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_OLD BUSINESS: Planning_ Commission Appointments (Cont'd.): NOMINATIONS: That Alexander C. Prentice, Jr. be nominated to continue in the Office of Planning Commissioner. MOTION: Bowler; SICOND: Davey Councilman Bowler stated heh)s been assured by Commissioner Prentice that he will be able to participate fully. ACTION: That Nominations be closed and a SJhite Ballot be cast. MOTION: Bowler; SECO D: Davey ROLL C:J,L: AYES: Bowler, Davey, Mayor Henley FOES: Aiken ABS7NT: Fowle Councilman Aiken voted "No" because of Commissioner Prentice's attendance record. Councilman Aiken further objected, in view of the inconvenience caused by the recently adjourned meeting and this evening's full audience participation, that any further deferment of the appointment of the Commission vacancy was not acting in good faith to the Town's people and suggested Commissioner Garbett be retained for the special assignment but that the City Council pass on an appointment now, of£ective at a later date. NOMINATION: Councilman Liken nominated Priscilla Weisbart for Office of Planning Commissioner. Mayor Henley reported his discussions with other possible appointees and in view of Commissioner Garbett's important cop tribution to the Town, he felt a delay and more deliberation was necessary. Councilmen Bowler and Davey also agreed a delay for fo.ther consideration of an appointee was desirable. Councilman Bowler stated he was absolutely non -committed on the appointment of any specific individual. It was pointed out the Council must be free to choose its own advisors, since the ".cats Law makes it clear the Planning Commission is an appointive office. Comments regarding the nomination were heard from: N- s. E. Toth, 26644 Furissima Road Mrs. J. Micheletti, Becky Lane I"rs. H. Williams, 25611 Burke Lane Capt (USY Ret.) Prank Wheeler, 29174 Elena Road Pers. P. Weisbart, 27209 Via Cerro Gordo Mrs. 'Tm. Magruder, 13091 Alta Lane North PJrs. U. A. Benson, 11030 Magdalena Road -4-