Charles Von Cannon spoke on the need to downsize the commission to save time and money, as did Hansel Winters. Von Cannon recommended one commissioner per district, with the County Mayor casting the ninth vote for a tiebreaker. Dale Moeller agreed that the commission needs to be reduced. Eddie Forbes said he was against downsizing but recommended cutting their pay. Forbes pointed out that the seventh district has been underrepresented since the resignation of Commissioner Jack Campbell in April. County Attorney Keith Bowers said the county is following the proper procedure in electing a replacement.

    When play resumed, Maryville scored six runs in a wild fifth frame then held on for a 6-5 win. One block away at Cardinal Park the Elizabethton Twins and Johnson City Cardinals were suspended after one inning of play. The game never resumed due to the rains and lighting.