PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the appointments of Tanya Pence for the position of River/Tourism Professional for the River Advisory Committee with an unexpired term ending 11-30-2026, Destin Singleton for the Parks & Recreation Representative with a term ending 11-30-2028, and Brad Bechtol for the City Resident seat with a term ending 11-30-2028.
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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, 2025. The Ad Hoc Committee recommended the appointments of Tanya Pence for the position of River/Tourism Professional for the River Advisory Committee with an unexpired term ending 11-30-2026, Destin Singleton for the Parks & Recreation Representative with a term ending 11-30-2028, and Brad Bechtol for the City Resident seat with a term ending 11-30-2028
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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) individual with terms ending 11-30-2026 and 11-30-2028.