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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 6-2-2009; action 6-16-2009).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following citizen committee appointments. "Statement of Interests" forms are on file for those appointees required to file.
*2/3 vote required for confirmation of non-city residents.
Pursuant to Sec. 3.30(2) of the Madison General Ordinances, "
provisions of this section shall not necessarily apply with reference to membership on special study committees where in the judgement of the mayor and two-thirds (2/3) of the Common Council, the best interests of the city will be served by the appointment of certain nonresident members who are particularly well qualified by reasons of education, background, and experience
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ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
THOMAS A. LANDGRAF, 104 Ash St., 53726-3818 (5th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 5-6-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-19-2011.
CONTRACTED SERVICE OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE (for information only)
City of Middleton appointment:
MARK M. OPITZ, 7426 Hubbard Ave., Middleton 53562 (business address) - reappointed to a two-year term to the position of City of Middleton Representative. First Appointed 2-4-2003.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-19-2011.
Currently serving on: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board (Co Bd Appt)
Transport 2020 Implementation Task Force (MPO Rep)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
RICHARD A. SLONE, 1132 Spaight St., 53703-3701 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen. First Appointed 6-5-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012.
ENVIRONMENT, COMMISSION ON THE
Board of Public Works recommendation:
LAURA E. HEWITT, 2142 Winnebago St., 53704 (6th A.D.) - appoint to a one-year term to the position of Board of Public Works Representative. She succeeds Michael Rewey.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010.
Currently serving on: Board of Public Works
ETHICS BOARD
CAROL A. WEIDEL, 1237 E. Dayton St., 53703-2405 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Labor Representative. First Appointed 6-6-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012.
GARDENS, COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
ANNETTE M. NEKOLA, 2314 St. Paul Ave., 53704 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen. Ms. Nekola is a planning analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. She has been an Atwood Community Gardens member since 1996, having served as coordinator and currently serving on the leadership committee. She succeeds Linda Hoskins.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-19-2011.
LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION
MARK N. SHAHAN, 607 Piper Dr., 53711-1338 (20th A.D.) - move from the position of Ped/Bike/Motor Vehicle Commission Chair/Designee and appoint to a two-year term to the position of Alternate Member. He succeeds Bob Schaefer whose term expired. Mr. Shahan was first appointed 8-6-2002.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-19-2011.
Currently serving on: Jt. West Campus Area Committee (Transportation-related Com Mbr)
MADISON CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT BOARD
LINDA BALDWIN O'HERN, 2930 Lakeland Ave., 53704-5831 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a four-year term to the position of Mayoral Appointee. First Appointed 2-6-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-1-2013.
MADISON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2/3 vote required:
*GODWIN A. AMEGASHIE, 2519 Richardson St., Fitchburg, 53711 - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Business/Financial Representative. First Appointed 2-15-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
Currently serving on: Administrative Review Board
Rationale: Mr. Amegashi has capably fulfilled his duties in the Business and Financial Representative position on the MDC Board for the past several years. His continued involvement will help assure continuity in the operations of the organization.
VICKI L. BANKSTON, 7140 East Pass, 53719-1914 (7th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Mayoral Designee. First Appointed 1-2-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
JAY LOEWI, 1809 Camelot Dr., 53705 (19th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Employment and Training Representative. First Appointed 6-19-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
MARY E. STRICKLAND, 307 Glen Thistle Ct., 53705 (19th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Business/Financial Representative. First Appointed 6-6-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
PAUL M. ZUKOWSKI, 2809 Curry Pkwy. #D, 53713-4218 (14th A.D.)- reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Business/Financial Representative. First Appointed 6-19-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
MICHELLE A. BEHNKE, 15 Glenway St., 53705 (11th A.D.) - appoint to a two-year term to the position of Business/Financial Representative. Mr. Behnke is a self-employed attorney. Most of her practice focuses on commercial real estate and business formation. She succeeds Cynthia Cauthern who has served since 1998.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-4-2011.
PARK COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF
EMANUEL SCARBROUGH, 425 Moorland Rd. #201, 53713 (14th A.D.) - reappoint to a five-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 1-20-2004.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2014.
Currently serving on: Golf Committee
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Advisory Committee
PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW BOARD
ELI B. JUDGE, 626 Langdon St. #1107, 53703 (8th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Mayor or Designee succeeding Larry Pasha. Mr. Judge is the former 8th District Alder, and he served on the Public Safety Review Board.
UNLIMITED TERM BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
SISTER CITY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE
2/3 vote required:
*HEIDI M. PASCUAL, 303 Whispering Pines Way, Fitchburg 53713-4319 - will serve as a Humanitarian/Cultural/Educational Representative. Ms. Pascual is employed by Asian Wisconzine Magazine as a journalist.
Rationale: Ms. Pascual founded the first all-inclusive magazine for Asian Americans in Wisconsin -- Asian Wisconzine. Her journalism and public relations skills, combined with her strong contacts in the Asian community, will make hers an important voice on the committee.
EVA M. SCHULTE, 33 Farwell St., 53704 (6th A.D.) - will serve as a Humanitarian/Cultural/Educational Representative. Ms. Schulte is employed by SERRV International (non-profit alternative trade organization) as an international development project manager. She has participated in many events held in Madison by various sister city organizations.
DAVID V. MOLLENHOFF, 1501 Morrison St., 53703 (6th A.D.) - will represent the Downtown Rotary. Mr. Mollenhoff is a historian/writer and real estate owner/manager. He has been actively involved in international projects for the Rotary.
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION
JAY B. FERM, 2925 Hermina St., 53704 (15th A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Alternate City Representative. First Appointed 8-7-2007.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2010.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor