2007-09-17 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

3 taken a firmer stance against the Bush administration in the resolution regarding the deployment of the Monticello National Guard instead of the language suggested by Mr. Weber. Mr. John Pfaltz, 1503 Rugby Road, expressed concern about the proposed Director of Customer Care and the cost to citizens. He said Council appears to be determined to make the City unaffordable. He referred to the funds set aside to supplement services provided by the Rescue Squad. th Mr. John Gaines, 214 9 Street, N.W., expressed concern that parking has not th been eliminated at the West Main and 8 Street intersection as he was told it would be, and asked if the City is reneging on that promise. He asked if the City has a contract with Comcast, and if so, does anyone monitor the services they provide. Mr. Paul Long, 1410 Grady Avenue, commended Council for maintaining an extensive transit system. He said the Transit Authority that has been discussed should be more inclusive and all counties in the region should be invited to join now. He said Council should also establish new bus routes and run all routes on Sundays and legal holidays. Ms. Tatyanna Patton, 2209 Jefferson Park Avenue, representing the Rivanna Conservation Society, said that water protection is needed and has merit. She said the current program only allows the City to be reactive. She supported a fee based mechanism to fund the program. She said that the Society does not endorse any specific option at this time, but recommended that a dialogue be started with the public. Mr. Ernie Reed, 610 Farish Street, Director of the Living Education Center, endorsed the water resource proposal, but said there needs to be a true comprehensive analysis and wastewater infrastructure should be included in the proposal. Mr. Reed said that there will be a public meeting regarding the water quality of Schenk’s Branch on October 18. Mr. Downing Smith, 810 Locust Avenue, said he thought the YMCA idea was dead. He said he understood that the City’s advisory committee recommended against such a proposal. He said he has a hard time understanding what is happening on Council’s agenda, and said it seems like Council is rushing the YMCA’s proposal to locate in McIntire Park. Mr. Aaron Wunsch, 338 Monticello Avenue, representing Preservation Piedmont, expressed concern about the proposal to demolish the Compton House at124 Maury Avenue, and urged Council to support preservation of the building. He noted that the Comprehensive Plan encourages preservation. Ms. Sandra Stamp, 104 Bollingwood Road, expressed concern about the YMCA proposal and about having a future Boys and Girls Club pool replace Smith and Crow pools. She said there are enormous benefits to swimming. She asked how many lap lanes will be built, and asked that Council reconsider closing Smith and Crow. Ms Ann Page McClung, 3900 Page Brook Farm, Albemarle County, said she has used City pools since 1976, and expressed concern about closing Smith and Crow pools. She said if the pools are turned over to the YMCA many people will not be able to use them. Mr. Dan Bluestone, 501 Park Hill, said that the Compton House is 94 years old and is an important building. He said the lot is large enough that a building could be added and the house kept with lots of land left. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Lynch said that the issues of water protection and the YMCA will be talked about during the meeting. He thanked members of the public for bringing up the issues of our water supply. He said as we grow as a community we do not want to wipe out our