Roll Call: Present: Ald. Sevenich, Walther, Filipiak, Seiser, Sowieja, Barr, Rackow, Molski, Nealis, Phillips, Moore

Also Present: Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice, Clerk Zdroik, Mayoral Assistant Marciniak, Director Van Alstine, Susan Kampmeier (Journal), Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette), Scott Krueger (WIZD)

2. Appointments to various boards and commissions.

BOARD OF APPEALS - 3-year term expires 05-01-04

Reappoint Bob Woehr, 727 Second Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Reappoint Gary W. Wescott, Chair, 1515 Strongs Avenue, 4-year term, expires 06-20-05
Appoint Ald. Marge Molski, 800 St. Paul Street, 1-year term, expires 04-15-02
Appoint Perry Pazdernik, 2000 Main Street, Unexpired term Molski, expires 06-20-02

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION/DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - 3-year term expires 05-01-04

Reappoint Ald. Bernice Sevenich, 1324 Fourth Avenue, 1 year term, expires 04-15-02
Reappoint Bonita Maher, 1100 Brawley Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint Kathy Kruthoff, 4301 Heritage Drive, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint A. Lee Beveridge, 316 Union Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 5-year term expires 07-17-06

Reappoint A. Lee Beveridge, 316 Union Street, 5-year term, expires 07-17-06

LIBRARY BOARD LIAISON - 1 year term expires 05-01-02

Reappoint Ald. Bernice Sevenich, 1324 Fourth Avenue, 1 year term, expires 05-01-02

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS - 3-year terms expire 05-01-04

Reappoint Ald. Neal Nealis, 1734 Pine Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint Debbie Somers, 2920 College Avenue, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint John Okonek, 2916 Dixon Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint Karen Aldinger, 5601 North Point Drive, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04

CITY PLAN COMMISSION - 3-year terms expire 05-01-04

Appoint Jacqueline Hoppen, 4300 Janick Circle, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint Fred Steffen, 1310 Rogers Street, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04
Reappoint Marion (Bud) Flood, 1832 Illinois Avenue, 3-year term, expires 05-01-04

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION - 5-year term expires 05-01-06

Reappoint Richard Judy, P O Box 803, City, 5-year term, expires 05-01-06
Reappoint Ald. Jack Barr, 3100 Heffron Street, (Ald. Liaison), 1 year term expires 05-01-02

BOARD OF REVIEW - 5-year term expires - 05-01-06

Reappoint Joseph Jersey, 3233 Channel Drive, 5-year term, expires 05-01-06

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - 1 year terms expire 04-15-02

Appoint Ald. Hans Walther, Chair, 2424 Ellis Street, 1 year term, expires 04-15-02
Appoint Ald. Jo Seiser, 616 Fourth Avenue, 1 year term, expires 04-15-02

WEED COMMISSIONER - 1 year term expires 05-01-02

Reappoint Brent Curless, 1515 Strongs Avenue, 1 year term, expires 05-01-02

Ald. Rackow moved, Ald. Barr seconded, for confirmation of the appointments.

Roll Call: Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.


3. Appointment of council members to standing committees.

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - RESPONSIBLE FOR: Streets, bridges, cemeteries, railroads, weeds, storm and sanitary sewer, sidewalks, solid waste collection and disposal, public buildings, public ground, parking lots, airport, and parking meters.

Mayor Gary W. Wescott, Chairperson
Comptroller/Treasurer John J. Schlice
Jack Barr
Neal Nealis
Hans Walther
Marge Molski
Jerry R. Moore

FINANCE COMMITTEE - Clerk, Comptroller/Treasurer, Assessor; approves claims, land purchases and sales, prepares annual budget

Jack Barr, Chairperson
Elbert Rackow
Mike Phillips
Neal Nealis
Marge Molski

PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE - Lighting, fire, police, traffic, safety, education, health, licenses, celebrations, and inspection.

Mike Phillips, Chairperson
Hans Walther
Bernice E. Sevenich
Jo Seiser
David Sowieja

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Labor negotiations, recruitment of employees, hiring, salary and benefit programs.

Elbert J. Rackow, Chairperson
Bernice E. Sevenich
Jo Seiser
Jerry R. Moore
Matt Filipiak

Ald. Seiser moved, Ald. Nealis seconded, for confirmation of the appointments.

Roll Call: Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

4. Nomination and election of President of the Council.

Mayor Wescott reminded the Council of the importance of the position of Council President. By state statute, if something would happen to the Mayor and he/she is physically unable to discharge the duties of the Mayor, the Council President serves as the acting Mayor.

Ald. Barr nominated Ald. Rackow.
Ald. Seiser nominated Ald. Phillips.
Ald. Molski nominated Ald. Nealis.

There being no further nominations, Mayor Wescott declared the nominations closed.

Ballots were distributed and after counting the ballots, Ald. Rackow was elected President of the Council garnering six votes, Ald. Phillips three votes, and Ald. Nealis two votes.

5. Adjournment - 6:05 P.M.

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