7.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/22/2016
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Disability Awareness Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make three appointments to terms expiring March 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Disability Awareness Commission consists of seven citizens serving three year terms. The commission's goals are to expand educational opportunities; improve access to housing, buildings, and transportation; have greater participation in recreational, social, and cultural activities; encourage greater opportunity for employment; and expand and strengthen rehabilitative programs and facilities. 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 five applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are five applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Monica Attridge (new applicant)
Melinda DeBoer-Ayrey (new applicant)
Tarang Jain (new applicant)
Michael Sanderfer (new applicant)
Kaitlyn Verfuerth (current commissioner)
Melinda DeBoer-Ayrey (new applicant)
Tarang Jain (new applicant)
Michael Sanderfer (new applicant)
Kaitlyn Verfuerth (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: Mayor Nabours, Councilmember Overton and Councilmember Oravits.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
There is no Council goal that specifically addresses appointments to Boards and Commissions; however, boards and commissions do 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 three Commissioners: by appointing members at this time, the Disability Awareness Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to continue meeting to 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 Benefits and Considerations:
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.
Community Involvement:
INFORM: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies through word of mouth in addition to the posting on the City's website.