HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Appointments to Public Nuisance Appeals Board RESOLUTION NO. 23-625
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEALS BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, the City Council adopted a new Property
Maintenance Code as Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code. The provisions of this ordinance take
effect on January 1, 2024. One of the provisions is the creation of a Public Nuisance Appeals
Board. The function of this Board is to hear appeals of nuisances as declared by the Building
Official in accordance with Chapter 30. The Board has the authority to affirm or reverse the
decision of the Building Official or to grant additional time for abatement; and,
WHEREAS, a special recruitment was conducted to fill the seven positions on the Public
Nuisance Appeals Board, and 24 applications were received. The application review and selection
process included input from the Building Official and the Fire Chief. Those selected have
confirmed their intent to hear appeals, interpret the code, and make judgements in an impartial
manner; and,
WHEREAS, recommended appointments are as follows:
Position Term Begins Term Ends Name
Ward 1 l/l/2024 3/31/2025 Denise Vrchota
Ward 2 l/l/2024 3/31/2026 Erin Smith
Ward 3 l/l/2024 3/31/2027 Brenda Petersen
Ward 4 l/l/2024 3/31/2025 Ben Schmitt
l/l/2024 3/31/2025 Erin Elsbernd
At-Large l/l/2024 3/31/2026 Mandi Al-Kaisi
l/l/2024 3/31/2027 Joel Hochstein
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that appointment of the aforementioned individuals to the Public Nuisance Appeals Board is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 19th day of December, 2023.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 191h day of December, 2023.