Memorandum 14-101 Recommend Appointment of Franco Venuti to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission

Memorandum 14-101

TO:                      HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

DATE:                 JUNE 16, 2014

SUBJECT:         RECOMMENDATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANCO VENUTI TO THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION

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Rick Foster, City of Homer’s representative on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission, has submitted his notice of resignation effective July 31, 2014.

Appointments to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission are made by the Borough Mayor. Commission members from a first class city are selected by the Borough Mayor from a list of recommendations made by City Council.

Advertisement was made for the Borough Planning Commission seat to represent the City of Homer. 

Franco Venuti has expressed his desire to serve on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission.  Mr. Venuti has served on the Homer Advisory Planning Commission since 2010 and is currently the chair of the commission. He has an extensive background in construction to include building codes, construction inspection, and fire and safety management on new and existing structures.   

I recommend the appointment of Franco Venuti as the City of Homer representative on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission with a term to expire July 31, 2016.

RECOMMENDATION:

Confirm the recommendation for appointment of Franco Venuti as the City of Homer representative on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission with a term to expire July 31, 2016.

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