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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1990 Schools evaluate and consider seriously the construction of a spectator gym at the High School at the time that additional physical education facilities are provided at this location; (3) the City and County conduct a feasibility study of constructing a joint City/County facility that would meet the needs of both jurisdictions as it relates to civic center type activities, with the understanding that this facility could be sized and designed to meet the specific needs of Martinsville and Henry County. Any consideration of a joint City/County community facility should be considered in relation to other community needs such as solid waste disposal and detention facilities. It is hoped, however, that the impact of financing of any such facility could be reduced appreciably by private participation; and (4) the current Multi- Purpose Building Committee be disbanded and a new Committee be appointed, consisting of Mayor Allan McClain, Councilman L.D. Oakes and City Manager George W. Brown, to continue the study of this project with Henry County. Council asked the City Manager to place consideration of the report on the agenda for the December 11, 1990 meeting. Councilman Adams asked if there was merit in scheduling the High School program in conjunction with Patrick Henry Community College for those who are interested in taking courses. Ms. Brammer said that the Schools are studying this for certain types of courses. Mr~ Brown said that the School Board and Council would soon be facing difficult decisions regarding methods of funding programs in light of the current and anticipated reductions in support from the State. Mr. Brown said that it seemed to him that localities in Virginia would be faced with a greater responsibility for funding programs in the future and that the Counciland School Board needed to be thinking of their programs in terms of public acceptance due to the probable necessity of raising revenues.