6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 08/21/2018
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, Acting City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Parks and Recreation Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Make one appointment to a term expiring August 2019.
Make two appointments to terms expiring August 2020.
Make two appointments to terms expiring August 2021.
Make two appointments to terms expiring August 2020.
Make two appointments to terms expiring August 2021.
Executive Summary:
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven (7) citizen members. The Parks and Recreation Commission makes recommendations to the Council regarding City parks and recreational programs, the annual budget and capital improvements for the Parks and Recreation Divisions. There are currently five available seats; the terms of Mr. Behrens and Ms. Grogan are expiring at the end of August. Both members are eligible and interested in reappointment. 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 five applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Tim Behrens (current commission)
Bert Crockett (new applicant)
Jennifer Grogan (current commissioner)
Ryan Martin (new applicant)
Brian Semonian (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the commission roster, applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Overton, Councilmember Putzova, Vice Mayor Whelan, Councilmember Barotz and Councilmember McCarthy.
There are five applications on file for consideration by the Council, they are as follows:
Tim Behrens (current commission)
Bert Crockett (new applicant)
Jennifer Grogan (current commissioner)
Ryan Martin (new applicant)
Brian Semonian (new applicant)
In an effort to reduce exposure to personal information the commission roster, applicant roster and applications will be submitted to the City Council separately.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Councilmember Overton, Councilmember Putzova, Vice Mayor Whelan, Councilmember Barotz and Councilmember McCarthy.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
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 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 five Commissioners: By appointing five members at this time, the commission will be at full membership and able to continue to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
2) Table the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
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 openings by Board members and by City staff have occurred, informing others of these vacancies through word of mouth.