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134 motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Council. COUNCIL CHAMBER - May 17, .1999 Coundl met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS In recognition of National Preservation Week, Ms. Daugherty recognized Mr. Michael Bednar and Ms~ Elizabeth Lawson for receiving a preservation award for renovation of"The Farm." Ms. Daugherty presented a proclamation on National Public Works Week to MS. Judy Mueller, Director of Pubtic Works, who accepted on behalf of the more than 300 Public Works employees. PUBLIC Ms. Mary MacNeil, 710 Ridge Street, representing STAMP, read the press release from STAMP's recent press conference which said that cowanents made by Mr. Jay Carden were his own and not those of STAMP members. Ms. MacNeit said that STAMP feels that the Meadowcreek Parkway is a poor solution to problems we face. Mst MacNeit said that STAMP welcomes LAMP and the Downtown Property Owners's group. Ms. MacNeil invited the public to view STAMP's website for alternative proposals, and noted that opposition to the Parkway has been around for many years. Mr. Alexis Ziegler, 912 Woodfolk Drive, announced that a benefit concert for "Trade Local" wilt be held at the amphitheater on May 29. The purpose of"Trade Local" is to create a data base to help support local businesses. PUBLIC ItEAR~G/ORDINANCES: COIvtPOSiTION OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY and EXTENDING EXISTING CRHA BOARD TO JULY 31, 1999 The public hearing was opened. Ms. Cathy Icenhour, 500 South 1~t Street, said she favors a seven or more member board and providing more opportunities for public housing residents, City Council and people in the community to become familiar with housing and community services. Ms. Joy Johnson, 823-B Hardy Drive, representing the Public Housing Association &Residents (PHAR) Board said that PHAR has discussed the proposed composition of the Housing Authority Board and recommends: one City Council member; two existing public housing residents, one recipient of Section 8, and the remaining private citizens. Ms. Johnson said that she thinksa lot of public housing residents are qualified to serve on the board. Ms. Johnson noted that there is a national movement to get public housing residents registered to vote, Ms. Shirley Johnson, 500 South Ia Street, said there is a need for more private citizens and representative from public housing on the board. Ms. Emily Heule, 313-A Riverside A venue, said more current residents of public housing are needed on the board, and said that it is equally as important as the issue of having School Board members live in City school districts and sending their children to City schools. Ms. Heute recommended that at least two current residentsof public housing' be appointed and one former resident. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.