Consideration of Appointments: Water Commission

The Water Commission consists of seven citizens and a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission. It reviews extensions of the water and sewer collection systems, treatment and use of water furnished by the City, treatment and disposal of the City's sewage system effluent, and water/sewer rates. There are currently four 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. The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission, please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.

There are four applications on file and they are as follows:

• Robert Vane (new applicant)
• Robert Dilday (current commissioner)
• John Nauman (current commissioner)
• Kurt Riegelman (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: Councilmember Harris, Mayor Daggett, Councilmember House, and Councilmember Matthews

These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

None. 

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives

None.

1. Appoint four Commissioners; by appointing a Commissioner at this time, the Water 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.

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.

INFORM: Board members and City staff have informed the community of these vacancies through word of mouth in addition to the vacancies posting on the City's website.