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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1997 Work Session .. --., . . . MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 15,1997 The city of Springfield council met in work session in the Jesse Maine Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, December 15, 1997, at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Morrisette presiding. ATTENDANCE Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Burge, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver. Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly, Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Senior Management Analyst Rosie Pryor, City Recorder Julie Wilson and members of the staff. 1. Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Partnership Application Review. Economic Development Manager John Tamulonis presented the staff report on this issue. Council will review applications and appoint a Springfield representative for one Class II Director on the 44-member Board of Directors of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Partnership with a term expiring December 31, 2000. Scott Stovall's second three-year term ends December 31, 1997 and he is not eligible to reapply for another term. Three applications were received and all are eligible for the position appointed by the city of Springfield. The Partnership is a non-profit economic development agency formed by Springfield, Eugene, Lane County and the Springfield and Eugene Chambers of Commerce. Applicants should have an interest in economic development issues for industrial firms and recruitment. Appointment.s for Class II Directors to the Board are for three years. The terms of the three Springfield Class II Directors are staggered. Lee Beyer's second term will end December 31, 1998. Joe Clouse's term ends December 31, 1999. All applicants reside within the city limits and therefore qualify for appointment. Councilors Beyer, Burge, Maine and Shaver recognized the expertise and experience of John Lively. Councilor Ballew recognized the ability of Virginia Lauritsen but also supported Mr. Lively. Councilor Shaver requested that a letter be drafted for his signature to thank other candidates for their interest. By council consensus, John Lively will be appointed as the Springfield representative for one Class II Director with a term expiring December 31, 2000. 2. Arts Commission Application Review. Library Technician Barbara Thompson introduced this item. Council was asked to review the membership applications of Judith Macomber, Scott Wylie, Nada Zawondy, Vicki Arnold, Donovan Leighton and John Bonney to fill five vacant positions on the Arts Commission. Work Session Minutes December 15, 1997 Page 2 . Four positions on the Arts Commission are due to expire December 31, 1997. All four members currently holding those positions are eligible to serve another term and have reapplied for appointment. In addition, Vicki Arnold, Donovan Leighton and John Bonney also applied for membership. After these four positions were advertised, commission member Nan Kennedy resigned, due to ill health, creating a fifth opening in the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission met the applicants at its regularly scheduled November meeting. During its meeting on December 8, the Arts Commission recommended that each of the four current commission members, Judith Macamber, Sharon Neylon, Scott Wylie and Nada Zawondy, will be reappointed to the commission, with terms expiring December 31, 2001. The Arts Commission further recommends that Vicki Arnold be appointed to fill Nan Kennedy's position, with a term expiring December 31,1998. The Commission believes all seven candidates who applied are well qualified to serve. All candidates meet the residency requirement that members have a business or residence within the 97477, 97478, or 97482 zip code areas. While all candidate possess expertise that would benefit the Arts Commission, it feels the four incumbent members and Ms. Arnold most closely meet the current needs of the commission. The commission expressed a strong interest in encouraging Mr. Leighton and Mr. Bonney to re-apply for future openings in the Arts Commission. e, \~ Councilor Maine supported the recommendation made by the Arts Commission. By council consensus, Judith Macomber, Sharon Neylon, Scott Wylie and Nada Zawodny will be reappointed to the commission, with terms expiring December 31,2001. Vicki Arnold will be appointed to fill Nan Kennedy's position, with a term expiring December 31, 1998. 3. Library Board Application Review. Library Director Bob Russell introduced this item. Council reviewed the applications for the Library Board to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Joanne Arnold. The Library Board has one vacancy, due to the expiration of the term of board member Joanne Arnold. Ms. Arnold is not eligible for reappointment, as she has served two full consecutive terms. The new board member will serve a term that will expire on December 31, 2001. The Library Board interviewed applicants on December 4. All three applicants met all of the requirements necessary to be considered for appointment. The board felt all of the applicants were well qualified, but that Ms. Velasco's skills and experience made her the best choice to fill the vacancy. The Board voted unanimously to recommend Ms. Velasco for appointment to the Library Board. The board also encouraged Mr. Hart and Ms. Sherman to apply for future openings. ,.: '~ By council consensus, Ms. Velasco will be appointed to the Library Board with a term that will expire on December 31, 2001.