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188 affect the negotiating posture of the public body as authorized by Section 2.2- 3711 (A)(7) of the Virginia Code. COUNCIL CHAMBER - November 5, 2001 Council met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: CREATIVE PERSPECTIVES, INC. Mr. Caravati presented the City's Business Recognition Award to Ms. Ellen Foth-White of creative perspectives, Inc. Mr. Jimmy Dettor, President of the Belmont Neighborhood Association, and Mr. Joe Atkins, Chairman of the Belmont Park Committee, presented the City with a check for $3,061,68 raised from the private sector for renovations to the Clark School Playground. PUBLIC Ms. Liz Sargeant, 1855 Winston Road, said that Jefferson School Alumni, the Starr Hill Neighborhood, and Preservation Piedmont encouraged Council to support nominating Jefferson School for historic designation on the National Registry of Historic Places. Ms. Sargeant said that the owner of the School currently the Charlottesville School Board, must sign the application, and she encouraged Council to write to the Board and encourage them to do so. Ms. Priscilla Whiting, 404 10 1/2 Street, said that the Jefferson Reunion Committee and the Charlottesville NAACP also support historic designation for Jefferson School. Ms. Teresa Walker Price, 206 6t~ St., N.W., representing the Starr Hill Neighborhood, said that the neighborhood supports historic designation for Jefferson School. Mr. Caravati said that Jefferson School will be discussed by Council at the November 19th meeting and a public hearing will be held. Mr. John Pfaltz, 1503 Rugby Road, noted that the Charlottesville City Code provides for the City Council to appoint a successor to Ms. Richards should she step down due to her Senate bid, and he encouraged Council to appoint Mr. Jon Bright, who came in 4th in the previous Council election, should an appointment be necessary. .:, Mr. David Repass, 227 E. Jefferson Street, said the public needs to know if and when the issue of moving Council elections to November will be on Council's agenda. Mr. Caravati said that that Lea,,~gue of Women Voters will hold a forum on moving the elections on November 12 , and Council will hold a public hearing on the issue on November 19th. Mr. Peter Kleeman, 207 Hedge Street, said that he has been told by the Clerk of Council that the doors to City Hall will be closed prior to the end of Council meetings due to security reasons, but he said he does not think it is good to deny citizens access to the end of the meeting. Mr. Caravati said the issue of building security continues to be discussed.