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Board confirms two board‑of‑adjustment appointments, tables park‑board appointment for Vanessa Keith
Summary
The board approved two appointments to the city’s Board of Adjustment and tabled the nomination of Vanessa Keith to the park board pending further clarification; members cited the difficulty of finding volunteers and noted the board would maintain a waiting list for interested residents.
The Willow Board of Aldermen approved two appointments to the city’s Board of Adjustment and tabled a separate appointment to the park board.
During the meeting staff identified two people to fill vacancies on the Board of Adjustment; the transcript records the name Colby Brooks and a second name transcribed as "Debbie Helvier" (name uncertain in the record). Board members said the appointments will bring the board to a full complement and that two alternates can be added in future. The board voted to approve the appointment of the two candidates.
On the park board appointment, the board discussed the nomination of Vanessa Keith and several aldermen described Ms. Keith’s volunteer work organizing events and fundraising for the park. Concerns were raised regarding whether a majority of board members were present for a vote and whether an abstention would be appropriate in one alderman’s case; after discussion a motion to table the appointment was made and carried.
Board members urged residents to volunteer for city boards and said staff will maintain a waiting list for future vacancies. The transcript does not include public testimony that changed the outcome.
