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Action on appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions.
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Summary:
Mayor Keith Corbett has submitted the following appointment recommendations for City Council advice and consent:
Airport Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 5 years
Residency Requirement: City required for majority
The Airport Board gives recommendations to city staff for the management, supervision, regulations, and care for the Brookings Regional Airport. Any rules or regulations are subject to approval of the City Manager.
Mayor’s Recommendation
1. Reappoint Brian VanLiere
Board of Adjustment
Number of positions: 1 (2nd Alternate position)
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required or reside within Joint Jurisdictional Area
Purpose: The Board of Adjustment has the authority to act on variances or special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Four of the five members must vote in the affirmative for a motion to pass.
Mayor’s Recommendation
1. Appoint Jake Russell
Library Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for majority
Purpose: The Library Board is responsible for the appointment of the Librarian, the conduct of business and development of policies for the Brookings Public Library materials, the governance of the library and the use of the public library services and materials.
Mayor’s Recommendation
1. Appoint Denise Hall
Park & Recreation Board
Number of positions: 2
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required
The Park & Recreation Board provides advice to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to assist in fulfilling the administering of the public park system, recreation programs and city forestry program. The Board also advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters regarding park capital improvements and planning.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Reappoint Doug Smith
2. Reappoint Jay Larsen
Utility Board
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 5 years
Residency Requirement: Required (Resident and Land Owner)
Purpose: The Utility Board is an administrative body responsible for the management and control of the electric, water, wastewater and telephone utilities of the City of Brookings.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Reappoint Tim Harvey