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Committee appoints three aldermen to Aquatics Advisory Council; discussion stresses firsthand pool experience
Summary
The committee approved three city appointments to the Aquatics Advisory Council and several members urged appointees to have firsthand familiarity with the city’s pools.
Aurora — The Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee approved appointments of three aldermen to the Aquatics Advisory Council on Aug. 19 and members emphasized the value of appointees having direct experience with city aquatic facilities.
Why it matters: The Aquatics Advisory Council (formerly described as a board) advises the city and the Fox Valley Park District on aquatics programming and facilities; members said firsthand knowledge of pools can improve board input.
The committee considered Resolution 25-0654, which the transcript lists as appointments of Alderman Ted Masiakos, Alderman Carl Franco and Alderman at large Will White to the Aquatics Advisory Council. City staff described changes to the ordinance language and confirmed the council’s correct title is the Aquatics Advisory Council rather than a board. Committee members discussed prior appointments and noted complaints in past years that some aldermanic appointees had not frequented pool facilities and therefore lacked firsthand familiarity. One committee member said they hoped the current appointees would visit pools and noted an offer of complimentary passes to encourage firsthand experience.
The committee approved the appointments; the vote included an abstention and was recorded by chair as passing on voice vote.
Ending: Staff will forward the appointments to the council roster and committee members asked that appointees try to visit city pools to bring firsthand knowledge to council discussions.
