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Board extends fountain‑memorial nomination window after single incomplete submission
Summary
Staff reported one fountain‑memorial nomination (Gerald George nominating Faye Wright) was received without the required five‑minute presentation; the board directed staff to extend the window to March 27 at 5:00 p.m. and to repost/market the nomination process.
Marta, parks staff, reported that the fountain‑memorial nomination window closed on February 27 with one in‑person nomination submitted by a resident identified in materials as Gerald George nominating his mother, Faye Wright. Marta said the application lacked the required five‑minute presentation (virtual or in person) and staff were unable to reach the nominator by voicemail.
Staff recommended treating the submission as incomplete. Board members discussed options including reaching the nominator again, extending the deadline, or leaving the selection empty for the year if no qualifying presentations occur.
After discussion, the board directed staff to extend the nomination window to March 27 at 5:00 p.m., repost and market the call for nominations, and attempt additional outreach to Mister George so he may present at the April 1 meeting. Marta said she would make additional attempts to contact the nominator and report back at the April meeting.
Why it matters: the board follows a process that requires a brief presentation from nominators to ensure nominees meet standards for memorial recognition; the extension preserves an opportunity for an in‑person presentation while reopening the process to other candidates.
