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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduction 1-21-2014; action 2-4-2014).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following citizen committee appointments. Committee applications for mayoral appointments are attached. Statement of Interest forms are on file for these appointees where applicable.
*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."
COMMITTEE ON SWEATFREE PURCHASES
TINA FRAILEY (15th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of City of Madison Resident. Ms. Frailey is a program officer with the Kailo Fund. She succeeds Matthew C. Earley.
TERM EXPIRES: 3-31-2015
CONTRACTED SERVICES OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Transit and Parking Commission recommendation:
WAYNE BIGELOW (4th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Transit and Parking Commission Member. Mr. Bigelow succeeds Susan M. Schmitz.
TERM EXPIRES WITH TERM ON THE TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION: 4-30-2015
MADISON'S CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) BOARD
Note: Per the Business Improvement District [BID] Operating Plan as approved by the Common Council, "Wisconsin Statutes section 66.1109(3 (a) requires that the Board be composed of at least five members and that a majority of the Board members shall either own or occupy real property in the District. If the actual property or business owner is an entity, that entity shall designate a representative to act on its behalf."
*PATRICK L. MCGOWAN, Waunakee - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of State Street Area - Property/Business Owner. First Appointed 3-29-2005.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2017
Rationale: Mr. McGowan is the president of the University Book Store (711 State St.) which is an integral part of the business district as a business that serves the University and greater community. Mr. McGowan brings special experience with the university and student communities, and the needs of business in the lower State Street and Library Mall area of the District. He has well-served this committee since first being appointed in 2005.
LARRY E. LICHTE (19th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Capitol Square - W. Main Street Area Business Owner. First Appointed 3-29-2005.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2017
SAMUEL J. PARKER (2nd A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of King Street Business Association Representative. First Appointed 5-15-2007.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2017
TERESA WERHANE (4th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Downtown Resident. First Appointed 11-17-2009.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2017
*SUSAN A. SPRINGMAN, Waunakee - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Capitol Square Area - Property Owner. First appointed 1-4-2011.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2017
Rationale: The Mullins Group, which has ownership interest in fifteen properties in the District, has designated Susan Springman as its representative to the BID Board.
Susan Springman's career has spanned executive level positions in the non-profit, private and public sectors, with a special focus on downtown Madison. She will bring valuable experience in and knowledge of Madison to the Board. She was Executive Director of the Central Madison Council (now named Downtown Madison, Inc) during its formative years in the late 1970's. Later she was Mayor Skornicka's business liaison working with local developers and businesses on issues within the City of Madison. Her career in real estate development included a 14 year career as Vice President of Development & Leasing with the Munz Corporation, owning her own real estate consulting business, and serving as President of Executive Management Inc. Recently, Ms. Springman joined the Mullins Group to assist them with their extensive downtown real estate portfolio. She is a Board Member of Downtown Madison, Inc., and the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau.
OVERTURE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
MARY CARBINE (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of City Appointee. First appointed 12-13-2011.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-1-2017
TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION
AMANDA F. WHITE (6th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of Second Alternate (Citizen or Alder). Ms. White is currently a fundraising consultant. She previously worked at the Wisconsin Bike Federation and previously served on this committee. She succeeds Ann E. Kovich who assumed a Citizen Member position.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2014
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION
THOMAS DECHANT (13th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen Member. Mr. DeChant currently holds the Alternate Citizen Representative position and has served since 4-17-2012.
He succeeds Henry S. Lufler, Jr.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2016
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R. Soglin
Mayor