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3 Mr. John Heyden, 1429 Westwood, said taxpaying residents should be given priority on the Matters by the Public list. He said when people do not agree with one another, the conversation degenerates to name calling. Mr. John Amidon, 25 Melrose Ave., Albany, NY, said he is a veteran of the USMC. He said he is distressed by the use of drones by our federal, state and local governments. He urged Council to adopt a resolution restricting or banning the use of drones. Mr. Brandon Collins, 418 Fairway Ave., said he is speaking on behalf of PHAR. He said that it was very upsetting for Mr. Norris not to be reappointed to the Housing Authority. The Strategic Investment Area (SIA) is moving forward, and the Housing Authority was asked to make appointments to the SIA Steering Committee. However, the Housing Authority shut out residents from this process. Ms. Eleanor Amidon, 931 Tanbark Dr., Afton, thanked Council for passing the resolution against uranium mining in Virginia. Nelson County BOS did the same recently, and she urged citizens to contact their state legislators to protest proposed legislation lifting the ban. She said our civil rights are being eroded by the federal government, and she urged Council to pass a resolution restricting the use of drones. Mr. Ray Drumheller, 143 Kingsbury Dr., Waynesboro, said he is the owner of Drumheller's Towing in Charlottesville. He thanked Council for appointing him to the Towing Advisory Board. He said the board is at their service. Ms. Rebecca Quinn, 104 4th St., said she is pleased that the RWSA Executive Director is presenting a quarterly report to the Councilors. She said it should become a regular item on Council's quarterly agenda. She said it is troubling that Mr. Frederick has scolded Council and the Board of Supervisors for spending time on cost share negotiations. She said we know nothing about our water consumption. Also, Mr. Frederick has been silent on the Ragged Mountain Dam project. We should at least know if the expected increase in local and regional jobs has come to be. Mr. Scott Bandy, 1639 Cherry Ave., said the Council was over-cautious and faltered over the forming of a Human Rights Commission. This decision should be put to a referendum if they cannot decide on this issue. Mr. Charles Weber, 601 Locust Ave., said he is speaking on behalf of the "John Pfaltz for Treasurer Campaign". He said the December utility bills distributed a message stating Mr. Vandever's appointment as Treasurer. He offered proposed language for an amended statement in the January bills, to include an election announcement and a summary of Mr. . Ms. Marie Chapel, 1029 Hazel St., said she supports the Stormwater Utility Fee. She asked Council to add more money to the toxic waste pick-up fund, which also affects our groundwater.