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~60 TUESDAY MAY 24. 1955 The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Council of the City of Martin svi lIe , Virginia, with Hayor R. S. Hodnett presiding, was held in the Circuit Court- room of the Henri County Courthouse-in accordance with due public notice- on Tuesday, May 24, 1955, a.t 7:30 P.M., all members of Council being present, as follows: :Hayor and Councilman R. S. Hodnett; and Councilmen C. P. Craig, B. H. Hill, H. T. Turner, and J. R. Walker. Minutes of the regular Council meeting held Hay 10, 1955, were approved as read. After welcoming the large group of citizens present for this meeting, Hayor Hodnett presented City Manager Mathewson who, in tum, presented his reconnnended 1955-56 City Budget to Council, accompanied by his Budget Message in connection wi th said recommended budget. A SUIIlIIlary of thi s recommended budget is herewith made a part of these minutes and details are on file with the Council Clerk. The budget, as reconnnended by the Manager, was placed on first reading and a public hearing on same ordered held on June 14, 1955 in the Cireni t Courtroom of the Henry County Courthouse. Representing the 1-1artinsville Council of Garden Clubs, Mrs. F. P. Turner, Jr. presented on behalf of said Council of Garden Clubs the following summary of needs and recommendations concerning the City's park on East Church street Extended, to which recommendations City Council indicated it would give consideration: 1. (a) (b) Ci ty to put in curbing on the Oakdale boundary with proper drainage. City to patrol. the park daily. 2. To employ Hr. Bliss, or an equally-qualified arborist, to clear aut necessary trees and secondary growth and under- growth around the picnic and play area.