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6 Ms. Beth Karial, 1609 Greenleaf Lane, supported Charles Morrill. She said he is a member of Buford School PTO, is a world cla ss person, very community minded, will research issues, and is a very emotional intellect. Mr. Herbert Tucker, Albemarle County resident, supported Charles Morrill. He said he is open minded, has depth of character, and has intellectual virtues. As t here were no further speakers the public hearing was closed. Mr. Schilling said it would be helpful for the public to know which wards the applicants live in. th Mr. Caravati said Mr. Bograd, Ms. Gronlund, and Ms. Gutauskas lived in the 4 nd ward and the r emaining candidates live in the 2 ward. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : MANAGEMENT OF VDOT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Mr. O'Connell said that under recent State law cities may assume responsibility for management of VDOT construction projects. Mr. Jim Tolber t, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, said that cities th can opt into this program by June 30 , He said this will affect State and Federal aid, but noted that roads still have to be designed to standards. He said it provides flexibility to bid and procure projects ourselves and move funds from one account to another. He said there are still unresolved questions, but opting in at this time will give us time to study the issues further and to also look at staffing issues. Mr. Schilling asked if the resolution is actually exercising the option or leaving open the opportunity to do so. st Ms. Kelley said that the State Code says the City shall notify by July 1 , but the deal is sealed with an agreement later. Mr. Schilling asked if there is a pe nalty or a downside to opting in now, and Ms. Kelley said not that she has seen or heard of any downside. Mr. Tolbert said that last year five cities opted into the program, but two later withdrew with no penalty. Mr. Schilling said he would feel bette r if the resolution was changed to reflect that Council must approve the agreement at a later date. Mr. Caravati asked why two cities opted out, and Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said they had not investigated the impact, especially staff t ime, and they also had too many projects in various stages. Ms. Richards said if we vote tonight to authorize the City Manager to enter into the agreement she would not want it to have to be reauthorized by the next Council. Ms. Kelley said the resolut ion could be amended to authorize the City Manager to explore the terms and conditions for the final agreement and to return the issue to Council. Mr. Tolbert noted that the final agreement will need to be approved by Council. Ms. Kelley suggested delet ing the second clause and just saying that the City is exercising the option. The public hearing was opened.