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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/16/2017 - RESOLUTION 2017-046 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUSAgenda Item 11 Item # 11 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY May 16, 2017 City Council STAFF Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator SUBJECT Resolution 2017-046 Making Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the City of Fort Collins EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appoint individuals to fill vacancies that currently exist on the Energy Board, The General Employee’s Retirement Committee (GERP), the Senior Advisory Board and the Youth Advisory Board due to resignations of board members and vacancies created by December 31, 2016, and May 31, 2017, expiration of terms. Applications were solicited during the first quarter of 2017. Council teams interviewed applicants during April and May. This Resolution appoints individuals to fill current and upcoming vacancies. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Section 2 of this Resolution makes two appointments to the Energy Board due to the resignations of Lori Nitzel and Phillip Friedman, two appointments to the General Employee’s Retirement Committee (GERP) which were not filled during the 2016 recruitment period and three appointments to the Senior Advisory Board due to the resignation of Gosha Croiter and Rich Feller and a vacancy due to term expiration on December 31, 2016. Terms for these appointments will begin immediately. Names of those individuals recommended to fill current vacancies have been inserted in the Resolution with the expiration date following the names. Section 3 of this Resolution makes appointments to fill upcoming expired terms on the Youth Advisory Board, May 31, 2017. Names of those individuals recommended to fill upcoming vacancies have been inserted in the Resolution with the expiration date following the names. ATTACHMENTS 1. Appointment Applications (PDF) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Energy Board Name: John Fassler Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 1 Current Occupation: Home Energy Auditor Employer: CLEAResult, Inc. Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) 1992-2008 General contractor building single family residential homes.2009-present Home energy auditor working primarily in Fort Collins. I have performed of 2,000 residential home energy audits in Fort Collins. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Present - Board Member, Passive House Rocky Mountains (PHRM) https://www.phrockymountains.com/2008-2011 Board Member, Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society.2002-2007 Board Member, Weld County Builders Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I would like to share my knowledge of residential energy efficiency to help guide the board in advising council concerning energy saving and CO2 emission reduction potential in buildings. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I have observed multiple Energy Board meetings out of curiosity and became interested in being involved after seeing the process. I have spoken to Pete O'Neill and Stacey Baumgarn on many occasions. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Certified Passive House ConsultantBPI Building Analyst, BPI = Building Performance InstituteBPI Home Energy Score Rater ATTACHMENT 1 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) The top priority of this board should be to identify areas where the most CO2 emissions occur in the city and advise City Council on effective reductions as outlined in the City's Energy Policy. Energy Board members should draw on their individual expertise and experience to provide insight into solutions and implementation. 2) Based on my area of expertise I believe it is imperative that the City implement and enforce new building codes that require energy efficient building practices. This board should provide examples of how this is being accomplished in other parts of the U. S. and around the world. 3) To review potential changes in the Energy Policy and provide advice to council moving forward. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None. 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: John Fassler Date: Apr-03-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) Pete O'Neill ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Energy Board Name: Amanda Shores Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Current Occupation: Ph.D student Employer: Colorado State University Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) I've summarized the 2013 and 2015 oil-and-gas related spill data from the COGCC and will publish these findings within the next two months. I have experience relaying highly technical energy policy jargon to the public. For example, I presented the above mentioned work at the Front Range Student Ecology Symposium in 2014 and 2016. I recently attended the 2016 CSU 21st Century Energy Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I organized an ongoing self defense seminar that start on Dec. 2, 2016. Although all were encouraged to attend, the seminar was geared towards women and minorities. I also mentor aspiring graduate students, one of which started in 2014 and is ongoing. I've helped undergraduate students design and conduct scientific experiments, create resumes and apply to graduate school. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am a Ph.D student Colorado State University studying hydraulic fracturing and oil-and-gas related policy. I thought my expertise could be of value to the city of Fort Collins. I am interested in taking an active role in our local energy policy. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I am able to communicate complex issues to multiple stakeholders. I've spent the last four years studying hydraulic fracturing and the hazards associate with the extraction of natural gas. I am interested in helping transition our community from oil based to solar and wind based. ATTACHMENT 1 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) Transitioning to clean energy such as solar and wind will be a pivotal issue in light of sustainability and climate change mitigation goals. Market-driven solar and wind energy costs are competitive with oil and gas prices. Encouraging businesses to invest and carry out production of wind and solar and infrastructure in Fort Collins should be a top goal of the Energy Board. Providing incentives for residents to switch to wind and solar is also an area that the board can have a positive impact on our sustainability goals while also encouraging economic growth. 2) The Energy Board should insure proper oversight of energy development. In my research of produced-water spills, I've found there is approximately one oil-and-gas related spill a day in Weld County. The main reason cited as the cause of a spill is human error. Clean energy sources can pose hazards as well. Wind, for example, can have a negative impact on migrating birds. More oversight is needed for proper maintenance of energy-related hazards to ensure the health of our citizens and the preservation of our natural resources. All potential impacts of energy development need to be addressed. 3) Working with multiple stakeholders to ensure we provide economic growth while protecting human and environmental health is a key issue that needs to be addressed for the future of Fort Collins. Colorado has a long history of oil-and-gas exploration. Those stakeholders can have differing perspectives than others interested in clean energy sources. Residential stakeholders want affordable energy while also needing protection of property values and natural resources, like water sources. Working with multiple stakeholders will define our energy priorities and drive our goals for the future. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: My research has shown that lack of oversight is correlated with more spills of produced water. Due to this finding, I would advocate for more oversight for drilling practices and management of waste. 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Amanda Shores Date: Dec-20-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) I would appreciate being put on the waiting list. ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Retirement Committee Name: clark mapes Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? Outside City Limits Current Occupation: City Planner Employer: City of FC Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I have several retirement plans of my own. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am simply WILLING you need candidates. I have no expertise in the matter but if you need a basically intelligent lay person who is a GERP member, I'm willing as I said! Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: NA ATTACHMENT 1 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) Maintaining the solvency and long term viability of the program given revenue and expense trends. How to address it? View and discuss the factual information. I don't know if there are any potential pitfalls like those we've seen in private corporate pension plans but if so, this committee should be a preliminary sounding board for exploration of possible actions. 2) Simply maintain objective oversight of procedures and management. 3) Highlight and discuss any potential needs or opportunities to provide information to stakeholders. (If any. The statements that are currently being sent may be all that's warranted. Also, I haven't ever investigated any additional information that may be available.) Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: NA 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Clark Mapes Date: Apr-14-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) You contacted me ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Retirement Committee Name: James Lathrop Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: j Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 3 Current Occupation: Retired educator Employer: None Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Worked in public education 1968 - 2002 as teacher, superintendent of schools and Colorado Department of Education Field Coordinator. Contract work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs 2002-2004. These experiences give me expertise in budget preparation, decision making, conflict resolution, mediation, negotiations, organizing and directing activities,communicating ideas, and work Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Served as Bennett School Board member and President 2001-2004. Served as HOA member and President 2004-2013. Colorado Welcome Center 2006 -2016. Active at Foothills Unitarian Church committee work. Colorado Association of School Executives as President, Vice President, 1988-1998. Bennett Town Planning Commission. East Central BOCES Health Board 1987-1992. Various political activities. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I previously served the Retirement Committee and enjoyed the work of the committee but was term limited. I have been off the committee for four years and anxious to again serve the city and retirees. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I served on the Retirement Committee for eight years and saw and participated in committee activities. In those years I found the committee to be focused and concerned about the retirement issues facing the committee, retirees and the city. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: My skills are in the area of working with people. I am a trained mediator along with powssesing certification in group facilitation. I understand the volatile nature of working with people on importnt and sensitive matters and making appropriate recommendations to staff and Council. ATTACHMENT 1 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) Retirement is an earned benefit that is important to the survival and financial health retires and workers yet to retire that must be protected. There is an attitude in the country that defined benefit plans are a thing of the past and should not be supported. I want to help keep the plan solvent and serving the interests of the members and the City. 2) Fairness and perceived fairness are most important aspects of any plan or organization. The Retirement Committee is a lynch pin to bridge between the City and members. 3) It is important employees are aware of the level of retirement benefit they have and what additional efforts they need to make to support the retirement they expect.Younger members have a while before they will collect and older members are running out of time to change much. The Retirement Committee needs to make every effort to have employees understand current and future retirement needs. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: James Lathrop Date: Apr-24-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Senior Advisory Board Name: Wendy True Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 3 Current Occupation: Human Resources Manager Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) CSU HR Mngr 2009-presentHP/Agilent Technologies HR Specialist 1997-2009 San Jose State University HR Manager 1992-1997The Price Club HR Manager 1989-1992Hughes Aircraft Company HR Representative 1987-1989HR Duties have included all types of interactions with seniors: training, benefits, retirement, safety, job assistance, diversity and inclusion, government responses Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Poudre School District's Insight Class - 2014 Learned how a school district (a bureaucracy like the City) is run Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I'm the HR Manager for the largest department (1700 employees) at CSU with a growing number of aging citizens and want to have a reciprocal relationship that benefits the City and my employees. I also have an 89-year old mother here in town. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I am very good at asking pertinent questions and thinking outside the box for creative ideas and solutions. ATTACHMENT 1 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) Affordable housing for seniors - research other cities that are doing good things for seniors' housing needs and see if we can implement any items that we're not doing already. 2) Affordable health care for seniors - work with elected local, state and federal officials to help with affording care and understanding their benefits. 3) Keeping seniors engaged - make connections with CSU and Poudre School District and daycares for volunteer opportunities Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: n/a 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Wendy True Date: Jan-24-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Senior Advisory Board Name: Laura Diane Moore Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 6 Current Occupation: Marketing Specialist Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Hospice Liaison and Senior Care Coordinator for Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care Jan 2010-June 2014 Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Presenter and liaison for The Conversation Project, part of the Sharing the Care Initiative May 2013 to currentSteering Committee Dementia Friendly Communities of No Co campaign (www.DementialFriendlyCommunitiesNoCo.org) Oct 2014 to currentMember Professionals for Seniors networking group June 2009 to currentMarketing committee Music & Memories campaign with Alzheimer Assoc Feb 2016 Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Keeping seniors happy and safe has been a personal commitment since 2009. Organization affiliations are Professionals for Seniors, Elder Care Network, Dementia Friendly Communities of No Co and Sharing the Care Campaign. Serving the Board is Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I have worked in the senior care industry since 2009 with much passion and engagement. I have a depth of knowledge from my volunteer groups and from my experiences as the "face of hospice" for the hundreds of families with whom I worked. I have an affiliation for seniors and those who love them. I am a professional networker and speaker and sing professionally ATTACHMENT 1 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) Health Care. Are seniors advocated for? Are the care institutions recognizing family member and care givers as part of the plan of care? What conversations need to happen for everyone involved in a seniors' care to be recognized as valued and a welcomed part of the plan? 2) Transitional care: are communication systems in place to help seniors navigate from home to hospital to care setting, back to home? The Passport to Care initiative will help with this. It's important that the Sharing the Care campaign gets the recognition it needs to keep our seniors safe. 3) Affordable Housing: this issue is of course not only related to seniors, but to our geographic area in general. But the lack of affordable housing in No Co does impact our seniors, as does transportation issues and cost of living. These are all lumped into Quality of Life issues. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I don't see any conflicts. 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Laura D. Moore (AKA Dhara Rose) Date: Apr-05-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Senior Advisory Board Name: John Alan Blaine Jr. Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 4 Current Occupation: Administrative Analyst Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) July 2016 - Present - Columbine Health Systems - Administrative AnalystAnalysis and improvement of processes for Columbine Health Systems in order to better serve the seniors of the Front RangeSeptember 2015 - March '16 - Life Care Centers of America - Administrative InternQuality inspection and improvement for 110-bed nursing homeSpring 2016 - Seattle Children's Hospital - Graduate Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Avalon Federal Way Care Center in Seattle, Washington - Spring, 201636 hours of volunteer caregiving work. I undertook this to gain a better understanding of the point-of-care, where the real work of caring for seniors unfolds.Columbine Health Systems, Fort Collins Colorado Spring-Summer 2014150 hours volunteering for Columbine Health Systems as an assistant at New Mercer Commons Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I have devoted my professional life to caring for seniors and working to help meet their future needs, and it has led me to earning a Master's in Health Administration and accepting a position as an administrative analyst for Columbine Health Systems Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: Erik Margolis and Yvonne Myers used to sit on the board, and they have told me that they believe it is an excellent way to help Fort Collin's seniors and to give back to the community. They told me it is very helpful to a healthcare leader in order to give them a broader perspective and make them aware of issues for Fort Collins seniors that they otherwise would List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Throughout my Economics undergraduate and Master in Health Administration programs I utilized Excel and statistical analysis very frequently. I have continued using these skills in my current position and extended my capabilities further with a thorough grasp of the Visual Basic programming language and a basic grasp of a handful of other programming language such ATTACHMENT 1 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) Shortage of healthcare staff in long-term care. The Long-term care field is often seen as unattractive to newly graduating nurses and CNAs, but it is the field that is most in need. This has been a chronic problem in years past, but it is becoming particularly difficult in recent times due to low-unemployment rates and aggressive hiring by hospitals and clinics. By sponsoring career fairs and reaching out to students in the classroom, we could expose them to the entire spectrum of senior care from home health to skilled nursing to hospice, we can help 2) Impending financial crisis senior care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid are looking for ways to reduce their spending, while at the same time the proportion of seniors over the age of 65 is exploding. 10,000 people are reaching age 65 and that the cost of healthcare care increases exponentially as people age. There are several cost-effective solutions that should be explored, including looking at subsidization of low-cost, high-value services to be provided to seniors such as in-home care, end-of-life counseling, and community financial planners for seniors. 3) Perhaps the most important issue of all facing seniors, in the Front Range and elsewhere, is loneliness. Satisfaction surveys given to seniors living both in facilities and at home consistently show that seniors do not feel they are getting the emotional connection and socialization that they need. This is a problem that will require a multi-faceted approach, including improvements in transportation infrastructure, volunteer participation, and community awareness of events, necessitating collaboration with other organizations such as Senior Alternatives in Transportation. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Part of my job is to analyze Columbine Health Systems financial standing, and it is possible that some of the solutions put forth by the board would be financially beneficial to my employer. However,Columbine has shown me over the years that it is committed to the welfare of Seniors, and this is the reason I 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: John Alan Blaine Jr. Date: Nov-13-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: Zip: Name: Betsy Pruznick Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: b Are you under 21 years of age: Yes No Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Are you a registered voter? Yes No If you are a student, which school do you attend? Fossil Ridge High School Current Grade Level: 11th Grade If you have a job, where do you work and what do you do? Volunteer Work: (please include dates) I have been a volunteer as an Explorer with the Police Department since October 2015. I also volunteer with the City's Adaptive Recreation Opportunities program. As a part of Key Club, I've volunteered at several elementary schools and 5k's. I have also been a volunteer on the Youth Advisory Board since January 2015. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Can you commit to meeting one day a month for at least 1 year? Yes No Will you be able to provide your own transportation to meetings? Yes No If you are under the age of 21 and still in school, have you discussed your participation on this board with your parent(s) or guardian(s)? Yes No Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I think that having the youth be heard is important for a well functioning community. As a member on the board, I would be able to share my opinions and help gather opinions from the peers at my school, so they can be heard as well. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: Since I am currently on the board, I attend all the Youth Board meetings. These have been an amazing experience since I've been able to work on exciting projects and collaborate with other community members and organizations. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Last summer, I attended the Colorado Student Leaders Institute and last Fall I attended the LEEPAAC Leadership Conference. Both of these taught me different leadership and communication techniques. I'm also involved with city organizations that give me experience working in different parts of FC. ATTACHMENT 1 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) The lack of youth using public transportation is something that I believe is an issue. Lots of students at my school and at CSU use MAX, which is great, but I think that other bus routes are not utilized to their full potential. A way to address this issue is to disuse possibilities with representative s from the transportation board. I think getting the schools involved with supporting the use of public busing would get more use from students. 2) Drug use in schools is a problem that I see everyday at school. i think that raising awareness of the harmful affects is not enough because most students already know drugs are bad. Having more programs available for students with drug addictions and more in depth prevention programs would help more people. As a board we could find ideas and send out surveys on what the community thinks is best. We could also talk to professionals and ask them to help with programs. 3) As I get older, I see less and less teens involved with the community. I think it is important for teens to learn the importance of volunteer service and being involved with their community. A way that the Youth Board could help is by promoting volunteering. We could find opportunities and put of flyers around the schools and local businesses. We could work on service projects ourselves and create an event to promote community service. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Betsy Pruznick Date: Apr-30-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) Christine Macrina ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: Zip: Name: Milan Khosla Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Are you under 21 years of age: Yes No Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 If you are a student, which school do you attend? Fort Collins High School Current Grade Level: 10th Grade If you have a job, where do you work and what do you do? 2014: CIT for CSU Youth Sports Camps July 7-25: (120 Hours)2015: Fort Collins Rescue Mission: May 22: 2 Hours, June 2: 2 Hours (4 Hours)Preston Stem (Elementary Version): June 10: 3 Hours, June 11: 3 HoursCIT For CSU Youth Sports Camps: 7/13-7/17: 40 Hours, 8/10-8/14: 40 Hours, (80 Hours) Volunteer Work: (please include dates) I couldn't fit all of the volunteer information so I put some of it in the job section above2016:Debate Team: 3/18: 4 Hours Larimer County Democratic Office: July 20: 2 Hours, July 21: 2 Hours, July 26: 2 Hours, August 2: 3 Hours, August 4: 3 Hours, August 10: 2 Hours Total of 14 Hours Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Can you commit to meeting one day a month for at least 1 year? Yes No Will you be able to provide your own transportation to meetings? Yes No If you are under the age of 21 and still in school, have you discussed your participation on this board with your parent(s) or guardian(s)? Yes No Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Because of my political interests, this would be a great way for me start my involvement in politics. This hands-on experience would give me an inside look at the on-goings of Fort Collins, which would help me in the future as well. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: Although I haven't I would really appreciate the opportunity to do so. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: - Strong math, analytical, & communication skills- Served on PSD GT Advisory Board learned about issues in-depth, & how to build consensus- Part of DECA, FBLA & FCHS Varsity debate, enhanced understanding of issues- Interested in law & politics- Enjoy learning from experience & helping the public ATTACHMENT 1 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) Drugs: I think we need better SRO training, because right now people do drugs at a place called â the park,â which is right outside the school, and nobody says anything to those kids. We should have better drug education from a younger age. We need to try to remove drugs from schools rather than turn a blind eye. This will make a positive change academically, and socially for many of those kids, which will end up benefiting not only the school, but also the society. 2) Bullying: I believe that bullying is a large problem in the world, and we have seen our fair share of it in Fort Collins. There have been two suicides this year, one for bullying, and another that may have also been related to bullying, and that is enough. We shouldn't wait for more to happen before acting. I think that there should be more prevention methods taught at school. When I took health, we learned a little bit about bullying, but we only spent around 20 minutes on it! That simply isn't enough. We have assemblies in school about other things, so we should also have assemblies in school related to bullying since it is such a big problem, and so many people are victims of it. 3) Healthy Living: Although Colorado has the least obesity among all of the states in the US, that doesn't mean we shouldn't continue to prioritize being active and eating healthy. I think that we should require more physical activity in schools. Requiring one semester of PE in high school is a step in the right direction, but more PE/Sports classes should be required for those not participating in physical activities (sports) outside of school. There should also be more education and awareness on healthy eating. If the US started eating healthy, it could not only help obesity, but it can actually help solve the global food crisis! A healthy community is the best community, so we should start encouraging being healthy through eating and physical activity. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Although I am involved in multiple sports and extracurriculars and even another board, I'd prioritize this commission before them most if not all of the time. I'm not part of anything that would force me to change my stance on issues to favor a certain person or group of people. 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Milan Khosla Date: Sep-05-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICATION FOR YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: Zip: Name: Emily Winn Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail Address: Are you under 21 years of age: Yes No Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Yes No Which Council District do you live in? District 2 If you are a student, which school do you attend? Fort Collins High School Current Grade Level: 10th Grade If you have a job, where do you work and what do you do? I do not currently have a stereotypical job. However, I do work in my mother's family-owned gift basket business. I oversee inventory and I also help build baskets. This has been a great experience and it has allowed me to understand how the small business community works. Volunteer Work: (please include dates) I volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation. I have been the youth honoree, as I have Juvenile Arthritis myself, and have been involved with advocacy and planning councils. I am also involved with Fort Collins Lutherans (FOCOLU). I volunteer with Faith Family Hospitality, am on the leadership team for youth programs, and am on the Youth Discipleship Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Can you commit to meeting one day a month for at least 1 year? Yes No Will you be able to provide your own transportation to meetings? Yes No If you are under the age of 21 and still in school, have you discussed your participation on this board with your parent(s) or guardian(s)? Yes No Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I am quite interested in public service. I also think that youth voice in government is vital. I wish to join the Youth Advisory Board to institute programs and understand concerns of the youth in our community, and use this to better Fort Collins. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: Although I have not talked to anyone on the board, I have talked with Mayor Troxell about it. I job shadowed him last fall and he informed me of some of the projects the board has done in the past. This inspired me to research the program more List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I am a certified Peer Minister, which means I am quite empathetic. I have been on other leadership teams before, and I have always found ways to communicate positively. Furthermore, I pride myself on being great at communication, public speaking and upon being passionate about public service. ATTACHMENT 1 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) Homelessness is a serious issue facing the youth in Fort Collins. Through a program at my high school, we are working on a project to impact the homeless student population in Poudre School District. We created a survey which truly showed how much homelessness is affecting our youth. There were some individuals who know those who move from hotel to hotel, or some who cannot get clean clothing because they do not have access to basic amenities. I think the best way for the board to address this issue is to talk of what is already in place, work with those institutions and then implement what is still needed. The Youth Advisory Board could create a low or no cost washer and dryer accessible to those who are in need, or a tutoring program for youth experiencing transitional housing. 2) Although it is illegal for marijuana to be used for recreational purposes under the age of 21 in Colorado, it still occurs. The drug can have detrimental effects on youth who use it, and can affect the schooling and overall wellbeing of the youth in our community. I think that the board could create a campaign about the long-terms dangers of marijuana and talk of other ways to get the word out. It seems that younger and younger kids are being exposed to the drug and bringing in information and trying to combat the problem early on may be valuable to the community. The best way to address this issue is to talk about it, and attempt to solve the issue piece by piece. 3) A final issue that I think is especially important to the community is bullying, more specifically cyberbullying. I believe that this issue can be the worst in the middle school years, as youth of that age are just finding out who they are. Insecurity is very prevalent, which can lead to bullying of others. The fact that children are getting social media and smartphones earlier brings cyberbullying into the picture. The best way for the board to fight this problem may again be a campaign. Starting young, maybe even in the late elementary school years, may help this problem early on. Ideas about positive body image and being enough should be key components. A survey about the amount of youth that feel bullied may also help gather data and see where the board could turn next. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: I do not have any conflicts of interest with this board. 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 Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Emily Winn Date: Apr-09-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) Mayor Wade Troxell informed me of the board and of vacancies. ATTACHMENT 1 -1- RESOLUTION 2017-046 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, vacancies currently exist on various boards, commissions, and committees of the City due to resignations by board members and vacancies created through expiration of the terms of certain current members on December 31, 2016, and May 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make appointments to fill the vacancies which exist on the various boards, commissions, and authorities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the following named persons are hereby appointed to fill current vacancies on the boards, commissions, and committees hereinafter indicated, with terms to begin immediately and to expire as set forth after each name: Energy Board Expiration of Term Amanda Shores December 31, 2017 John Fassler December 31, 2018 General Employees Retirement Committee Expiration of Term Clark Mapes December 31, 2017 James Lathrop December 31, 2020 Senior Advisory Board Expiration of Term Dhara Rose December 31, 2018 Wendy True December 31, 2018 John Blaine December 31, 2020 -2- Section 3. That the following named persons are hereby appointed to fill expired terms on boards, commissions, and authorities hereinafter indicated, with terms to begin June 1, 2017, and to expire as set forth after each name: Youth Advisory Board Expiration of Term Betsy Pruznick May 31, 2021 Emily Winn May 31, 2021 Milan Khosla May 31, 2021 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 16th day of May, A.D. 2017. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk