6.B.
City Council Draft Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 01/07/2020
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Water Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring December 2022.
Executive Summary:
The Water Commission consists of seven citizens and a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission. It reviews extensions of the water and sewer collection systems, treatment and use of water furnished by the City, treatment and disposal of the City's sewage system effluent, and water/sewer rates. There are currently three seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on Boards and Commissions quickly so as to allow the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are four applications on file and they are as follows:
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
Council Appointment Assignment: Vice Mayor Shimoni
There are four applications on file and they are as follows:
Donald Bills (new applicant)
Brett Gleitsmann (new applicant)
Jack Rathjen (new applicant)
Ben Ruddell (current commissioner)
Brett Gleitsmann (new applicant)
Jack Rathjen (new applicant)
Ben Ruddell (current commissioner)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
Council Appointment Assignment: Vice Mayor Shimoni
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions provide input and recommendations based on City Council goals that may pertain to the board or commission work plan.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None
Options and Alternatives:
1) Appoint one Commissioner; by appointing a Commissioner at this time, the Water Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Community Involvement:
The City's boards, commissions, and committees were created to foster public participation and input and to encourage Flagstaff citizens to take an active role in city government.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
INFORM: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies through word of mouth in addition to the vacancies posting on the City's website.