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3 Mr. Ray Jones, 754 Prospect Avenue, Apt. A, asked for clarification about laws for use of restrooms in businesses by the public. He said he has been told he cannot use the restrooms unless he is a customer. He said he does not know if this is a race issue or not. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC Mr. Norris said there will be an opportunity for airing Mr. Moore’s video during the master planning process. He said nothing has been ruled in or out in the plan. Regarding Ms. Hall’s question, he said he wants to see the master plan amended to maintain softball at McIntire Park. He thanked Mr. Long for his comments about Council’s vision. He said he supports putting the nondiscrimination resolution on the next agenda. Mr. Huja said he will support the nondiscrimination resolution. Ms. Edwards said we will do our best on the dredging study. She said she has seen Mr. Moore’s video and it is well done. She said she appreciates Mr. Long’s comments. She asked the City Attorney to address Mr. Jones’ comments. She said work still needs to be done. Mr. Craig Brown, City Attorney, said as an initial comment, that there is no City ordinance or authority mandating that restrooms in private establishments be made public. He said if someone is denied use based on race that is illegal. He said he will follow up on the matter. Dr. Brown said that “Save McIntire Park” is an interesting umbrella group. He said he would strenuously argue in favor of having the YMCA in McIntire Park as it would not be accessible at PVCC. He said several public hearings were held on the matter and a contract has been signed. He said the article about the Supervisor candidates did not address their opinion of the dredging study. Mr. Taliaferro said he has seen the McIntire video and he hopes everyone has a chance to see it. He said it shows the importance of preserving the golf course as an affordable place to play. He said he supports the nondiscrimation resolution. He thanked Mr. Long for his comments. Mr. Norris, referring to comments made by Ms. Hall, said that the boardwalk issue is separate from the north/south trail. APPOINTMENTS : BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Ms. Hope Payne was appointed to a four-year term on the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Board by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. This term will expire on August 31, 2013. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Huja, Mr. Kurt Keesecker and Mr. John Santoski were appointed to four-year terms on the Planning Commission by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. These terms will expire on August 31, 2013. Mr. Norris thanked all who applied for the Planning Commission, and he urged them to stay involved. He thanked Cheri Lewis and Mike Farruggio for their service on the Planning Commission, and Perry Rush Brown for her service on the Library Board. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Huja removed the Resolution Approving Special Permit for Outdoor Storage at 900 -902 Harris Street from the consent agenda.