10-17-13 - Minutes MINUTES
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
October 17,2013
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty at 5:10 pm. Those in
attendance were Commissioner Jonathan Daugherty (Chairman); Members Jerry Johnson, Rita Pierce
and Solomon Brotman; Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees Chair Vic Gualillo; Community
Development Board Chair Brea Paul; and Recording Secretary Nancy Bailey. Also in attendance were
the liaisons for the Boards,Nelson Van Liere and Jeremy Hubsch.
Commissioner Daugherty explained the vacancies to address on the Police Officers' Pension Board of
Trustees.
Item 3 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
3. Discuss current members on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees, whose terms are
expired/expiring and are interested in reappointment.
A. William (Bill) Tomson (term expires 12/31/13)
B. John Wolfel(term expired 10/11/13)
Nelson Van Liere explained that both Mr. Tomson and Mr. Wolfel were interested in reappointment.
Chair Vic Gualillo stated both members were very engaged in public pensions and were very valuable
members of the Board. The Committee discussed their attendance records as well as their
contributions to the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees.
Item 2 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
2. Interview the new candidate (listed below) for consideration as a new member of the Police
Officers' Pension Board of Trustees.
A. Robert Liggero
The Committee interviewed Mr. Liggero. Mr. Gualillo explained the purpose of the interview and an
overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees were
explained. Mr. Liggero explained his personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the
community. The Committee asked questions of the candidate and offered the opportunity for him to
ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. The Committee also asked Mr.
Liggero if he was interested in interviewing for the Community Development Board. He stated he was
and they also interviewed him for this Board, explaining what the duties of the Board entailed. The
Committee gave him the opportunity to ask the Committee questions and responded to those
questions.
Item 4 was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
4. Make recommendations on filling the two vacancies on the Police Officers' Pension Board of
Trustees.
Motion: Recommend reappointing Mr. Tomson and Mr. Wolfel to serve an additional term on
the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees.
Moved by Brotman , seconded by Johnson
Motion carried unanimously
1. Approval of the minutes of the BMRC meeting of July 30, 2013.
Motion: Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of July 30, 2013.
Moved by Brotman, Seconded by Pierce
Motion carried unanimously
2. Interview the new candidate (listed below) for consideration as a new member of the Police
Officers' Pension Board of Trustees.
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
3. Discuss current members on the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees, whose terms are
expired/expiring and are interested in reappointment.
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
4. Make recommendations on filling the two vacancies on the Police Officers' Pension Board of
Trustees.
This item was taken out of sequence and acted on earlier in the meeting.
5. Interview new candidate(s) (listed below) for consideration as new member(s)to the
Community Development Board.
A. Linda Lanier
B. Mitchell Reeves
The Committee interviewed Ms. Lanier and Mr. Reeves separately. Mr. Liggero was also interviewed
for this Board during his interview for the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees.
The purpose of the interview and an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Community
Development Board were explained to the candidates. Both candidates explained their personal
accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community. The Committee asked questions
and the candidates responded to those questions. The Committee offered the candidates the
opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions.
6. Discuss the current members on the Community Development Board (CDB)whose terms
expire on 12/31/13 and are interested in reappointment.
A. Kirk Hansen
B. Patrick Stratton
Jeremy Hubsch stated both current members are fantastic and he highly recommends them for
reappointment. The Committee discussed their attendance record as well as their contributions to the
Community Development Board.
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7. Make recommendations on filling the three upcoming vacancies on the Community
Development Board.
Motion: Recommend reappointing Kirk Hansen and Patrick Stratton to serve an additional
term on the Community Development Board beginning January 1,2014.
Moved by Pierce, Seconded by Brotman
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Linda Lanier to serve on the Community Development Board
for a term beginning January 1,2014.
Moved by Pierce, Seconded by Brotman
Motion carried unanimously
Mr. Brotman asked to make an amendment to the motion.
Amended Motion: When a vacancy comes up on the Board, do not interview; appoint Mitch
Reeves to the vacancy.
Moved by Brotman, Seconded by Daugherty
Discussion ensued. Mr. Brotman withdrew his motion and Commissioner Daugherty withdrew his
second.
Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm.
onathan D. g erty
Chai .n
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