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4O On motion by Mrs. Gleason, seconded by Mr. Barnes, the minutes of May 20th were approved as presented, with Dr. Gunter and Dr. Hall abstaining. On motion by Mr. Barnes, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, the minutes of May 24th were approved as presented, with Dr. Gunter and Dr. Hall abstaining. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. PUBLIC HEARING: AT 1ST STREET (CONTINUED) CLOSING OF RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING Ms. Kay Peaslee, of the Charlottesville Obser~e~rr stated her opposition to the closing because she felt would decrease the traffic flow considerably>!aQ,~, leaving the crossing open would be better for area citizens and businesses. Mr. James Marshall of H. M. Gleason Co., opposed the closing because area businesses need avenues for traffic and because closing the crossing would present a hazard with trucks having to run around in order to leave Garrett Street. Mr. Page Nelson of 511 North 1st Street and part owner of H. M. Gleason Co., opposed the closing because of the reduced traffic flow, especially since the weight restriction on the Ridge Street crossing was imposed. As there were no other speakers the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Gleason stated that she felt it would be a mistake to close the street, especially with the plan to close Garrett Street at Ridge Street. Mr. Barnes questioned why the railroad had requested the closing. Mr. Hendrix responded that he assumed the railroad's concern was with safety, but he noted that there had not been problems at the site. ~._~ ~,~,. Mrs. Gleason made a motion to leave the street open, Dr. Gunter seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by Council. APPROPRIATION: $1 FOR LIFE FUNDS (2nd reading) The appropriation for $1 for Life fund which was offered at the May 20th meeting was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: none. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that the sum of $5,126.75, the annual contribution to the City of Charlottesville from the $1 for Life" program through the Department of Health, received as revenues to the General Fund in FY 1984-85, is hereby appropriated as follows: 1. The sum of $2,819.72 is appropriated to expenditure account 01-41050 (Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad). 2. The sum of $2,307.03 is appropriated to expenditure account 01-41060 (Thomas Jefferson Emergency Medical Services Council).