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Muncie council fills cemetery, community‑center and transit board seats; Carlos Taylor appointed to MITs board
Summary
The Muncie City Common Council appointed three members to the Beach Grove Cemetery Board by acclamation, named William Macintosh to the community center advisory board and, after a roll call vote, appointed Carlos Taylor to the MITs transit board.
The Muncie City Common Council on May 4 filled several board vacancies and appointed a new member to the MITs transit board.
By acclamation the council approved Pam Ivy, Ron White and Zach Bow for three openings on the Beach Grove Cemetery Board after members nominated the candidates and agreed there were three vacancies to fill. Council then nominated William Macintosh and approved him as the council representative to the Community Center Development Advisory Board.
A contested appointment to the MITs board followed. After members discussed three candidates — Jeff Hagar, Carlos Taylor and Nate Carroll — Carlos Taylor addressed the council, describing his prior service on the MITs board, his experience representing the disability community and his work advocating for accessible transit. The council voted and appointed Taylor to the open seat.
"I have knowledge of the board and I've brought concerns from the disability community," Taylor said while describing why he sought the position. Nate Carroll, who also spoke, cited his construction and planning experience and said he would bring budget and project knowledge to the board.
The appointments fill vacancies left in part by the recent death of longtime community volunteer Mike White. Council members urged residents interested in board service to submit names in advance to make decisions easier.
Council members completed the votes during the meeting; several members said they will follow up with the new appointees about upcoming meetings and expectations. The council did not discuss compensation for the positions. The appointees are expected to assume duties immediately and attend upcoming board meetings.
