2007-09-17 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

2 Mr. Taliaferro said it is a tremendous honor for a municipality to receive this award. He said it takes a lot of work and is a continuing process. Dr. Brown presented the award to Fire Chief Charles Werner and several members of the Fire Department. Dr. Brown said that Council approved the National Guard Deployment Proclamation at its previous meeting. Mr. Norris said this proclamation was brought up late during the last meeting so Council agreed to place it on this agenda. He read the proposed proclamation. Dr. Brown presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation to a representative of the Shelter for Help in Emergency. PUBLIC Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said that people in the North Downtown neighborhood think spending $50,000 on the design competition for the Water Street surface parking lots is too expensive. She said it was requested that North Downtown have a representative on the design jury, but the request was ignored. She said the jury meets this weekend and she feels it is an outrage that that they have not been included. She said it appears that Neighborhood Development Services is more about development than neighborhoods. She asked Council to appoint a North Downtown resident to the jury. Ms. Jackie Bryant, Executive Director of Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS), thanked Council for funding the fatherhood initiative. She said 46 dads have already been connected with the program. Mr. Eddie Harris, Fatherhood Specialist for CYFS, said he has been doing a lot of listening to fathers. He said he has been hearing that they have a lack of information. He said he appreciates the opportunity to help. Ms. Anita Anderson, a resident of Earlysville, representing Preservation Piedmont, expressed concern about the possible demolition of the Compton House by Jefferson Scholars who have recently purchased the property. She said it is a beautiful and important house. Ms. Betty Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, a member of Friends of Ragged Mountain Natural Area, expressed concern about the proposed flooding of Ragged Mountain natural area. She said a group of citizens have met with Councilors to look at the issue of replacement land. She asked the following questions: does the City know the real value of this land; has the City done a thorough on the ground environmental impact study of this land; has the City given adequate time for study and public input of the loss of the 142 acres of City owned land; has the City in co-operation with the County developed a long term water conservation plan; and what are the present and future implications both recreational and financial of losing this land? Ms. Margareta Douglas, 1859 Rivanna Farm, Albemarle County, said she owns land on the North Fork of the Rivanna River. She said we should borrow $150 million to drain and clean out the silt from the reservoir and increase water rates. Mr. Charles Weber, 601 Locust Avenue, applauded Council for trying to honor the Monticello National Guard, but said the resolution fails to achieve that purpose by advocating a draw down. He said the troops will not be impressed. He said the resolution increases their peril and dishonors the soldiers. He said Council should acknowledge and appreciate why they are fighting. He proposed substitute language for a resolution. He referred to comments from the Daily Kos opposing the war. Ms. Tammy Londeree, 813 Locust Avenue, Apartment C, said that traffic rods should be put on the 250 Bridge exit from Locust Avenue. She said she would have