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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 22, 2013 Page 37 Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, appointment of Janet Henquinet to fulfill a term on the City's Police Civil Service Commission for a term ending March 31, 2016. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. Etten moved, McGehee seconded, appointment of Michele Courneya to fulfill a term on the City's Human Rights Advisory Commission for a term ending March 31, 2015. Councilmembers Willmus and Laliberte spoke in equal support of Molli Slade in filling this term, but offered their support of Ms. Courneya as well, opining that both were excellent candidates. Councilmember McGehee recognized the excellent pool of candidates as usually found when filling vacancies. In support of his motion, Councilmember Etten opined that Ms. Courneya brought forth excellent, thoughtful, and deliberate leadership to the Commission from her great experience in working with people in different countries and with various people groups. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the motion, also opining that both candidates were excellent — as well as all applying. Mayor Roe noted that he had originally sup- ported appointment of Ms. Slade as she brought a perspective not yet represented on the Commission, given her work with mental health related issues. Likewise, Mayor Roe noted that Mr. Cihacek brought the Veteran's point of view to the ta- ble, another perspective not yet represented. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the motion, suggesting that staff make other candidates not appointed aware of other opportunities to serve in the community. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee; Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; and Roe. Nays: None. Etten moved, Laliberte seconded, appointment of Mohamed Keynan to fulfill a term on the City's Planning Commission for a term ending March 31, 2015. Councilmember McGehee expressed her support for Mr. Keynan as well as Mr. Immerman; and expressed her hope that when she and Councilmember Laliberte met to discuss commissions and technical/advisory aspects, viewpoints similar to that expressed by Mr. Immerman could find a place.