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Action on volunteer board, committee, commission appointments.
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Summary:
Mayor Niemeyer has submitted the following appointments for City Council advice and consent:
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
Number of positions: 1
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Not required.
Purpose: The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee (BDAC) strives to advocate for the rights of people who have disabilities in our community. Throughout the year, specific events are held to bring awareness and information to our citizens. Technical assistance is provided to the business community, private individuals, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations. The goals of this service are to improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through enhancing the knowledge base of entities in the community; and to further serve as a community-based advocacy group enhancing the ability of local entities to comply with Federal Civil Rights legislation.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. Lynda Venhuizen (term expires 1/1/2026)
Planning Commission
Number of positions: 9
(This is a re-appointment of members under a 3-year term as approved via Ordinance 23-001.)
Term Length: 3 years
Residency Requirement: Required for Majority
Purpose: The City Planning Commission is responsible for the City Comprehensive Plan, and for the physical development of the city, including areas outside the boundaries of the city and within the planning jurisdiction. City Planning Commission members also serve as the City’s Board of Adjustment.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
1. 1-Year Term (terms expire 12/31/2023)
a. Nick Schmeichel
b. James Drew
c. Greg Fargen
2. 2-Year Term (terms expire 12/31/2024)
a. Tanner Aiken
b. Jacob Mills
c. Kyle Jamison
3. 3-Year Term (terms expire 12/31/2025)
a. Scot Leddy
b. Roger Solum
c. Vacant
Joint Board of Adjustment
Number of positions: 2
(This is a new board with the Adoption of the Joint Jurisdiction Ordinance. Members are identified in Section 4.03.01.)
Purpose: There shall be established a joint Board of Adjustment, which is referred to herein as the joint Jurisdiction Board of Adjustment. The membership of the Joint Board of Adjustment shall consist of one (1) County Commissioner, two (2) members of the Brookings County Planning Commission, one (1) member of the City of Brookings Planning Commission, and one (1) member of the Brookings City Council. The Board of Brookings County Commissioners and the Brookings City Council may further appoint alternates to the Joint Board of Adjustment in the event a Board member is unable to participate in a meeting. Alternates to the Joint Board of Adjustment shall be appointed by the Brookings County Commissioners to participate in place of any County appointee, and alternates shall be appointed by the Brookings City Council to participate in place of any City appointee.
Mayor’s Recommendation:
City Council Appointments: Mayor or their designee, Deputy Mayor as Alternate
Planning Commission Appointments: Chair, Vice-Chair as Alternate
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.