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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 11-18-2008; action 12-2-2008).
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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 judgment 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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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
(2/3 vote required)
GODWIN A. AMEGASHIE, 2519 Richardson St., Fitchburg, 53711 - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 5-21-2002.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2010.
Currently serving on: Madison Development Corporation Board of Directors
Rationale: Mr. Amegashie has valuable experience as a former executive of a major private sector financial institution. He brings a wealth of knowledge and information from the perspective of people of color.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
JUDITH A. SIERS-POISSON, 2905 Stevens St., 53705-3510 (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Ms. Siers-Poisson is associate director for the Center for Media and Democracy. She is involved in several civic organizations. She succeeds Joel Walters, Jr.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-20-2010.
CDA HOUSING OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
CDA Chair recommendation:
STUART D. LEVITAN, 4181 Cherokee Dr., 53711-3068 (10th A.D.) - appoint to the position of CDA Board Member to succeed Ald. Kerr.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-1-2009.
Currently serving on: Landmarks Commission
Madison Development Corp Bd of Directors
Community Development Authority
Madison Housing Authority
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
STEPHEN A. SMALL, 1902 Arlington Pl., 53726 (5th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Community Representative. First Appointed: 2-20-2001.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2011.
PAUL J. VAN ROOY, 113 Sauthoff Rd., 53704-7650 (18th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Alternate Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Representative. First Appointed 11-20-2007.
TERM ON SCAC EXPIRES: 9-30-2011.
Currently serving on: Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
North Mendota Parkway Advisory Committee (Mayor's Appointee)
Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Steering Com. Neighborhood Area Rep.)
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Advisory Com. (NESCO Bd. Dir. Rep.)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(2/3 vote required)
*GABRIEL A. SANCHEZ, 5811 Danville Dr., Fitchburg, 53719-2604 - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen. Mr. Sanchez is a real estate agent with First Weber Group. He succeeds Noel Radomski.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010.
Rationale: Mr. Sanchez is a real estate broker working in the Madison area. He serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Madison's Latino Chamber of Commerce.
GARDENS, COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
(2/3 vote required)
*ANDRE SCAIFE, 2611 Hazelwood Ct. #3, Town of Madison 53713 - reappoint/reconfirm to the position of Citizen. Mr. Scaife recently moved out of the city. First Appointed: 7-15-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-1-9-2011.
Rationale: Mr. Scaife has made invaluable contributions to the committee about community gardens in general, with emphasis on Bridge-Lake Point-Waunona Gardens where he is an active gardener. His commitment to community gardens, including monthly attendance at the committee meetings, is invaluable - adding to the continuity and flow of the committee's work. Mr. Scaife has also volunteered his time and expertise to a subcommittee that focuses on "Community Garden Expansion/New Gardens."
MADISON'S CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) BOARD
The BID Board, at its meeting of October 2, recommended reappointment of the following nominees:
(2/3 vote required)
*MARIA C. MILSTED, 5900 Hwy. A, Brooklyn 53521-9455 - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of State Street Area Property Owner. First Appointed 1-18-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2012.
Rationale: Ms. Milsted is a State Street area property owner.
(2/3 vote required)
*STACY M. NEMETH, 5688 Kinsale Dr., Fitchburg, 53711 - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Capitol Square Area Property Owner. First Appointed 3-2-2004.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2012.
Rationale: Ms. Nemeth is a real estate manager for The Fiore Companies.
HAWK SCHENKEL, 120 N. Baldwin St., 53703 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Greater State Street Business Association Member. First Appointed 3-21-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2012.
Currently serving on: Vending Oversight Committee (Technical Advisor)
(2/3 vote required)
*LORI KAY, Oregon; work address: UW-Madison, 97 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Dr., 53706 - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of UW-Madison Representative. First Appointed 9-16-2003.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2012.
Currently serving on: Board of Health for Madison and Dane County (County Resident Living Outside City)
Ad Hoc Com. to Develop Parking Strategic Plan (BID Rep.)
Rationale: Ms. Kay will continue to represent the UW-Madison.
MARY LANG SOLLINGER, 1206 Sherman Ave., 53703-1722 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Downtown Coordinating Committee Representative. First Appointed 2-24-2004.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2012.
Currently serving on: Downtown Coordinating Committee
SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BEN O. OBREGON, 50 Schroeder Ct. #115, 53711 (1st A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Representative. First Appointed 6-1-2007.
TERM EXPIRES WITH TERM ON PARENT COMMITTEE: 9-30-2011.
Currently serving on: Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
SUSANA L. VALTIERRA, 2610 Commercial Ave., 53704 (15th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 12-2-2003.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2011.
RETA F. HARRING, 4942A N. Sherman Ave., 53704-7076 (18th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 7-18-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2011.
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BEN O. OBREGON, 50 Schroeder Ct. #115, 53711 (1st A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 3-27-2007.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2011.
Currently serving on: Senior Center Board of Directors (Senior Citizens Adv. Comm. Rep.)
PAUL J. VAN ROOY, 113 Sauthoff Rd., 53704-7650 (18th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 7-3-2007.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2011.
Currently serving on: Community Services Commission
North Mendota Parkway Adv. Com. (Mayor's Appointee)
Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Steering Com. (Neighborhood Area Rep.)
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Adv. Com. (NESCO Bd. Dir. Rep.)
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor