Consent 1.A.1.
City Council Regular Business Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/22/2026
- TITLE
- Board, Commissions, & Committees Appointments
- PRESENTED BY:
- Juliet Winger
- Department:
- City Hall Administration
Presentation:
No
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor Nelson recommends the City Council confirm the below appointments to the designated boards, commissions, and committees.
*Reappointment
The term end dates for the new commission and advisory board may be adjusted according to the recommendations of Mayor Nelson.
| Name | Board/Commission | Applicant | Term Begins | Term Ends | |
| 1 | Information Technology Advisory Commission (ITAC) | Ken Lutton | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 2 | Information Technology Advisory Commission (ITAC) | David Redmon | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 3 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Tom Rupsis | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2030 | |
| 4 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Cody Reitz | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2029 | |
| 5 | Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board | Robert Neihart | 7/1/2026 | 12/31/2028 | |
| 6 | Yellowstone County Soil Conservation District* | Brad Kraft | 7/1/2026 | 6/30/2029 |
*Reappointment
The term end dates for the new commission and advisory board may be adjusted according to the recommendations of Mayor Nelson.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Appointments to advisory boards, commissions, and committees are made by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The creation of the Information Technology Advisory Commission and the Amend Recreation Center (ARC) Advisory Board (also known as the Courts Complex Advisory Board) were created on March 23, 2026 and April 27, 2026, respectively, and require members be appointed to begin their work in service of the City of Billings. These individuals have been appointed by the Mayor and require the consent of the Council to begin their terms of service.
FISCAL EFFECTS
n/a
STAKEHOLDERS
Jeff Sprock and Gavin Woltjer
ALTERNATIVES
Confirm the proposed appointments; or not confirm the appointments.