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8 Ms. Szakos agreed with Dr. Brown, but not because she thinks there is anything devious about Schnabel. Ms. Edwards agreed, and said if we are planning for 50 years a three month delay will not hurt. Mr. Norris said he had urged that the beneficial use study be pulled, but if the consultants feel strongly that it should be included it can be put back in and we can try to get the Albemarle Service Authority to help fund it. Dr. Brown said he shares the concern about funding more studies in tough economic times. Mr. Frederick noted that the County said if the dredging study changed the plan they would reconsider paying for a portion of it. Mr. O’Connell asked for Council’s permission for him to sign the soil and erosion permit with Albemarle County for the study, and it was the consensus of Council for him to sign the permit. Mr. O’Connell asked if there are any other questions from Council that could impact the studies. Mr. Norris said he wants to make sure that the water conservation study and the impacts on the demand projects do not get lost. He said we have to project demand next year. Ms. Mueller said that information will be brought to Council as part of the utility rate study. Mr. Huja asked that RWSA be asked to join us in the study cost. Mr. Norris said if they decline we should ask them if they will reimburse the City if the results change the plan. He noted a citizens’ oversight committee was proposed last year but was not recommended, but now Mr. Frederick is okay with it. He said he wants to make sure the two citizens who have been involved in the dredging study are fully engaged. He said that after all the studies are in maybe we have a steering committee advise us on the big picture of the water plan REPORT : POLICE CITIZEN ADVISORY PANEL Police Chief Tim Longo said that recommendations were made in spring of 2008 about a citizens committee for the Police Department, and the Citizen Advisory Panel was appointed in October of 2008. He said meetings are held quarterly. Mr. David Simmons, Chair of the Panel introduced members present, reviewed the mission statement, goals and objectives, and said that the Panel advises the Police Chief and Council on issues involving the Police Department. Mr. Glenn Rust, Vice Chair of the Panel, said the plan is to communicate with the community and organizations, and he reviewed potential community partners. Mr. Huja said he thinks the Panel is pursuing a good process. REPORT : POLICE REPORT/INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN Chief Longo gave a 2009 year end report including trend lines for crime in the City. He noted that the majority of crime is property, especially from vehicles. He said the Department is involved in the Internet Crime Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and has two full time detectives dedicated to the issue.