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Council approves multiple commission appointments, including Economic Development renewals and new members
Summary
Fountain City Council reappointed two Economic Development Commission members, appointed four new EDC members (4‑1 vote), filled a limited term on the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, and reappointed two members to the personnel grievance board.
Fountain City Council approved a slate of board and commission appointments on Feb. 25, 2025, including renewals for two Economic Development Commission (EDC) members, appointments of four inaugural EDC members, a limited‑term appointment to the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority (FURRA), and reappointments to the personnel grievance board.
The council voted 6‑0 to reappoint Dan Osinski and Mercedes Davis each to two‑year renewal terms on the Economic Development Commission after a motion from Councilmember Estes and a second from Councilmember Hinton. Later the council voted to appoint Corolla Rafferty, Ronald Coyle, Joyce Dexter Moran and Rosalind Hartleeb to inaugural one‑year terms on the EDC; that motion carried 5‑1, with Councilmember Estes recorded as the lone no vote.
Kimberly Bailey, executive director for the Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, presented a recommendation to fill the remaining two years of a five‑year FURRA term after a resignation. Councilmember Duncan moved to appoint the nominee (the clerk recorded the motion as "Miss. Perez"), Councilmember Herzberg seconded, and the council approved the limited‑term appointment 6‑0.
On the personnel and grievance board, staff recommended staggered terms to restore the board’s rotation after earlier appointments were not completed with a clerk transition. Councilmember Estes moved to reappoint Steve Foster to a two‑year term; Councilmember Rick seconded and the motion passed 6‑0. Councilmember Duncan then moved to reappoint Shirley Martinez to a one‑year term; Councilmember Rick seconded and that motion also passed 6‑0.
Council members and staff noted that some appointees were not present at the meeting. The mayor encouraged residents to submit applications for future openings so that candidate pools are on file when vacancies arise.
Votes at a glance: - Reappoint Dan Osinski and Mercedes Davis to EDC (2‑year renewals): motion Estes; second Hinton; vote 6 yes, 0 no — motion carried. - Appoint Corolla Rafferty, Ronald Coyle, Joyce Dexter Moran and Rosalind Hartleeb to EDC (one‑year inaugural terms): motion (name not specified in transcript); second Duncan; vote 5 yes, 1 no (Estes) — motion carried. - Appoint limited‑term FURRA member to remaining two years: motion Duncan; second Herzberg; vote 6 yes, 0 no — motion carried. - Reappoint Steve Foster to personnel grievance board (2 years): motion Estes; second Rick; vote 6 yes, 0 no — motion carried. - Reappoint Shirley Martinez to personnel grievance board (1 year): motion Duncan; second Rick; vote 6 yes, 0 no — motion carried.
Council and staff also reiterated where citizens can apply for board service and noted that some boards — parks, planning — will accept applications to maintain an active file for future vacancies.
