HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2008 04B-7 Minutes 04-30-2008 Council Boards and Commissions Appointing Committee ® BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
APPOINTING COMMITTEE
APRIL 30, 2008
Attendees: Assistant Mayor Cawley, Council Member Johnson, Council Member
Coffey, Randy Beehler and Linda Watkins
Absent: Council Member McClure
1. Appointment of a Chair
CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO APPOINT JOHNSON AS
CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. The motion carried.
2. Boards & Commission vacancies — YPAC
After discussion, it was decided by consensus, that a statement would be put on the
bulletin board that shows between programs. It would suggest interested citizens
contact the City Clerk's office for applications if they are interested in membership on
the City's Boards & Commissions. It would also note when there are specific
vacancies and give a brief description of the committee.
3. Current Vacancies
• Housing Authority Board
The committee reviewed applications for the Housing Authority Board and decided to
recommend appointment of Olivia Galindo and Rodney Pinon at the May 6 Council
meeting.
• Yakima Valley Historical Review Committee
The committee reviewed applications on file for this committee and decided to
recommend appointment of Celeste Barry at the May 6 Council meeting following a
successful reference check.
4. Upcoming Expirations
Watkins submitted a listing showing term expirations that will take effect on June 30,
2008. Also submitted was a listing of applications on file for those committees. She
advised that staff liaisons for the committees had been notified of the upcoming
expirations and suggested they contact the affected members to determine whether
they are interested in reappointment. Once that information is supplied, Watkins will
advise the committee and interviews and deliberations can begin. It is expected that
should happen about the end of May.
The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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Nor Joon, Chair