Title
Resolution to Appoint Rosanne Bloomer to the Greenbelt Advisory Commission (7 Votes Required)
Staff
Prepared by: Remy Long, Greenbelt Program Manager
Reviewed by: Christopher Frost, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Chapter 42 of the Ann Arbor City Code establishes the Greenbelt Advisory Commission;
Whereas, The ordinance reserves one position on the Greenbelt Advisory Commission for an agricultural landowner or operator of an agricultural business;
Whereas, Rosanne Bloomer possesses the qualifications necessary to serve in the member role reserved for an agricultural landowner or operator of an agricultural business;
Whereas, The appointee 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 member of the Council.”
RESOLVED, That City Council waives the requirement of Section 12.2(b) of the City Charter and makes the following appointment:
Greenbelt Advisory Commission
Rosanne Bloomer (replacing Jean Cares)
Agricultural landowner/business operator
3100 W. Northfield Church Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Term: June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022
Sponsored by: Councilmember Grand