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46 On motion by Mr, Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, the following consent agenda items were approved, with Ms. Daugherty absent. a. Minutes of May 15, 23, June 2, 10, 13, 16, 23, 27 b. APPROPR~TION: CDBG and HOME Funds - FY 97/98 (carded ove0 c. APPROPRIATION: Advance to MACAA (carried over) PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, Mr. Jeff Sobet was unanimously appointed to a two-year term on the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT). Tkfis term will expire on June 30, 1999. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. ToscanO, Mr. Michael Masters and Ms. Rebecca Convery were reappointed, and Mr. Charles Langham was appointed to the Highway Safety Commission. Mr. Masters' and Mr. Langham's terms will expire on June 30, 2001, and Ms. Convery's term will expire on June 30, 2000. On motion by Mr: Cox, seconded by Mr. Toscano, Ms. Leah Puryear was reappointed, and Mr. Floyd Hurt was appointed to four-year terms on the Piedmont Virginia Community College Board. These terms will expire on June 30, 2001. Mr. Cox asked that a mechanism be developed for reporting to Council on the Ivy Landfill. Mr. Gouldman explained that the reversion petitioners followed the reversion statute, but the three-judge panel ruled in favor of the County's motion to dismiss on the basis that notice had not been given. Mr. Gouldman said he believes that the judges made their decision on the assumption that the petitioners could refile after giving notice, but a new law -went into effect on July 1 which required that the signatures on the petition be collected in the twelve month's prior to filing. Mr. Gouldman said that City has filed a motion requesting the judges to reconsider given the consequences of their decision. Mr. Gouldman said that the City's decision to request the reconsideration is based on the belief that citizens have the right to file petitions without undue hurdles. The regular meeting was adjourned, and the executive session reconvened in the Second Floor Conference Room. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Richards, with Ms. Daugherty absent, certified that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only' such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. The meeting was adjourned. President ~j