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TUESDAY, JUNE :22, 1999 Council next considered the need to conduct a Public Hearing on a request by the City of Martinsville to abandon a portion of North Barton Street, which lies between West Church Street and Fayette Street. Mr. Wayne Knox, Planning, Zoning and Housing Manager led the discussion, stating that at the last Planning Commission meeting a Public Heating on this request had been held, and that the Commission had voted unanimously in favor of closing the portion of Barton Street in question. Mr. Knox stated that following closure the site could be improved by removal of the asphalt from the area and regrading and seeding of the site so that it would blend with surrounding properties. Council Member Dallas stated that he had talked with residents in the area of the proposed closure, and related that they suggested abandonment of the portion in question now, but had suggested that the asphalt be left in place until there is actually a project planned for the site. Mr. Dallas stated that this would save money and preserve the street for possible future use. Mayor Crabtree noted that the abandonment action would not include budget action for any demolition or other work which might come later, as no funds had been budgeted for such work. The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments from the public and the hearing was dosed. The requested abandonment was then approved by the following vote, all members voting: Vote: 5-0 Yeas: (5) Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague. Nays: (0) None Council next considered making two appointments to the Martinsville School Board. Mayor Crabtree stated that only two names had been put forward for consideration, those of current School Board members Charles W. Davies Jr. and Bernie M. Gray Jr.. Following proper motion and second these two individuals were reappointed to the School Board for 3-year terms which will end June 30, 2002, by the following vote, all members voting: Vote: 5-0