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how the surrounding counties could be made to participate <br />in addressing the problem. <br /> <br /> Ms. Charlotte Sullivan of the Shelter for Help in <br />Emergencies, stated that she felt that lack of housing <br />was a chronic and critical problem in the region, and <br />stated that it was her opinion that six weeks was not long <br />enough for persons to remain in the shelter but that <br />twelve weeks was more reasonable. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bob Newman, Executive Director of the Charlottes- <br />ville Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), requested that <br />the City continue their support for housing rehabilitation <br />programs. Mr. Newman stated that CHIP had begun <br />soliciting private donations, but that $168,000 was needed <br />in CDBG funds. <br /> <br /> Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community <br />Development, stated that since the shortage of housing was <br />a regional concern, he felt it would be appropriate for <br />the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission to deal <br />with the problem. <br /> <br /> As there were no further speakers, the public hearing <br />was closed. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mrs. Gleason regarding <br />the size of the proposed shelter for the homeless, Ms. <br />Saka stated that it was proposed that four to eight <br />families be served at one time, with 40 to 60 individuals <br />served in a year. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck recommended that the CDBG Task Force review <br />the proposed shelter for the homeless and that the issue <br />also be referred to the TJPDC. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe, one of the City's representatives on the <br />TJPDC, stated that he felt it would be appropriate for <br />MACAA to discuss the proposed shelter at the October 2nd <br />Commission meeting. <br /> <br />APPOINTMENTS: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Barnes, Ms. Valerie Gregory was <br />unanimously appointed to fill an unexpired term as the <br />City School representative on the Social Development <br />Commission. This term will expire on August 31, 1988. <br /> <br />PRESENTATION: CLEAN WATER ACTION PROJECT: PHOSPHATE BAN <br /> <br /> Mr. Richard Johnson, representing the Clean Water <br />Action Project, requested that Council support a <br />resolution banning the use of phosphates and stated that <br />1,983 signatures supporting the ban had been secured. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mrs. Gleason regarding <br />objections to banning phosphates, Mr. Johnson replied that <br />there are some persons who believe that non-phosphate <br />detergents do not clean as well or that more detergent <br />must be used, and that that non-phosphate detergents cause <br />carbon to build up on pipes. Mr. Johnson noted that no <br />state had repealed the ban on phosphates since passing <br />legislation barring its use. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he felt it would be appropriate <br />to request a report from the Rivanna Water and Sewer <br />Authority on the proposed phosphate ban and for Council to <br />hold a public hearing on October 20th. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORT: SKATEBOARD FACILITY <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that Mr. Gene German, Director of <br />Parks and Recreation, had spoken with City officials in <br /> <br /> <br />