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265 that seven subcommittees had addressed various issues and he summarized the following major recommendations: involvement of the community at large, business community and parents; active central administration leadership; staff commitment; establishment of a case management system for potential drop-outs; long-term commitment; and development of a comprehensive program evaluation model. Dr. Joe McGeehan, Superintendent of Schools, stated that many of the issues identified ~n the task force were related to those discussed in the Children and Youth report and recommended that the two reports be considered in tandem. Mr. Jim Hingeley, School Board member, discussed the Creative Learning After School/Summer Program which is offered by the Schools, with financial assistance from the City and explained that 50 scholarships are available for the Summer Program. Mr. Hingeley stated that the program is offered to City residents first and then to County residents as space permits. The, meeting was adjourned. Pre,dent COUNCIL CHAMBER - May 21, 1990 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members Present: Mr. Buck, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever. Absent: Rev. Edwards and Ms. Waters. Mr. Hendrix called the meeting to order. On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Mr. Buck, Mr. Towe was unanimously elected to chair the meeting. PUBLIC Mr. William Atwood, a CitY resident, recommended that Council members provide leadership and inspiration for the community, provide opportunities for the public to meet with and talk to CounCil, and generate ideas from the electorate. Mr. Gerard Glomm of Westwood Circle urged Council to establish the Solid Waste Authority without delay and assure coordination with the County and University with regard to recycling. Mr. Glomm also urged the City to begin wOrk on its solid waste management plan since the State requires that localities submit a plan by July 1, 1991. Mr. Towe, Chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, stated that several rural localities in the Planning District will be facing trouble with solid waste management. Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, explained that staff are proceeding with formation of the Authority. Mr. Towe presented a proclamation proclaiming Public Works Week to employees in the Department of Public Works. MINUTES On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Towe, the minutes of the May 3rd meeting were approved as presented, with Mr. Vandever abstaining. On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Mr. Buck, the minutes of the May 7th meeting were unanimously approved as presented.