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180 Ms. Slaughter suggested that the specific criteria be narrowed down. On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Gary O'Connelt ~vas unanimously named Acting City Manager effective June 1, 1995. Ms. Daugherty suggested that the Center for Public Service be asked to contact Deans of Schools of Public Administration to solicit their advice on good candidates. Mr. Toscano asked for Council's view of the salary range by Thursday. Mr. Toscano asked whether a Councilor should be involved in the original screening process. Ms. Slaughter stated that she hoped that the Cooper Center alone could be used for the original screening. Ms. Daugherty stated that she would prefer that the screening committee provide 30 to 35 candidates for Council's consideration, but other Councilors stated they would prefer to have the number narrowed down to 20. Mr. Toscano asked Councilors if they are interested in appropriating any money if the Cooper Center feels the need for any consulting help, or if Council would like to have a member of the private business community participate in the screening process in light of the fact that the Center has never conducted this type of search and since those involved have an academic background. Ms. Slaughter stated that she trusts that the Cooper Center will be able to do the advertising and screening alone, but she thinks it would be fine to involve someone from the private sector. Mr. Toscano stated that he will plan to talk to the Weldon Center further about the process and Rev. Edwards stated that he would like another Council Me,fiber to accompany Mr. Toscano when he does so. PUBLIC Ms. Elizabeth Crabtree, a teacher at Clark School, thanked businesses for their help in the recent Clark School Extravaganza and thanked Councilors for attending. Ms. Crabtree endorsed Linda Bowen for the School Board. Mr. David Willis stated that the Ridge Street Neighborhood Association would like to be involved in the City Manager selection process. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Vandever stated that he has received indications that the State Board of Corrections would look favorably on providing funding for an intake center, renovations and ADA improvements at the jail, as opposed to previous indications that such changes would not be approved without the larger jail expansion. Mr. Vandever requested that Council support the resolution to submit to Albemarle County and the Jail Board asking them to move forward with those improvements. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the resolution requesting the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Jail Board to join with the City in seeking state approval and funding for the proposed renovation project for the Joint Security Complex was unanimously approved by Council. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Council unanimously voted to meet in executive session for the purpose of appointing members to various City boards or agencies, and discussion of personnel matters, and for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held