PRESENTER: Presenter
Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Discuss and appoint one individual to the River Advisory Committee for a term ending November 30, 2024.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The River Advisory Committee advises City Council on river-related matters and issues. 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.
The City Secretary’s Office accepted applications until September 30, 2021 and received a total of 21 applications. The position is to fill the at-large position on the Board. The Ad Hoc Committee met to review applications and recommends the following applicants for Council consideration:
• Andy Powell
• Keith Fontenot
• James Lenard
• George Perkins
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Appointments to the River Advisory Committee requires Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appointment of one individual to the River Advisory Committee for a term ending November 30, 2024.