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16. PRESENT AND PLACE ON FILE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS — Chairman Arnold noted <br /> that members of the public requested to address this but like to have board discussion first. Ms. <br /> Lancaster requested that she be retained on the EDC committee. She has previously served on <br /> the committee and there is a comfort level and she also serves on the grander vision committee <br /> and is asking for reinstatement. She supports educational opportunities and cultural <br /> opportunities and also serves on the State Workforce development board. <br /> Mr. Schuppan stated that this is up to the chair and vice chair to set the committees. <br /> Mr. Arnold stated that it is the full board's option to override the chair but he considered how the <br /> committees could be best served, who wants to be on the committees what is best for the <br /> committee and what is best for the board as a whole and she has served for a number of years. <br /> He noted that Mr. Schuppan has a farming background and that is the biggest economic factor <br /> in Hall County. He also has banking and sales experience and his wife works in industry and <br /> this offers a broad perspective. <br /> Ms. Richardson questioned the process and questioned the membership numbers on the <br /> boards, but Mr. Arnold stated that the county board members only serve as liaisons to some of <br /> the boards. Midland Area Agency on Aging has 2 representatives but that is in their by-laws. <br /> Tom Gdowski secretary to EDC requested to address the board. He stated that the by-laws for <br /> EDC just have a representative from the county board. Jay Kaspar Chairman of the EDC board <br /> stated that they have been pleased with the relationship and are now searching for an executive <br /> director. She has been a benefit to their board has a long history and does a good job. <br /> Mr. Lanfear stated that Mr. Schuppan represents most of the county and is would be good to get <br /> his perspective and address the concerns for the rural areas. <br /> Ms. Richardson noted that the board should give credit to Mr. Gdowski and that they are <br /> pleased with her involvement and asked to leave it the same. Mr. Quandt stated that he also <br /> agrees to leave Ms. Lancaster as the representative. <br /> Quandt made a motion and Richardson seconded to appoint Pam Lancaster as a representative <br /> to the Economic Development Corporation. <br /> Mr. Arnold stated that he did get a call that was OK with his recommendation and it is based on <br /> a positive criteria, it is good for the board and good for EDC to have some fresh perspectives. <br /> The vote on the motion was taken. Lancaster, Quandt and Richardson voted yes and Arnold, <br /> Lanfear, Purdy and Schuppan all voted no. Motion failed. <br /> Mr. Quandt expressed concern on Mr. Arnold's attendance and the number of committees that <br /> he is on. He stated Mr. Arnold should carry his share. <br /> Mr. Lanfear stated that Mr. Quandt was out of line. <br /> Ms. Richardson stated that the board members need to act like ladies and gentlemen, use the <br /> lights and let the chair call on them to speak. <br /> Mr. Arnold stated he stands by his decision and his reasons for change. <br /> 4 <br />