TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Katerri Johnson, City Clerk Department
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: September 26, 2017
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NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KIDS AND COPS COMMITTEE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to recommend nominations for appointment for one (1) Citizen-At-Large Representative and two (2) At-Large Representative members to serve on the Kids and Cops Committee for two years term ending July 31, 2019.
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Background:
The terms for Ms. Jennifer Aracri (At-Large Representative), Ms. Kenya Madison (At-Large Representative), Ms. Phyllis Willingham (At-Large Representative), and Ms. Cory Cassidy (Citizen- at-Large Representative) expired on July 31, 2017. Ms. Cassidy will have served five (5) consecutive terms and would like to be nominated for reappointment. Ms. Aracri will have served three (3) consecutive terms and would like to be nominated for reappointment. Ms. Madison will have served one (1) full term and would not like to be nominated for reappointment. Ms. Phyllis Willingham will have served four (4) consecutive terms and would not like to be nominated for reappointment. Section 32.41(B) in the Code of Ordinances, provides for authorization of additional two (2) year terms by a majority vote of the City Commission. Nominations for appointment are needed for three (3) At-Large-Representatives and one (1) Citizen-at-Large-Representative. Please note that there are only three (3) applicants at this time.
The Kids and Cops Committee was established as an advisory board to the City Commission in May 1994 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 20-94. Its primary goal is to strengthen the relationship between the local youth of our community and members of the Delray Beach Police Department through various programs and activities. It is composed of representatives from the City’s Police and Parks and Recreation Departments, as well as, representatives from the Delray Beach public schools. Over the years, membership has evolved to include “At-Large Representatives” which has provided the opportunity for interested residents to participate in the program. The City Commission directly appoints members to fill the “Citizen-at-Large Representative” and “At Large Representative” category. The other appointments are made by the various groups involved and presented to the Commission for ratification.
The following individuals have submitted applications and would like to be nominated for appointment:
(See Exhibit “A” Attached)
A check for code violations and/or municipal liens was conducted. None were found. Voter registration verification was completed and all are registered.
Based on the rotation system, the nominations for appointment will be made by Commissioner Petrolia (Seat #1) for one (1) Citizen-at-Large Representative. Vice Mayor Chard (Seat #2) and Commissioner Katz (Seat# 3) will make nominations for two (2) At-Large Representative to serve on the Kids and Cops Committee for two (2) year terms ending July 31, 2019.