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PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF A PORTION OE AN ALLEY PARALLEL TO WAYSIDE PL. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY ON SOUTH- EAST SIDE OF RIDGE STREET APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROPRIATION: $1,902 CHARTER HOUSE (2nd reading) Attention $1S,000, 4) Central Virginia American Red Cross - $8,000, S) OUtreach Counseling - $S,400, 6) Shelter for Help in Emergency - $4,000. Mr. Steve Campbell, Social Development' Commission member, stated the Commission's appreciation for increasing funding for social programs to 12% and urged CoUncil to approve the recommended funding. Mrs. Peggy King, representing the Federation of Neighborhood Associations, stated that the Federation had some unanswered concerns ~about the Mediation Center: 1) how the Center would relate to neighborhood associations, 2)-the level and source of funding proposed for the Center, and 3) the Center being proposed as an independent entity rather than as part of~an existing agency. Mr~s.. King stated that in light of these unanswered questions, the Federation could not support funding for the Mediation Center, and listed the following neighborhood associations who concurred: .Charlottesville High School, JOhnson Village, Jefferson Park Avenue, Lewis Mountain Road, Fry Springs, Belmont, and Rose Hill, Mr. Campbell stated that he felt the Steering Committee had given adequate response to the Federation's concerns. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Gunter requested that the Federation and Social Develooment Commission work to clear up any concerns regarding the Mediation Center and report back to Council. Mr. Charles BarboUr, a member of the Mediation Center Steering Committee, stated that a representative from the Federation had been invited to meet with the Steering Committee. Mr. Mark Smucker, a member of the Board of Directors for the Mediation Center, stated that the questions raised by the Federation were contained in the Mediation Center proposal. Mr. Hendrix recommended that Council approve the CDBG Program and amend it after it is submitted to HUD. if desired. On motion by Dr. Hail, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, the 198S-86 CDBG Program was unanimously approved, subject to amendment at a later date before program operation begins. Mr. Roger Wiley, City Attorney, stated that the request had been withdrawn when it was discovered that the alley in question was not owned by the City. As there was no one to speak, the.public hearing was closed. Mr. Wiley stated that neither staff nor the viewers had objections to closing the alley. On motion by Dr. Gunter, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY OFF RIDGE STREET" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. On motion by Mr. Barnes., Mr. William Harris was unanimously reappointed, and Mr. David Sheffield was unanimously appointed to four-year terms on the Industrial Development Authority. These terms will expire on April 3, 1989. The appropriation of $1,902 for Charter House which was Offered at the March 18th meeting was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason~ Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: None.