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44 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING A SPECIAL MEETiNG OF THE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON Monday, July 7, 1997 AT 5:00 p.m. iN THE Second Floor Conference Room. THE PROPOSED AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS: Executive session as provided by Section 2.1-344(A) of the Virginia Code BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR BY Jeanne Cox (signed) SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - July 7, 1997 Council met in special session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Absent: Ms. Daugherty. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Cox, Council voted to meet in executive session, with Ms. Richards absent for the vote, for the purpose of discussing the regular annual evaluation of two specific public employees, and discussing appointments to boards and commission, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(1) of the Virginia Code; for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held property, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as property on East High Street; and for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys, pertaining to probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. The substance of the matters to be discussed can reasonably be identified as follows: changes in the form of local government structure, and related alternatives. An executive session on this subject is also authorized by Section 15.1-945.7(D) of the Virginia'Code. The executive session was recessed until the end of the regular Council meeting. COUNCIL CHAMBER- July 7, 1997 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Cox, Ms. Richards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano. Absent: Ms. Daugherty. PUBLIC Mr. David Booth, a resident of Ivy, said that he feels that the direction provided to the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority by the Council and Board of Supervisors is wrong and a serious error. Mr, Booth said there will be unrestricted landfilling since no site plan is required. Mr. Booth said the City and County should get out of the landfill business and should reconsider option 7A. Mr. Carey Branch, Jr. asked that City Council recognize Mr. Lawrence Brunton, former Mayor, in some appropriate way, such as naming the Meadowcreek Parkway after him. Mr. Ed Strange, a resident of Ivy, expressed concern that the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will continue filling an unlined cell until 1998, and with the proposed blasting of rock to build a CDD cell. Mr. Strange said such blasting may increase fractures in wells and cause contamination. Mr. Kenneth Jackson, 208 5th Street, S.W., said that it has come to his attention that the Police Chief has resigned, and he expressed concern that the city is turning its back on law enforcement. Mr. Jackson asked for an explanation of the Police Chiefs resignation. Mr. Jackson said that the Neighborhood Protection Task Force has been forwarded to Council without his and other members' approval.