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TUESDAY, May-23, 2000 Council next considered a report on the Citizen Survey 2000. Brenda Prillaman, Customer Service Coordinator, addressed Council and summarized the report. Ms. P~llaman stated the City received 1,200 responses after the survey was mailed to 8,000 City utility customers. The survey's purpose was to measure the quality of life in Martinsville and to give Citizens the oppommity to voice opinions. There was a 15% return response by Citizens. Of those responses, 84% say Martinsville is a good place to raise a family and educate children. Copies of the survey restfits are located at the local Chamber of Commerce, a few copies are available at the City's customer service desk, and the results will be posted on the City's website at a later time. Council Members praised Ms. Prillaman for her dedicated work on the project. Council Member Roop stated he would like to see greater response by residents next time. Council Member Haskell said it is exceptional to receive so many positive responses. Vice-Mayor Teague said that Council will use the information contained in the survey as a tool for strategic planning. Dr. Mark A. Crabtree, Mayor, arrived and took the Chair from Vice-Mayor Teague. Council next considered scheduling a Public Heating to receive applications from those citizens desiring to serve on the Martinswille School Board. The Public Hearing is necessary to consider interested candidates to replace W'~liam A. Shackleford, Sr. and James H. Johnson, Jr. Both School Board Members' terms expire June 30, 2000, and both have served their limit of terms. Council moved upon motion duly seconded, with all members voting: Vote 5- 0; Yeas (5)- Crabtree, Teague, Dallas, Haskell, and Roop; Nays (0)- None, to set the Public Hearing for June 13, 2000. Interested Citizens are encouraged to apply. Council next considered conducting a Public Hearing on the City' s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Council moved upon motion duly seconded, with all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5)- Crabtree, Teague, Dallas, Haskell, and Roop; Nays (0)- None, to set the Public Hearing for June 13, 2000.