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Regular Council Meeting June 25, 2018 Page 4 Mayor Clifford said because this agenda item was posted in violation of Council's long standing rules, because it directly violated the newly adopted procedures, because it was not fair to other applicants, because it would not have an effect on economic development and it was not in the best interest of Paris, he made Motion to table this item and was seconded by Council Member Knox. Mayor Clifford asked for discussion on this item. Council Member Portugal said she spoke with Mr. Godwin about this issue and there was a misunderstanding about whether she wanted this on the agenda. She said when the agenda came out, she she realized it wasn't on the agenda and it was just a mistake. She said she felt Chairman Manning had served this City well, both as a mayor and chairman of PEDC. Council Member Portugal said she would like to give him the opportunity to see Spiral Weld complete and be there when they join the Paris family. Council Member Knox said that Mr. Hodge presented a valid argument at the last meeting how important this policy was and a delegation of people stood in support of policy and procedures. She said it would be undermining their wishes. She said she felt they needed to honor the wishes of the people that were at the last meeting, in that Mr. Manning should be nominated like other applicants. Council Member Stone agreed. She said if they change their policy before they ever use it, the integrity of the City Council would be jeopardized and they did not need that. She said Mr. Manning had served in the community and expressed appreciation, but that they needed to make sure that everyone had the same opportunity. Council Member Hughes asked if they could hear from PEDC Executive Director Michael Paris as to why he wanted Mr. Manning re -appointed. Mr. Paris said he contacted Council Member Portugal and suggested Mr. Manning be re -appointed for continuity of the Board. Mr. Paris said Spiral Weld had not made a decision and that Mr. Manning had built a relationship with representatives of Spiral Weld. Mayor Clifford inquired of Mr. Paris whether or not Mr. Manning could be involved, if he was not re -appointed to the Board. Mr. Paris said he could be involved, but could not vote if he was not on the board. Mayor Clifford said there was a Motion and second on the floor to table this item and called for a vote. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and make appointments to the various Boards and Commissions. Mayor Clifford said he wanted to follow exactly the way Council wanted to do this, and would start with Council Member Portugal and let everyone who wanted to nominate an applicant do so. All the people who are nominated will be placed into the basket and then drawn out, and vote in the affirmative only and anyone who gets four votes will be on that committee. Mayor Clifford confirmed with Council this was the procedure.