Public Involvement Committee

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 p.m. Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, 4th Floor Conference Room PRESENT: Derek Lee, Chair; Brandon Jenson; Abe McGull; Bruce Adib-Yazdi, and Jeff Schrag, ex-officio. ABSENT: None. VACANT: None. STAFF: Anita Cotter, City Clerk; and Kristina D’Andrea, Executive Secretary. GUESTS: None. Councilmember Derek Lee, Chair, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., and roll call was conducted. Present: Brandon Jenson, Abe McGull, Bruce Adib-Yazdi, Derek Lee, and Jeff Schrag, ex-officio. Absent: None. Councilmember Jenson moved to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2025 and August 8, 2025 December 12, 2024, meetings as presented. Councilmember McGull seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Adib-Yazdi, Lee, and Schrag, ex-officio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. The following appointments/reappointments were considered: Landmarks Board Consider reappointment of Erik Kiser (term expired November 1, 2025) Consider reappointment of John Sellars (term expired November 1, 2025) Consider replacement of John Hawkins (term expired November 1, 2025) Anita Cotter, City Clerk provided a brief status overview of the Landmarks Board. She noted Mr. Hawkins currently served as the Walnut Street Representative, and the City Clerk’s Office has not yet received any applications with the necessary qualifications to replace him. Therefore, Mr. Hawkins would continue to serve as the Walnut Street Representative until a replacement was appointed. Councilmember McGull moved to reappoint Erik Kiser and John Sellars to the Landmarks Board. Councilmember Jenson seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Adib-Yazdi, Lee, and Schrag, ex-officio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Approved by the Public Involvement Committee on 01-20-26 1 Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board Consider reappointment of Louise Wienchkowski (term expired October 1, 2025) Consider reappointment of Alyssa Lindsay (term expired October 1, 2025) Councilmember Lee asked Ms. Cotter to provide a brief overview of the status of the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Ms. Cotter advised she spoke to Errin Kemper, Director of Environmental Services, who noted Ms. Lindsay’s attendance had declined. Councilmember Bruce Adib-Yazdi moved to reappoint Louise Wienkowski to the Springfield- Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. Councilmember McGull seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Adib-Yazdi, Lee, and Schrag, ex-officio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Councilmember Lee requested a motion to reappoint Alyssa Lindsay. A motion was not received, and the motion died due to lack of a second. Councilmember Jenson moved to appoint Sarah White to replace Alyssa Lindsay. Councilmember McGull seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Adib-Yazdi, Lee, and Schrag, ex-officio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. Councilmember Jenson moved to adjourn. Mayor Schrag seconded the motion, and it was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Adib-Yazdi, Lee, and Schrag, ex- officio. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. With no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:18 p.m. Approved by the Public Involvement Committee on 01-20-26 2