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Resolution to Appoint Jean Cares to the Greenbelt Advisory Commission as the Agriculture Landowner Representative
Memorandum
The Open Space and Parkland Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 42 of the City Code, stipulates that the Greenbelt Advisory Commission shall consist of one (1) member who is an agricultural landowner or operates an agricultural business.
On June 30, 2013, Tom Bloomer's term on the Greenbelt Advisory Commission expired. He served on the Greenbelt Advisory Commission since July 1, 2007 as the Agriculture Landowner Representative and a replacement for this specific appointment is necessary. Jean Cares, a local farmer and owner of the Dexter Mill, has expressed an interest in serving in this capacity. Appointment of a new three-year term is recommended.
Staff
Sponsored by: Councilmember Taylor
Body
Whereas, City Council passed an ordinance creating a Greenbelt Advisory Commission;
Whereas, The ordinance requires City Council to nominate and appoint the members of the Commission; and
Whereas, A vacancy exists in the Agriculture Landowner Representative, with the expiration of Tom Bloomer's term on June 30; and
Whereas, Jean Cares, a local farmer and owner of the Dexter Mill, would accept appointment to the Greenbelt Advisory Commission as the Agriculture Landowner Representative;
RESOLVED, That Jean Cares be appointed to the Greenbelt Advisory Commission as the Agriculture Landowner Representative for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016; and
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk notify Ms. Cares and the chair of the Greenbelt Advisory Commission of the appointment.
Sponsored by Councilmember Taylor