4C Motion to Accept the Resignations of Bill Henry, Roger Williams, and Jim Crassweller from the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committe

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. � �: MEMORANDUM DATE: November 10, 2008 TO: Ran Moorse, City Administrator Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager'4'w SUBJECT: Resignation of Bill Henry, Roger Williams, and Jim Crassweller Bacl�ground On Sunday, October 26, BiII Henry, Roger Williams, and Jim Crassweller submitted their resignations from the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Com�nittee (PTRC}. Resignation Ietters are attached. The PTRC will no� have three new openiza.gs, in addition to the current openin.g left by Joani Wez-ner's resignation in September. As the committee guideIines siate, these vacant positions will assume the terms that ihe individuals were serving. Bill Henry and Jim Crassweller �.ad expiring tern�s in 2008 and Roger Williams term was set to expire in 2009. Therefore, the City will be seeking applications for two full three year terms and one 1 year ierm. During the PTRC Comrnittee recruitmenf process in 2007, five inclividuals were interviewed �or two apenings. After the completion of the process, John Peck and Joani Werner were appainted. The iwo remaining applica�ts frorr� that process are Charles Kachel and Harold Peterson. After Joani Werner's resignation, the City informed ihese individuals ihat an opening exisied and asked thern if they would be anterested in being considered for the opening. Charles Kachel has at this time, asked to not be consider�d. Harold Peterson has infortned staff that he is still inierested in serving on the PTRC. Since Mr. Peterson has already gone through the interview process, staff would like to set up a time to meet with Mr. Peterson to review the responsibilities of the Committee and to ensure that k�e is committed to this posiiian. After veriiying Mr. Petersan's commitrnent, siaff will bring forward a recommendation �ar appointment. T�is would be to fill the vacancy left by Joani Werner, which has two years remaining on the term. The City has advertised comrziittee openings with an application deadline of November 10��'. As of today, only one application has be�n received. However, considering the recent resignations of Bill Henzy, Roger Wi�liams, and Jim Crassweller, staff recammends advertising again. Staff has received interest from several residents and all have been mailed committee applications. After the applicarion deac�line, depending on the nurr�ber of applicants, interviews will be set up with a panel that includes the PTRC Chair (noi yet established}, �taff Liaison, and Council Liaison.