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Council Muuutes of 216/02 ~,~ school PTA. Professionally, she has served as a personnel placement specialist. The % committee unanimously recommended her appointment. Councilman Miller moved that Council approve the appointment of Nancy Sergi to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gateau and unanimously passed. Mrs. Sergi, who was in attendance, was recognized by all. • An interview with William Kelley for Council's appoinrtment to a vacant seat on the Recreation Commission for a term of 1/1/02 to 12/31/06. Mr. Kelley is the president of the Millwright Pile Drivers Local 1871. He is the father of four children and is an active youth athletics coach, a former candidate for City Council, athree-time volunteer for the North Olmsted school levy campaign and a member of the Pine, Chestnut and High School PTAs. The committee recommended Mr. Kelley's appointment with a 2-0 vote with Mrs. Kesler abstaining. Councilman Miller moved to appoint William Kelley to the Recreation Commission as City Council's appointment. Councilman Gateau seconded the motion. President O'Grady asked if there was an additional nomination. Councilman Miller noted that he had previously reported out on Mr. Scan who had also been interviewed. There was no nomination previous to this time for him. After an inquiry by Councilman Dailey to the President of Council, he nominated Mr. Scan. President of Council O'Grady calf for a roll call vote and asked the Council members to indicate by name the person for whom they wished to vote. At this point, a debate occurred as to how to proceed with the vote. There was a question as to whether the vote should actually be delayed until the next Council meeting. Councilman Miller said that the motion on the floor to appoint Mr. Kelley had been seconded by Councilman Gateau, and he felt the vote should proceed. Councilman Gateau called the question. The Presidenrt of Council called for the roll call and directed that Council members name the person for whom they wished to vote. Roll call: Miller, Mr. Kelley; Gateau, Mr. Kelley; Dailey, Mr. Scarf; Limpert, Mr. Scarf; Kesler, Mr. Scarf, with comment. The reason for her abstention in the committee meeting was that she was not available for the interview with Mr. Scarf. She has reviewed both resumes and knows both gentlemen and understands both of them to be very qualified to serve in this volunteer position. They are of equal quality, but she has decided to chose Mr. Scarf as it is her understanding that he has made previous application to volunteer on various commissions, and particularly the Recreation Commission, and that in some way he was waiting his turn. She hopes that Mr. Kelley will consider applying again, whether it be for this commission or any other, as he will be a valuable asset to the city. Roll call continued with Mr. McKay's name being called. He asked permission to pose a question to the committee chairman. The request was denied by President O'Grady, and Mr. McKay abstained as he did not have the information he wanted. Roll call continued: Nashar, Kelley. President O'Grady announced there was tie vote, and he would cast a vote for Mr. Scarf. Councilman Gateau questioned the appropriateness of Councilman McKay's abstention, and Councilman Limpert agreed the reason was not covered in the Rules of Council. Councilman Gateau suggested a roll call vote as to whether an abstention would be appropriate under the circumstances. President O'Grady called for an opinion by the Law Director. Law Director Dubelko stated that the Rules of Council state an abstention can be made "`~ either on financial interest or when the member claims personal or private privilege. .. 5