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8O ResolUtion of sympathy to the family of Molly Ingle Michie Resolution Welcoming Sarah Hamilton Albro to the Community as a new citizen (Sarah is the new daughter of Councilman Tom Albro) Authorizing the use of more Economic Development money for property options for Vinegar Hill Project Executive Session On motion by Mrs, O'Brien, seconded by Mr. Buck the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, the death today of Molly Ingle Michie has deprived Charlottesville of a citizen deeply devoted to serving the needs of her community and her fellow citizens~ and WHEREAS, Molly Michie made particular significant contributions to the Children and young people of Charlottesville, as one of the founders of the Central Virginia Child Development Association, and through her active participation in the work of the Barrett Day Care Center, the United Way Child Care Scholarship Committee, the City School Board's Advisory Committee for excePtional children, and the University League; and WHEREAS, Molly Michie's kindness and joyful spirit were the source of pleasure and inspiration to her many friends and acquaintances; and WHEREAS, this Council joins with its fellow citizens in expressing deep regret at the loss of one who, has done so much to make CharlOttesville a better and more caring place to live~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that we hereby ~express to Thomas J. Michie, Jr., and the family of Molly Ingle Michie our most sincere sympathy in there time of sorrow. On motion by Mrs. O'Brien, seconded by Mr. Buck the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Charlottesville has recently gained a citizen, to-wit: Sarah Hamilton Albro, new daughter of Councillor and Mrs. Thomas Albro; and WHEREAS, this Council takes great pleasurer in welcoming Sarah to our community; and WHEREAS, this Council further takes pleasure in welcoming Tom and Betsy Albro to the joys and tribulations of parenthood~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, that we, on behalf of our fellow citizens, do most heartily congratulate Councillor and Mrs. Albro on this fine addition to their family, and extend to Sarah Hamilton Albro our warmest wishes for a long and happy life in this city. The City Manager advised the Council that as a result of the activities of the Charlottesville Development Group the City is in the process of obtaining options on the Vinegar Hill Property so that the land would be available for the hotel/convention center development. Since the land is still technically-~under the control of the Housing Authority two appraisals are necessary in order to fix a price for the options wh~ich is the standard operating procedure for the disposal of land. under the Urban Renewal process. Since the Housing Authority has no funds available for this purpose Mr, Hendrix requested permission to use up to $5,000 from the Economic Development Department budget to pay for the appraisals. On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mrs. O'Brien the foregoing request was unanimously approved. A motion by Mr. Gatewood, seconded by Mr~ Albro that Council meet in executive session to discuss matters exempted by Section 2.1-344(a)(2) and Section 2.1-344(a)(6) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, was adopted by the following recorded vote. Ayes: Mr. Albro, Mr. Brunton, Mr.Buek, Mr. Gatewood and Mrs. O'Brien. Noes: None. On motion the meeting adjourned.