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8¸8 PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE ORDINANCE Mr. Buck closed the public hearing. Council members discussed the proposed utility ordinance and asked for a response to the following que.stions from Robert Sheets: l) What effect will maintaining the current water minimum of $2.75 have on the proposed rates for FY 82-83? 2) Why has there been a requested increase in the gas minimum from $3.35 to $4.00 for the first 500 CFT? 3) How many times have interruptible customers been curtailed and what was the duration? 4) Explain the difference between the financial information presented to Council in the Third Quarter Financial Statements versus the FY 82-83 Rate Report. Dr. Hall stated that he has received c[lls from utility customers asking for assistance. Dr. Hall continued, saying that a large number of people are on low fixed incomes and many are not fully aware of the real meaning of the rate increase. He indicated that he would like to hear more from the public and asked for a more thorough study to be done. He stated that he cannot support the proposed increases at this time. Mayor Buck said that he understands the hardships people are feeling because of the dramatic increase in fuel costs. Mayor Buck continued, saying that the City's utility operation is self-sufficient, generating no revenues into parks, schools, etc. He stated that the rate structure system is reasonably equitable and the rates are comparably lower to other localities. He stated that the operating costs are not the cause for increases, but the price of gas is escalating. He continued, saying that if rate increases are abolished, the utility program will go into a deficit. On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTIONS 12-3, 12-4, 12-6, 12-13, 24-2 AND 29-2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, RELATING TO CITY GAS, SEWER AND WATER CHARGES" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mayor Buck opened the public hearing, asking the City Attorney to give an explanation of the ordinance to Council. Mr. Wiley explained that for some time the Electoral Board has desired to move the voting place presently located at the Health -- Department on Rose Hill Drive because of increasing conflicts such as the reduction in size because of remodeling and parking. Mr. Wiley stated that the Carver Recreation Center is most accessible and the best alternative location. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Buck closed the public hearing. On motion by Mr. Conover, seconded by Mrs. Gleason, an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 8-2, AS AMENDED OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration.