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253 three of the people who are contributors to the problem, the three Council Members on the board, are making the decision about the composition of the board. Mr. Cox proposed that the work session be held jointly with the CRHA Board. Ms. Richards said that one of her reasons for proposing a task force is to involve others in the community in the discussion. Ms. Heule said she would support the task force approach. Mr. Cox said he thinks the task force is an excellent idea, but feels that data should be collected ahead of time. Mr. Cox questioned whether there is expertise locally to address some of the issues, and proposed that consideration be given to hiring a consultant who could convene the task force and review their report. Mr. Cox asked if Council favored the idea of a joint work session. Mr. Caravati said that he would initially prefer for Council to hold the work session and eventually opening up the process. Ms. Daugherty said she would favor focusing the discussion in a smaller group. It was agreed that the work session would be held on August 25th. Ms. Joy Johnson, requested that Council discuss the mission of the task force and suggested that someone work with a representative from HUD. 5/ir. Dave Norris, 2746 McElroy Drive, said that he agrees that there should be resident commissioners on the board and perhaps the number should be expanded. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. O'Connell said that the position of Executive Director for the Housing Authority has been advertised, but suggested that the process be put on hold pending the outcome of the work session. Mr. Cox suggested that Council hold a work session on transportation planning prior to the MPO setting up their yearly agenda items. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Cox, Council voted, with Mr. Toscano absent, to meet in executive session for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held property, as authorized by Section 2.1-344(A)(3) of the Virginia Code, and more specifically described as I) property in the north downtown area; and 2) property west of the downtown mall. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Mr. Caravati, seconded by Ms. Richards, certified, with Mr. Toscano absent, 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~