Fiscal Note
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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 9-4-2007; action 9-18-2007).
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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 the appointees required to file.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
CAROUSEL ANDREA S. BAYRD, 4901 Sherwood Rd., 53711 (20th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 3-18-2003.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2009.
Currently serving on: Equal Opportunities Commission
Allied Area Task Force
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
KELLY A. THOMPSON-FRATER, 3 Waushara Cir., 53705 (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a four-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Ms. Thompson-Frater is a registered architect. She has served on the Plan Commission. Ms. Thompson-Frater succeeds Susan Canty who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-15-2008.
DISABILITIES, COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH
WILLIAM J. TANGNEY, 2706 Union St., 53704-5135 (15th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Tangney is retired, and has worked with people with disabilities for several years. He succeeds Michael O'Connor.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2009.
Currently serving on: Parking Council for People with Disabilities
Disabled Parking Enforcement Assistance Council
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION BOARD
WILLIAM C. WEEDEN, 3030 Maple Grove Dr., 53719 (7th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Mr. Weeden is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. He succeeds Erica Laughlin who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
*2/3 vote required for confirmation of non-city residents.
Pursuant to Sec. 3.27(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 … ."
PENG HER, 536 N. Sherman Ave., 53704 (Village of Maple Bluff) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Mayor or Designee. Mr. Her is a business owner in the city of Madison (Taste of Asia, 2817 E. Washington Ave.) He succeeds Patricia Jenkins whose term expired.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010.
Rationale: Mr. Her's experience in small business and his leadership role among communities of color make him an extraordinary candidate. He has been associated in a variety of positions with the following organizations: Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (Advisor to the Board of Directors), Madison Children's Museum (Project Coordinator), Kajsiab House (Fund Development Advisor), Wisconsin Organization for Asian Americans (Executive Committee Member) and Communities United of Madison (Vice Chair).
HUMANITARIAN AWARD COMMITTEE, REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
CDBG Commission recommendation:
LINA TRIVEDI, 2347 Allied Dr. #104, 53711 (10th A.D.) - appoint to the position of CDBG Commission Representative. Ms. Trivedi has served on the CDBG since 3-6-2007. She succeeds Monya Choudhury.
TERM EXPIRES WITH TERM ON CDBG: 10-1-2008.
Currently serving on: Community Services Commission
Community Development Block Grant Commission
JAMES MADISON PARK PROPERTY PLANNING COMMITTEE
SHERIDAN A. GLEN, 614 W. Doty St. #402, 53703 (4th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Mayor's Representative. Mr. Glen is a broker/manager with First Weber Group Realtors.
Currently serving on: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board
Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee
PHILIP K. HEES, 12 N. Butler St. #607 (2nd A.D.) - appoint to the position of Neighborhood Resident. Mr. Hees is manager with McBride Companies LLC. He is a 25-year resident of Downtown Madison, a Downtown property owner, and long-term resident of the James Madison Park District and currently serves as chair.
DAVID WALLNER, 451 N. Few St., 53703 (2nd A.D.) - appoint to the position of Neighborhood Resident. Mr. Wallner served as the 2nd District Alder from 1985 to 1995.
Currently serving on: Madison Public Library Board
Also being appointed to: Board of Park Commissioners
MADISON ELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
VALERIE A. BROWN, 617 E. Dayton St. #A, 53703 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. First Appointed 11-7-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2009.
PARK COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF
DAVID WALLNER, 451 N. Few St., 53703 (2nd A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a five-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Wallner is a teacher in the Stoughton School District. He succeeds Stephen Webster whose term expired.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012.
Currently serving on: Madison Public Library Board
Also being appointed to: James Madison Park Property Planning Com.
PUBLIC WORKS, BOARD OF
RUSSELL D. PIETZ, 360 W. Washington Ave. #1204, 53703-2765 (4th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of 2nd Alternate. Mr. Pietz is a civil engineer with Schrieber Anderson Associates. He succeeds Jason Cram who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2008.
Currently serving on: Solid Waste Advisory Committee
SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARY H. BECKER, 3026 Post Rd., 53713 (14th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 11-21-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2010.
MELBA JESUDASON, 4358 De Volis Pkwy, 53711-4820 (10th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 11-23-2004.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2010.
SHIRLEY R. PRICE-MARCUS, 1350 Morrison St., 53703-3812 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 2-5-2002.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2010.
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHARLES A. BUNGE, 509 Orchard Dr., 53711-1316 (20th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 2-5-2002.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2010.
MICHAEL F. ELY, 2821 Waunona Way, 53713 (14th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 2-1-2005.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2010.
CAROL J. CARSTENSEN, 720 Orton Ct., 53703 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 9-20-2005.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2010.
Currently serving on: Madison Public Library Board (School Supt. Rep.)
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION
JOHN A. HARRINGTON, 133 Larkin St., 53705-5115 (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Design Professional. Mr. Harrington is a professor in landscape architecture at the UW Madison. He is active in The Prairie Enthusiasts, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin and Natural Lands Institute Science Advisory Committee. He succeeds Cathleen Feland who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2010.
BONNIE A. COSGROVE, 510 S. Dickinson St., 53703 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Ms. Cosgrove is law clerk to Judge Barbara Crabb. She succeeds Joan Bachleitner who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2010.
R. RICHARD WAGNER, 739 Jenifer St., 53703-3530 (6th A.D.) - appoint to one year of the three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Mr. Wagner is retired from the State of Wisconsin. He has served on many city committees and commissions and is former chair of the Plan Commission. He succeeds Michael Barrett whose term expired.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-18-2008.
Currently serving on: Transport 2020 Implementation Task Force
WATER UTILITY BOARD
WARREN ONKEN, 9 Coach House Dr., 53714 (3rd A.D.) - appoint to a three-year term to the newly created position of Member. Hereafter, the term for this position will be five years. Mr Onken is the former 3rd district alder.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2010.
Sincerely,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor