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422 transition to an elected school board. He said an elected school board will be more responsive, more accountable, and more effective. He said issues have been raised about politicization of the school board, but he noted that the elections must be non-partisan; about diversity, which he said is an important concern, but noted that minority candidates have fared well in past elections in Charlottesville and he feels there will be many qualified minority candidates; and about the fact that the school board has no taxing authority, but he said there is evidence that school boards function well in partnership with governing bodies. He asked Council to support an elected school board. Ms. Beverly Goodwin, 615 Hinton Avenue, echoed the sentiment of her neighbors about the noise from the Pavilion. She said her family has to move inside when it is too loud on her deck. She said she looks forward to the noise diminishing. Mr. Galen Stengel, 129 Goodman Street, said that the noise from the Pavilion has severely curtained his ability to enjoy being outdoors. He urged Council to reduce the sound levels. He said he is dismayed about access issues on the Belmont Bridge. Ms. Emily Morrison, 707 Altavista Avenue, said she lives .8 miles from the Pavilion and can still hear all the shows. She said she has two small children and urged Council to make changes. Mr. Christopher Adere-Toteff, 318 Avenue Street, said the noise from the Pavilion has inhibited the ability of his two small children to sleep. He said the concerts should end earlier or not happen at all. Mr. Raymond Mason, 937 Charlton Avenue, asked if there is a committee looking into the relationship between the City Police and the black community. He said he was called lazy by a police officer recently and threatened with arrest, and they told him they assumed he was drunk. He said he has filed a complaint about the incident. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Caravati removed the special permit for Grady Avenue from the consent agenda. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the following consent agenda items were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling (except that Mr. Schilling voted no on the appropriation of the Urban Allocation from VDOT for reasons stated at the last meeting and because he is not confident the money is being used most effectively). Noes: None (except Mr. Schilling who voted no on the appropriation of the Urban Allocation from VDOT). a. Minutes of September 16 and 19 b. APPROPRIATION: $2,400 - Gang Identification and Prevention Training Grant (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that $2,400 from the Weed and Seed Network is hereby appropriated into the Commission on Children and Families fund, Internal Order 1900046, for the Gang Identification and Prevention Training for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. c. APPROPRIATION: $15,129 - CSA Utilization Management Grant (2nd reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that $15,129 from Region Ten Community Services Board is hereby appropriated into the Commission on Children and Families fund, Utilization Review Management Internal Order 1900043, to assist with expenses associated with the Comprehensive Services Act Utilization Review Management for the period July 1, 2005 thru June 30, 2006.