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10 PUBLIC Ms. Tatyana, Patton, 2209 Jefferson Park Avenue, reminded Council about buffer requirements when considering the various development projects. Ms. Patton said that many of the speeding occurs on streets that have exits off of Interstate 64, and she suggested that consideration be given to reducing the speed limit on Interstate 64 adjacent to the City to 55 mph. She said she like the idea of the trolley going to Barracks Road Shopping Center, but not at the sacrifice of serving her neighborhood. APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Ms. Shaquille Thompkins was appointed as the youth representative on the Charlottesville-Albemarle Commission on Children and Families by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2007. On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Mr. Neal Walters was appointed to an unexpired term on the Region Ten Community Services Board by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2008. On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Mr. Dave Norris was appointed to a three-year term on the Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2009. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Taliaferro said he provided Council with ideas about energy savings, and he would like Council to discuss the issue. Dr. Brown said he would like to get a citizens committee working on the issue, and suggested including representatives from the Sierra Club and Center for Peace and Justice as well as other environmental organizations. He asked that individual Councilors send him recommendations and he will make a written proposal. Mr. Lynch agreed and she we should look at involving outlying counties and perhaps reinvigorate the Sustainability Council and make it more of a regional effort. Mr. Lynch said he would also like to pursue purchasing energy with renewable resources, but Council does not have the authority to do it at this time. He said he will be attending a Virginia Municipal League meeting and would like to be able to represent the City as wanting to have this opportunity available, especially with wind power. Councilors indicated their support of Mr. Lynch representing the City on this issue. Dr. Brown said he will also bring up the issue at the Planning District Commission. Dr. Brown said that Maurice Cox contacted him about creating a task force to look at the feasibility of an urban street car on West Main Street. He said his biggest concern is how to fund this, but feels it would be good to have a group tell us how it could be accomplished. Dr. Brown said he will bring a list of people for Council to consider at the next meeting if Council agrees. Mr. Lynch said he is in general agreement. He suggested the following considerations to look at as part of the charge: feasibility of a short-haul system as it may not be long enough to be a backbone; if it is a short-haul system, look at the Buckingham Branch railway; and be mindful of where the County is going. He said his next biggest priority for transit is to bring the County on board.