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SUBSTITUTE - Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 9-2-2008; action 9-16-2008).
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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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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
CHRISTIAN L. ODOM, 2410 Old Camden Square, 53718 (17th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Odom is a supervisor at Great Lakes Higher Education. He assists with counseling and guiding at-risk youth and teens and has founded an African American Congress to address the pressing issues within the communities of color. He succeeds Heidi Pasqual.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-20-2010.
Currently serving on: Administrative Review Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
CENTRAL PARK DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE
TRULY REMARKABLE LOON, 1134 Spaight St., 53703-3701 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Citizen Member. Mr. Loon is a juggler. He is a lifelong Madison resident and park user; he has lived near Central Park for 14 years. He is a member of the Marquette Neighborhood Association and volunteers for several events in his neighborhood. He succeeds Henry Cuthbert.
CONTRACTED SERVICE OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE (for information only)
The Town of Madison, at its August 6, 2008 meeting, made the following appointments:
RICK ROSE, 160 E. Lincoln St., Oregon, WI 53575 - reappointed to a the remainder of the current term and to an additional two-year term to the position of Town of Madison Representative.
CURRENT TERM EXPIRES: 11-19-2008.
NEXT FULL TERM EXPIRES: 11-19-2010.
RINDERT KIEMEL, JR., 2769 Marshall Pkwy., Town of Madison, 53713-1022 - reappointed to a the remainder of the current term and to an additional two-year term to the position of Alternate Town of Madison Representative.
CURRENT TERM EXPIRES: 11-19-2008.
NEXT FULL TERM EXPIRES: 11-19-2010.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION
COCO BUSTAMANTE, 837 W. Lakeside St., 53715 (13th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Ms. Bustamante is a bilingual teacher in the Madison Metropolitan School District. She is active in her neighborhood, assists with translation and interpretation and she is involved in many civic organizations. She succeeds Victoria Selkowe.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-19-2011.
AARON S. P. CRANDALL, 108 Proudfit St., 53715 (13th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Crandall is employed by the University of Wisconsin as a University Grants and Contracts Specialist. He is a volunteer and is active in several organizations . He succeeds Michael Howe.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-20-2010. NAME WITHDRAWN.
Currently serving on: Pedestrian/Bicycle/Motor Vehicle Commission
ERLANGER, JEFFREY CLAY, CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AWARD COMMITTEE
RACHEL STRAUCH-NELSON, Assistant to the Mayor - appoint to the position of Mayor's Representative succeeding George Twigg.
MADISON CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT BOARD
Overture recommendation:
JAMES K. RUHLY, 42 Elver Ct., 53719-3002 (1st A.D.) - reappoint to a four-year term to the position of Mayor's Appointee. First Appointed: 2-6-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-1-2012.
Madison Metropolitan School District recommendation:
WILLIAM L. KEYS, 2 N. Rock Rd., 53705 (19th A.D.) - reappoint to a four-year term to the position of Mayor's Appointee. First Appointed: 2-6-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-1-2012.
MADISON ELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PAUL R. MALISCHKE, 4825 Bayfield Terr., 53705-4806 (11th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. First Appointed: 8-1-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2010.
ROSA J. GARNER, 1500 Rutledge St., 53703-3837 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. First Appointed: 3-4-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2010.
NORTHPORT-WARNER PARK-SHERMAN NEIGHBORHOOD STEERING COMMITTEE
Northport & Packers, East Bluff & Woodlands neighborhood representative:
KATHRYN L. RASMUSSEN, 345 East Bluff, 53704-2367 (12th A.D.) - Ms. Rasmussen is director of development for the Madison Symphony Orchestra. She will serve as a regular member.
Mendota Hills, Nobel Park, Troy Gardens & Vera Court neighborhood representative:
NEDRA S. PIERCE, 1106 Forster Dr., 53704-2250 (12th A.D.) - Ms. Pierce is chief compliance officer for Thompson Investment Management, Inc. She will serve as an alternate. NAME WITHDRAWN.
JACQUELINE M. WILSON, 714 Vera Ct. #6, 53704 (18th A.D.) - move from an Alternate At-large position to an alternate position as neighborhood representative. First Appointed 1-8-2008.
Brentwood Village, Sheridan Triangle, Sherman Maple Wood neighborhood representatives:
JOLENA K. PRESTI, 1506 Pleasure Dr., 53704 (12th A.D.) - move from the alternate position to a full member position. First Appointed 1-8-2008.
JAMIE PRITI GRATRIX, 1325 N. Sherman Ave., 53704-4238 (12th A.D.) - Ms. Gratrix is employed by UW Hospital and Clinics as a histology technician. She will serve as a regular member.
ANITA C. HERRERA, 1914 Windom Way, 53704 (12th A.D.) - Ms. Herrera is retired from the Madison Metropolitan School District. She is a former member of the Northside Planning Council. She will serve as an alternate member.
JEFFREY E. SHOKLER, 1509 Hooker Ave., 53704-3815 (12th A.D.) - Mr. Shokler is associate director for the College of Letters and Science Honors Program at the University of Wisconsin. He is active in several neighborhood organizations. He will serve as an alternate member.
Lerdahl & North Lake Mendota neighborhood representatives:
MARY A. SCHUMACHER, 517 Nova Way, 53704 (18th A.D.) - move/appoint to a full member position as the neighborhood representative. First Appointed: 1-8-2008.
PAUL J. VAN ROOY, 113 Sauthoff Rd., 53704-7650 (18th A.D.) - Mr. Van Rooy is the former 18th District Alder. He succeeds Diane Jetzer and he will serve as a regular member.
Currently serving on: Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
Community Services Commission
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Advisory Committee
North Mendota Parkway Implementation Oversight Committee
Business & Landlord Representatives:
BETTY L. THOMPSON, 4202 Kenwood St., 53704-2130 (18th A.D.) - move from the position of Landlord/Multi-family Representative to a full member as business & landlord representative. First Appointed: 5-20-2008
*JULIE A. SAVIDUSKY, 110 Cambridge Rd., 53704-5910 (Maple Bluff) - Ms. Savidusky is co-owner of Savidusky's Fur and Leather on N. Sherman Avenue. She will serve as an alternate member.
Rationale: The planning area abutts the village of Maple Bluff. She can provide input into issues from this area and provide a business perspective for the planning area.
At-large Members:
JOHN M. WHEELER, 1818 Sachtjen St., 53704-3334 (12th A.D.) - Mr. Wheeler is a teacher with the Madison Metropolitan School District. He will serve as an alternate member.
*EDWARD (TED) T. KREZ, 830 Magdeline Dr., 53704 (Maple Bluff) - Mr. Krez is a real estate broker/owner of Lakewood Realty. He is a Village of Maple Bluff Public Works Committee member. He will serve as an Alternate Village of Maple Bluff Representative.
Rationale: Mr Krez will represent the Village of Maple Bluff.
STATE STREET DESIGN PROJECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(recommendation of TPC)
KENNETH M. STREIT, 210 N. Hillside Terr., 53705 (11th A.D.) - reappointed to the position of Transit and Parking Commission Representative. First Appointed: 6-15-2004.
TERM EXPIRES WITH TERM ON TPC: 4-30-2009.
Currently serving on: Transit and Parking Commission
State Street Design Project Committee (TPC Member)
Ad Hoc Committee to Develop a Parking Strategic Plan (TPC Member)
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor