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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 11-3-2009; action 11-17-2009)
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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 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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AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP PARKING STRATEGIC PLAN
* THEODORE H. PETERSON, 2902 Melissa Circle, Fitchburg - appoint to the position of Downtown Property Owner/Developer. Mr. Peterson is the owner/operator of the The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. located at 123 E. Doty Street.
Rationale: Mr. Peterson was previously a member of this committee, first appointed in March 2007. The committee is now drafting its final report, and as the only member with a business in the Government East garage area, his input is vitally important to that process.
CDA HOUSING OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
For information only. Appointment made by CDA Chair.
STUART LEVITAN, 4181 Cherokee Drive, 53711 (10th A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Citizen or CDA Board Member. First appointed 12-2-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-1-2010
Currently serving on: Community Development Authority
Madison Development Corporation Board of Directors
Madison Housing Authority
Landmarks Commission
COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
JAMES P. BENNETT, 4337 Hillcrest Drive, 53705 (11th A.D.) - appoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Mr. Bennett is a government scientist employed as a botanist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at UW-Madison and an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Botany. His research has focused on the effects of air pollutants on biodiversity, and he has been a regular consultant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Endangered Resources for many years. He succeeds Bruce C. Dickie.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-17-2012
DOWNTOWN COORDINATING COMMITTEE
DANIEL H. CHIN, 1734 Sawtooth Lane, 53719 (1st A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen. First appointed 1-22-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-19-2012
ROSEMARY LEE, 111 W. Wilson Street #108, 53703 (4th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen. First appointed 11-7-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-19-2012
Currently serving on: Vending Oversight Committee
MARY LANG SOLLINGER, 1206 Sherman Avenue, 53703 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen. First appointed 9-5-2000.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-19-2012
Currently serving on: Madison's Central Business Improvement District (BID) Board
PATRICK T. MCDONNELL, 441 N. Paterson Street, 53703 (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen. First appointed 4-18-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-19-2012
MARY C. CARBINE, 3122 Hermina Street, 53714 (15th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of First Alternate. First appointed 5-2-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-19-2012
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CELSA G. RODRIGUEZ, 25 High Point Woods Drive, Apt. 3, 53719 (1st A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Ms. Rodriguez is a Bilingual Service Coordinator for Imagine a Child's Capacity, Bridges for Families. She succeeds Matthew J. Phair.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MATTHEW C. YOUNKLE, 738 Lorillard Court, Apt. 209, 53703 (4th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen in High Technology/Biotechnology Industry. Mr. Younkle's entire career has involved starting and growing high technology businesses, and he is currently the President of Y Innovation, LLC. He has hands-on experience in software, networking, intellectual property, product design and manufacturing. He brings a small-business perspective in that he understands the day-to-day challenges of developing a successful new enterprise. He succeeds Ralph Kauten.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010
JOINT SOUTHEAST CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE
SCOTT J. RESNICK, 661 Mendota Court #1401, 53703 (8th A.D.) - appoint to the position of State-Langdon Neighborhood Association Representative. Mr. Resnick is the President of the State-Langdon Neighborhood Association. He is very active in community affairs regarding economic development, student input and long-term campus planning. He succeeds Ashok A. Kumar.
JOINT WEST CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE
For information only. Appointment made by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
CONNIE B. BRACHMAN, 3882 Cardinal Point Trail, Verona, 53593 - appoint to the position of UW-School of Engineering Representative. She succeeds Paul S. Peercy.
MADISON'S CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) BOARD
TERESA WERHANE, 309 W. Washington Avenue, 53703 (4th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Downtown Resident. Ms. Werhane is the Marketing Promotions Manager for Madison Area Technical College. She has a strong interest in keeping downtown Madison the vibrant place that it is and in helping it realize even more of its potential. She succeeds Gregg Mulry.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2011
PERSONNEL BOARD
JUDY J. HUGHES, 533 Muir Drive, 53704 (18th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Qualified Elector. Ms. Hughes is retired from the City of Madison, where she served thirty-three years with the Human Resources Department, specifically with the Employment Unit. That work experience has given her the knowledge, abilities and skills required to evaluate items coming before the Personnel Board for review, approval and referral. She has direct working knowledge of the City Classification System and the Labor Relations Unit. She succeeds Gary V. Martinelli, who is resigning effective November 5, 2009.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ELAINE LOHR, 526 Holly Avenue, 53711 (11th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 7-20-2004.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2012
SHIRLEY STORKSON, 1613 Randy Lane, 53704 (18th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 1-22-2002.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2012
HELEN AARLI, 1912 Atwood Avenue #311, 53703 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 12-4-2007.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2012
EVELYN BURNS, 540 W. Olin Avenue, 53715 (13th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 9-19-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2012
STATE STREET DESIGN PROJECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
For information only. Recommended by Madison Arts Commission and appointed by the Mayor.
JOSE J. MADERA, 6501 Old Sauk Court, 53717 (19th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Madison Arts Commission Representative. Mr. Madera succeeds Celia A. Klehr.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2010
TIF REVIEW BOARD
For information only. Appointment made by the Madison Metropolitan School District.
LUCY MATHIAK, 716 Orton Court, 53703 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Madison Metropolitan School District Representative. Ms. Mathiak succeeds Johnny Winston, Jr.
UNLIMITED TERM
VENDING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
SEAN LEE, 5507 Greenleaf Drive, 53713 (14th A.D.) - appoint to a three-year term to the position Technical Advisor - Non-Voting. Mr. Lee has six years of food cart experience and one year of sidewalk cafe management experience. He is currently employed as a cafe manager.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-1-2012
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor