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Home My WebLink AboutItem 09 Budget Committee Interview-Applicant Review AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/3/2017 Meeting Type: Work Session/Reg. Mtg Staff Contact/Dept.: Paula Davis/Finance Staff Phone No: 541-726-3698 Estimated Time: 15 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 INTERVIEW/APPOINTMENTS ACTION REQUESTED: Work Session: The Council is asked to interview Shannon Mudge and review the applications of Luke Lundberg, Robert Rivas and Kristin Kintigh. Regular Meeting: APPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE WARD 1 AND WARD 2 POSITIONS ON THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WITH TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2019; AND APPOINT APPLICANT TO THE WARD 3 POSITION ON THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017. ISSUE STATEMENT: Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 1, 2, 3 where former committee members’ termed expired. The appointee for both Ward 1 and Ward 2 will serve a three year term that will expire on December 31, 2019 and Ward 3 will serve a one year term expiring on December 31, 2017. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 – Interview Questions Attachment 2 – Ward 3 Shannon Mudge Application Attachment 3 – Ward 1 Luke Lundberg Application Attachment 4 – Ward 2 Robert Rivas Application Attachment 5 – Ward 3 Kristin Kintigh Application Attachment 6 – City Attorney Response for Conflict of Interest Attachment 7 – Budget Committee Charge DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: Three vacancies have occurred on the City’s Budget Committee due to the term expirations of members from the Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 3 positions. After interviews of Luke Lundberg, Robert Rivas, and Kristin Kintigh on February 21st, Council members directed staff to reopen the recruitment to expand the pool. The second recruitment was opened on February 22nd and closed on March 20th. The Council is requested to interview one applicant for Ward 3. The City’s charge for the Budget Committee (Attachment 7) states as a qualifier 6 members from the Council and 6 citizens by Ward (Citizen members may not be officers, agents or employees of the City, per ORS 294.336(4). Budget Committee Interview Schedule 6:00pm Council preparation of interview questions 6:05pm Interview of Shannon Mudge, Ward 3 6:10pm 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? Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED llAR l B 2Dll~ Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee 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: Crt1 Bud<\8t GoMrn11t€E: (A separate application must be completed for each board I commission I committee) Name: S\.iA"NNG(\ D ffiud9€- First Middle Initial Last \ Home address: ~(oO 2Js+ ~+. SpR\1\#Eld ~ 9/~/7 Street City Zip Mailing address: 9t) Sox 118 $p<z1~~18d OR. 91<.JIS Street City Zip Day Phone: ___ S_4_1 _-_S_l_'S_-_~ __ Y _____ .Evening phone:_-___________ _ Email Address: _ _.::;Sh:;__A_~_;__::;____,,e...._... __ d_«_A---=3"'1"00=-<--V.l<..!--1"'-=-e-=-' _Co-=-~-'-'--------------- ' Preferred Form of Contact: f.,N\A 1 \ Do you live within the Springfield city limits? ~Yes O No Ward number (City residents only): __ 3 _______ _ Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No Are you a registered voter? . Yes No If yes, how Jong? 22 'J~!.S Ifno, do you live inside Springfield's Urban Growth Boundary? 0 YesONo Are you a Springfield property owner? i· .· Yes § No Occupation: 1\&~ '' ~ ou)Neg,, /~~~lace of employment/School:. __ ru_R_A~W'c+--~-'-'I')"'-• '-'€_~)--'1i">=--=C=:.c'_ Education:__.__._,_....L!_-'-'-=-..v-µ::==-..!...:..!:~!oo.l.L!~;it-~~~~--=-_L_~~~h.::..1-f-e&=~u.:::~~ffi~v~~!.:!"1!CJ:Jm. ..=..~~N ) A~H,~ Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here: \.f"-6 1 'DQ.c.INtd'41iJ CJrd~~ 'R~\ Cormrr,d±e~ (QuRA~ / How did you hear about the above vacancy? D Newspaper ad D Newspaper article D Radio/TV D Word of mouth D Board/Commission/Committee member o Mail notice 0 Internet c.-by ot & Cc. _(qver, please) For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3700 fQ.iriy ef.d Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477 Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 2, Page 1 of 5 Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Please print or type: 1. What experiences I training I qualifications do you have for this particular board I commission I committee? 1,_ O~Qt-ld~ pA-\-~6.-.)~ rJu.Jd to-Se<..()\ f>A.O$d ~\\d\J -\-~ \.,, 1 ~n-i P. ~ ~a.YV) b-..aslt-.>e;a.s o~ ~ o. ~A\\ ~ ~ hAve_ ~ 5~ eo.J w~ ~ i ~ ,,J ~'~ °'"' o~t-l1'2A.-h;~ Su<:.C(S T ~ N~~ '°~~ \ Gr~ a..d, ~ ""s\ie) ~ rn~s~ r;\a,..~ ,~ 3 r-.. \~FD);,: ~ hA'-A. /::€w 1rJ -1-h.c.._ . . . ..,...._, t""'\~ d~ . ...!..~i.::.o o~ 3"he>V~s..:r.~. 2. What specific contr1but1on do ~ou hope to make? 1 hAvt!. o. ~-1CA+1~ ~~ ~·;~ ~ ~ed-4-~o({o~1'j ~R.e.. fX?.e>'v>J; l/\f'6W~.$ • Be_~~ ~~ fh'-1 bvS\(\.(.S$ €.)Gp<'.'R.~-v">l'nj l l -r k. I 3 1 _ l '\ . l • . I t_ / ____ '\ -._ tVl I l~~I . '?-CW r,()l.t} -tt] £Ad q/l.Q .C\1".e. C\SSl-S'&W)~T..5 ~~ Ufd~ PA :S ~ ~VeJ"\ I{: }f (Y)A'1 d$ Rt>n W lth N"l'f-f°'E:~11'\.._S~"' I 0·~ 3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.) 4. 5. ~ hAve be~,..) "1 looA<U -~bet\ cf-_.he. s~,~;z~~ Mu5e.A5"" (7.ooG.-zo1<,) f t:>ov->.l~~)r..)"' cJf.bA~~l C.0MM,ft~e (bueAc..) '207"7-h> ~~~). ' .1:. ~s ~lso 0. vo\un+.;,6-1< f0(2.. fkc. s.~.Q'T. PQ~~ ~J-~ -\.C> ~h1\JR~ ,.., S<hool. W~ co:-:;::P~::;~.~=!~!:,~::i:=~m;:;,,~~~~1,n=~~"~~--~' :!.. ~ ,J.} .fo h<lp p~'1u:j~ Q>-n?=6S>O~ 'le.+ ~\~ 1,J ~ t €.~p)o.QQ.. l~ N~~1+1es cf-€.11&, ~ pu\ ~~\-\, .+o~ Svd~.} Cs>Mf11~. :r ,ci~ 1rJ.~ /..1 t>.~lh;~ ~Af. p~d-~ fAf.<Gis\-..s 'fho~ W,+\, \,~J~ ilVCome .. 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 Comments: ___________________________________________ _ 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 bold 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. Applicant Signature: __ ~------'-f~__,.... ............ -+-_________ Date: __ o~}_l_~ __ t~~(_. ____ _ 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 Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 2, Page 2 of 5 Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant (Please answer on a sepa rate sheet of paper} 1. Please discuss why you are interested in serving on the City's Budget Committee. I w~)l"\ ~ ?!Wide ~ <:o~ss~ ~ ~)A>tJ/E:..-;.p)~ ~ i-l~s=~,+;.e,~ ~ £AO, P<Z.oJ<.cl . p0 \-~~\,..,-+o 4~ ~\:>d{1t\-<Pm{V\tl+ ::i~.,.,, 1"*~E;.\-J 10 #.(,.~<!>+£.oh~ QnJ )Q~)E>~f\JC(_, .tc 4~ Wtfh )•MIW ... -Ee .. )~~. 2. Do you have any experience related to municipal finance or other public sector budgeting? Please discuss :!.. ~SA looQQ.a) A'">~~ ~~12.. <4--4~~~~1~l~ (Yk;~ (2':>0~-ze>Q.' C\nd :£ u.RS 4'h!l.. ~'MAR.'} 1~Plu~ce.. 1...> u),"} ~ C},J Nd-I~ ~ '' c;;:. ~ R.. S'A~' £ W'\S llJ\,6\\Je.fl) wfk1 rt.,s '9!<o:i~-~l~f'.lu1·~ ~~ -:+k ehAe.c.,\-cRJ ~'~N~~....,~~S' 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? ::£ ow..J ~ WA,\ -S.\oRe So .::r: ~,..) ~'.R. "''I €.N"lp'D't~ k-,q~ VV'l"'f Gh~~. 4. Please list current and past community groups you have been a member of. :f hQvet. b€6.,) A boACZe) V\'"l~ ~ ~ S~~,1elJ fnv ~~ (2.oo'--7..otL,) { Poui)~+owu l>RboN R6tJor.JA\ <hMM1~ (Duc<A<:,)Z..C)<)f-r~] ·~ Ub\uri}E:etc; ~O<.. \-4 ~MA~ f>Rc~RA""' ~'~ ~ ~1lJR.tv ;J 7~I :[ ~5 C\\so. t~ ~ ~~~'€Jc) 'PA~k,,j ~fr)~ f~ Sf>Ri1nf~dJ ~ ~~~-1-~1~ ~~ eoo-i-5 6R.~o.J \-\1-~\ Speed ~~l ~6 € Attachment 2, Page 3 of 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2017 Contact: Amber Fossen, 541.726.3695 or 541.968.8496 Applicants Sought for City Budget Committee The City is seeking applications for five open positions: three open positions on the Springfield Budget Committee and two open positions on the SEDA Budget Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m., March 17, 2017. Application forms are available in the City Manager's Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 1, 2, 3, SEDA Glenwood and SEDA Downtown where former committee members' termed expired or have resigned. Please visit http://springfield-or.gov/council.htm to see a Ward map. The Springfield Budget Committee reviews the City's financial plans and policies, including the annual budget. The 12 member Committee is comprised of the six elected City Councilors and six members from the community. Appointed by the City Council, each of the Committee's six community members must live in the ward they represent. Meetings are typically held between April and June, but the committee may also meet on an "as needed" basis. The SEDA Budget Committee is comprised of the 12 members of the City of Springfield's Budget Committee along with a representative from Glenwood and downtown. Appointed by the City Council, each representative must own a business or live within the Glenwood or downtown urban renewal area . Meetings are typically held between April and June, but the committee may also meet on an "as needed" basis. Open Positions: • One position is open to Ward 1 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. • One position is open to Ward 2 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. • One position is open to Ward 3 residents. The person appointed will serve a one-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. Attachment 2, Page 4 of 5 • One position is open to SEDA Glenwood. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. • One position is open to SEDA Downtown. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. What: City accepting applications for three open positions on the City Budget Committee, and two open positions on the SEDA Budget Committee. When: The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., March 17, 2017 Where: Applications are available at City Hall in the City Manager's Office or by calling Paula Davis at 541. 726.3698. -30- Attachment 2, Page 5 of 5 ATT 3 Luke Lundberg Application Page 1 of 5 ATT 3 Luke Lundberg Application Page 2 of 5 ATT 3 Luke Lundberg Application Page 3 of 5 ATT 3 Luke Lundberg Application Page 4 of 5 ATT 3 Luke Lundberg Application Page 5 of 5 www.springfield-or.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2017 Contact: Amber Fossen: 541.726.3695 Cell: 541.968.8496 APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BUDGET COMMITTEE The City is seeking applications for five open positions on the Springfield Budget Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 pm, February 6, 2017. Application forms are available in the City Manager’s Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street, during regular business hours. Applicants are being sought to represent Wards 1, 2, 3, SEDA Glenwood and SEDA Downtown where former committee members’ termed expired or have resigned. Please visit http://springfield- or.gov/council.htm to see a Ward map. Background: The Budget Committee reviews the City’s financial plans and policies, including the annual budget. The 12 member Committee is comprised of the six elected City Councilors and six members from the community. Appointed by the City Council, each of the Committee’s six community members must live in the ward they represent. Meetings are typically held between April and June, but the committee may also meet on an “as needed” basis. One position is open to Ward 1 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. One position is open to Ward 2 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. One position is open to Ward 3 residents. The person appointed will serve a one-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. One position is open to SEDA Glenwood. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. One position is open to SEDA Downtown. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which will expire on December 31, 2019. What: City accepting applications for three open positions on the City Budget Committee. When: The deadline to apply is 5 pm, February 6, 2017 Where: Applications are available at City Hall in the City Manager’s Office or by calling Paula Davis at 541-726-3698. -30- ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 1 of 9 Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700 97477 Printed on Recycled Paper City Manager’s Office • 225 Fifth Street • Springfield, OR 97477 PLEASE NOTE: x When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget Committee. x 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. x When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only. Board / Commission / Committee applying for: (A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee) Name: First LastMiddle Initial Home address: Stre ZipCityet Mailing address: Stre ZipCityet Da Evening phone:y Phone: Email Address: Preferred Form of Contact: Do you live within the Springfield city limits? Yes If yes, how long? No If no, do you live inside Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary? Ward number (City residents only): Yes No Are you a Springfield property owner? Yes No Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No Are you a registered voter? Yes No Occupation: Place of employment/School: Business address: Education: Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here: How did you hear about the above vacancy? Ne Mail noticeRadio/TVwspaper ad Newspaper article Word of mouth InternetBoard/Commission/Committee member (Over, please) Budget Committee Robert L Rivas 627 B St Springfield 97477 627 B St Springfield 97477 541-501-2152 541-501-2152 rsquared71@gmail.com Day Phone 1 Ward 2 Social Work WhiteBird Clinic 341 E 12th Ave Eugene, OR 97401 Bachelors of Science, University of Oregon - Focus is sociology No Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OregonATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 2 of 9 Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700 97477 Printed on Recycled Paper Please print or type: 1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee? 2. What specific contribution do you hope to make? 3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.) 4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member? 5. Most boards / commissions / 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? Yes No Comments: 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. Applicant Signature:Date: Please see attached Word document. Please see attached Word document. Please see attached Word document. Please see attached Word document. 02/05/2017 Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OregonATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 3 of 9 Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant (Please answer on a separate sheet of paper) 1. Please discuss why you are interested in serving on the City’s Budget Committee. 2. Do you have any experience related to municipal finance or other public sector budgeting? Please discuss 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? 4. Please list current and past community groups you have been a member of. ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 4 of 9 Robert Rivas Budget Committee Application 02/05/2017 1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee? Throughout my career, I’ve been involved with several different forms of budgeting. While with Looking Glass Youth and Family Services, I spent much of my time working on individual budgets, helping homeless youth to establish stable housing on an often-limited budget. From there I moved on to Symantec and then Veritas. In both organizations, I was able to work under the CFO and finance organizations. I was often tasked with establishing financial account information for some of the company’s largest clients and partners. The majority of my time with both Symantec and Veritas was spent dealing with contracted services as opposed to single purchase products. These services often had complex agreements that required a high skill level of both finance and business knowledge. I worked closely with both our legal teams, and our Credit and Collections team to establish long term, executable agreements that profited both the recipient of the services as well as the provider. 2. What specific contribution do you hope to make? Being a relatively new resident to the city, I believe that I can bring a fresh perspective to the board. As a native Oregonian, I’m very familiar with the state and I’m proud to call the Willamette Valley home. I have quite a diverse background that is made up through my numerous experiences both in and out of Lane County, and my professional and educational ventures. Being a millennial, I believe that shaping our city to the wants and needs of the upcoming generation, will only allow everyone to prosper. I believe I represent those wants and needs of my generation and consider myself someone who strives for compromise when possible. I also believe that with my finance background, I can help the City Council to make long term decisions that keep the solid foundation of our city. For the last three years, I’ve been fortunate enough to be a coach at the University of Oregon. This has really honed my abilities to create a long-term plan, that can benefit in the short term as well as solidify a future. My coaching has allowed me to work with student athletes of a diverse background and makeup. Creating an environment that allows success for all, is something I’m tasked with every day. I appreciate that challenge and want to take it on more, this time for the city. ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 5 of 9 3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.) While I haven’t participated in community based groups, I’ve been privy to many of them. I’m an assistant coach of the University of Oregon cheerleading team. This has allowed me to take part in many community based celebrations and activities. Because the U of O is such an integral part of this area, the cheerleaders are often tasked with community appearances. Often I’ve been involved and helped to coordinate such events. I’m also extremely fortunate to be married to a woman who is very in touch with community groups. She’s participated in volunteering for S.M.A.R.T., the Latin/Salsa dance community, and various community activities because of her career. I’ve often accompanied her to many of these activities and have been a proud observer. 4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member? My first concern is insuring a long term fiscally sound budget for our community. I believe that securing the budget now during a time of relative economic stability, can help buffer and even counteract points of economic unrest. I also want to do my part to help my community. It’s important to me that I help those around me that are less fortunate. I also know my mind and my abilities. I think I can affect the most change on a policy and fiscal level. My strengths lay in my ability to organize, critically think, and solve problems systemically. Using those strengths to optimize a city budget, seems to me, one of the most potent ways I can help our community. As for why I want to become a committee member, I’m at a point in my life where I want to have more of a say in the world around me. This past election, no matter which side you fall on, showed us the importance of action. It showed us the importance of who shows up. I want to show up for our community. I want to affect policy change at a level that the people I pass on the street can feel. I believe in community government and I believe that it makes up the fabric of our city. This is hopefully one of many opportunities I’ll have in my lifetime to place a fingerprint on that fabric. I want to know that I’ve done my part to make this community, state, and world, a little bit better. ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 6 of 9 Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant 1. Please discuss why you are interested in serving on the City’s Budget Committee. I believe the city budget to be one of the most valuable parts of our government. It helps to insure a solid future; it helps to provide crucial public services, and it shapes the culture and perception of our city and the residents in it. I’m excited at the opportunity to be a part of that process. I’m anxious to put my skillset to use for something that helps so many people. I think the Budget Committee is the key to moving our city forward. I want to help our City Counselors to make solid long term decisions for all Springfield residents. And I want to represent and be accountable to my peers, family, and neighbors. I believe that, no matter your political affiliation, we have learned through this election cycle, how important action is. We’ve learned that participation is how we make change. I’m at a point in my life where I’m ready to take action, take on the work, and contribute to our future. 2. Do you have any experience related to municipal finance or other public sector budgeting? While I don’t have any formal experience with municipal or public sector finance, I have had several years of finance and budgeting throughout my professional career. When I first started working, I was fortunate enough to work for Looking Glass Youth and Family services. I was tasked with helping youth with limited income obtain stable housing. My experience from there only grew through helping to manage grant and program funding. After that I was fortunate enough to work in the finance department and for the CFO during my time with Symantec and Veritas. I handled various parts of a service based business line. Because I was the Subject Matter Expert, I was privy to financial strategies, credit and collections, as well as large deal and revenue based projects. And because this was a service based product, I dealt most commonly with account financing and contractual obligations. I also worked cross functionally with legal and revenue departments, as well as large business partners. I believe that because most of the city budget pertains to funding for long term service based contracts, my experience with a multi-national fortune 500 company could come in handy. I also believe that my time in the social services sector can provide a perspective that most people would not have. I’ve been able to see what assistance and service programs can do for those that are less fortunate in our community. I understand the complexity and the importance of funding and assisting those programs. 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 don’t have any constraints based on the listed schedule. ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 7 of 9 4. Please list current and past community groups you have been a member of. While I haven’t participated in community based groups, I’ve been privy to many of them. I’m an assistant coach of the University of Oregon Cheerleading team. This has allowed me to take part in many community based celebrations and activities. Because the U of O is such an integral part of this area, the cheerleaders are often tasked with community appearances. Often I’ve been involved and helped to coordinate such events. I’m also extremely fortunate to be married to a woman who is very in touch with community groups. She’s participated in volunteering for S.M.A.R.T., the Latin/Salsa dance community, and various community activities because of her career. I’ve accompanied her to many of these activities and have often been a proud observer. ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 8 of 9 627 B Street, Springfield OR 97477 541.501.2152 / rsquared71@gmail.com Robert L. Rivas Work Experience Veritas/Symantec, Springfield OR Coordinator/Customer Service, Order Operations, 4/2013 – 10/2016 Project management for: new product offerings, outsourcing, transactional systems, process creation Implementation of processes and peer training Appointed as a subject matter expert for ongoing (subscription) services and cloud based products Lead revenue and federal compliance reconciliation related projects Develop ongoing professional relationships with high and low value: partners, resellers, customers Answer internal/external queries through phone and email Looking Glass, Eugene OR Medical Supervisor & Residential Counselor Supervisor, Pathways Boys Program, Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), 1/2012 – 4/2013 Assisted youth, ages 14 - 18, through drug, alcohol and criminality recovery Hired, supervised, and evaluated up to five staff members Documented client data using tracking systems Facilitated group counseling on alcohol/drug use, behavior, and treatment progress Assisted youth to build life skills utilizing motivational interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Created, developed, and oversaw medication delivery procedures to minimize errors Case Manager for Homeless Youth, New Roads Program, 7/2010 – 1/2012 Assisted Lane County runaway and homeless youth, ages 16 – 22, to find housing Conducted outreach to local businesses to establish internships for youth Created short films to raise awareness of services and the program’s impact Educated youth on life skills such as budgeting, encouraging education, and career planning Outreach Worker & School Aid, New Roads Program, 2/2010 – 7/2010 Outreached to at risk youth to educate them about our services Encouraged and assisted youth with GED preparation University of Oregon (UO), Athletic Department, Eugene OR Stunt Coach, UO Cheerleading Program, 2013-present Choreograph and instruct performances related to athletic functions Supervise team and recruit potential team members Represent the UO at public events Springfield High School, Springfield OR Head Freshman & JV Football Coach, 8/2008 – 11/2010 After School Tutor, 2/2010 – 6/2010 Education & Certification Bachelor of Science in Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene OR Mental Health First Aid certified National Champion title in 2005 with UO cheerleading team, U.S.A. Cheerleading Skills Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in advanced software including Oracle, Zuora, Salesforce.com, BMI quoting software Creative problem solver Trained in supervision and supervisory roles Very experienced in creating and giving presentations and trainings Skilled in establishing new and positive relationships with clients and organizations ATT 4 Robert Rivas Application Page 9 of 9 ATT 5 Kristin Kintigh Application Page 1 of 3 ATT 5 Kristin Kintigh Application Page 2 of 3 Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant 1. I am interested in serving on the City’s Budget Committee because I would like to contribute positively to this community, and I believe that being fiscally responsible is incredibly important. Budgeting is something that I strive to do well in my personal life, and also see the value of in my professional life. I work at a nonprofit agency that runs almost entirely on community donations. I have seen them manage their money very well, and the agency has been able to thrive because of it. 2. I do not have any past experience related to municipal finance or other public sector budgeting. 3. The meeting times work for my schedule, however, it is possible that I may be out of town for a week or so in May. 4. I am not currently involved in any community groups aside from my church. I also volunteer monthly at Hosea Youth Services. ATT 5 Kristin Kintigh Application Page 3 of 3 Attachment 6 March 24, 2015 Budget Committee CHARGE The Budget Committee is provided for in State Law. It is responsible for reviewing the financial plans and policies of the City, including the review of the Annual Budget and the recommendation of the Annual Budgets to the City Council. Source of Existence: State/Council Bylaws: YES Code: No Sunset Date: Mandatory Membership Number: 12 In City: 12 Out of City: None Terms (2 max): 3-Years staggered terms Ward: Yes (not required by State Law) Qualifier: 6 members from the Council and 6 citizens by Ward (Citizen members may not be officers, agents or employees of the City, per ORS 294.336(4). Appointed By: Council application and interview Meeting Time: Varies through Budget Season Funding Source: General Fund Staff Liaison: Bob Duey, Finance Director, 726-3740 Paula Davis, Budget Officer, 726-3698 Council Liaison: All Council (Note: the Mayor may participate with the approval of the Budget Committee as an ex-officio, non-voting member.) cmo/common/bcc/budget Last Revised: 3/24/2015 Attachment 7 Page 1 of 1