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L ;I would be responsible for the cost." Council asked that the City Manager meet again with Mr. Finney. Council Member Haskell requested from the City Manager a memo prospectus with all details. Vice Mayor Teague said, "Mr: Finney, we will provide you with a written response." Mr. Finney stated, "1 will still give the right-of-way even if there is no reimbursement." Mayor Crabtree inquired as to whether or not a precedent would be set if the reimbursement were approved. City Attorney David B. Worthy replied, "It could be. I would need more familiarity." Page Brockenbrough, of 907 Clarke-Road, representing the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department, invited Council to their 50th Anniversary Dinner, on Saturday, October 23, 1999, at the National Guard Armory. Council considered adoption, on second reading, of Ordinance 99-9 regarding Halloween. Council Member Haskell asked, "Was a public headng held?" Mayor Crabtree responded, "No, it was not required. Two citizens did speak, however, at the first reading." Chief Rogers said, "lt's a good idea, and it doesn't interfere with church services. It's safer for the children." Coundl Member Roop moved to adopt, on second reading, the following Ordinance; the motion was duly seconded and carded by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Absent (0) - None: BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, in regular session assembled on October 12, 1999, that Chapter 13-Offenses-Miscellaneous, Article I-In General, Section 13-15-Prohibited Trick or Treat Activities of the Martinsville City Code be amended so that paragraph (b) thereunder shall read as follows: Sec. 13-1,5. Prohibited trick or treat activities. (a) If any person over the age of twelve (12) years shall engage in the activity commonly known as "trick or treat" or any other activity of similar character or nature under any name