7.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 11/21/2017
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Airport Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment for a term expiring October 2019.
Executive Summary:
The Airport Commission consists of seven citizens and is responsible for reviewing and reporting to the Council on the development of the Airpark and on matters affecting the operation and efficiency of the airport, using the Airport Master Plan as a guide. There is currently one seat 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 three applications on file and they are as follows:
There are three applications on file and they are as follows:
Doug Bonate (new applicant)
John Malin (new applicant)
Susan Shields (new applicant)
Please note that Mr. Malin is currently serving on the Water Commission; his term ends in December of this year and he is not eligible for reappointment. According to the Board and Commission Members' Rules and Operations Manual "A board or commission member may apply to serve on a different board or commission during the last six months of his or her term if he or she does not intend to apply for reappointment to the current board or commission. If the Council appoints that individual to a new board or commission, overlapping service is permitted to finish the current term and begin the new term."
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: Councilmember Putzova
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 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.
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 being posted on the City's website.