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16 incorporated. He said it is an historic structure. He said he would like to give Jefferson Scholars more time to work and come back to Council. He said he would support deferring the resolution until there is more clarity. He said Council is asking Jefferson Scholars to do their best to preserve the building. Mr. Lynch agreed with Dr. Brown. He said this building is among the best quality buildings, and is arguably in the top 100 buildings in the City. He said he is puzzled about why it would not be featured in the development. Ms. Hamilton said Council has to justify to the community if the building cannot be saved. Mr. Wright said that if this building is the gem people describe it to be it seems it should have been designated as historic. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the Resolution Authorizing Albemarle County Revenue Bond Increase for Jefferson Scholars was deferred by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. ORDINANCE : CHANGES TO HOURS OF CERTAIN PARKS Ms. Hamilton said people are not aware of the hours of some of the parks or the reasons for changes. Mr. Svetz said Lee Park is proposed to be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to increase security, and other security measures are being taken as well. He said the closing time makes Lee Park consistent with Jackson and McGuffey Parks. On motion by Ms. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 18-1 OF CHAPTER 18 (PARKS AND RECREATION) RELATING TO THE TIME, PLACE OR MANNER OF PARK USE” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC Mr. Kevin Gustafson, owner of Gold’s Gym, a resident of Nevada, said that the affordability of the YMCA in Reno, Nevada is the same as other health clubs. He said YMCAs do not give discounted memberships, and they require a lot of information for people to apply for scholarships. He said the YMCA is not going to give back to the community. He asked how many low income families live around McIntire Park. He said YMCAs receive 78% of their income from dues. He said he does support the Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Ridge Schuyler, 112 Robinson Woods, representing the Nature Conservancy, supported the Water Resources Protection report. He said stream bank erosion should be addressed early. He said he thinks the idea of a user fee is an appropriate approach. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Hamilton said she thinks the free bus rides for October should be announced at the next Council meeting. APPOINTMENTS : BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Kathy Johnson Harris was appointed to a three-year term on the Albemarle Charlottesville Jail Authority by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2010.