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I I Mr. Haws moved second by Mrs. Beal that the four newly elected Council members and the four remaining Council members meet and make recomendations for appointment e ~- by the present Council with regard to those terms expiring January 1. 1977 . Beth Campbell. neighborhood liaison. asked if the deadline for applying for appointment would be extended beyond the November 15 date. Manager answered that it would not. Councilman Bradley wondered what legal weight a recommendation made by newly elected Council members would have if it was made before they officially took office. He thought it would be getting into a "gray area" and might set precedent with regard to decisions in other areas of concern. Stan Long answered that the Council has the authority to appoint any committee to make recommendations. That was what was happening here. he said; the Council was designating a committee to interview applicants and make recommendations for appointment. He added. however, that he would still like to look more closely at the code because there may be a legal obligation for the Council itself to interview finalists. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all Cou~cil members present voting aye, except Councilman Bradley voting no. Councilman Haws remarked that the intent of his motion was to e ~- set the process in gear because of the time element involved. Councilwoman Shirey suggested that in the future the process should perhaps take place a little earlier in the year. Mrs. Beal moved, seconded by Mr. Williams. to discuss the matter at a Committee- of-the-Who1e meeting. Motion carried unanimously. __.~~_ _. __u___ 1. Hearing Panel Report--November 8, 1976 re: Zoning Variance, 140 High Street Council Member Haws opened the hearing by stating its purpose was the appeal of David Allen Filer from a Zoning Board of Appeals decision of September 30, 1976 regarding 140 High Street. Council Member Haws further stated that he would ask for a presentation from staff and then give 15 minutes to each side to present their arguments. He further stated that the Approve appellants have the burden of showing that the Zoning Board of Appeals decision should not be upheld. Mr. Haxton explained by way of background that the partnership of Unthank, Sed er , Poticha and Frank Blain, Jr. submitted an appeal in proper form in the building division office on September 8, 1976. The staff made its evaluation and posted the public notices on Saturday, September 25. 1976 prior to 10 : 00 a. m . Mr. Haxton further stated that a hearing was held e "- before the Zoning Board on September 30, 1976 and the appeal was granted. Mr. Haxton related that Mr. Filer, representing the East Skinner Butte Friends & Neighbors, appealed the Board action for Council consideration. -51~ Minutes 11/22/76 -16