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Ms. Swanson Gribskov asked Mayor Torrey to explain why he had nominated Ms. Evans to fill the vacancy on the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission. She said the concern raised by Ms. Taylor illustrated the importance of her previously stated request that qualifications and backgrounds for nominations be provided when the council was asked to make appointments. Mayor Torrey stated that Ms. Duemler had made excellent contributions during the more than one full term of her service as a member of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission. He said he had chosen to nominate Ms. Evans instead of Ms. Duemler because of Ms. Evans' equal qualifications, and because his resignation in January would leave the commission without a representative from the City in the area north of the Willamette River or from the River Road/Santa Clara area. He said Ms. Evans filled the representation void and reviewed her qualifications and experience with wastewater management issues. He said the recommendation had not been easily made. Mr. Tollenaar said that he supported the Mayor's recommendation, with respect for the qualifications of Ms. Duemler. He said that he was also familiar with the qualifications and experience of Ms. Evans, and that he believed the River Road/Santa Clara area should be represented on the commission. The motion was adopted 6:1, with Ms. Taylor voting negatively. 3. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Mr. Fart moved, seconded by Mr. Tollenaar, that Jimmie Chattier be appointed to fill the unexpired term of position two ending on December 31, 2000, on the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority. Ms. Taylor said that she was opposed to the appointment of Jimmie Chattier to the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority because, as a member of the authority, she was aware of the importance of appointing persons with experience. She said she believed applicant Ray Wolfe was eminently qualified for the position and reviewed his education, qualifications, and experience with service on public boards and committees. Mr. Tollenaar stated that he shared the opposition of Ms. Taylor to the appointment of Mr. Chartier because of his knowledge of the experience and background of Mr. Wolfe. He described his experience with Mr. Wolfe as an enlightened and independent person. Mayor Torrey said that he continued to support his nomination of Mr. Chartier. The motion was adopted, 5:2, with Ms. Taylor and Mr. Tollenaar voting opposed. 4. East Alton Baker Park Citizen Planning Committee and Toxics Board Mr. Fart moved, seconded by Mr. Tollenaar, that appointments be made to the East Alton Baker Park Citizen Planning Committee, as follows: Heather Omart to position one for a three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2001, David Belyea to position five for a three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2001, MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 7, 1998 Page 6 7:30 p.m.