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1 .1 . ,'" TUESDAY JUNE 26, 1973 ,,"'-- The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia, with Mayor Francis T. West presiding, was held Tuesday, June 26, 1973, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, beginning at 7:30 P.M., all members being present, viz., Francis T. West, Mayor; Harry L. Boaz; Vice Mayor; W. Donald Hartford; William D. Hobson; and Morton W. Lester. After the invocation, Council approved (as recorded, with clarification of ,- reference in minutes of Council's meeting held June 12, 1973, to deferred construction of curb-and-gutter in connection with development of the Chatham Heights recreational facility) minutes of its regular meeting held June 12, 1973, and of its special meeting held June 19, 1973. Before beginning its regular order of business, Council presented to Mr. James Edward Barrow, recently retired (because of disability) from the Fire Department after thirty-two years service, a token of appreciation and recognition of Mr. Barrow's long and faithful tenure. Mayor West then informed Council that the City has received numerous complimentary expressions from various cities on City Manager Noland's Budget Message for the forthcoming fiscal year. Upon motion, duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council reappointed Messrs. Worth H. Carter and William W. Edwards, Jr., to membership on the City School Board for new three-year terms beginning July 1, 1973. Council unanimously accepted with gratitude and appreciation a check in the amount of $33,000.00, representing donation of this sum to the City's recreational facilities development (re: Southside Park) by the Martinsville Community Recreation Association.