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May 25, 2000 A work session meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Proposed Budget of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, was held on May 25, 2000, in Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, beginning at 9:11 A. M., with Mayor Mark Crabtree presiding. Council Members present included: Mark A. Crabtree, Mayor; M. Gene Teague, Vice Mayor; and Council Members Bruce H. T. Dallas, Elizabeth H. Haskell, and Terry L. Roop. Tony Rinaldi, Director of Leisure Services, stated, "We are responsible for twelve City Parks, totaling 1,028.5 acres, We also handle Hooker Field, Senior Services, the National Guard Armory, and the Martinsville High School Tennis Courts. In the baseball program, we had 81 teams with 3,088 participants in 1998 and 83 teams with 4,453 participants ~ year." Council Member Haskell asked, "What improvements have we made to Hooker Field?" Mr. Rinaldi replied, "In 1998, we installed new foul poles, sewed new grass and sod, put a drainage system in the infield, updated the sprinkler system, and painted and renovated the restrooms. This year, we plan to install flagpoles and reseal and remark the parking lot." Council Member Haskell stated, "We need to look at raising revenues for Hooker Field." Mayor Crabtree stated, "We have a 50 percent commitment to funding on the dugouts." Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., City Manager, stated, "The proposed budget only contains required maintenance." Council Member Dallas stated, "Most of the fees for baseball come out of the coaches' pockets. We need to not look at increasing fees for kids to play." Council Member-Elect Ronald Ferrill stated, "Perhaps we could increase fees but offer scholarships for those that can't afford it." Council Member Roop stated, "I'm not sure if we need to absorb the entire cost of the Martinsville High School Tennis Courts. Also, I think the high school should