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Ms. Linda Wilson, Direq~or of Jefferson Area United Transportation, Inc. <br /> and Mr. Sumner Irish, a board member, reviewed JAUNT's operations and future <br /> plans. <br /> <br /> Mr. Ken Ackerman, Director of Monticello Area Community Action Agency, <br /> stated he was pleased with.the 9% increase which was recommended, but noted <br /> that MACAA was, for the first time, asked.to take over'building maintenance <br /> in the amount of $726 for the City-owned building MACAA occupies. Mr. <br /> Ackerman added that no salary increases would be given to MACAA employees <br /> next year. <br /> <br /> Ms. Pat Smith, Director of Offender Aid and Restoration, stated that <br /> their goal was to serve 100 people by diverting them from jail. Ms. Smith <br /> added that she would like tO work with other local funding agencies. <br /> <br /> Ms. Debbie Cobb, Director of Shelter fo~ Help in Emergency, and Mrs. <br /> Nancy O~'Brien stated that they were appreciative of the community and <br /> government support the agency has received. Ms Cobb stated that the Abuser's <br /> Group had been successful and was now working with children. She added that <br /> a slide presentation and puppet show had been developed for use in the public <br /> schools. <br /> <br /> Dr. Richard Prindle, Director of the Thomas Jefferson .Healt. h District, <br /> stated that he was pleased that full funding had been recommended. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lane Kneedler, representing United Way Child Care, stated that 100% <br /> of the money from the previous year went to direct services, with 89 children <br /> from Charlottesville served this year. Mr. Kneedler noted that the scholar- <br /> ships for the Afterschool Program had not been as successful as hoped, and <br /> awarding of scholarships for that program was being re-evaluated. Mr. <br /> Eneedler stated that corporations have been approached for donations to child <br /> care but the attempts had been unsuccessful. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim Simmons and Mr. Steve Layman from the Municipal Band, stated <br /> their appreciation of City support and that they were pleased to be able <br /> to contribute to the community's cultural life. Mr. Simmons added that <br /> while they could manage with the 7% increase that was recommended, they said <br /> additional funds to enable them to purchase a copy machine would be helpful. <br /> <br /> Council discussed the funding requests for the agencies that had appeared <br /> before them. <br /> <br /> The meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br /> Clerk~ .... resident <br /> <br /> BASgME'NT..CONFERENCE ROOM - March 26, 1984 <br /> <br /> Council met for agency hearings with the following members present: <br /> <br />Mr. Buck, Mr. Conover, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jerry Brown, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Bill <br />Kirkl.and, Chairman of the Board, reviewed major programs of the Chamber. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mike McMahan, Director of the Joint Security Complex, stated that <br />Complex operation expenses would increase by 5%. Increases included funds <br />for three additional security officers, improving the food service, improved <br />security and upgrading.professionalism. Mr. McMahan added that the average <br />usage was approximately 60% City and 40% County. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim Hingeley, Chairman of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library <br />Board, introduced Mr. William Swinson, the new Library director. Mr. <br /> <br />34.3 <br /> <br /> <br />