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222 structure, and related alternatives. An executive session on tiffs 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. Daugherty, seconded by Mr. Toscano, 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 was adjourned. P~sident 0 COUNCIL CHAMBER - January 6, 1996 CoUncil met in special session on this date with the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Absent: Mr. Cox. PUBLIC Mr. Robert D. Brough, 235 Terrell Road West, asked Council to direct staff to reinstate the policy of notifying customers immediately when a water meter reading shows an unusually high increase in water usage. Mr. Brough said he feels the Library Board has failed in many respects, referring to gutter work done at the Gordon Avenue library on the basis of it being an historic building when it is not, and their use of consultants for personnel work they should have done. Mr. Brough said the Board is wasting money and not serving the community. Mr. Brian Jablonski, E. Rio Road, said he hopes there will be continued support of the Ivy Landfill, noting that it is not in the community's interest to close it in the near future. Mr. Jablonski said that the longer the facility remains open, the longer Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will be responsible for the environmental cleanup there. Mr. Jablonski said he feels the larger issue is will our conununity be responsible for its own waste or will we send it to communities that cannot afford to fight such actions. Mr. Jablonski suggested that the community commit to further reduce waste and to make improvements to the landfill. Ms. Daugherty congratulated the Charlottesville High School Wrestling Team for winning their recent match. PRESENTATION: COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE'S OFFICE Ms. Slaughter presented a "Class Act" award to Mr. Lee Richards, Commissioner of Revenue's Office, for his office's receipt of the Vkginia Commissioners of the Revenue Association's 1996 President's Award in recognition of the Charlottesville office as the top revenue office in Virginia for 1996 and for their successful efforts in reinventing government, customer service, and innovative programs in teamwork and technology. PUBLIC HEARING: WEST MAIN STREET TRANSPORTATION PLAZA Mr. O'Connell explained that staff have identified a potential site on West Main Street for a transportation plaza. Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that the City has received a $1.5 million state and federal grant for architectural work for a bus transfer center. The current transfer locations on Water and Market Streets create congestion and are not safe environments for bus riders. The proposed location for the transportation plaza, next to the Union Station on West Main Street, is recommended, and initial plans call for new parking, a police substation, and home base for the Mounted Patrol in addition to the transfer station for