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FIVE Aldermen Balk At Mayor's Plan THE TIMES ARGUS, BARRE-MONTPELIER, VT. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1981 Sanders Appointments Rejected; Wars On attorney, and a registered Democrat. I think that they're carrying out their responsibility." said former Mayor Gordon Paquette of the board's refusal to approve the six nominees. Paquette, who observed the entire proceeding, said he never ousted any incumbents from their posts during his 10-year tenure as mayor and never filled vacant spots without consulting the board informally first. crisis In the history of Burlington," a crisis that could effect our bond ratings and our status in the entire United States." Aldermen in response, accused Sanders of turning administrative positions into political patronage jobs.

They criticized the maverick mayor for not making biographical data on the applicants available until last week and for his statement that without exception, (present city administrators) have served Ihe city well." If thats the case, said Maurice Mahoney, D-Ward 1, "why is the mayor anxious to have them replaced? "When has any mayor ever, ever done what Mr. Sanders proposes? asked Mahoney, describing Sanders decision as a violation of tradition, unprecedented and unwise. My biggest concern is the attitude of confrontation coming upon us with Mayor Sanders, said Niquette. We are no longer asked our opinion ahead of time. We are told to agree or be sued.

The city cannot function this way. Sanders appointees were disturbed but not surprised by the boards reaction. I thought they were going to evaluate us on our qualifications," said Dunn, candidate for assistant city Mayor Bernard Sanders extensive research. In addition. he said, as an appointee himself, he may have a conflict of interest in giving legal advise on the matter to either side.

Aldermen first voted in favor of approving all but six nominees. Then, after some confusion about the need for a second vote, they approved a measure not to appoint the remaining six candidates. Board members rejected a motion to form a committee to discuss the appointees with Sanders and the meeting closed without any attempt at reconciliation between the two sides. Its time for the mayor to realize where the power lies and its with this board, said Alderman Allen Gear, R-Ward 4. Its a weak mayor form of government.

It's time for him to make the first move." Sanders attorney William Sessions said he had never heard of a board or a legislative body rejecting an appointee without an interview. Such a move is grounds to question whether the board is acting in good faith, he said. To do what he is elected to do (the mayor) needs people around him, people he can trust implicitly, people who share his beliefs, Sanders said. Arguing that the people of Burlington deserve the opportunity to see what his administration can accomplish, Sanders noted that In two years they will have a chance to throw me out if they want to. Thats what democracy is all about.

But, if my appointments are not carried out, if my administration consists of my secretary and myself, we will not have a chance to carry out my policies, Sanders said, accusing the board of emasculating his attempts to implement new programs. Sanders warned that if his appointments are not approved, the city will be plunged into the most serious afraid of, Sanders said following the session. The controversial appointees, who would assume their posts July 1 if approved, are: John Franco, former Liberty Union candidate for lieutenant governor and current public defender, for city clerk. 1 James Rader, Williston Vietnam Veterans Center counselor, as assistant city clerk. Jennifer Stoler, St.

Michael's College economics professor, as city treasurer. James Dunn, Legal Aid attorney, as assistant city attorney. Steven Goodkind, drinking water supply Health Department engineer, as public health and safety administrator. David Claveile, a researcher for Sen. Patrick Leahy, as civil defense director.

Ousted would be City Clerk Frank Wagner, Assistant City Clerk Andrew Pat Sullivan, Treasurer F. Lee Austin, Constable Thomas Sorrell, Public Health and Safety Inspector John Vergin and Civil Defense Director Walter McCaffrey, Traditionally, incumbents have kept their jobs even when the mayoral reins changed hands. According to the city charter, however, the mayor has the power to make appointments to a total of 19 posts each year. The appointments are subject to the approval of aldermen. Aldermen interpret this as meaning they should be intimately involved in deciding who is appointed.

Sanders believes the appointments are solely up to him and candidates must be approved by aldermen unless they are unqualified. The difference in interpretation of the city charter would be the basis of a court battle. It also will have to be determined whether incumbents keep their posts if July 1 arrives and the board has not acted on Sanders appointees. Board members questioned City Attorney Joseph McNeil on the issue but he declined to give an opinion without more The two-hour meeting consisted mostly of an exchange of accusations that saw Alderman Joyce Desautels, D-Ward 1, charge Sanders with surrounding himself with socialists and Sanders accusing the board of cowardice and poor taste for refusing to interview his candidates. Tension in the jammed City Hall auditorium grew as aldermen ignored an impassioned 10-minute speech by Sanders that he be given a chance to carry out his policies by forging a new administration.

The candidates sat quietly in a row as board members, one by one, spoke out against the new appointees and proceeded to vote down the slate. Only Sadie White, I-Ward 3, and Terrill Bouricius, Citizens Party-Ward-2, voted against rejecting the six new candidates. Sanders lashed out at aldermen for first refusing to interview his candidates and then citicizing the competency of the nominees. Alderman Russell Niquette, D-Ward 2, charged that Sanders' appointee for the post of clerk, though a lawyer, is not versed in civil law, while his appointee for treasurer, who has a doctorate in economics, has no experience with city finances. I think its in extremely poor taste not to hear the qualifications of my nominees, all of whom are sitting here, 10 feet away and then for the board to hear Aldermen Niquette and Mahoney criticize them, Sanders said.

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In one of the boards most bitter confrontations with Sanders, the two sides exchanged accusations and did not attempt to reach an agreement on the controversial appointees. Sanders spokesmen said they intend to file court papers contesting the aldermens actions by the end of the week. The stand-off came during an afternoon meeting of the board held to approve mayoral appointments to 19 city posts. Sanders had recommended six new names to the key city positions of clerk, assistant clerk, treasurer, assistant city attorney, public health and safety administrator and civil defense. Aldermen, who believe incumbents should keep their jobs and were irked at Sanders refusal to consult with them on the appointments, voted to approve all the reappointments and none of the new ones with the exception of Mrs.

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Commander for the State Department of the Disabled American Veterans, Rutland resident Stanley Clark, would like to keep the sculpture in Rutland. Clark said he would like to see it downtown where Veterans Day and Memorial Day Celebrations are held. The only thing standing in the way of this project at this time is money. Funds are being raised to pay Reno while he is working. He said he will work for minimum wage.

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But, it is the life-sized Vietnam veteran that consumes his artistic ambition these days. Reno sees it as both a way to recognize the Vietnam veteran, who he said received no honor for serving his country, and as a personal catharsis. He said the only statue of a Vietnam veteran he knows of in America is a modernistic wedge that was recently put on display in Los Angeles. Reno said a wedge is a good symbol of what the Vietnam vet received, but that he wants' to sculpt something realistic. The face is important me.

Theres a particular look Ill be after, he said, a particular expression. The model for the statue will Viet Vets To Be Set By YVONNE DALEY FAIR HAVEN The Vermont Marble Company has given a local Vietnam veteran a $9,000 slab of marble on which he will attempt to carve out his frustration in Americas failure to recognize Vietnam veterans. Because he believes he owes his life to the Rutland Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, John Reno, 35, of Fair Haven will spend the next six months or more creating an edifice to show his thanks. The project, Reno said, would not be possible without Vermont Marble Companys help and fellow veteran, Mark Truhan, a counselor with the Vermont Job Service. Vermont Marble is donating the marble for a life-size sculpture of a Vietnam veteran.

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