Title
Resolution to Reappoint Sarah Mason as Representative and Molly Maciejewski as Alternate to the Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority (7 Votes Required)
Memo
This appointment provides City representation on the Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority (WRRMA), which Council approved joining through resolutions R-21-046 and R-21-256.
The WRRMA is a statutorily authorized body that coordinates materials management and collection of municipal solid waste, organics, (including yard waste), and recyclables among its members in Washtenaw County. Members include Ann Arbor Charter Township, Pittsfield Charter Township, the Township of Scio, the Charter Township of Ypsilanti, the City of Ann Arbor, the City of Dexter, the City of Saline, and the City of Ypsilanti.
City Council has previously appointed the City’s Resource Recovery Manager as its representative, with the Public Works Manager as an alternate. Staff recommends continuing these appointments.
Staff
Reviewed by: Brian Steglitz, Interim Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Per the WRRMA Articles of Incorporation, the City representative and alternate are appointed by the City Council to one year terms and serve until replaced;
Whereas, One of the appointees is not a registered elector of the City of Ann Arbor; and
Whereas, Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter states:
“Residency eligibility requirements for paid appointed officers shall be in
accordance with State law. An unpaid appointive officer to a board or
commission established pursuant to law, this charter, or ordinance shall be
eligible for appointment if he/she is a registered elector of this City, unless this
requirement is waived by a resolution concurred in by not less than seven
members of the Council.”
RESOLVED, That City Council waives the requirement of Section 12.2(b) of the City
Charter and makes the following appointments:
Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority (WRRMA)
Sarah Mason-Representative
City of Ann Arbor Resource Recovery Manager
1385 Kensington Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 and until a successor is appointed
Molly Maciejewski-Alternate
City of Ann Arbor Public Works Manager
8983 Starfield Court
Dexter, MI 48130
Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 and until a successor is appointed