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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1989 1989 APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED • belief that due to Mr. Callahan's appointment to this position for two years, that other Councilmembers be given the opportunity to experience Acting Mayor. She felt that Callahan had done the job well, but she wanted to see that position rotate. She nominated Councilmember Goetten for Acting Mayor for 1989. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to substitute Councilmember Nettles for Councilmember Goetten for the Cable TV Committee; to substitute Lt. Gary Cheswick for City Administrator Bernhardson on the Police Recruiting System; the City investigate the contracts for City Engineer and City Attorney; and J. Diann Goetten be appointed Acting Mayor. Councilmember Nettles questioned the how the Acting Mayor was appointed. Councilmember Goetten believed that it was a Council decision. Acting Mayor Callahan believed that it was decided with a majority vote. Councilmember Goetten asked City Administrator Bernhardson about her designated position for the AMM. Bernhardson replied that he would look into that further and add the position to the appointment list. It was determined that the appointment of Acting Mayor would be voted upon separately and Councilmember Peterson withdrew that portion of her motion. Councilmember Nettles seconded. Acting • Mayor Callahan asked that the motion include a directive to the City Administrator to provide the Council, by the October 9, 1989 Council meeting, with a report setting forth the criteria for the positions of City Engineer, City Attorney and Clinic. Councilmember Peterson accepted that addition to her motion, Councilmember Nettles seconded. Motion Ayes =4, Nays =O, Motion passed. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to nominate J. Diann Goetten as Acting Mayor for 1989. Motion, Ayes =2, Callahan, Nettles, Nay, Motion failed. It was moved by Councilmember Nettles, seconded by Acting Mayor Callahan, to nominate Edward Callahan, Jr. as the Acting Mayor for 1989. Motion, Ayes =2, Peterson, Goetten, Nay, Motion failed. It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to table this item until the February 13, 1989 Council Meeting. Motion, Ayes =2, Peterson, Goetten, Nay, Motion failed. Councilmember Nettles questioned whether the Acting Mayor had two votes in the case of a tie vote? Acting Mayor Callahan did not believe so. City Attorney Barrett concurred. • Acting Mayor Callahan suggested moving this item to the end of the agenda so that the meeting could proceed. Councilmembers 10