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2 Mr. Jay Willard, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association, thanked Council for pursuing the tax credit for energy efficient homes. Mr. John Hall, formerly of 327 Colonial Drive, read a declaration of earth unity and mercy he had written in honor of Martha Luther King, Jr. Mr. Chad Freckman, 104 Northwood Circle, said Council has an opportunity make the transit system work for all in the community, and recommended that it be made available to Charlottesville High School students. He also suggested that the free summer bus pass be extended to year round for students. He said a route to CHS would also help the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center become more of a community center. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Huja said it would be desirable to have buses go to CHS. Mr. Taliaferro said he thinks the idea of a police review board is a good suggestion. He said he has every confidence in the Police Department and feels they do a good job policing themselves most of the time. He said a review board would help citizens have a greater level of confidence. Mr. O’Connell said that the City Attorney and Police Chief are looking into a review board. Dr. Brown said he agrees with Mr. Taliaferro that we have a fine Police Department. He noted that the Police Academy is offered to citizens. He thanked Mr. Smith for coming forward. He expressed sympathy for Ms. Hall not having received the e-mail inviting her to participate in the interviews, and said that he changed his e-mail address quite awhile ago and still misses things. Ms. Edwards said she appreciates all comments made. She said she looks forward to having more energy efficient homes, and said she hopes it will be inclusive of the whole community. Mr. Norris said he agrees with comments made about the police review board. He said he thinks it is a great idea to provide free buses to students all year. APPOINTMENTS : BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Mr. Robert Stevens and Ms. Karen Waters were appointed by the following vote to unexpired terms on the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Ms. Waters’ term will expire on June 30, 2008 and Mr. Stevens’ term will expire on June 30, 2010. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Ms. Tara Boyd was reappointed to the Thomas Jefferson Water Resources Protection Foundation by the following vote: Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Huja removed the stormwater appropriation from the consent agenda. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, the following consent agenda items were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. nd APPROPRIATION a. : $105,705 – Fire Department Grant (2 reading)