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7. Mr. men NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) ggins asked Mr. Lennon if he had the power of appoint - Mr. Lennon advised that Mr. Bill Rasmussen had been recoiimended by the Downtown Council, and that we, as a staff, were instructed to go back to the Commission with the ouncil's recommendation now for the replacement of Bill Rasmussen. Rev. Williams said, "I am sick and tired of you making plans. Why ring it to the Commissioners:" Mr. Lennon replied, "We are 3taff serving at your pleasure. We do the ground work and you an turn it down." Rev. Williams stated, "We were not con- sult d about the Commission appointment either. This is the prin iple of the thing." Mr, ennon advised this is basically the concept of the Public Disclosure Law (Burns 57- 601 -57 -606), as it relates to public records and public proceedings, which was presented to the Commissioners, Legal Counsel and Executive Director, by Ms. Jeanie Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter, in Commission meeting of October 19, 1973. We have no executive sessions as s ch and do not operate behind closed doors. These are open sessions and the information is brought before the Com- mission. This Commission and the Trustees have the right to consider things. The decision of the Trustees was an open meeting and thus available to the news media. The decision was made openly before the Commissioners could be contacted. There was no way they could get in touch with you five people. As far as the Urban Review Committee, we were instructed to get recommendations to have the power of appointment. President Helmen said he agreed with Rev. Williams, but at the same time he felt the replacement is very qualified, and the recommendation be considered by the Commissioners. Mr. henney said as an honor to him (Bill Rasmussen), why not appo nt his son to take his place? Those are my feelings on this The eppointment was discussed further with Mr. Wiggins outlining that the suggested replacement was recommended not only as an interested citizen but also as a representative of the Downtown Coun il. One in whom they have confidence and want as their re- presentative, as well as being Vice President of Robertson's. They are willing to have him represent the Council and we should be a preciative of the Council's efforts to find someone. Presi- dent Helmen said he knows Mr. Getsinger and recommends that we acce t him. The former motion is to be disregarded with subsequent motion made by Mr. Wiggins to appoint Mr. Hubert Getsinger to the Urban Design Review Committee. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Chenney and carried. Rev. Williams said, "I go along with it, but I am sick and tired of being a rubber stamp." - 12 -