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Committee on Appointments

Thursday, August 18, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Appointments met to review and recommend several board and commission appointments for the city. Most appointments were approved and will move to the full Metro Council meeting, with a few being held for further discussion. The meeting focused on filling positions for boards related to health, housing, and public recreation.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment to Ethics Commission Recommended for Approval
  • Appointment to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Mixed (Partially Approved, Partially Tabled)
  • Appointment to Board of Health Partially Approved, Partially Held
  • Appointments to PARC Board Recommended for Approval
  • Riverport Authority Appointment Recommended for Approval
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Due to the excused absence of Chair Person Green, Vice Chair Downard called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Downard introduced the members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Blackwell arrived at 3:25 p.m.

  3. Pending Legislation

    Nicole Yates from the Mayor's Office, spoke to the Appointments and read the purpose of the Board and Commission. Ms. Yates and the Committee discussed the Boards and Commissions, Appointments process.

  4. 1. APPOINTMENT OF WENDELL TOWNSEND TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2017.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Vice Chair Downard, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. RE-APPOINTMENT OF ANGIE KEELING TO THE RIVERPORT AUTHORITY. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Committee Member Denton, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY FINDLEY TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Downard, seconded by Committee Member James, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. RE-APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL GARDNER TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD. TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2018.
    Appointment
    Action: tabled Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Vice Chair Downard, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. A motion was made by Vice Chair Downard, seconded by Committee Member James, that this Appointment be tabled regarding further information from Nicole Yates. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was Tabled.

  8. 5. APPOINTMENT OF DR. MARIA NOTA TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Vice Chair Downard, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  9. 6. RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERIN FRAZIER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This Appointment was disscussed and Held in Committee.

  10. 7. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DR. GERALD TEMES TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH. TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: held

    This Appointment was disscussed and Held in Committee.

  11. 8. APPOINTMENT OF KWANE WATSON TO THE PARC BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Vice Chair Downard, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 9. APPOINTMENT OF CHERYL CRAVENS TO THE PARC BOARD. TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2019.
    Appointment
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member James, seconded by Vice Chair Downard, that this Appointment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Appointment was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Downard adjourned the meeting at 3:51 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Metro Council Meeting on August 25, 2016.

  14. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  15. Support Staff

    Matt Golden, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  16. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC