Public Involvement Committee

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:00 p.m. Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, 4th Floor Conference Room PRESENT: Monica Horton, Chair; Brandon Jenson; and Matthew Simpson. ABSENT: Abe McGull. VACANT: None. STAFF: Maurice S. Jones, Deputy City Manager; Jordan Paul, City Attorney; Anita Cotter, City Clerk; and Julie Greer, Deputy City Clerk. GUESTS: Carol Hutcheson, citizen; and Keith Ray Mackie, Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board member. Councilmember Monica Horton, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m., and roll call was conducted. Present: Monica Horton, Brandon Jenson, and Matthew Simpson. Absent: Abe McGull. Councilmember Horton advised the minutes from the previous meeting were not available for consideration and would be provided at the next meeting. The following appointments/reappointments were considered: Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) Consider replacement of Debra Whitt (did not wish to be reappointed) Mayor Pro Tem Matt Simpson moved to appoint Breanna Wilson* to replace Debra Whitt on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development. Councilmember Jenson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. *Clerk’s Note: Ms. Wilson later declined the appointment. Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee Consider replacement of Daniel Furtak (term expired May 1, 2022, and currently serving on another board) Consider replacement of Trish Hubbell (resigned) 1 Approved by the Public Involvement Committee on 12-12-2024 Consider replacement of David Troyer (willing to continue to serve until there are additional applicants) Mayor Pro Tem Simpson moved to appoint Dan Tenney to replace Trish Hubbell on the Citizen’s Tax Oversight Committee. Councilmember Jenson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Landmarks Board Consider replacement of Jan Preston (resigned) (Real Estate Representative) Councilmember Jenson moved to have current member Brian Lennox serve as the Real Estate Representative on the Landmarks Board. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Councilmember Jenson moved to appoint Genevieve Henry as a member at large to the Landmarks Board. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board Consider reappointment of Carol Hutcheson Consider reappointment of Mark Millsap Consider reappointment of Laura McCaskill Consider reappointment of Kathleen Murnan Consider replacement of Barbara Garcia (term expires October 1, 2024) Mayor Pro Tem Simpson moved to appoint Barry Rowell to replace Carol Hutcheson on the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Councilmember Jenson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Councilmember Jenson moved to appoint Louise Wienckowski to replace Mark Millasp on the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Councilmember Jenson moved to appoint Justin Sheppard to replace Laura McCaskill on the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. 2 Approved by the Public Involvement Committee on 12-12-2024 Councilmember Jenson moved to reappoint Kathleen Murnan to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson moved to appoint Roddy Rogers to replace Barbara Garcia on the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Councilmember Jenson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. Mayor Pro Tem Simpson moved to adjourn. Councilmember Horton seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, Simpson, and Horton. Nays: None. Absent: McGull. Abstain: None. With no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Prepared by Julie Greer 3 Approved by the Public Involvement Committee on 12-12-2024