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72 <br /> <br /> 5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> <br /> Ridqelands Executive Committee <br /> <br /> Ms. Maudalene Marshall, 1405 Elliott Circle, Pleasanton, <br /> representing the Ridgelands Executive Committee indicated its <br /> support for Chris Meidl to remain on the Committee. Ms. Marshall <br /> cited several instances indicating Mr. Meidl's honesty and lack of <br /> bias. She stressed Mr. Meidl has always been open about his <br /> profession and affiliation. Ms. Marshall indicated she has known <br /> Mr. Meidl since they were members of the Chamber of Commerce <br /> Leadership Training Program and believes his personal commitment to <br /> service the community with no personal gain has been proven. <br /> <br /> Ms. Scribner said that Ms. Marshall's statement is consistent <br /> with phone calls she has received from other committee members. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr lamented the publicity surrounding the attack on Mr. <br /> Meidl. She further stated it is unfair to challenge his reputation <br /> on the basis of his appropriateness to serve on the Executive <br /> Committee, when he has gone out of his way to be unbiased and <br /> honestly disclose his association from the beginning. Ms. Mohr <br /> further indicated a representative of Amador Land and Cattle <br /> indicated that Mr. Meidl has never once discussed the Ridgelands in <br /> private or side meetings. <br /> <br /> Ms. Peggy Purnell, 2472 Via de los Milagros, commented that at <br /> the last CounCil meeting Mayor Mercer indicated he was going to <br /> contact Mr. Meidl. She wished to know the outcome of his <br /> conversation and what Council has decided to do regarding this <br /> issue. Ms. Purnell also indicated that at the last meeting the <br /> City Attorney had said there could be some conflict with Mr. <br /> Meidl's role on the committee and his obligation to his law firm. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer responded by reading a letter received from Mr. <br /> Meidl after the conversation with him in which Mr. Meidl expressed <br /> his intention to remain on the Ridgelands Executive Committee for <br /> the duration of the process. Mr. Meidl stated that it would be <br /> unfair to the members of the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee, who <br /> elected him to be its chairperson, to step down and abort the <br /> labors that have been put forth over the last year. The accusation <br /> of using a civic position to further some personal end is contrary <br /> to the public record. He hopes the allegations levied against him <br /> with their dark overtones and incriminating inferences will not <br /> damage the reputation and work which he has done and will continue <br /> to do in the Tri-Valley area. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Butler stated that Council had specifically -- <br /> indicated it wanted to hear from Mr. Meidl before making a decision <br /> and Mr. Butler indicated he was pleased with Mr. Meidl's response. <br /> <br /> 10-15-91 8 <br /> <br /> <br />