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:193 reduce their trash fee. Ms. Slaughter recommended that recycling information be advertised in the schools. ~~eting was adjourned. p r e s/&e~nV~ .... C ~rk~'~~ ~ COUNCIL CHAMBER - August 17, 1992 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Slaughtert Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Absent: Ms. Daugherty and Rev. Edwards. Mr. Vandever began the meeting with the following: "Before we begin the business of tonight's meeting, I'd like to depart from the agenda to recognize and remember one of our city's finest citizens, Darden Towe. When Darden died last Thursday, we lost a vibrant symbol of all that's special about Charlottesville. Darden possessed an energy and commitment to our community that was truly unique, and that tragically, is perhaps irreplaceable. He lived and breathed this city, touching the lives of thousands of people over the years, and promoting causes both publicly and privately that made Charlottesville such a wonderful city for all of us. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time, and we hope that some solace is possible in the knowledge that this remarkable man made an enormous difference in our lives; that we're all richer for having known him; that he'll be profoundly missed; and that his memory will be cherished by those he touched. Charlottesville is, quite simply, a better place because of Darden Towe, and will not be the same place without him. I would ask that we now observe a moment of silence to remember and honor our friend Darden Towe." On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Toscano, the following resolution honoring Darden Towe was unanimously approved by Council. WHEREAS, Darden Towe gave generously of his time and talents to this community throughout his lifetime, including his service on the City Council from 1986 to 1990; his wholehearted support for the City School system and all area athletic teams; his support for small business and especially for Downtown Charlottesville; and his current service as City representative on the Piedmont Virginia Community College Board and as Chairman of the City's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Charlottesville expresses its sincere appreciation for the life of Darden Towe and extends its deepest sympathy to the members of his family. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the minutes of the August 3rd meeting were approved as presented, with Ms. Daugherty and Rev. Edwards absent. PUBLIC Ms. Hild Creed, 110 Monte Vista Avenue, representing the executive committee of the Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association, listed the following comments in response to the