Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Drew Lyons, Assistant City Secretary
Contact Info
(830) 221-4010 - alyons@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Mayoral appointment of five individuals to the New Braunfels Partnership Committee for terms ending August 1, 2023.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Per Section 30-61 of the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, the Mayor appoints members to the New Braunfels Partnership Committee with City Council approval. The Partnership Committee has 15 members serving three-year staggered terms, where members can reside in the city limits or in the ETJ. The Mayor shall attempt to assure that Wurstfest, the German American Society, and a representative from the Historic Museums Association are represented on the Committee.
Five vacancies were posted from June 16, 2020, to July 15, 2020. The Mayor has appointed the qualifying following individuals for City Council approval:
• Wayne Peters
• Benno Engel
• Helgard Suhr-Hollis
• David Hartmann
• David Lerch
Applicant’s current & prior service on Boards and Commissions
Wayne Peters is a past member of City Council, Roadway & Masterplan Committee, and River Activities Commissions.
Benno Engel is a current member of the New Braunfels Partnership Committee.
Helgard Suhr-Hollis is a current member of the New Braunfels Partnership Committee.
David Hartmann is a current member of the New Braunfels Partnership Committee.
David Lerch is a current member of the Building Standards Commission.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of the Mayoral appointment of five individuals to the New Braunfels Partnership Committee for terms ending August 1, 2023.