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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, December 17, 2007 AT 6:30 p.m. IN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Closed session as provided by Section 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM – December 17, 2007 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Norris, Council voted (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) to meet in closed session for discussion or consideration of the disposition of City-owned real property located on Shamrock Road, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the City, as authorized by Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Virginia Code. On motion by Mr. Taliaferro, seconded by Mr. Lynch, Council certified by the following vote (Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None) that to the best of each Council Member's knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session. COUNCIL CHAMBER – December 17, 2007 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Brown recognized outgoing Councilors Kendra Hamilton and Kevin Lynch. He said Ms. Hamilton has been a consensus builder, has brought people together, is insightful, and her writing skills have been an asset on Council. He said Mr. Lynch has worked hard and has been creative. He presented them with keys to the City. Mr. Norris noted that this will be Dr. Brown’s last meeting as Mayor, and he thanked him for his level headedness. Dr. Brown said that New Runners World Magazine has listed the Charlottesville marathon race as one of their “up and coming races.” PUBLIC Ms. Rose Williams, 305 Meade Avenue, representing Very Special Arts, presented Councilors with their annual poetry book and calendar. She thanked Councilors for their annual funding of Very Special Arts. Mr. Thomas Twomey, 2268 Stargate Lane, representing IMPACT, expressed concern that a reduction in funding has been recommended for affordable housing for next year. He said increased funding for several years is needed, and asked that a dedicated funding stream be provided.