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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, July 18, 2005 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 18, 2005 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. On motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Mr. Schilling, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Mr. Lynch) to meet in closed session for discussion and consideration of appointments to City boards and commissions, as authorized by Section 2.2-371 i(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; and for discussion and consideration of the disposition of publicly held real property at three locations: 1) adjacent to Washington Park between Madison Avenue and Preston Avenue; 2) at the intersection of Ridge Street and Cherry Avenue (parcels 145 and 149 on City Tax Map 29); and 3) between South Street and Water Street, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2-371 l(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER- July 18, 2005 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. MAYOR' S REPORT Dr. Brown said that it has been a real privilege serving as Mayor for the past year. He said he feels good that accessibility to and openness of Council has improved and that meetings now start at 7:00 p.m. and usually end by 10:00 p.m. which is not only more convenient for citizens, but it is easier for the media to cover and report on meetings. Dr. Brown said Council has also scheduled regular work sessions for more in-depth discussion of issues. Dr. Brown said that Council has also done small things such as holding open School Board interviews, for which he thanked Mr. Schilling for suggesting this, and holding regular office hours in City Hall. He said relations between the University, Albemarle County and City have improved. He said still needing improvement is for Council to better set an example for the community in their behavior. He asked that Councilors work hard by behaving with civility and respect and eliminate sarcasm and interruptions. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2005 AMBASSADORS FOR CITIES AWARD Dr. Brown announced the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors Ambassador of Cities Award and presented it to Dave Phillips and Benton Downer. Mr. Dave Phillips, Chair of Save the Fireworks Foundation, thanked the City for their outstanding efforts in this year's fireworks. PUBLIC Mr. Lee Scouten, 406 Oak Street, opposed the proposed development at the corner of Ridge and Cherry, and expressed concern about the loss of trees, the cemetery, and the fact that the developers wants to be given the right turn lane. Mr. Scouten said