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50 February 8, 2000 City Manager Reynolds stated, "In an attempt to support the Textile Employees Relief Act, three buses will travel to Richmond tomorrow. The Constitutional Officers and staffs are sponsoring one bus. We received a note of thanks from Delegate [Ward] Armstrong for the City's participation last time. Also, Central Piedmont Health Services has been awarded a grant of $1.23,000 from the Virginia Health Care Foundation to open a medical facility in Martinsviile or Henry County which would offer medical care to the uninsured. The anticipated date of opening is early spring. Until then, patients may utilize their other site, Sandy River Medical Center, in Axton. Erik Nickell, of the Salvation Army, has reported that they are continuing to make allocations for displaced workers, but money is running slim. Now is the time for the City to make a financial contribution. Council Member Haskell asked, "A City donation might leverage other financial supporters. How will the money be spent?" City Manager Reynolds replied, "Assistance with rent payments, utility bills, and medical expenses." Vice Mayor Teague moved to donate $30,000 to the Salvation Army from the Enterprise Refuse fund; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskeli, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None. Council Member Roop requested that Lieutenant Nickell attend a Council meeting and present an update. Buddy Eanes, of the Mission Center, stated, "We are also more than happy to assist those in need through our clothes closet, food pantry, and soup kitchen." Council Member Haskell stated, 'Tm very distressed about the Governor's opposition to the Tultex relief effort. I encourage everyone to go to Richmond tomorrow; don't give it up." City Manager Reynolds added, "Next Tuesday, a group from