5.
City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 11/12/2019
- From:
- Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring in October 2022.
Executive Summary:
The Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals consists of seven citizens serving five-year terms. The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals holds hearings as needed on appeals related to the application and interpretation of City building and fire codes. The Board of Appeals has no authority to waive requirements of the code.
There are currently two vacancies on the Board with one application. The Board currently has five members and a case to review. However, two members of the Board have a conflict of interest in the case so there is not a quorum of members without an additional appointment. By making this appointment, the Board may hear the case and proceed with a quorum of members.
There is one application on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Bill Hastings (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately. The applicant has been contacted and verbally confirmed that he would like to be considered for the appointment.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Whelan
There are currently two vacancies on the Board with one application. The Board currently has five members and a case to review. However, two members of the Board have a conflict of interest in the case so there is not a quorum of members without an additional appointment. By making this appointment, the Board may hear the case and proceed with a quorum of members.
There is one application on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
Bill Hastings (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately. The applicant has been contacted and verbally confirmed that he would like to be considered for the appointment.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Whelan
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
Not applicable.
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.
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: The vacancies are posted on the City's website and individual recruitment and mention of the opening by Commission members and City staff has occurred, informing others of this vacancy through word of mouth as well as postings on the City's social media.