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Tom Capers, the next candidate, said a church meeting inspired him to try to get involved to make a <br />better, more diverse City. He said the DUB had made an honest effort to diversify business practices, <br />but much improvement needed to be made. Responding to Oliver Davis's questions about his potential <br />to add to the DUB's efforts, Tom said his own experience as a business owner would serve well to help <br />the board's outreach efforts. <br />Kareemah Fowler was next, she spoke of her experience on the DUB in identifying needs and matching <br />plan was invaluable in moving ahead. She said everyone learned a lot. Key components to a successful <br />diversity plan would require education for potential business providers along with the development of a <br />tracking tool. She added that there still was a need for clear directives for the DUB and an effective <br />implementation plan. She said minority businesses needed to be convinced to see the value in <br />certification. She summed up saying her strengths were a strong desire to help people. <br />Having completed the interviews Valerie moved all three candidates be recommended favorably. Derek <br />Dieter seconded. All agreed. Valerie adjourned at 6:45 P.M. <br />At 6:45 P.M. the Community Investment Committee reconvened the interview with the third and last <br />candidate for the Redevelopment Commission, Dr. David Varner. <br />Dr. Varner told the panel that with the disposition of 58 million dollars at stake by the Redevelopment <br />Commission, Council input was crucial. When asked by Derek Dieter if he would vote the Council's <br />directive, Dr. Varner said emphatically yes. He went on to say he would be open to selling Blackthorn <br />feeling the City could not afford the course. <br />Oliver Davis asked what he brought to the Commission. Dr. Varner said he was an independent <br />questioning member wanting to shine a light on the "old boys club ". He added that changing public <br />participation was needed along with giving the public an opportunity to comment during meetings of <br />the Commission. <br />Interviews completed, the consensus was that a decision on whom to appoint should be made March <br />lot ". <br />Gavin adjourned at 6:56 P.M. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Gavin Ferlic. Chairperson <br />Community Investment <br />Z-e�k <br />Valerie Schey, Chairperson <br />Personnel & Finance <br />qa-A--c <br />SIZ'37� <br />