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6 2. Staff shall provide Council with a report of their research by the end of October, 2003. Ms. Richards said she welcomes a study of the water conservation program, but thinks that water conservation at all times is warranted. nd APPROPRIATION : $141,035 - GREYHOUND BUS STATION OPERATION (2 reading) Mr. Schilling said he would like to sunset this appropriation and revisit the issue in a year to see how reality is confirming to the projections. Mr. Caravati said that this will be part of next year's budget review. Ms. Richards expressed concern that if it is sunsetted it could destabilize the relationship with Greyhound. Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that the contract with Greyhound is for five years and the grant is based on a five - year contract, but said that the money has to be appropriated each year. Mr. Schilling said he would like the same information provided with the budget that has been provided for this appropriation. Ms. Mueller said the information can be provided as part of the budget process. Mr. Schilling said he would like to make that request now. The appropriation of $141,035 for Greyhound Bus Station Operations, which was th offered at t he May 19 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Schilling. WHEREAS the City of Charlottesville has agreed to take over operations of the Greyhound Bus Station on West Main Street ; and WHEREAS , revenues from ticket sales, Western Union, vending machines, and other miscellaneous fees are expected to exceed expenditures; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottes ville, Virginia, that the sum of $141,03 5.00, received from said revenues, is hereby appropriated to account 45 - 191 - 141414 - 50111 in the Transit Fund for expenses associated with salaries, benefits, supplies, utilities, and maintenance related to operation of the Greyhound Bus Station through the end of fiscal year 2004. PUBLIC st Ms. Kathy Icenhour, 500 South 1 Street, said public transportation is important to people. She said the bricks on the downtown mall really need to be fixed. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Cox announced that there are only five applications for the three vacancies on the School Board, and asked if Councilors would like to extend the deadline. Mr. Schilling said that in light of the fact that there are five applications for three seats, he is comfortable moving forward. He said extending the deadline would be punitive to those who applied by the original deadline. Mr. Lynch said he always likes to see more applicants and suggested extending th the deadline to June 6 .