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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, August 18, 2008 AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – August 18, 2008 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Ms. Edwards, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) to meet in closed session for discussion, consideration or interviews of prospective candidates for appointment to City boards and commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and for consultation with legal counsel regarding (a) the negotiation o of the terms and conditions of an extension of a fire services agreement between the City and Albemarle County; and (b) legal advice pertaining to an appeal from a decision of the Board of Architectural Review, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. COUNCIL CHAMBER – August 18, 2008 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Norris announced that there will be no trash collection or bus service on Labor Day. He said wireless service is now available in Council Chamber. He said th school begins on August 20 and motorists should watch out for children. He presented the Women’s Equality Day proclamation. Mr. Taliaferro said he would like to bring up the issue of gun violence during other business. Ms. Edwards said that a certificate of appreciation has been given to the City by the African American Cultural Arts Festival. She said that the wheelchair basketball game between the Cardinals and the Journey of Hope participants was a wonderful game. PUBLIC Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, President of the North Downtown Residents Association, said NDRA supports the neighbors’ appeal about the BAR nd decision at 509 2 Street, N.E. She asked if the design concept for the McIntire Road/250 Interchange means that Hillcrest closing is a done deal. She expressed concern about the impact of a dance hall on the mall on residents and said she hopes the police will enforce the noise ordinance. She said every day citizens are not members of the