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March 28, 2000 work." Mayor Crabtree stated, "The goal is to provide property owners an initiative' to maintain property properly. The important thing is to log complaints with Brenda Prillaman." Mr. Crigger asked, "Is there anything that can be done with people who repeatedly violate the Maintenance Property Code?" Mayor Crabtree added, "1 would like to see more done with repeat offenders." Council Member Haskell stated, "We've talked in the past of an escalating fine for repeat offenders. I request that Staff work with Mr. Worthy and report back to Council with a draft to the Ordinance." David B. Worthy, City Attorney, stated, "Every ten days, it's a new offense. I would have to check into the legality of an escalating fine." Mrs. Pinkard stated, "1 have a concern with the former Moorefield Cleaning building and the radio shop next door." Scott Reynolds, of Forest Street, replied, "I'm recycling at the radio shop. Over the past ten years, the garbage tax has increased, and all garbage can't be picked up. Two weeks ago, I carried off 632 pounds." Mr. Crigger asked, "Have you discussed the possibility of rental inspections before and after renting?" Vice Mayor Teague replied, "Yes. A rental certification plan is in our 1999 Strategic Plan." Tommy Pulliam, representing Fuller Memorial Baptist Church, stated, "The City owns an 'imaginary' road from our driveway to Birchland Drive. We're having a major problem with kudzu. I request that the City, as they have done before, help with maintenance of this property." Mrs. Priilaman logged the complaint. Mr. Reynolds asked, "Are there any plans by the EleCtric Department to upgrade lines on Forest Street? Also, Council needs~to look at City infrastructure and how to draw people in." Council Member Haskell replied, "During my time on Council, I have seen a major improvement in Martinsville through fiber optics, school buildings, and other major improvements." Eugene Richardson, Electric Division