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Council Minutes of 2/6/02 ~, President O'Grady declared the abstention to be permitted and declazed Mr. Scazl as City Council's appointment to the Recreation Commission. Councilwoman Kesler challenged the decision of the chair to make it a final vote on the abstention being appropriate when it does not appear to fall within the categories of an appropriate abstention. The challenge was seconded by Councilman Limpert. Roll call on the question, "Shall the decision of the chair stand": Kesler, no; Limpert, no; Dailey, yes; Nashaz, no; McKay, no; Gareau, no; Miller, no. The decision of the chair was ovem~led by a vote of 6 to 1. President O'Grady inquired of the Law Director as to whether Mr. McKay's abstention was permissible. The Law Director said the question is whether or not he has cask a proper vote. If Mr. McKay wishes to abstain, he should state the reason for his abstenrtion. Councilman McKay said he had abstained because he did not hear the recommendation of the committee. Councilman Miller said the committee had recommended Mr. Kelley, and Councilman McKay said he would then vote for Mr. Kelley. A discussion ensued as to whether the original motion as made by Councilman Miller and seconded by Councilman Gazeau had been properly voted upon. Councilman Miller called for the question on his original motion. President of Council O'Grady asked him to restate the motion. Councilman Miller moved that Council, pursuant to the recommendation of the committee, appoint Mr. Kelley to a position on the Recreation Commission for the term of 1/1/42 to 12/31/06. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gazeau. Roll call: Miller, Kelley, yes; Gareau, yes; Dailey, no, with comment. Both candidates were exceptional and both are well qualified to serve. He feels that Mr. Scarfs commitment to the Recreation Commission for all these years does set him apart as a candidate of his choice. He hopes that Mr. Scan will cominue to be involved as he has for years, just not in the official capacity. Roll call continued: Nashar, yes; McKay, yes, with comment. In the past, it has been his practice that the recommendation of the committee would weigh strongly on his decision. He has not always agreed with the committee's decision, but in this case he does. Roll call continued: Limpert, no, noting that he echoed the comments of Mrs. Kesler and Mr. Dailey. Roll call continued: Kesler, asked if no other nomination was going to occur and President of Council O'Grady said not if this motion was passed. Mrs. Kesler said she would vote no with all due respect to the committee and based on her previous commems. The motion passed with four yeas and three nays. Mr. Kelley is Council's representative to the Recreation Commission. 2) Councilman Miller continued his committee report with several re-appointments to various boazds and commissions: • Councilman Miller moved that Council re-appoint Mrs. Lois Van Auken to the Landmarks Commission for a term of 1/1/02 to 12/31103. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nashaz. Roll call: Miller, yes; Nashar, yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, yes; Kesler, yes; Gazeau, yes, commenting that Mrs. Van Auken is an incredible asset to the city with what she brings to the table and her commitment to the Landmazks Commission. She has many times taken her knowledge of the city's history into the schools for presentations to the students. Roll call continued: Dailey, yes. The ~''°' motion passed unanimously. ,.,. 6