TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Pamela J. Megill, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: November 14, 2022
RE:
Title
Appointment of a Public Works Commissioner
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
ALL
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
GOAL VI - Collaborative Citizen and Business Engagement
Executive Summary:
The Appointment Committee met on September 7, 2022, to discuss and make recommendations of appointments to Boards and Commissions for the Fall 2022 Appointments.
On September 12, 2022, City Council accepted the Appointment Committee appointment recommendations for all Boards and Commissions with the exception of an appointment to the Public Works Commission.
A separate vote was taken for the Public Works Commission:
September 12, 2022 minutes:
MOTION: Council Member Haire moved to appoint Mr. Chris Davis to the Public Works Commission.
SECOND: Council Member Thompson
VOTE: FAILED by a vote of 4 in favor to 6 in opposition (Council Members Jensen, Ingram, Benavente, McNair, Banks-McLaughlin, and Hondros)
Discussion ensued.
MOTION: Council Member Ingram moved to delay the appointment of a Public Works Commissioner.
SECOND: Council Member Hondros
VOTE: PASSED by a vote of 6 in favor to 4 in opposition (Council Members Colvin, Haire, Thompson, and Banks-McLaughlin)
At the November 7, 2022, Work Session, Mayor Colvin requested this item be brought back to November 14, 2022, Regular City Council meeting agenda; to move this item out of limbo and have it back on the radar.
Background:
There were eight (8) qualified applicants for the Fall 2022 - Public Works Commission vacancy. One has been appointed to the Planning Commission and one has been appointed to the Zoning Commission. The list of the six (6) applicants and their respective application forms/resumes are attached for your review.
Issues/Analysis:
Budget Impact:
Options:
1. Appoint one (1) applicant to serve on the Public Works Commission.
2. Do not appoint an applicant to the Public Works Commission, and provide direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Appoint one (1) PWC applicant to the Public Works Commission for a term of office, effective immediately until September 30, 2026.
Attachments:
PWC Fall 2022 Applications