Old Webster commission discusses two vacancies, outreach to potential recruits

Commission members said the Old Webster District Commission currently has two vacancies and discussed outreach efforts to fill them. A commission member reported there was “no word on TJ,” noting he was out of town, and said they expect him to join but that he “just hasn’t done it yet.” Members also discussed outreach to Melanie Bennett and Lynn Waddell as potential recruits; one commissioner said they had asked Bennett several years ago and would try again now that her business was settled. Members agreed to continue outreach and to ask Bennett to consider joining along with her business partner. No formal appointment was made at the meeting. The discussion noted the commission would benefit from retail-business representation and that staff would continue recruitment efforts and follow up with potential candidates.