Minutes 11-17-05 vMINUTES
Board Member Review Committee Meetint;
November 17, 20Ag
CITY IIAI,L, CUMMISSION CHAMBERS, S00 SEMINULE ROAD
1. CaEI to order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm. 'T'hose in attendance were Mayor Don Wolfson,
Commissioner Sylvia Simmons, City Manager Jim Hanson, City Clerk Donna L. Hussey, Tree
C'onscrvation Hoard Chair Maureen Shaughnessy and Community Development I?ireetor Sonya Daerr_
2. Meet and review Here apalicants far the Tree Conservation Board
A. Barbara Mears
Commissioner Simmons explained the purpose of the meeting was to interview far one vacancy on the
Tree Conservation Board and that there were two applicants on the agenda.
The Committee interviewed Harbara Mears. She explained her interest in serving on a board and being
involved in the community. She indicated that she had previously served on the Tree Conservation
Hoard. Discussion ensued. Ms. Mears decided that she would preferred to serve on the Code
Enforcement Board instead of the Tree Conservation Beard but that she would serve on Tree
Conservation Board if the city was unable to find someone etse_
B. C.arok Varney
"I'he Committee interviewed Carole Varney, An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Tree
Conservation Board was explained to her. She expressed her interest in being on the Tree
Conservation Raard and explained her experience with and education on planting and gardening. The
Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions. The Committee responded to those questions.
After the interviews were conducted, the committee discussed the vacancy and candidates. Ms.
Shaughnessy advised the committee that she believed there to be a second vacancy. There was
uncertainty as to whether a second vacancy exists since the member had not notified the City.
The Committee recommended appointing Carat Varney to fill the vacant position. T`he Mayor
questioned the legalities of the process and asked that the City Manager consult with the City Attorney
and have a report at the next commission meeting.
3. Discussion sad review carreat members and new aoolicaats for Hte Community
Developmeat Board
This item was not discussed due to Mayor Wolfson's concerns about a possible conflict in language
between the City Charter and several ordinances regarding appointments to boards and committees.
City Manager Ranson agreed to request an opinion from the City Attorney on the issue.
'T'here being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Donna L. Qussey
City Clerk