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<br />PUBLIC
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<br /> Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, said he has pedestrian and bike issues. He
<br />said the pedestrian and bike access were diminished after Market Street was repaved. He
<br />said the paving is 1 to 2 inches deep in some places and there are several dangerous areas,
<br />especially by the library and on 3rd Street, N.W. He said some crosswalks were not
<br />remarked and attention to detail is needed.
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<br />APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Jacqueline Dugery and
<br />Mr. David Simmons were reappointed to two-year terms on the Community
<br />Development Block Grant Task Force by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr.
<br />Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. These terms will expire
<br />on May 30, 2007.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Theresa L. Deese and
<br />Ms. Carol F. Clarke were appointed to the Housing Policy Task Force by the following
<br />vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes:
<br />None.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Dr. David Brown was
<br />appointed to an unexpired term on the Metropolitan Planning Organization by the
<br />following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling.
<br />Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2006.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Suzanne W. Morse
<br />was appointed to a four-year term on the Piedmont Virginia Community College Board
<br />by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr.
<br />Schilling. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2009.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Joe Szakos was
<br />appointed to an unexpired term on the Region Ten Community Services Board by the
<br />following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling.
<br />Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2006.
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<br /> On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Deborah Godfrey and
<br />Ms Christina Delzingaro were appointed to three-year terms on the Charlottesville
<br />Redevelopment and Housing Authority by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr.
<br />Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. These terms will expire
<br />on June 30, 2008.
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<br />OTHER BUSINESS
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<br /> Mr. Schilling said that for the benefit of the public he would like to point out that
<br />the Chamber of Commerce has approved a resolution endorsing the direct election of the
<br />Mayor, a ward or mixed ward system, and non-partisan elections. He said that it does not
<br />appear that Council will be taking action on this. He asked that a copy of the resolution
<br />be entered into the minutes.
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<br />Chamber Resolution (05-1): City of Charlottesville Elections
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<br />WHEREAS, our Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, founded in
<br />1913, today numbers 1,200 member enterprises, together employing more than 45, 000
<br />people in our communities, representing an estimated total payroll of more than $1.3
<br />billion a year is dedicated to representing private enterprise, promoting business and
<br />enhancing the quality of life in our greater Charlottesville communities;
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<br /> WHEREAS, our Chamber regularly exercises our civic responsibihties by
<br />participating actively in public policy debate and decisions of significance to our
<br />Chamber member enterprises, our Greater Charlottesville communities and the
<br />Commonwealth of Virginia; and our Chamber encourages our diverse member
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