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Ms. Taylor moved to amend the motion by changing Mr. Bennett's appointment to three years. The motion died for lack of a second. In response to a question from Mr. Pap~, Mr. Johnson clarified that Mr. Bennett has served on the Budget Committee for about five years. Mr. Kelly echoed Ms. Taylor's suggestion of a council discussion on appointments following the preliminary balloting. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to appoint Bruce Mulligan, 3056 Hendricks Hill Drive, Eugene, to Position 8 for a three-year term ending May 31, 2002. Mr. Pap~ said he was asked by Mr. Lee to relay his disappointment that he was not reappointed, explaining that Mr. Lee was out of town at the time the interviews were scheduled and was then told that there was not another time he could be interviewed. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Meisner moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to appoint Jack Lucier, 2525 Garfield, Eugene, to Position 4 for a three-year term ending May 31, 2002. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Mr. Rayor, to amend the motion by replacing Jack Lucier with Steve Lee. Mr. Farr spoke in support of his motion, noting he is in the development field and will add diversity to the committee. Addressing a question from Mr. Rayor, Mr. Meisner indicated that Mr. Lee declined a telephone interview. Ms. Nathansen said she supported the main motion because it best expressed the council majority; however, she was concerned that the process went awry. Mr. Kelly acknowledged the awkwardness of the situation and said he will cast his vote for the best candidate for the committee. The motion failed; 2:6; with Mr. Farr and Mr. Rayor voting in favor. The main motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Minutes--Eugene City Council May 10, 1999 Page 9 7:30 p.m.