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6.C.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
12/03/2024
From:
Georganna Staskey, City Clerk Temp

TITLE:

Consideration of Appointments:  Water Commission
 

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

  1. Make one appointment to a term expiring December 2025.
  2. Make one appointment to a term expiring December 2026.
  3. Make two appointments to terms expiring December 2027.

Executive Summary:

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.

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 six applications on file and they are as follows:
  • Donald Bills (current commissioner)
  • Haley Paul (new application) 
  • Karen Modesto (new application)
  • Karin Wadsack (new application) 
  • Matthew Garcia(new application)
  • Ron Doba (new application) 
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 Sweet, Councilmember McCarthy, Councilmember Harris, and Mayor Daggett. 

Financial Impact:

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

Policy Impact:

None.

Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:

None. 

Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:

  1. Appoint four Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Water Commission will have one additional seat available to be filled by Vice Mayor Aslan on 12/10/2024, this still allows the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
  2. Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.

Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:

Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.

Connection to Regional Plan:

None

Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:

None

Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:

None

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