PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the appointments of Richard Hillyer for the City Resident on the Comal River seat and Shane Wolf for the River/Tourism Professional seat on the River Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-29.
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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, 2026. The Ad Hoc Committee recommend the appointments of Richard Hillyer for the City Resident on the Comal River seat and Shane Wolf for the River/Tourism Professional seat on the River Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-29.
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 recommend the approval of two (2) individuals with terms ending 11-30-2029.