HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 Budget Committee Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/14/2016
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Bob Duey/Finance Staff Phone No: 541-726-3640
Estimated Time: 40 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Provide Financially Responsible and
Innovative Government Services
ITEM TITLE: BUDGET COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Conduct interviews for three vacancies on the Budget Committee.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 3, 5 and 6 where former committee members’ terms expired. The recruitment for these vacancies opened on January 5,
2016 and closed on March 4, 2016. No candidates applied for Ward 3 however an
interim candidate has been identified for a one year term ending on December 31, 2016. The appointee for both Ward 5 and Ward 6 will serve a three year term that
will expire on December 31, 2018.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 – Interview Questions
Attachment 2 – Ward 3 Nathan Mischel Application Attachment 3 – Ward 5 Victoria Doyle Application Attachment 4 – Ward 6 Diana Alldredge Application
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Council is requested to interview three applicants. Staff has provided a sample
of 13 suggested questions for the interview while there is usually only enough
scheduled time for 5 to 7 questions. Councilors may use any of the questions off the sample list or provide one of their own but should be consistent with their questions
for all candidates- Budget Committee appointments are scheduled to be ratified at the Regular Session
Meeting on March 21, 2016.
Budget Committee Interviews
Schedule
5:45pm Council preparation of interview questions
5:50pm Interview of Victoria Doyle, Ward 5
6:00pm Interview of Diana Alldredge, Ward 6
6:10pm Interview of Nathan Mischel, Ward 3
6:20pm Council deliberation
Questions
1. Why are you interested in serving on/continuing to serve on the Budget
Committee?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become a committee member.
3. Describe your familiarity with the City’s budget.
4. While all of Springfield services seem to have strong support from different
areas of the community, it is often necessary to prioritize services for budgetary reasons. How would you go about the task of establishing
priorities among services?
5. Often times the members of the Budget Committee have different opinions on
how the citizens’ money should be spent. What is your experience with working as a member of a diverse group and helping to ensure that all
opinions are heard and considered?
6. If you were on the Budget Committee and were looking at one of the City’s
services to decide how much should be funded through general taxes and how much through specific fees on customers, what questions would you
want to have answered in order to make your decision?
7. The Budget Committee meets on Tuesdays in April and May, generally for a
total of four or five meetings. The meetings start at 5:30 or 6:00 and usually last three hours. There is occasionally a mid-year meeting in December or
January. Will you be able to meet the time requirements of the Committee?
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SPRINGFIELD
I Application for a City of Springfiel~ECf/Vfo Ft:o 1 2 Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee l0/6 ~
City Manager's Office• 225 Fifth Street• Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
• When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee.
• When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
• When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board I Commission I Committee applying for:
Budget Committee
(A separate application must be completed for each board I commission I committee)
Name: Victoria M Doyle
First Middle Initial Last
Home address: _7_8_7_S_4_8t_h_S_t __________ S._pr_in_,g._fi_1e_ld _________ 9_7_47_8 ________ _
Street City Zip
Mailing address: _S_a_m_e ________________________________ _
Street City Zip
Day Phone: 541-682-4805 Evening phone: _5_4_1_-9_6_8_-4_9_3_0 __________ _
Email Address: vmdoyle@msn.com
Preferred Form of Contact: _Email
Do you live within the Springfield city limits? 0 Yes
D No
Ward number (City residents only): 5
Are you a Springfield property owner?
Are you a Springfield business owner?
Are you a registered voter? ~Yes
Yes
Yes §No
No
No
If yes, how long? 8/2015
Ifno, do you live inside Springfield's
Urban Growth Boundary? D Yes(2]No
Occupation: Senior Admin Specialist Place of employment/School: City of Eugene Public Works Maintena
City of Eugene Public Works Maintenance/Parks and Open Space
Business address: 1820 Roosevelt Blvd Eugene 97402
Education: AS Computer Science/ BS Studies Accounting
Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
No
How did you hear about the above vacancy? D Newspaper ad D Newspaper article D Radio/TV
D Word of mouth D Board/Commission/Committee member
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541 .726.3700
D Mail notice
l/'I Internet
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
(Over, please)
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Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
Please print or type:
1. What experiences I training I qualifications do you have for this particular board I commission I committee?
My family owned a business for 18 years in Lane County and I was actively involved in the budget process for that. I was
on the Budget committee for the City of Cottage Grove 20I0-2014 and -spent 4 years on the city council (stark differences
between public and private sector budgets!) In my current position with the city I am involved with budget line items and
budget journal entries as well as providing updated reporting to managers regarding their orgs, departments and funds.
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
I was born at McKenzie Willamette and attended Thurston High School. We moved to Cottage Grove for over IO years and
I spent 5 of those in local government. I believe as a community member we have an obligation to serve and be involved
and I hope to understand the process Spfd uses to make the money spending decisions. I am invested in Springfield and
choose to be a part of its future and growth any way I can!
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
I served on the LCOG budget committee with Mayor Lundberg and numerous committees throughout Lane County-
allowing me to cross paths with several sitting councilors. I am a volunteer for Northwest Boxer Rescue and Oregon Saint
Bernard Rescue. I am currently on a study group working with city management and union AFSCME reps to gain a clear
understanding of the budgeting process as it relates to the bargaining table.
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board I commission I committee? Why do you want to become a member?
I do not have concerns; rather I am impressed with the good work the city of Springfield has done to revitalize the
downtown and draw business to the area. When we were moving from CG, I specifically chose Springfield because as a
Eugene City employee, I knew I could not participate in the political process or serve in the way I like to. This is my first
step in learning about the community I love-Springfield.
5. Most boards I commissions I committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours. It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application. Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
www.ci.springfield.or.us/CMO/newsrel.htm. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
® YesQ No
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I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my DMV
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
' Digitally signed by Victoria M Doyle
Vl.CtOrl·a M Doyle· DN:.cn=victoriaMDoy1e,o,ou. • • ema1l;::vmdoyle@msn.com, c=US Applicant Signature: Date: 2016.02.10 os:46:54 .as·oo· Date: 2/10/16
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
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Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant
(If you need more space please attach additional pages)
1. Please discuss why you are interested in serving on the City's Budget
Committee.
I have been interested and involved in local politics for many years. I learned and understand that I cannot make
a lot of changes on the federal level. Likewise, even on the state level it is challenging to see affects of
involvement while also raising a family, working full time, etc. As a citizen, I believe we have an obligation to be
involved in local government because we CAN make a difference. Since it is tax dollars that are used to run the
government, it is important to understand and have a voice in how those dollars are spent. By being on the
budget committee, an average person in the community can understand the reasons why money is spent a
certain way; realizing the constraints and requirements of a local governing body. I also feel strongly in being
informed and having a relationship with councilors and the mayor so I can feel confident the representatives we
elect are doing what is best for the people they serve.
2. Do you have any experience related to municipal finance or other public
sector budgeting? Please discuss
City of Cottage Grove Budget Committee-2010-2014
LCOG Budget Committee Board member 2013-2014
City of Cottage Grove Councilor At Large 2011-2014
City of Eugene FY15 and FY16 Contract Administrator-working to obtain contracts for Capital and Operating
budget dollars as well as Federal Grants (ODOT as an example)
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3. The Budget Committee meets on Tuesdays in April and May, generally for a
total of four or five meetings. The meetings start at 5:30 or 6:00 and
usually last three hours. There is occasionally a mid-year meeting in
December or January. What are your time constraints and availability,
which may affect service on the Budget Committee?
I work 7:30-4pm Monday through Friday. I have no children so I have no time issues.
4. Please list current and past community groups you have been a member of.
Treasurer-Emerald Valley Investment Club 1998-2001
Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Instructor 2001-2015
Secretary, board member -Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center, Roseburg, Oregon 2006-2009
Oregon Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation 2005-Present
Secretary, Lane County Republicans 2009-2011
Secretary and member, Republican Women of Central Lane 2010-2012Northwest Boxer Rescue 2011-Present
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