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87 PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Cox said he would like to underscore how important he feels the work of the Music Resource Center is, and acknowledged the support expressed for the nursing clinics. Mr. Toscano asked if the Housing Authority has set aside money for the nursing clinics, and Mr. Cox said that the Board has asked staff for options for one-time funding. Mr. Caravati noted that the Housing Authority has very little flexibility in its operating funds. Mr. Cox said he thinks the nursing clinics have the option for future grants in the long-term Ms_ Richards expressed concern about whether the nursing clinics are tapping into the Medicare or Medicaid Programs, and whether they have explored a relationship with the Health Department. Ms. Richards said that while the nursing clinics have provided poignant testimonials for their program, she does have questions about funding it. Ms. Richards said she feels there may be funding available for the Music Resource Center through the Weed and Seed Program and suggested that be explored. Ms. Daugherty announced that the first community dialogue on the future of school faciliti es will be held on Wednesday. Ms. Daugherty said that the Albemarle County Planning Commission has rescheduled its public hearing on the Brass, Inc. proposal on March 31. On motion by, seconded by, Council voted (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.) to meet in executive session for the purpose of considering the acquisition or use of reaI 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 property located near West Main Street; and for the purpose of consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable litigation, or other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel, as authorized by Section 2,1-344(A)(7) of the Virginia Code. Council reconvened in open session and, on motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Caravati, certified (Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None.) 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.