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Council adopts new finance‑committee composition, appoints seven residents
Summary
The City Council changed the finance committee composition to one nonvoting council liaison and seven residents, and appointed seven nominees to staggered terms; the council scheduled the committee's first meeting.
The St. Helena City Council adopted a resolution to update the composition of the city finance committee and appointed seven residents to the panel.
Assistant City Manager (name as provided to council) told the council the revised committee would include one non‑voting council liaison and seven resident members: four members will serve initial two‑year terms ending June 30, 2027, and three members will serve initial one‑year terms ending June 30, 2026. The staff report noted the first finance committee meeting was scheduled for 3 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Doreen nominated the seven residents for appointment. The council approved the appointments on a roll call vote. The four two‑year appointees named in council discussion were Mark Smithers, Gary Rose, Arlene Corsetti and Chris Warner. The three initial one‑year appointees were Richard Garber, Greg Dolley and George Schisler.
Councilmembers discussed the merits of a larger (seven‑member) committee to provide continuity when members miss meetings and to blend institutional knowledge with new perspectives. Councilmembers said members serve at the pleasure of the council and can be removed if necessary.
The council’s action amended the committee composition and confirmed the specific appointments and term lengths; staff will post agendas and convene the first meeting.
