7.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/01/2016
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Library Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring November 2016.
Make one appointment to a term expiring November 2018.
Make one appointment to a term expiring November 2018.
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board consists of two County residents, four City residents, and one each non-voting member of the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. The Library Board serves as a citizen's advisory board to the Library Director. There are currently two City resident seats available. It is important to fill vacancies on boards and commissions quickly so as to allow them to continue meeting on a regular basis.
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
There are two applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Margaret "Marney" Babbitt (new applicant)
Patricia Horn (new applicant)
Patricia Horn (new applicant)
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 Brewster and Mayor Nabours
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 two Board Members: By appointing members at this time, the Library Board 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 have been made known by City staff and current members through word of mouth.