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COUNCIL CHAMBER – March 5, 2007 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Absent: Ms. Hamilton. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS : BOOK FESTIVAL PROCLAMATION Dr. Brown presented the Book Festival proclamation to Nancy Damon PUBLIC th Ms. Lelia Edhoe Brown, 316 8 Street, N.W. an alumni of and former teacher at Jefferson School and co-chair of the Jefferson School Task Force, said she is glad to see the announcement of the Jefferson School managing partners on the agenda. She said it means a lot to the community. Ms. Ann Carter, 715 Orangedale Avenue, expressed concerns about the proposed state and federal historic district in Fifeville. She said it is also not clear what it is going to be called. She asked if the application has been sent, and if so, how was it done knowing there is opposition. She asked if Council has seen the application without hearing from the public. She asked when a public hearing will be scheduled. She said it will create gentrification and will increase tax assessments and restrictions on property. Ms. Mary Reese, 95 Oak Forest Circle, co-chair of the Jefferson School Task Force, said the promise of renovation of Jefferson School is looking good, and she thanked Council for their support. She said it will bring honor to the community. She asked Council to fully fund the School Board’s budget request. Ms. Carla Manno, 324 7 ½ Street, S.W., spoke against the proposed historic district in Fifeville because the residents have not been heard. She said the current zoning protects the neighborhood from redevelopment. She said the City should start with neighborhoods that support such designation. She said the neighborhood wants a public hearing prior to an application being filed. Ms. Tammy Londeree, 813 Locust Avenue, Apt. C, said she does not support funding for a sister city statue, and said the money should be used instead for a program such as TeensGive. Mr. John Pfaltz, 1503 Rugby Road, expressed concern about the lack of connector roads and the impact the Biscuit Run development will have on the City. Mr. Louis Schultz, 1809 E. Market Street, referred to the oath taken by th Councilors and the 5 Amendment to the Constitution. He said he has attempted to get help from the City due to the impact of a stream on his property. He said the City repaired the bridge on Steep Hill Street even though it is private property. Mr. Steve Shifflett, 1138 Locust Avenue, said he is not able to access the driveway for the property he owns at 301 7 ½ Street since it has been made one way. Ms. Melanie Miller, Locust Avenue, representing the Martha Jefferson Neighborhood Association, asked that her neighborhood be moved up on the priority list for historic designation. She said there are several historic properties in the neighborhood. Ms. Deborah Shifflett, 1138 Locust Avenue, owner of property at 301 7 ½ Street, said she cannot make the turn into the driveway on 7 ½ Street since the street was made one way. She said she also opposes making Calhoun Street one way as traffic will just be diverted elsewhere. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC