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On the question: ~~ -';:.... ':..- ..... . ....15 Commissioner Guida stated the present commission members were more knowledgable than any new commissioner would be. He felt the present commission members were still functioning until they were replaced. Commissioner Rollins suggested to proceed as organized. He did not agree with postponement and delay. He felt there was important business which needed to be conducted. Commissioner Knecht felt the City Council should have notified the members that their terms were expiring. He felt the commission should move ahead and vote. Commissioner Weintraub stated ,there were no guarantees that a present commissioner would be asked to serve again. She suggested postponement for one month after which time the matter could be reevaluated. At the conclusion of the discussion, the vote was called for. Ayes: 2 - Commissioners Weintraub and Pound Nays: 4- Commissioners Rollins, Guida, Knecht and Schenck Motion failed. Discussions were held regarding the office of Secretary. that a Commissioner has to hold the title of Secretary. It was decided Motion: It was .11).Oved by Commissioner Knecht, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, that Commissioner Guida be nominated Chairman, that Commissioner Weintraub be nominated Vice Chai~person, and that Commissioner Pound be nominated Secretary, seconded by Commissioner Rollins. Ayes: 5 - Commissioners Rollins, Guida, Weintraub, Knecht and Schenck Nays: 0 Abstains: 1 - Commissioner Pound Motion carried and will be effective at the May 8,1974, meeting. AGENDA ITEM 2 - ~~scussion of Non-Discr~inatory Use of Pa!ks & Recreation Facilities Mr. Weeks reported on the nondiscriminatory use of public areas especially regarding baseball diamond use. Commissioner Rollins suggested obtaining a policy position from the Commission. (Commissioner Guida left the meeting room at 8:25 PM and returned at 8:27 PM.) The discussion centered around girls and boys participating in each other's programs. MOtion: Commissioner Pound moved that this item be directed to the Operational Policies Committee for review and study, seconded by Commissioner Weintraub. On the question: Commissioner Guida felt that the girls were being involved in sports. He m~tion~ P~p~mt Patty girls softball as an eM~1e toot 196 girls ood signed up for the program and he felt that girls were being adequately accommodated.