COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
Economic Development Conference Room
April 27, 2007


A Regular Meeting of the Council Sub-Committee on Boards and 
Commissions Appointments for the City of Peoria, Arizona was 
convened by Chairman Carlat in open and public session at 8401 
West Monroe, Peoria, Arizona, April 27, 2007 at 8:34 a.m.

Members Present:  Chairman Cathy Carlat, Vice Mayor Vicki Hunt, 
and Councilmember Joan Evans

Members Absent:  Vice Mayor Hunt left the meeting at 9:10 a.m. 

Staff Present:  Constance Copeland, Acting City Clerk; Greg 
Eckman, Human Resources Director; Howard Munding, Fire Marshall; 
Kevin Naughton, Recreation Program Supervisor; and Natalie 
Gilstrap, Executive Assistant.

NOTE: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not 
necessarily the order in which they were discussed in the 
meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

MINUTES:  Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by 
Vice Mayor Hunt, to approve the minutes of March 16, 2007.  Upon 
vote, the motion passed unanimously.

Boards and Commissions Interviews

The Sub-Committee interviewed Mr. Shawn Hutchinson and Mr. 
Randy Wright for consideration of appointment to the Industrial 
Development Authority; and Mr. Alexander Obis and Ms. Joyce 
Mozzicato for consideration of appointment to the Public Safety 
Retirement Boards for both Police and Fire.  

Following the interviews, discussion occurred regarding the 
qualifications and credentials of each of the candidates.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

Building Board of Appeals

In response to questions from the Subcommittee Mr. Howard 
Munding, City of Peoria Fire Marshall, explained the differences 
between a Fire Protection Engineer and an Industrial Safety 
Specialist, two specific member positions required on the Building 
Board of Appeals pursuant to Ordinance No. 05-63.  Discussion 
occurred regarding the qualifications and credentials of each of the 
candidates.
Motion was made by Chairman Carlat, seconded by Councilmember 
Evans, to recommend the appointments of Mr. Harold Gribow and Mr. 
Garner Palenske as regular members to the Building Board of 
Appeals.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Industrial Development Authority

Staff reported that the term for Janice Drake, a regular member of the 
Industrial Development Authority, will expire in June 2007 and that Ms. 
Drake has indicated that she does not wish to be reappointed.  
Discussion occurred regarding the qualifications and credentials of 
each of the two candidates interviewed.  

Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Chairman 
Carlat, to recommend the appointment of Mr. Randy Wright as a 
regular member to the Industrial Development Authority.  Upon vote, 
the motion carried unanimously.

Public Safety Retirement Boards – Fire and Police

In response to questions from the Subcommittee, Mr. Greg Eckman, 
Human Resources Director, clarified the responsibilities of the Public 
Safety Retirement Boards for both Fire and Police.  Discussion 
occurred regarding the qualifications and credentials of each of the 
two candidates.

Motion was made by Chairman Carlat, seconded by Councilmember 
Evans, to recommend the appointment of Mr. Alexander Obis as a 
regular member to the Public Safety Retirement Boards for both 
Police and Fire.  Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Youth Advisory Board

Discussion occurred regarding the qualifications, schools and Council 
Districts of each of the Youth Advisory Board candidates.

Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Vice Mayor 
Hunt, to recommend the re-appointments of Julia Grose, Jane 
Wakefield, Robert Belanger, Kristen Matheson, Jared Hummel and 
Jessica Hewitt as regular members to the Youth Advisory Board.  
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Vice Mayor 
Hunt, to recommend the appointments of Amy Andelin, Anthony 
Durfey, Anthony Harrington, Maggie Matheson and Chris Ramirez as 
regular members; and Dale Buchert and Collin Guzman as alternate 
members to the Youth Advisory Board.  Upon vote, the motion carried 
unanimously.

Staff Report

Boards and Commissions Recognition Event

Constance Copeland, Acting City Clerk, reported that the City Clerk’s 
Office is finalizing arrangements for the 2007 Annual Boards and 
Commissions Recognition event scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2007 
at the Arizona Broadway Theatre.

Councilmember Evans suggested that an article be prepared and 
released to the press with photos highlighting this year’s event.

Boards and Commissions Training

Ms. Copeland reported that the City Clerk’s Office conducted training 
for newly appointed Boards and Commissions members on March 27, 
2007.  Members representing the Sister Cities and Veterans Memorial 
Board were in attendance, as were several Staff Assistants.

In response to questions from the Subcommittee regarding the Boards 
and Commissions Training, Ms. Copeland explained that the training 
encompassed a variety of topics including: open meeting laws, rules 
and procedures, parliamentary procedure, as well as an overview of 
the City of Peoria.  Staff indicated that they would provide Chairman 
Carlat and Councilmember Evans with a copy of the notebook that is 
given to training attendees.

Committee Report

Chairman Carlat recognized the City Clerk’s Office for their overall 
thoroughness and diligence that has been evident at the 
Subcommittee meetings.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Subcommittee, 
the meeting was duly adjourned at 11:07 a.m.


Mary Jo Kief, City Clerk 	 	Cathy Carlat, Chairman