Conservation Advisory Council recommends Ray Grenicky for appointment

The Kingston Conservation Advisory Council moved in open session to recommend Ray Grenicky for appointment to the advisory council after an executive session. Following the executive session the council leader asked for a motion; a member moved to recommend "Ray Grenicky" to the mayor, and the chair called "All in favor," recorded as "Aye." The council advised that if the mayor does not object, a letter of appointment will be sent and the appointment would be for a two-year term effective immediately.

Context and process: the council explained the next administrative steps after a recommendation: the mayor's office will receive the recommendation; if the mayor does not oppose, the appointee will receive a letter of appointment and must sign the oath of office at the city clerk's office during normal business hours. The council said the new appointee will be added to communications and may begin attending meetings once the appointment is finalized.

Vote and attendance: at the start of the meeting attendance was recorded as Conservation Advisory Council members Jennifer Evans, Melinda Lamont, Brandon Moss, Lynn Woods and Julie Noble present; Mark Michael Tierney was reported absent. After the executive session the council reported a unanimous ‘‘Aye’’ to recommend appointment. The meeting record does not show a roll-call vote listing each member’s recorded name for the motion.

Member remarks and applicant comment: Ray Grenicky identified himself in the meeting and described a personal interest in volunteering and contributing time on stewardship and hands‑on work. Council members invited him to be prepared to sign the oath at the clerk’s office once the mayor’s office clears the appointment.

Ending: the council welcomed Grenicky and said he would receive further contact from council staff (Julie Noble and city staff) about next steps and formal appointment paperwork.