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249 Rev. Edwards said that before he could support the special permit he would want to review previous Council minutes, but he was inclined not to support any additional fraternities. Ms. Daugherty noted that the neighborhood in question has largely become a fraternity neighborhood, and questioned what else would be appropriate for the site. Ms~ Slaughter said that she recalled that when dealing with fraternities or sororities Council had looked at their past histories, and she would like to find out more about the fraternity making the request. Ms~ Slaughter said she is interested in requiring parking spaces and requiring that the building be externally maintained. Ms. Daugherty stated that she would support the special permit, but would like to include the parking and a statement requiring cleaning up the area and external maintenance of the building. Mr. Gouldman stated that special permits are generally more permanent in nature, and noted that the outside appearance of the building may be somewhat subjective, but added that the current Building Code may address Councilors' concerns. Ms. Slaughter made a motion to defer the special permit resolution to clarify Council's past policy on fraternities and sororities, to provide more information on the Building Code, and other positive solutions related to maintenance of the building. Rev. Edwards seconded the motion~ Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Councilors indicated agreement that parking should be required on the site. Ms. Slaughter said she would favor requiring paving of the alley and enforcement of no parking in the alley as part of the consideration. Rev. Edwards stated that he did not think the fi'aternity should be required to pave the alley if it is owned by the City. Council unanimously voted to defer the special permit request for 125 Chancellor Street. RESOLUTION: APPROVING CATEC AGP~EMENT Dr. Dorothea Shannon, Superintendent of City Schools, explained the new formula agreed to by the City and County School Board for funding of CATEC, which was characterized by Dr. Shannon as a compromise formula, 50% based on the average daily membership over three years, and 50% based on membership at CATEC over three years. Dr. Shannon recommended that the formula be reviewed after two years to ensure that it is equitable. Ms. Daugherty said she feels the proposed formulal is a good compromise. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Dr. Shannon said that the City Schools would pay $6,000 more in the new formula than this year. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously approved the CATEC agreement regarding the funding formula. RESOLUTION: ADELPHIA ACCOUNTING ORDER Mr. Gouldman explained that the Accounting Order will reserve the City's right to renew its efforts in the rate regulation arena should future circumstances justify such action. Mr. Gouldman stated that proposed Congressional action will take away the City's ability to effectively regulate cable rates.