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STAFF REPORT: MODIFICATIONS IN THE CHI.P PROGRAM STAFF REPORT: HOME CARE SERVICES APPROPRIATION: CAPITAL IMPROVE- M'ENT FUND (2nd reading) Schatz were unanimously reappointed and Clifford Bennett was unani- mously' .appointed to the Charlottesville School Board. These four ye.ar terms shall begin July'l, 1984 and expire June 30, 1988. On motion by Dr. Hall, a representative from the City Manager's Office and George Prill, as the joint City-County representative, were unanimously appointed to the Airport Authority. Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, outlined the modification recommendations for the Housing Rehabilitation Program and House Bank Administrative Program as follows: 1) allow CHIP higher grants for larger structures, up to $12,000 per 'dwelling unit, 2) allow for creation of condominium units in the House Bank Program, and 3) administrative changes such as updating income guidelines. Mr. Barry Kastne.r, CHIP Director, stated that the CHIP Board was in agreement with the proposed modifications. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Gunter, Council unani- mously approved the modifications to the Housing Rehabilitation and House Bank Administrative Programs. Mr. Hendrix stated that Council had requested staff to return to them with a proposal for use of $15,000 designated for home care services. Mr. Huja summarized the report Council had received regarding home care services and recommendations for the distribution and monitoring of funds. The recommendation presented was to allocate the $15,000 to the American Red Cross Home Care Program for direct services to the homebound frail elderly and disabled. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Gunter, Councin unani- mously approved the allocation of $15,000 to the American Red Cross Home Program. Mrs..Margaret Hargis, Chairman of the Electoral Board, addressed Council requesting that the $42,420 be reinstated in the Capital Improve- ment Fund for the purchase of new voting machines. Mrs. Hargis stated that replacement parts are unavailable for the old machines and new machines ar.e needed to ensure an orderly election process. Mr. Jack Horn, Vice-Chairman of the Electoral Board, also added his support of the new machines. Dr. Hall stated that he was previously in favor of the new machines and felt even stronger about it following the information pre- sented. Dr. Gunter stated that the unavailability of replacement parts did make a difference in her opinion. Both Mr. Conover and Mrs. Gleason added that they had been persuaded by the arguments in favor of the new machines. On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Dr. Gunter, Council rein- stated the $42,420 for the purchase of the voting machines in the Capital Improvement Fund by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Conover, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: Mr. Buck. The Capital Improvement Fund, as amended, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mr. Conover, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: None.