7.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2015
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Heritage Preservation Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one At Large appointment to a term expiring December 2017.
Executive Summary:
The Heritage Preservation Commission advises the City Council on all matters relating to historic preservation, and reviews development projects in designated historic districts. It consists of seven citizen members; two citizens are professionals in the areas of architecture, history, architectural history, planning or archeology; two citizens shall be owners of locally designated historic properties or properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and three citizens shall be at-large from the general community. There is currently one at large 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 four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are four applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Kurt Brydenthal (new applicant)
Jerry McLaughlin (new applicant)
James Speed (new applicant)
Charlie Webber (new applicant)
Jerry McLaughlin (new applicant)
James Speed (new applicant)
Charlie Webber (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNEMENT: Vice Mayor Barotz
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 one Commissioner: By appointing a member at this time, the Heritage Preservation 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.
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: 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.