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2 <br /> Ms. Megan Jetton, 120 Dogwood Heights, Scottsville, asked that Council support <br />a resolution supporting a Federal Department of Peace. <br /> <br /> Ms. Erin Wise-Ackerbom, 1031 St. Clair Avenue, a teacher at Monticello High <br />School, asked Council to support the resolution calling for a Department of Peace. She <br />said 32 localities around the country have supported such a resolution. She asked people <br />in the audience to stand in support and several stood. She presented a petition with 100 <br />signatures from Charlottesville High School in support of the resolution. <br /> <br /> Ms. Allison Slauson, 2035 Tremont Road, and Ms. Katie Stewart, 3874 Thomas <br />Dairy Lane, sang an original anti-war song. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mary Kelly, 760 Lexington Avenue, asked that Council support HB 808 <br />calling for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. <br /> <br /> Ms. Christine Solem, 1836 Polo Grounds Road, said that a bill has passed the <br />General Assembly that will allow private homes to sell certain homemade goods without <br />inspections. <br /> <br /> Mr. Ridge Schuyler, Executive Director of the Nature Conservancy, 112 <br />Robinson Woods, said an additional threat to our watershed is excessive withdrawals. He <br />said a study was commissioned and they are working to balance the need for water <br />supply for people and wildlife. <br /> <br /> Mr. Travis Harris, representing IMPACT, said he appreciates Councilors <br />attending their meeting and thanked them for dedicating $500,000 for housing for people <br />under 30% of AMI. He said he hopes the amount will be increased in the future and that <br />there will be a dedicated revenue stream for affordable housing programs. <br /> <br />COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC <br /> <br /> <br />Dr. Brown said he enjoyed the music, and while he thinks a Department of Peace <br />is a good idea, he is not sure it is the role of Council to advise the federal government <br />about its structure. He recommended that the group advise their federal representatives. <br />He said he supports the concept. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja said he appreciates the comments made, and thinks Council can advise <br />the federal government, and thinks it would be good to pass a resolution supporting a <br />Department of Peace. <br /> <br /> Mr. Taliaferro said he would have no problem supporting the resolution. He said <br />he is a combat veteran, and he would support any effort that might eliminate war. <br /> <br /> Mr. Norris agreed and asked that the resolution be added to the next agenda. <br /> <br />APPOINTMENTS <br />: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> <br /> On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Ms. Rebecca Schoenthal <br />was appointed to a four-year term on the Board of Architectural Review (business owner <br />in design control district) by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, <br />Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Absent: Ms. Edwards. This term will expire on January 1, <br />2012. <br /> <br /> On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Mr. Kevin Lynch was <br />appointed as a citizen representative on the Rt. 250 Interchange Committee by the <br />following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. <br />Absent: Ms. Edwards. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br /> <br />