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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, July 7, 2003 AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2 - 3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - July 7, 2003 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. On motion by Mr. Schilling, seconded by Mr. Caravati, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Mr. Lynch) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of appointments of pros pective candidates to City boards and commissions, and appointment of a City Assessor, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property on Avon Street for a public purpose, wh ere discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Schilling, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council certified by th e following vote (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Fre edom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. COUNCIL CHAMBER - July 7, 2003 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. PUBLIC Ms. Sarah Terrell, 703 Charlton Avenue, expressed concern about dog runs operated by a dog day care center which is used by 30 - 40 dogs a day and has no special use permit. Ms. Terr ell said the smell and drainage problems are having a negative impact on her home, and she asked Council for help in dealing with the matter. Mr. Robert Myers, 1905 Bollingwood Road, said his mother lives in the City and he was pleased to see the income limits increased for real estate relief. He said other localities throughout Virginia have asked for state legislation to increase the limits further, and said that Delegate Mitchell Van Yahres expressed interest in submitting similar legislation if reque sted by Council. Mr. Hugh Spencer, 1627 Oxford Road, said he lives with his mother and feels the increase in real estate taxes is out of line with the cost of living, hurts the elderly who are on fixed incomes, and is forcing people out of their homes. Mr. Lloyd Snook, 2408 Hillwood Place, said that the Charlottesville Democratic Committee voted unanimously in support of a resolution in opposition to the USA Patriot Act. He said a review of events before and after the terrorists attacks on September 11 th show that the attacks would not have been prevented as a result of the Patriot Act. Mr. Snook requested that Council adopt a similar resolution and direct staff to think carefully before taking any action in support of the Patriot Act.