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File #: 23-1461    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 10/20/2023 In control: City Council - Special
On agenda: 11/20/2023 Final action:
Title: Approval of the appointment of Shane Wolf and Corinne Vela-Speare for the two positions of River/Tourism Professional for the River Advisory Committee and Richard Hillyer for the Comal River resident position with terms ending 11-30-2026.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of the appointment of Shane Wolf and Corinne Vela-Speare for the two positions of River/Tourism Professional for the River Advisory Committee and Richard Hillyer for the Comal River resident position with terms ending 11-30-2026.

 

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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City wide

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The River Advisory Committee advises City Council in river-related matters and issues in the advancement of prudent river planning, activities, programming and recommends capital improvement projects and distributes public information.

 

The Committee shall consist of the following representatives: three (3) members representing local river, attraction /destination, and tourism professionals; and three (3) citizens -at- large, with one (1) citizen -at -large that resides along the Comal River, one (1) citizen -at -large not owning riverfront property on any river within the city limits, and none (0) of the three (3) citizens -at -large members may own, be employed by, or have a financial interest in any river - related tourism business; and one (1) member representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that does not necessarily serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and does not own riverfront property on any river within the city limits; and does not own, is employed by, or have a financial interest in any river-related tourism business. Each member serves a three-year term.

 

The City Secretary’s Office accepted applications until September 30, 2023.  The Ad Hoc Committee recommended Shane Wolf and Corinne Vela-Speare for the Tourism Professional positions and Richard Hillyer for the Comal River resident position with terms ending 11-30-2026 for Council consideration. 

 

ISSUE:

Appointments to the River Advisory Committee require Council approval.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the approval of three (3) individuals with terms ending 11-30-2026.