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105 Mr. Vandever stated that he continues to be concerned about the assumptions made. Mr. Toscano expressed concern about the ability to afford the expansion and stated that he would like to have more information and more alternatives provided. Mr. Puckett explained that architectural expenses of between $250,000 and $400,000 could be at risk before final reimbursement is approval by the state. It was agreed that a smaller group of staff and elected officials would meet to further discuss the'expansion project. The meeting was adjourned. President COUNCIL CHAMBER- December 19, 1994 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Absent: Mr. Vandever PUBLIC Mr. William Atwood, a local architect, former City School Board member, and current Albemarle County resident, urged Council to reopen discussions on the proposed grade separated interchanges on Route 29 North and to convene a meeting of the Council, Board of Super~4sors and representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation to discuss the matter. Mr. Atwood stated that he feels the interchanges, if built, will be disastrous for the City. Mr. Toscano agreed that more discussion on the proposed interchanges and their potential impacts on the City is needed. Mr. Toscano stated that a public session on the issue is likely to be held in January. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the following consent agenda items were approved, with Rev: Edwards abstaining from voting on the minutes of December 5th and Mr. Vandever absent. a. Minutes of December 5 b. APPROPRIATION: $36,922 - Independent Living Grant (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $36,922.00, awarded as a joint grant to the Greene County, Albemarle County and Charlottesville Departments of Social Services from the Virginia Department of Social Services, is hereby appropriated to expenditure account 12-61-062279 to fund the Independent Living Coordinator position for fiscal year 1995. The Independent Living Program is an interagency venture which teaches life skills to older teens in foster care. c. APPROPRIATION: $39,345 - Continuation of Project ADAPT (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $39,345.00, to be received from the Virginia Department of Social Services, is hereby appropriated to expenditure 12-161-062240 to fund a staff person to assist in the development of Project ADAPT.