Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Dr. Norman Merrifield no longer resides in Hampton, and, as such, is not eligible to continue to serve. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until March 31, 2026.
Katherine G. Dermanis has served one term and is eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint her to serve a second term until April 30, 2027.
Shawn O'Keefe has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to serve a first term until June 30, 2027.
Susan Ottey has resigned from the board. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to serve a first term until June 30, 2027.
Jennifer Colton has resigned from the board. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until March 31, 2026.
There are individuals in the Board Bank who have expressed a desire to serve on this board. Those applications are being provided to Council.
Current Demographics
Name of Board # of Members # of Vacancies Gender Age Ethnicity
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 9 5 Male - 1 51-34 - 1 Caucasian - 1
Female - 3 51-34 - 3 African American - 2
Caucasian - 1
Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Alexander Maness currently serves on the Hampton Clean City Commission until June 30, 2023
Brad Young currently serves on the Grievance Board until June 30, 2025 and the CUC until June 30, 2023
Charlene Clark currently serves on the Hampton EDA until March 31, 2027
Kathryn Wiesmann currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2026
Edwin McErlean currently serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals until March 31, 2026 (NOTE: The BZA members are only allowed to also serve on the Planning Commission)
John "Andy" Anderson ...
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