File #: 13-0301    Version: 1
Type: decision Status: Passed
File created: 4/3/2013 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 4/9/2013 Final action: 4/9/2013
Title: Agenda Item: Approval of Advisory Committee / Commission Appointments
Title
Agenda Item:
Approval of Advisory Committee / Commission Appointments
Body
Issue:
Whether to appoint the recommended individuals.
 
Committee Recommendation:
General Government Committee unanimously recommends the appointments listed below to the Arts Commission, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Heritage Commission, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
 
City Manager's Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointments recommended by General Government Committee
 
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
 
Presenter(s):
None.  Consent Calendar item.
 
Background and Analysis:
General Government Committee made a general call for applicants. The openings were advertised by:
- news release
- email to Recognized Neighborhood Associations, Olympia School District, various local organizations
- posting on the City's website
- announcement at City Council meetings.
 
Following review of all applications and interviews with applicants, the General Government Committee unanimously recommends the following appointments.  Note:  applications are available for review in the Council office.
 
Arts Commission
Marygrace Jennings - term ends March 31, 2016
Erin McGown - to fill a vacant position; term ends March 31, 2014
Katie Nelson - term ends March 31, 2016
 
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Kris Fransen - term ends March 31, 2016
Brittany Yunker - to fill a vacant position; term ends March 31, 2016
 
Heritage Commission
Garner Miller - term ends March 31, 2016
 
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Noah McCord - term ends March 31, 2014
 
 
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
 
Options:
Approve, or do not approve, the appointments as recommended.