02-25-14 Joint Meeting Community Investment & Personnel and Finance

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE & PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2S, 201 5:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey, Henry Davis (AB), Derek Dieter Other Council Present: Tim Scott (AB), Dr. Fred Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Karen White (AB) Others Present: Jon Voorde, Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, George King, Jan Hall, Cherri Peate Agenda: Interviews for Council Appointments to the Redevelopment Commission, Human Rights Commission and Diversity Utilization Board This Committee meeting was called to interview three Councilmembers who have applied for one of two Council appointments to the Redevelopment Commission. The Committees task is to interview the three, then make recommendations to full Council for an appointment vote on March 10`". Dr. David Varner, current Redevelopment Commission member was the first candidate but arrived late so Gavin Ferlic became the lead. Gavin's opening statement emphasized what he described as a good working relationship with the Community Investment Department. He also said he would like to look at the overall number, size and use of TIF's. In turn each Councilmember attending was able to ask questions. It was predetermined each interview last no more than 10 minutes. Derek Dieter was first. His questions focused on whether Gavin would consider Park Department management of Blackthorn Golf Course as opposed to the current outside management contract. Gavin responded yes. Derek asked Gavin if his votes on the Committee would reflect the Council's opinion. Gavin said he would; but in the end always do what was best for the City. Oliver Davis asked Gavin if he felt the current Council appointees to the Commission were effective. Gavin said yes, generally adding he would offer more and better communication between the Committee and the Council. Dr. Fred Ferlic suggested the hospital TIF was no longer necessary and also felt more TIF dollars could be spent on public safety. Gavin agreed saying he would always vote in the City's best interests. Valerie Schey was the second candidate. She opened saying her one year experience on the Commission has fostering transparency through asking questions, studying issues, and bringing the public's attention to the Commission.