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:193 <br /> <br />reduce their trash fee. <br /> <br /> Ms. Slaughter recommended that recycling information be <br />advertised in the schools. <br /> <br />Presi~~e~n;t.~~eeting <br /> <br />was adjourned. <br /> <br />COUNCIL CHAMBER - August 17, 1992 <br /> <br /> Council met in regular session on this date with the <br />following members present: Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. <br />Vandever. Absent: Ms. Daugherty and Rev. Edwards. <br /> <br />Mr. Vandever began the meeting with the following: <br /> <br /> "Before we begin the business of tonight's meeting, I'd <br />like to depart from the agenda to recognize and remember one <br />of our city's finest citizens, Darden Towe. <br /> When Darden died last Thursday, we lost a vibrant symbol <br />of all that's special about Charlottesville. <br /> Darden possessed an energy and commitment to our <br />community that was truly unique, and that tragically, is <br />perhaps irreplaceable. <br /> He lived and breathed this city, touching the lives of <br />thousands of people over the years, and promoting causes both <br />publicly and privately that made Charlottesville such a <br />wonderfUl city for all of us. <br /> Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this <br />difficult time, and we hope that some solace is possible in <br />the knowledge that this remarkable man made an enormous <br />difference in our lives; that we're all richer for having <br />known him; that he'll be profoundly missed; and that his <br />memory will be Cherished by those he touched. <br /> Charlottesville is, quite simply, a better place because <br />of Darden Towe, and will not be the same place without him. <br /> I would ask that we now observe a moment of silence to <br />remember and honor our friend Darden Towe." <br /> <br /> On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Mr. Toscano the <br />following resolution honoring Darden Towe was unanimously <br />approved by Council. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Darden Towe gave generously of his time and <br />talents to this community throughout his lifetime, including <br />his service on the City Council from 1986 to 1990; his <br />wholehearted support for the City School system and all area <br />athletic teams; his support for small business and especially <br />for Downtown Charlottesville; and his current service as City <br />representative on the Piedmont virginia Community College <br />Board and as Chairman of the City's Parks and Recreation <br />Advisory Committee; <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of <br />Charlottesville expresses its sincere appreciation for the <br />life of Darden Towe and extends its deepest sympathy to the <br />members of his family. <br /> <br />MINUTES <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the <br />minutes of the August 3rd meeting were approved as presented, <br />with Ms. Daugherty and Rev. Edwards absent. <br /> <br />PUBLIC <br /> <br /> Ms. Hild Creed, 110 Monte Vista Avenue, representing the <br />executive committee of the Fry's Spring Neighborhood <br />Association, listed the following comments in response to the <br /> <br /> <br />