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Though the meetings of an ABZA may be longer and some paperwork perhaps <br />increased, it could be easily accommodated. Councilmember Varner noting that <br />according to state statute Mishawaka would have an appointment to the board <br />yet does not participate. Byorni said there was noway around it; but that it works <br />now on the current BZA. Councilmember Henry Davis wondered if the <br />streamlining compromised the public's opportunity to be heard. Byorni said there <br />would always be notification of what was to remain, required public hearings on <br />issues before the BZA. Further questions from Councilmember Rouse in <br />particular, focused on the public's ability to get a fair hearing from a board <br />comprised of people who did not live in the city. Byorni stated his long <br />experience with the BZA and the APC indicated appointees regardless of whose <br />they were or where they lived were contentions treating all petitioners as they <br />would personally like to be treated. Councilmember Rouse said his concerns <br />were about a trend to metro-government without adequate discussion. The <br />Mayor said he initially shared Rouse's skepticism; but now supported the <br />consolidation. He said it was sometimes difficult to find qualified appointees <br />willing to make the considerable commitment to service of which the BZA <br />represents. Councilmember Oliver Davis apparently sharing the concerns of <br />Councilmember Rouse and Councilmember Henry Davis moved to continue the <br />bill until the April 27, meeting to allow further discussion and reflection. <br />Councilmember Kirsits agreed a recommendation to full council to "continue" was <br />in order. <br />There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, <br />Chairperson Kirsits adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /><< !~ <br />J <br />AI "Buddy" Kirsits, Chai erson <br />Zoning and Annexation Committee <br />