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Larry Mann, 2247 North 10th Street, Springfield, identified himself as a member of the Metro Sports Commission and indicated that there was currently no representation on that commission from the City Council, as required by an intergovernmental agreement, and the commission had not met in a year. He pointed out that the City of Eugene had been very helpful in the past and stated the group "really needed Eugene's representation." He distributed a packet of information on upcoming activities and encouraged the council to appoint a representative. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Torrey closed the public hearing and at the council's pleasure, the following action was taken on the ordinance. Mr. Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4681, an ordinance concerning vacancies on City boards, committees, and commissions, and amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971. Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, that the bill with unanimous consent of the council be read a second time by council bill number only and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Meisner reiterated his concern that the ordinance does not address excused absences. Ms. Nathanson said her concern was satisfied when she heard from staff that the council will receive information about the absences and the decision will be discretionary. Mr. Rayor moved, seconded by Mr. Meisner, to amend the motion by changing the first phrase in the second paragraph under Absenteeism in the Boards and Commissions Manual to: "Any member who is absent without excuse for three consecutive, regular meetings..." Ms. Nathanson said she could not support the motion to amend unless "excuse" was defined, adding that it would still require judgement on the part of the council. Mr. Klein referred the council to the policy on absenteeism in the manual and pointed out that it excludes the word "excuse" for that very reason, opting instead for absent "without having been given a leave by a majority vote." He said the council might choose "absent without leave of the chair" or something to that effect. Mr. Rayor modified his amendment by substituting "excuse" with "without leave of the chair." Mr. Meisner accepted the modification to the amendment. Mr. Pap~ expressed support for the original motion. Ms. Taylor said excuses were irrelevant, adding that some groups would not be able to function with a long absence by one of its members. Minutes--Eugene City Council March 8, 1999 Page 6 7:30 p.m.