no <br /> previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or <br /> expanding its facilities in the community, as authorized by Subsection 5. <br /> <br /> Council then recessed from the Council meeting in order to convene as the Martinsville <br />Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which was done by the following vote, all members voting: <br /> <br /> <br />