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204 On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Rev. Edwards, the priorities as listed above by Mr. Hendrix were unanimously reaffirmed. APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Mr. Todd Bullard, Ms. Martha deJarnette, and Mr. Kurt Wassenaar were unanimously reappointed to four-year terms on the Board of Architectural Review. These terms will expire on January 1, 1998. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Ms. Kimberly Carpenter Emery was unanimously appointed to an unexpired term on the Charlottesville-Albemarle Children and Youth Commission. This term will expire on June 30, 1996. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Mr. Vincent Cibbarelli was unanimously appointed to a two-year term on the Monticello Area Community Action Agency Board. This term will expire on July 1, 1995. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Rev. Edwards, Ms. Lois McKenzie was unanimously appointed to a three-year term on the Region Ten Community Services Board. This term will expire on June 30, 1997. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Susanne Wilbur was unanimously appointed to an unexpired term on the Social Development Commission. This term will expire on August 31, 1995. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously appointed Mr. James Oschrin to a three-year term on the Urban Design Committee. This term will expire on August 31, 1996. PUBLIC Mr. John Ashley, 1442 Grove Road, expressed concern that no funding was included in the School budget for the proposed alternative school. Mr. Ashley stated that he felt approximately 10% of the students in the City school system needed intervention and he felt the community needed to respond in a highly preventive way. Mr. Ashley urged Council to take the lead in finding ways to bring the community's resources together to make a first rate alternative school. Mr Vandever stated that he felt Council was very supportive of the proposal for the alternative school and is exploring community resources. Rev. Edwards stated that he took issue with some of Mr. Ashley's analyses regarding the ~proposed alternative school. Ms. Slaughter noted that the alternative school will be the topic of discussion at the School BOard/Council lunch meeting on Wednesday. Mr. Charles Lilly of the Belmont neighborhood, asked what the cost was for City staff to go to Richmond regarding the proposed charter change to create conservation districts. Ms. Slaughter stated that the only expense involved to the City was mileage for the City Attorney, noting that both she and the Mayor went to Richmond at their own expense. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Slaughter recommended that the Council ask the Planning Commission to look at existing zoning, etc. available to the City which could be used to preserve and protect the