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2 A local musician said the proposed 55 decibel restriction is too low. Mr. Chris Munson said he has been a nightclub owner and booking agent and the proposed 55 decibel level is unreasonable and will cause businesses to close. Mr. Jerry Mallory, Highland Avenue, said that basic conversation is 61-79 decibels and 55 is unreasonably low. He said there is technology available to help eliminate noise. Mr. Jeyon Talsini, 1013 Locust Avenue, owner of a booking agency, opposed the 55 decibel restriction citywide as it will severely impact the music scene. Mr. Bob Fenwick, 901 E. Jefferson Street, said water conservation kits available at City Hall could impact the water demand. He said dam proponents need to make their case. Mr. Kevin Lynch, 609 Locust Avenue, said the Mayor made a good case for revisiting the water plan at the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting. He provided charts showing supply and demand curves from Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and with the actual demand added. He also presented charts showing if we dredge and if we build a 13 foot dam. He said we should just look at repairing the dam. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Ms. Szakos said there are misconceptions about the current noise ordinance, noting that there is a 55 level restriction at night in residential neighborhoods. She said the discussion is about whether to apply that to Belmont. She said the City’s water kits are great. Ms. Edwards said she hopes we can bring a resolution to the noise issue. She thanked Mr. Fenwick for bringing the water conservation kits. th Ms. Edwards announced that the 4 Street property lease issues will be held until the end of the meeting so Mr. Norris can be present for the discussion. CONSENT AGENDA th Ms. Edwards said the resolution authorizing purchase of the 4 Street property will be deferred to the next meeting. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Ms. Szakos, the following consent agenda items were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Ms. Szakos. Noes: None. Absent for the vote: Mr. Norris. a. Minutes of January 19 APPROPRIATION b. : $11,500 – Piedmont Housing Alliance Loan Payoff nd (2 reading) BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $11,500 is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenues FundProjectG/L Account : 425 : P-00439 : 451999 Expenditures FundProjectG/L Account : 425 : P-00439 : 599999 nd APPROPRIATION c. : $38,063 – Youth Internship Program Grant (2 reading)