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241 Mr. Toscano questioned what the rationale was for hiring a director immediately rather than using someone from the Parks Departments prior to opening the Center and Ms. Miller replied that it was felt that a director could begin working with and developing a positive relationship with area teenagers. Mr. Dawson added that the Committee felt that momentum would be lost if hiring a director was delayed. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Mr. Dawson estimated that approximately $3,000 could be raised in the first year, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center could do major labor, with most materials donated, and it would be possible for the Center to be 75% self- supporting. Ms. Slaughter stated that she was a big supporter of the Teen Center proposal but would like to see the private sector play a greater role and would also like to see grants sought out and the Chamber of Commerce invited to participate. Mr. Dawson stated that it was felt that both federal and state funds earmarked for prevention would be available. Ms. Kai Rady, a member of the CACY Commission, noted that business people in the community have been very supportive of the proposal. Ms. Daugherty stated that she was very impressed with the Committee's thoroughness in researching the need for the Center and in seeking teenagers' input and she was excited about the proposal° It was agreed that City and County staff would prepare a recommendation on the director position so that Council and the Board could take action by early January. .T_~t~ was adjourned. President NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, December 17, 1992 AT 6:00 p.m. IN THE Walker School Media Center. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Meeting with School Board re: Budget Priorities. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox ,(s%g~ed) WALKER SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER - December 17, 1992 Council met in special session on this date With the following members present: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. The Council and School Board members discussed the issue of teacher salaries and Mr. Cliff Bennett, School Board member, noted that the School Board will be unable to increase salaries unless something is cut from the School budget or unless more money is received from Council. Dr. Joseph McGeehan, Superintendent of Schools, stated that ~500,000 would need to be cut from the budget in order to give teachers raises.