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15.6 school projects, including the sports complex, auditorium, roof, gynasium, wrestling room and classroom (alternate 1), fly loft (alternate 2), and orchestra pit (alternate 3). Mr. Robert Sheets, Director of Finance, presented a report on project costs. Mayor Buck opened the public hearing. Ms. Elizabeth Montgomery of 1613 Concord Drive addressed Council stating that a quality auditorium for the students at Charlottesville High School is needed, and added her support for funding the orchestra pit and fly loft. Mr. Arthur Montgomery of 1613 Concord Drive, a senior at Charlottes- ville High School, statbd that there is a need for an auditorium at the high school for play productions, concerts and musical performances. He -stated that presently, speakers can only lecture to one class at a time. Ms. Joanne McGraw of 1504 Greenleaf Lane spoke in support of the proposed projects and suggested instituting a user fee for the facility. Mr. Peter Munger of 1945 Michael Place stated that the new facilities at the high school can meet many needs of the community, and he indicated his support of the entire project. Mr. Gerald Hargis of 1526 Trailridge Road strongly endorsed the gymnasium and auditorium. Mrs. Ashlin Smith of Park Street stated that her family had been very happy with the City ~chools since transferring from private schools. Mrs. Smith supported the project. Ms. Harriet Noland endorsed alternates two and three, with some stage modifications. Ms. Betty Jennings of Grove Road, and a previous Band Boosters President, supported the project for the sake of the students. Mr. Adam Steinberg of Rutledge Avenue, and a senior at Charlottesville High School, indicated his support of the fly loft and orchestra pit. Mr. Michael Bednar supported the project, but indicated that he hoped the project would be well built. He stated his concern in the disparity in the bid price. Mr. Darden Towe of 607 Davis Avenue endorsed the project and community involvement and added that he hoped care would be given to maintenance of the grounds. Mr. Ralph Minehart of Yorktown Drive wholeheartedly supported the auditorium and additional facilities. Ms~ Kay Robinson, President of Piedmont Council of the Arts, stated that the project will encourage the growth of the arts in the community. Mr. Richard Jennings of Jamestown Drive supported the project. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Conover stressed that the project involved not only the auditorium and gymnasium, but a multi-field sports complex and reroofing of the high school building. Mr. Conover moved to approve both projects and all alternatives. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved by Council. Dr. Gunter stated that she would like staff to investigate~'~he possible need for increasing the power supply in the auditorium.