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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/15/2003 - RESOLUTION 2003-088 MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 25 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: July 15, 2003FROM Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT: Resolution 2003-088 Making an Appointment to the Natural Resources Advisory Board. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A vacancy exists on the Natural Resources Advisory Board due to the resignation of Steve Ryder. Councilmember Hamrick and Mayor Martinez reviewed the applications on file and did not reach an agreement for the vacancy. The Council interview team wishes to submit two names for 110 Council's consideration for that position. Applications are attached for the two applicants being considered. RESOLUTION 2003-088 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS,a vacancy currently exist on the Planning and Zoning Board due to the resignation of Steve Ryder; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to fill said vacancy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following named person is hereby appointed as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Board, with a term to begin immediately and to expire as set forth after the name: Natural Resources Advisory Board Expiration of Term December 31, 2007 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 15th day of July, A.D. 2003. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR 4&4z%=V^dW I f Fort Collins COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP E:Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES' listing for deadlines. Late applications will be kept on file for future vacancies. Return completed application to: please type or use black ink City Clerk's Office - Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West - For questions or additional information 300 LaPorte Avenue P.O. Box 580 call the City Clerk's Office, 416-2525 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be FAX: (970) 221-6295 considered for appointment Name of Board or Commission: Natural Resources Advisory Board Name: clint skutchan Residence: Fort Collins Zip:80526 Mailing Address: 712 Great Plains Ct Zip:80526 Day Phone: (970) 402-0852 Night Phone:(970) 377-0737 E-Mail Address: mornings(d).kcol.com Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? Xyes ❑ No (see attached map) Which Council District do you live in? (see attached map) District 4 Are you a registered voter? *es ❑ No Current Occupation: Talk Show host Employer:Clear Channel of Northern Colorado r work experience: (please include dates) Volunteer Work: (please include dates) Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? ❑ Yes X No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Are you presently serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes XNo BPI which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am concerned about the future usaae of our natural areas In addition I am very concerned about the city as a whole not just in seeing that special interests are represented on this board. I have gained a certain perspective on this community over my Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission,and how do you • believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Addressing this issues of open snare and romunity seporators. More specifically how best to adminietnr tt+eCP mmns - 2) Maintaina Usage levels for those who like to eniov natural areas not just view them from afar like a land musaim 3) Making sure that sustainabilty and real uses of resources can mesh as closely as possible List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Honors Graduate or rci i with a dearee in Socioloay. Common Sense Life's greatest attribute and a genine concern for the community Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? ❑Yes No Comments: All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment 1 i Signature: i Date: I M$ APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR of Fait Collins COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ' E:Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES" listing for deadlines. Late applications will be kept on file for future vacancies. Return completed application to: please type or use black ink City Clerk's Office . Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West . For questions or additional information P.O. Box 580 y s +LaPorte Avenue call the City Clerk' Office 416-2525 P.O Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be FAX: (970) 221-6295 considered for appointment Name of Board or Commission: Natural Resources Advisory Board Name: ,Joann M. Thomas Residence: 757 Cherokee Drive Zip:80525 Mailing Address: 757 Cherokee Drive Zip:80525 Day Phone: (970) 482-7125 Night Phone:(970) 482-7125 E-Mail Address: ithomas9lCc)aol.com Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? *es ❑ No (see attached map) Which Council District do you live in? (see attached map) District 5 Are you a registered voter? *es ❑ No Current Occupation: Retired English Instructor Employer:Not Applicable r work experience: (please include dates) Adjunct Faculty. English Dept University of Delaware 1989 1999 Volunteer Work: (please include dates) Master Naturalist Dept of Nat'l Resources Fort Collins 2000-Present - Gupst S pakpr Auduhnn Sadety ACppn C'luh 2002 Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? ❑ Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Are you presently serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes XNo which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I want to become a member of this board because I want to participate in the process of protecting and preserving the incredible natural resources with which we in Fort Collins are blessed. The x itm nt of discovery when I teach birds or wildflowers to 4th Brially explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each Issue? t) In the three years I have lived Fort Collins-development has grown exponentially. It seems that his rate and still y the lifestyle for many of us cameto Colorado. is in Denver • "The £ it' f an environmentalist is someone who built their mountain ast year," However it seems clear that without management we will surely lose what we love most ahnO r i adn 2) Responsible s the open spaces once they are protected is critical Education is a part of responsible stewardshin of the land, Creating education programs for children and encouraging people ritinal to gainina nnnij;3r unnnrt - 3) Creation tion of more areas like pia which provide multiple f n'oving the outdoors The entry road provides access for van tries for the disabled while the continuation of Coyote Ridge trail to Rimrock Ooen Space Trail provides an escape o wilderness for the more adventurous Multi-use spaces like Coyote Ridge abound with birds flowers aeologv etc in their natural environment into which we are allowed a peak when we visit List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Myyears in the classroom as an English teacher gave me an appreciation of nature writing Loren Eiselv's "Immense Journey"and Joe McGinniss' 'Going to Extremes" for) 277 280) converted me Reading writing speaking then experiencing Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? ❑Yes )(No Comments: All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment Si natur Date: