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tj Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) Meeting
v Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 6:30 PM
r;: City Hall, Commission Chamber
ROLL CALL:
Present: Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem/ Commissioner - Seat 5
Stephen Ditamore, Committee Member
Pamela White, Committee Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member
Absent: Kenneth Reeves, Committee Member
Also Present: Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Norris called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting held on July
29, 2021.
MOTION: Approved minutes of July 29, 2021 as written.
Motion: Stephen Ditamore
Second: Pamela White
Stephen Ditamore (Moved By) For
Pamela White (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris For
Motion passed 3 to 0.
2.INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Commissioner Norris clarified that Mr. Hudson's district is 1306, not 1308, which means both
candidates are being considered for the At-Large vacancy. ESC Chair Mark Gabrynowicz
mentioned wanting to discuss district membership solutions. Commissioner Norris agreed to
discuss the topic later in the meeting.
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2.A. Christopher McHan
The Committee interviewed Mr. McHan. He explained his personal accomplishments,
experience, interests, and knowledge of our city government and answered questions
from the Committee. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the
Committee responded to those questions.
Since there was extra time between the interviews, the Committee wanted to begin
discussions about districting. Commissioner Norris requested a motion to move the item
up.
MOTION: Move Other Business up to address at this time.
Motion: Pamela White
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Brittany Norris For
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For
Pamela White (Moved By) For
Mark Gabrynowicz For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
ESC Chair Gabrynowicz suggested moving a current At-Large member residing in District 1308
to the District 1308 Member position in order to free up an At-Large Member position. The
Committee discussed the concept and expressed interest in determining whether it is possible
and what the process would be.
2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (CONTINUED)
B. Robert Hudson
The Committee interviewed Mr. Hudson. He explained his personal accomplishments,
experience, interests, and knowledge of our city government and answered questions
from the Committee. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the
Committee responded to those questions.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public speakers.
4. DISCUSS CANDIDATES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Committee discussed both candidates and commented on Mr.Hudson's travel commitments
and availability for meetings.
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MOTION: To recommend appointing Christopher McHan to the Environmental Stewardship
Committee as the (#6 position) At-Large Member.
Motion: Pamela White
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Brittany Norris For
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For
Pamela White (Moved By) For
Mark Gabrynowicz For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
5.OTHER BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
The Committee continued the discussion on ESC Chair Gabrynowicz's suggestion.
Commissioner Norris explained her plan to discuss options with the city attorney, attend an ESC
meeting for feedback on the idea, and follow up with the city clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk9ann/rriā¢, Commis .4/Chair
Date Approved:
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