HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Government Services Committee - Meeting Date: 8/16/2011Government Services Committee
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Regular Meeting Minutes
Council Conference Room
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ
Councilmember Joyce Clark called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Present were
Councilmember Manny Martinez and Councilmember Joyce Clark. Also in attendance
were Kristen Krey and Kriss Carneal.
1 — Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Martinez made a motion to approve the
minutes from the June 7, 2011 GSC meeting. Councilmember Clark seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
2 — GSC Selection of Chair 2011-2012: Councilmember Martinez made a motion to
appoint Councilmember Clark as Chair for FY 2011-2012. Councilmember Clark
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
3 — Resignations: Margaret George (Cactus) from Parks & Recreation Advisory
Commission. Scott Mink (Ocotillo) from the Arts Commission. Ben Lopez (At-Large
Sahuaro) from the Industrial Development Authority.
4 —Merging Arts, Library & Possibly Historic Boards: Kristen advised that the Arts
Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission approve money related issues and
that the Arts Commission is in the process of making by-laws for their commission.
Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Martinez do not see a need to merge these
boards. Starting in September each liaison on each board, starting alphabetically, will
provide their board's mission, goals, and how today's economy is affecting their
board/commission.
5 — Boards & Commissions Liaison & Advanced Training: Kristen advised that the
Liaison Training was successful. Councilmember Clark reviewed the evaluation results,
which showed that the class was informative and everyone enjoyed it. Kristen advised
that the next Advanced training class will be in September and the Basic training class
will be in October.
6—Next GSC Meeting: September 6, 2011
7—Request for Motion to Adjourn and conduct an Executive Session:
At 9:45 a.m. Councilmember Martinez made a motion to adjourn to conduct the
Executive Session. Councilmember Clark seconded the motion to adjourn to conduct the
Executive Session.
Prepared by Kriss Carneal
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