Summary The City of Alachua Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-934 establishes the five-member Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve an advisory role to the City Commission concerning recreation services and potential long range capital improvements as well as evaluate existing programs, recommend changes and enhancements and promote and review citizen participation in planning and utilizing city services and facilities. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is made up of five (5) members, who serve staggered three (3) year terms and are appointed by the City Commission.
The term of member Mike Schentrup expires Feb. 21, 2017. A vacant seat expires Feb. 21, 2018. The City advertised for applications for the Board in Alachua County Today on Jan. 19 and 26, 2017. Notice of the vacancy was also posted on community bulletin boards and the City’s website. The City received three (3) applications, including one (1) current member seeking reappointment:
James O. Bendel, Jr.
Derell Jenkins
Mike R. Schentrup
As provided by Florida State Statue 943.04351, the City conducted a search of each applicant's name against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement. No applicants were in the registry.
Additionally, Sec. 2-935 requires that members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board be residents of the city of Alachua, of which the applicants qualify.
In that there are two (2) vacancies and three (3) applications, the City Commission will need to cast ballots for appointment.
All applicants have been contacted regarding their potential appointment and have been notified of their option to be present should you desire they speak on this appointment. |