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15 <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked about financing mechanisms, and Mr. O'Connell said that the <br />project will be funded through water bills. Mr. O'Connell said that Council will be <br />getting the utility rate report in May and some financial incentives to conserve are <br />needed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano asked what research is showing about the cause of the <br />sedimentation, and Mr, Tropea said that the County has excellent sediment control and <br />his theory is that most of the sediment is coming from stream channels in high flows. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said he thinks the alternatives are well thought out, and asked if there <br />is still a right-of-way to Mechums River. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tmpea said there is a right-of-way to Mechums River, but DEQ needs to be <br />approached about it. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch asked if variations in flow could be used to facilitate recreational use, <br />and Mr. Tropea said it could be considered, but noted that the flow is currently only <br />varied during severe droughts. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Richards, Mr. Tropea said that the four-foot <br />crest control bladder will be installed at the dam side only to raise the level of the dam. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards congratulated Mr. Tropea for moving so quickly as director, and she <br />agreed that it is time for action and a pro-active approach. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked about the water demand in winter versus summer, and Mr. <br />Gene Potter of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, said that the average daily use is <br />10.422 million gallons per day, with a low of 8.8 million gallons in late December and a <br />high of 12.5 million gallons during the summer. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati expressed concern with the ability to sustain the financial <br />commitment over time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tropea said that if we cannot get what we need by reducing sediment, we will <br />have to move to other things. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati expressed skepticism about Mr. Tropea's theory about the source of <br />the sediment, but asked how it can be controlled over time if it is true and who pays. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tropea said the cooperation of landowners will have to be sought, and <br />technology is available to dissipate the velocity and reduce erosion. Mr. Tropea said <br />Rivanna will have to invest in those streamside improvements. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked if the County would have to require such cooperation, and Mr. <br />Tropea said he has had success with voluntary commitment and cooperation. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked if the Chesapeake Bay Act helps, and Mr. Tropea said it helps <br />a little. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch suggested analyzing the composition of the sediment and selling it as <br />topsoil or using it at the landfill. <br /> <br /> Mr. Potter said the sediment has not been tested, but there is no reason to think it <br />is hazardous. <br /> <br />pUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION: MCGUFFEY ART CENTER LEASE <br />RENEWAL <br /> <br /> Ms. Linda Peacock, Assistant City Manager, explained that McGuffey has been <br />leased since 1975 as a community art center, with the condition that the center be open <br />six days a week. Added is a condition that artists have their studios open 17 1/2 hours <br /> <br /> <br />