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On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Mr. Buck, the minutes of the March 6th meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Towe abstaining. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the minutes of the March~14th meeting were unanimously approved as presented. On motion by Mr. Towe, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the minutes of the March 15th meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Buck and Rev. Edwards abstaining. PUBLIC Mr. Paula Saunderson of 930 Rockcreek Road, requested that Council appropriate funds for street lights in his neighborhood due to safety concerns. Mr. Gordon Fields of 939 Rockcreek Road supported Mr. Saunderson's request for street lights. Mr. Hendrix stated that a petition would be sent to Ms. Saunderson to be signed by persons who would be affected by the street lights, the petitions would be submitted to Virginia Power who would then design the lights. The design would be sent back to the neighborhood for final approval and then the lights would be ordered and installed by Virginia Power within a three to four month period. PRESENTATION: CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Ms. Waters~presented the coaches and members of the Charlottesville High School basketball team with a resolution recognizing their successful season. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED FY 89-90 BUDGET Mr. Charles Lilly of the Belmont neighborhood, stated that he appreciated Council's attempts to cut the budget and questioned where funding for_the Omni Hotel and travel appeared in the budget. Mr. Lilly noted concern with the University of Virginia only providing $20,000 in funding for the City and with the continuation of the trolley route which is underutilized. Mr. Hendrix replied that funding for the Omni Hotel appeared under debt service and that travel expenses are available on the line item printout. Mr. Hendrix continued that State law prohibits the City charging_the University and that the trolley route referred to by_Mr. Lilly is recommended to be discontinued. Ms. Sally Thomas representing the League of Women Voters, stated that she felt the proposed budget was fiscally responsible, but was concerned about the lack of an increase in the tipping fee and~about the funding for Region Ten Community Services Board. As there were no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. ORDINANCE: ADOPTING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION Mr. Hendrix stated that the Appropriation Ordinance embodies the decisions of Council at their previous work sessions. Responding to a question from Rev. Edwards about Albemarle County funding for the Visitors Center, Mr. Hendrix stated that the County has agreed to support the Center once the contract is signed.