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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 8-3-2010; action 9-7-2010).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following citizen committee appointments. "Statement of Interest" forms are on file for these appointees.
*2/3 vote required for confirmation of non-city residents.
Pursuant to Sec. 3.30(2) of the Madison General Ordinances, "...provision shall not apply to a member of or candidate for appointment to a City of Madison board, committee or commission 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 a non-resident member who is particularly well qualified by reasons of education, background, and experience with Madison business concerns or other Madison-based employers and the Mayor specifies fully to the Common Council the reasons why he or she is recommending such appointment."
ADA TRANSIT PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION
MICHAEL A. HUCKABY, 2041 Helena St., 53704 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Ambulatory Disabled User of a Fixed Route. First Appointed 8-5-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-5-2012
COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
NOLA J. CONTRUCCI, 3341 N. Stone Creek Cir., 53719 (7th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Ms. Contrucci is a retired Learning Coordinator for the Madison Metropolitan School District and is an active volunteer with the American Red Cross and Meriter Hospital. She succeeds Marie I. VandeBerg.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2011
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE
*REV. DAVID A. SMITH, 5820 Danville Dr., Fitchburg, 53719 - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Citizen. He succeeds Steven C. Bartlett.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2011
Rationale: Born and raised in Madison, WI. Mr. Smith has been involved with community organizations for the past 25 years. He was director of the South Madison Neighborhood Center and the first and founding executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County 1994-2000. Mr. Smith served on the founding board of the Nehemiah Community Development Corporation, the State of Black Madison, Habitat for Humanity board, Madison Urban League board, and member of the United Way allocation committee. Currently, he is serving as the interim executive director of the South Madison Health and Family Center and pastor of Faith Community Christian Church and president of the African American Council of Churches.
Mr. Smith will bring great experience and insight to this committee due to his breadth of experience and interest in community development.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION
BENJAMIN M. NERAD, 820 Williamson St., #105, 53703 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Nerad is a Legislative Aide/Policy Director with the Wisconsin Assembly. He succeeds Steven H. Morrison.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-16-2013
ERLANGER, JEFFREY CLAY, CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AWARD COMMITTEE
NANCY FEY, 2027 Chadbourne Ave.,53726 (5th A.D.) - appoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. She succeeds R. Richard Wagner.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-7-2012
Currently serving on: Committee on Community Gardens
Joint West Campus Area Committee
Plan Commission
Zoning Code Rewrite Advisory Committee
MADISON ELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PAUL R. MALISCHKE, 4825 Bayfield Terr., 53705 (11th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. First Appointed: 8-1-2006.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2012
ROSA J. GARNER, 1500 Rutledge St., 53703 (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. First Appointed: 3-4-2008.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2012
JENNIFER RUBIN, 1232 Spaight St., 53703 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Ms. Rubin is employed by the Department of Public Instruction as a Homeless Education Specialist. She has been a poll worker and poll watcher and worked with the League of Women Voters on a poll worker recruitment project. Ms. Rubin succeeds Marilyn E. Williams.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2012
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
School Superintendent recommendation:
BETH MOSS, 2 Highgate Cir., 53717 (9th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of School Superintendent or Representative. Ms. Moss is a member of the School Board - Seat 3. She succeeds Maya Cole.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2011
PEST MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MICHELLE MILLER, 1101 Colby St, 53715 (13th A.D.) - reappoint to a seven-year term to the position of Member. First Appointed 2-22-2005.
TERM EXPIRES: 8-1-2017
PUBLIC WORKS, BOARD OF
LUCAS K. DAILEY, 130 E. Gorham St. #M, 53703 (2nd A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Mayor or Designee. Mr. Dailey currently holds the position of Second Alternate on this committee and has served since 6-3-2008. He succeeds William F. Bremer, who has served more than 10 years.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012
Currently serving on: Sustainable Design and Energy Committee
Sustainable City Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Public Sector
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ABIGAIL VAN DE BOGERT, 1814 Sachtjen St., 53704 (12th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Ms. Van de Bogert is a Legislative Aide. She has extensive experience in environmental science and policy and has worked as both an environmental scientist and water quality specialist. Ms. Van de Bogert succeeds Philip O'Leary, who has served more than 10 years.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-20-2012
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENERGY COMMITTEE
CHRISTOPHER J. LAURENT, 5819 Gemini Dr., 53718 (3rd A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Private Developer. Mr. Laurent is a consultant with Front Range Development. He previously served as VP of Operations for MSP Real Estate and he currently sits on the boards of Porchlight, Inc., Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development and Avenues West. Mr. Laurent succeeds Joseph M. Alexander.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2012
RICHARD A. HEINEMANN, 1722 Chadbourne Ave., 53726 (5th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of At-Large Member. Mr. Heinemann currently holds the position of First Alternate Member on this committee and has served since 9-1-2009. He succeeds Leslie C. Schroeder.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2011
SAM BREIDENBACH, 2710 Willard Ave., 53704 (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of First Alternate Member. Mr. Breidenbach is a Certified Remodeler and the President of TDS Custom Construction, Inc. He succeeds Richard A. Heinemann .
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2011
Currently serving on: Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board
Sustainable City Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Private Sector
TREVOR H. FLANERY, 1028 E. Johnson St., 53703 (4th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of Second Alternate Member. Mr. Flanery works for the Wisconsin State Legislature as a Legislative Aide. He succeeds Jeannette E. LeBoyer.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2011
CRAIG E. BROWN, 728 Chapman St., 53711 (10th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of Third Alternate Member. Mr. Brown is a Certified Dwelling Contractor and the owner/manager of Scenic Interiors, LLC. He succeeds Robert B. Gragson.
TERM EXPIRES:6-30-2011.
Currently serving on: Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board
TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION
JAY B. FERM, 2925 Hermina St., 53704 (15th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of First Alternate. Mr. Ferm is the Advocacy Director for Planet Bike. He succeeds Sharon L. McCabe.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2011
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz