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17 On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously voted to meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing appointments to boards and commissions, and another personnel matter, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held property, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as the CSX property; and for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiting the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. The substance of the matters to be discussed can reasonably be identified as follows: changes in the form of local government structure, and related alternatives. An executive session on this subject is also authorized by Section 15,1-945.7(D) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, certified that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. The meeting w/a~djourned. President NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, February 8, 1996 AT 7:30 p.m. IN THE Basement Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: TRANSIT WORK SESSION BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM - February 8, 1996 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano (arrived late), Mr. Vandever. Absent: Ms. Daugherty. Council expressed concern about the budget of Jefferson Area United Transportation (JAUNT) and the apparent subsidizing of JAUNT service by the City and Albemarle County to outlying counties. Ms. Shirley Baldwin, Acting Director of JAUNT, said the concern is that the increase to the outlying counties is so great that they might withdrawn from JAUNT if the amount of the increase is not reduced. Rev. Edwards asked Ms. Baldwin to justify the addition of two new employees. Ms. Baldwin said the dispatcher and personnel position are being requested because JAUNT is understaffed in light of the growth experienced. Mr. Vandever expressed concern about the fare increase proposed for JAUNT and asked if the City could cost out what it would cost CTS to operate the para-transit service. Mr. Vandever noted that the City's obligation ends with providing para-transit within the area