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JULY 9, 2007
DRAFT MINUTES
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
June 14, 2007
5:00 pm
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dezmond Waters at 5:10 pm. Those in
attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Dezmond Waters, City Manager Jim Hanson, Member Glen
Fisher, City Clerk Donna Bussey, Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair
Laurie Melancon, and Parks and Recreation Director Timmy Johnson. Member Casey Quinif
was absent.
2. Approval of the minutes of the BMRC meeting of February 8, 2007.
Motion• Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of February 8,
2007
Motioned by Melancon, seconded by Hanson
Motion carried unanimously
3. Discuss/review~ossible reappointments of current members on the Cultural Arts
and Recreation Advisory Committee.
A. Ray Coleman
B. Laurie Melancon
C. John Longbottom
D. Mark Howard
Timmy Johnson explained that three of the current members, Laurie Melancon, John
Longbottom and Mark Howard, whose terms are expiring, are interested in being
reappointed. He noted that Ray Coleman is not interested in reappointment.
Mr. Johnson gave his evaluation of Laurie Melancon. Mr. Johnson and Ms. Melancon
gave their evaluation of John Longbottom and Mark Howard. They discussed each
member's attendance record and contribution to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee. Ms. Melancon noted that Mr. Longbottom and Mr. Howard have only served
on the Committee since February and would like to see them continue on the Committee.
Motion• Recommend reappointing Laurie Melancon, John Longbottom, and Mark
Howard to serve an additional term on the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
Moved by Waters, seconded by Fisher
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Discuss/review new applicant for the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
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A. Lori Gaglione
Mr. Hanson explained there is only one applicant on file to consider for the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee. He reminded the committee that Lori Gaglione had been
interviewed at the last meeting in February. Ms. Melancon asked the Committee questions about
Ms. Gaglione since she was not at the last meeting. The Committee reported their positive
assessment of Ms. Gaglione.
Motion• Recommend appointing Lori Gaglione as a new member to the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee.
Moved by Fisher, Seconded by Hanson
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Other Business
The Committee discussed upcoming vacancies. It was determined that membership on the Code
Enforcement Board should be addressed at the next meeting scheduled for July 12, 2007.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 5:31 pm.
J. Dezmond Waters, III
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