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<br /> e notion but added that this proposal should be structured in a way that will <br /> be comprehensible to the average citizen. <br /> Mr. Holmer offered his support to the idea of subsiding County library <br /> services through use of existing library resources but expressed displeasure <br /> with the thought of having to deal with a serial levy every third year. He <br /> asked about the possibility of offering such services through a tax increase. <br /> Mr. Kaplan said that the decision for a serial levy was made because such <br /> serial levies are often successful, whereas proposals for tax increase are <br /> often not. <br /> Mr. Bennett expressed concern that the levy funds are not dedicated <br /> specifically to enhancing library resources, but rather would go directly <br /> into the budget. Mr. Holmer responded that the library improvement needs <br /> have always come from budgetary resources and it is his intention that these <br /> funds be considered as committed to the library. <br /> Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to direct staff to <br /> draft an agreement for the terms of service and reimbursement <br /> for a countywide library service plan. <br /> Ms. Bascom said that she is pleased with this proposal and noted that this is <br /> a step in the right direction to improving library service. <br /> Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. <br /> e Ms. Schue asked Mr. Miller to write a letter to the County Commissioners on <br /> behalf of the council expressing appreciation for the efforts made with <br /> respect to this project and offering council support for this proposal. <br /> V. APPOINTMENTS: PLANNING COMMISSION AND DOWNTOWN COMMISSION <br /> Ms. Bascom announced the results of voting for member appointment to the <br /> Downtown and Planning Commissions. Voting results for the Planning <br /> Commission are as follows: Jenny Sirnio, 5 votes; Richard Duncan, 2 votes; <br /> one vote for neither applicant. Results for the Downtown Commission are as <br /> follows: Richard Larson, 8 votes; Brad Perkins, 8 votes. <br /> Mr. Whitlow noted that a question was raised about whether a councilor who is <br /> not present at the meeting is still eligible to vote. Mr. Sercombe said that <br /> although he is unsure of the answer, past custom has allowed absent <br /> councilors to cast ballots. <br /> Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the council <br /> appoint Richard Larson and Brad Perkins to the Downtown <br /> Commission; and that the council appoint Jenny Sirnio to the <br /> Planning Commission. Roll call vote; the motion carried <br /> unanimously, 6:0. <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 22, 1989 Page 8 <br />