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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 16, 2015 APPOINTMENTS The City Clerk reported that the Planning Commission terms of office for TO THE Nick Schwalbach and Heidi Murphy expire on December 31, 2015. PLANNING Schwalbach applied for reappointment and Murphy did not. The COMMISSION vacancies were advertised for the Planning Conunission, and the Clerk noted that a committee interviewed the new applicant. Keis reported that he, Council Member Montour and the City Administrator interviewed Jennifer Schletty Flores for the Planning Commission vacancy. The applicants are Nick Schwalbach and Jennifer Schletty Flores. Keis indicated that both are well qualified to serve on the Commission, and it was the Committee's recommendation that all be appointed to the Planning Commission. Montour noted that Schletty Flores has a long family history in Little Canada and will bring a lot of institutional knowledge of the city. The Council agreed to a white ballot vote since there were two applicants for two open positions. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-12-239 — APPOINTING THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THREE-YEAR TERMS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENCING JANUARY 2016: NICK SCHWALBACH JENNIFER SCHLETTY FLORES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Keis noted that the Planning Commission Ordinance provides that the Mayor recommend a Chair for the Commission, with the Council to act on the recommendation. The Vice Chair is chosen by the Commission. Mayor Keis recommended that Tom Duray be appointed as the Planning Commission Chair for 2016. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2015-12-240 —APPOINTING TOM D URA Y AS THE PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR FOR 2016 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 12