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May 27, 2003 dialogue between the private and public sectors for a unified community approach. George Lester, President of The Lester Group, spoke in favor of a private-public economic development effort and encouraged a timely response. Dean Johnston, of 1018 Mulberry Road, encouraged a collaborative and open-minded effort to private- public economic development. Ron Epperly, of 1704 Meadowview Lane, suggested to Council to raise the meals tax to 6 percent and not to raise the residential refuse collection fee. He stated that it would generate $200,000 in revenue and reduce the burden on the City taxpayer. Chris Koumparakis, of 1772 Farmbrook Road, Ridgeway, suggested the need for watersheds and/or land use controls on the adjacent properties to the City Reservoir. Vice Mayor Roop moved to adopt the following Consent Agenda items; the motion was duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Cobbe, Dallas, Ferrill, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None: A. Accept and appropriate in the General Fund for the FY03 Budget the following: 1. $1,230.88 in Revenue into 01101917 442401 - Categorical Other State/Confiscated Assets-Police for Expenditure in 01311085 506078 - Police/State Asset Forfeiture 2. $217.22 in Revenue into 01101917 442402 - Categorical Other State/Confiscated Assets-Commonwealth Attorney for Expenditure in 01221082 506105 - Commonwealth Attorney/State Assets Forfeiture B. Set a Public Hearing for June 20, 2003, to receive applicants for two three-year appointments beginning July 1, 2003, to the City's School Board Council expressed its appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce and the business community for their support of economic development efforts. Council considered the need to meet in Closed Session. In accordance with Section 2.1.-344 (A) of the Code of Virqinia (1950, and as amended) and upon motion