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PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE 2006 Common Council The May 17', 2006 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called or order by its Chairperson, Council Member Charlotte D. Pfeifer at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Roam. Persons in attendance included Councilmember's Pfeifer, Kirsits, Puzzello, Varner, Kelly, Citizen Member Nikki Hutchinson., Aladean DeRose- Chief Deputy City Attorney, John Voorde, City Clerk and Janice Talboorn, Deputy City Clerk Absent: Councilmember Dieter, Kuspa, Rouse, and White Charlotte Pfeifer, Chairperson, Personnel & Finance Committee, described the format for the scheduled 1 %i hour meeting. Those opposed to 29-06 were to have 10 minutes to complete their presentation then have 45 minutes more for those speaking in opposition. The advocates of 29-06 would then have 45 minutes to rebut. Spea'n~ in apposition Pat Mangan introduces Joe Sergio. Jae Sergio says he want to layout the facts. He feels the issue should be decided with a process of intellectual integrity not emotion and hearsay. He argued 3 flaws in the proponent's presentation. The methodology, quantity, and quality of the proponents supporting evidence were challenged. Mike Hammond explained the issue should be approached by asking 3 questions. Namely, what problem will the legislation solve`? What are the real effects of the bill's provision? Finally, does the proposed solution have an educative affect? He maintained the unintended effect was promotion of the homo lifestyle. He cautioned the council not to confuse legality with moral legitimacy. J. Dunlap emphasized the unintended consequences of the bill. He cautioned against legal conflict, psychological conflict and medical problems. Dan Jordan questioned what contribution GLBT folks make to society except burdens, ie. AIDS, HIV, health risks. Tom Ending - He characterized the GLBT lifestyle as scandalous offensive behavior, one of choice not something immutable. Nathan Steadman -claimed sexual orientation is not innate; but an unnatural, aberrant behaviar of choice. Laws should not be based upon immoral choices.