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295 <br /> <br />Toscano noted that Council has indicated that it will fund the alternative education program <br />in the upcoming budget. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano asked if the schools used surveys to assess the most important priorities of <br />the public for the school system, and Dr. Shannon replied that information is gathered yearly, <br />through meetings and surveys. <br /> <br /> Ms. Daugherty said she would be interested in seeing what the cost would be to serve <br />all eligible four-year olds. <br /> <br /> With regard to the school budget format, Ms. Slaughter noted that the County <br />government and school system have worked to make their budgets more compatible and <br />suggested that the City staff and school staff explore such possibilities. Ms. Slaughter said <br />she also hoped that the school bUdget could become more user friendly. <br /> <br /> Mrl Tom Sheran, budget administrator for the schools, said that the areas mentioned by <br />Ms. Slaughter were discussed during the School Board's annual retreat and efforts are <br />underway to change the format of the school budget. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever said he always looks for the "why" of a budget and "is that the best way <br />to spend the money for those objective." <br /> <br /> Mr, Toscano revie~ved the Council's assumptions and strategies for development of the <br />City's budget. <br /> <br /> The meeting was adjourned. <br />President <br /> <br />COUNCiL CHAMBER- December I8, 1995 <br /> <br /> Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Ms. <br />Daugherty~ Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell announced the "Snowline," a number citizens can call for information on <br />road conditions during snow and ice storms. <br /> <br />PUBLIC <br /> <br />There were no matters by the public. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br /> The ordinance granting easements in connection with the Ice Park was removed from <br />the consent agenda and the resolution approving a contract with the City Manager was <br />deferred. <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the following consent <br />agenda items were unanimously- approved: <br /> <br />a. Minutes of November 20 <br /> <br />b. APPROPRIATION: $1,581.50 - Flower Bulb Donation (2nd reading) <br /> <br /> BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the <br />sum of $1,581.50, received as a donation from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, for <br />the purchase of flower bulbs to be planted in City flower beds is hereby appropriated to <br /> <br /> <br />