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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, August 4, 2003 AT 6:30 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2 - 3712 o f the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MA0YOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - August 4, 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. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None.) to go into a closed session for discussion and consideration of appointments of prospective candidates to City Boards and Commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2 - 3711(A)(1) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - August 4, 2003 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY PROCLAMATION th Mr. Cox presented the proclamation proclaiming August 26 as Women's Equality Day. PUBLIC Mr. Ken Vanderford, 2210 North Berkshire Road, said he purchased his property on Decembe r 13, 2002 and since he bought it a hole has appeared in the front yard due to the collapse of a storm drain pipe. He said his tenants are blind and he is unable to provide them with a safe home. He said the City contends the pipe is not their responsibi lity. He said the City acknowledges that it is a problem but does not have the funds to correct the problem. He said the City has said that homeowners have to match any funds with 25% of the total cost, but said he does not have that amount of money and feels it is the City's responsibility. Ms. Kendra Hamilton, 620 Booker Street, President of the Rose Hill Neighborhood Association, said she understands that the special use process is underway for All Things Pawsible. She thanked staff and Councilors fo r working on this issue. She said neighbors will be meeting with other property owners in the area. Mr. Fran Lawrence, 1729 Chesapeake Street, invited Council to join the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center in their boat building project at Carver Recrea tion Center on Thursday. Ms. Felice Bolling - Key, parent of two children, spoke in support of the Boys and Girls Club and said it provides a wonderful program. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Lynch removed approval of the minutes from the consent agenda.