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2 PUBLIC Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, presented Council with the City’s organizational chart, but said she has repeatedly heard from citizens that the staff make the policy for the City, not Council. Mr. John Hall, Albemarle County resident, said he is working on affordable underground shelters in parks and homes in an effort to end homelessness. Ms. Betty Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, said that Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has set aside $300,000 for a dredging study, but has now said that issuing of the RFP will be postponed. She said now is the time to get surveys and bids for dredging. She said if a task force is appointed there should be a guarantee that surveys will be done before dam construction. Mr. Richards Collins, 108 Wilson Court, said it is his observation that it is difficult for the City Manager to be a member of RWSA and represent Council. He said Council should think about the process of representation on RWSA. Dr. Joe Mooney, 201 Sunset Avenue, said there is a crying need for the efficiency in government study. He said the City’s and RWSA’s contracting procedures need to be reviewed. He said it is sad that the proposed membership for the task force is stacked against dredging. He said there is no rate payer category, and that is who will be paying for the water plan. He said it was offensive that the Sierra Club was not suggested for the task force. He suggested that RWSA be directed to form a task force with three opponents of dredging, three proponents of dredging and five rate payers, and that RWSA proceed with the RFP. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 407 Hedge Street, said he was not allowed to go into the Transit Center building Saturday evening because he was told it was closed for a Pavilion event. He said the Visitors Center should be open to the public. Mr. Raymond Mason, 717 Cynthianna Avenue, expressed concern with the run down condition of Westhaven. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Huja said he would like information on the access to the Visitors Center and the condition of Westhaven. Ms. Edwards said that the Housing Authority’s Redevelopment Committee will be discussing Westhaven at a meeting on Tuesday which is open to the public. Mr. Norris said that monthly Housing Authority meetings are open to the public as well. APPOINTMENTS : BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Ms. Nancy O’Brien was appointed to a three-year term as the Poggio a Caiano representative on the Sister City Commission by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on June 30, 2011. Mr. Norris announced that the deadline for receipt of Planning Commission th applications has been extended to July 17. 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.