CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD
MONDAY,
JULY 10, 2006
REGULAR
MEETING
7:00
P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mrs. Riggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., with roll call as follows: Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs were present. No members were absent. Others present were Lynda Yartin, Keith Smith, Sean Casey, David Owen, and others.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2006, Regular Meeting. Mr. Fix moved to approve; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
3. SCHEDULED MATTERS:
A. Review and request for motion to appoint members to the Personnel Appeals Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Tree Commission, and Utility Fees Review Committee. Mrs. Riggs stated the Committee had conducted interviews with applicants for the vacant positions during the past few weeks.
Mrs. Riggs stated based upon the interviews, she felt that Tim Wagner was the most qualified candidate for the Personnel Appeals Board. She stated based upon his experience, and his current job, he would bring a lot to that Board. Mrs. Riggs stated we have been trying to fill the positions on that board with people who have a background or knowledge in the human resource field. Mr. Sabatino stated he would concur with Mrs. Riggs that for this position Mr. Wagner was extremely well qualified. Mrs. Riggs moved to appoint Mr. Tim Wagner to the vacant position on the Personnel Appeals Board; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Fix, and Mr. Sabatino voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
Mrs. Riggs stated the second Board she would like to discuss would be the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Riggs stated based upon the interviews she felt Yulanda Hammond would be an excellent asset to the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Fix and Mr. Sabatino stated they concurred with Mrs. Riggs. Mr. Fix stated Susan Green also interviewed very well for the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Sabatino stated he felt she would be an excellent appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. Mrs. Riggs moved to appoint Yulanda Hammond and Susan Green to the Parks and Recreation Board vacancies; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fix, and Mrs. Riggs voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
Mrs. Riggs stated that brought the Committee to the vacancies on the Tree Commission. Mrs. Riggs stated she felt Linda Shelts would be an appropriate appointment to the Tree Commission. Mr. Sabatino stated he agreed with Mrs. Riggs on this appointment. Mr. Sabatino stated he felt that Mike McKinley also interviewed well for the second vacancy. Mr. Fix and Mrs. Riggs concurred with Mr. Sabatino. Mrs. Riggs moved to appoint Linda Shelts and Mike McKinley to the Tree Commission vacancies; Mr. Fix seconded the motion. Roll call was taken with Mr. Sabatino, Mrs. Riggs, and Mr. Fix voting “Yea.” Motion passed, 3-0.
Mrs. Riggs stated the next vacancy would be on the Utility Fees Review Committee. Mr. Sabatino clarified there is one vacancy on this committee and Mrs. Riggs stated she felt Mr. Elsea was a very good candidate for that position as his background is in utilities. Mr. Sabatino stated he could not agree more. Mr. Fix stated he would agree with that as long as it did not preclude him from serving on the Charter Review Board that he has also indicated an interest in. Mrs. Riggs stated she had requested Mrs. Yartin have the Law Director prepare a written policy regarding individuals serving on more than one board or commission. Mrs. Yartin stated Mr. Hartmann was working on a written policy for the Committee’s next meeting. She stated Mr. Hartmann had indicated that there is nothing in our Charter or Code that prohibits it, however, most communities do not allow it because it could create a conflict at some time. She further stated Mr. Hartmann had indicated an appointment to a board or commission that was of a temporary nature could be viewed differently. Mrs. Yartin stated she would have the proposed policy for the Committee to review at their next meeting. Mr. Sabatino clarified there were other applicants for the Charter Review Board that currently serve on a board or commission and stated perhaps it might be best to wait until they have the proposed policy from the law director before making a recommendation to the Utility Fees Review Committee.
Mrs. Riggs stated further that no applications have been received for the Tax Appeals Board. She stated since this Board does not meet on a regular basis, she would request Mrs. Yartin to check with the law director and determine whether we need a separate Tax Appeals Board or if those duties can be designated to an existing Board or Commission. She stated if that is not possible, then we will have to readvertise for this Board. Mr. Fix and Mr. Sabatino stated they would agree with Mrs. Riggs with regard to the Tax Appeals Board.
Mrs. Riggs clarified that the advertisement for Charter Review Board volunteers will run one more time, and there are two additional applicants that have not been interviewed by the Rules Committee as yet. Mrs. Riggs stated she would like to see if we get any more applicants before scheduling the interviews for the Charter Review Board. Mr. Fix stated he felt we should give everyone until the end of next week so they have time to get the applications in. Mr. Sabatino stated he would agree that we would like to give everyone a chance to apply.
4. CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Riggs stated she had nothing to bring forward.
5. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought forward.
6. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Mr. Fix moved to adjourn; Mr. Sabatino seconded the motion. Mrs. Riggs, Mr. Sabatino, and Mr. Fix voted "Aye." Motion carried, 3-0. The Rules Committee adjourned at 7:20 P.M., July 10, 2006.
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