Subcommittee Meeting
Regular MeetingPeoria, AZ · October 11, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
PINE CONFERENCE ROOM
October 11, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee of the City of
Peoria, Arizona, was convened by Subcommittee in an open and public session at 8401 W.
Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona on May 9, 2023 at 5:11 p.m.
Members Present: Subcommittee Member Beck, Subcommittee Member Edwards and
Subcommittee Member Patena
Members Absent: None.
Other Municipal Officials Present: Lorie Dever, Planning Manager; Della Ernest, Executive
Assistant; Kevin Burke, Deputy City Manager; Brian Carrico, Family and Youth Services
Superintendent; Brandon Urness, Mayor's Chief of Staff; Austin Roe, Council Assistant; Daniel
Murillo, Council Assistant; Brad Keogh Chief Assistant City Attorney; Agnes Goodwine, City
Clerk; and Kyana Hayes, City Clerk Specialist.
Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in
which they were discussed in the meeting.
Consent Agenda:
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Edwards, seconded by Subcommittee Member
Patena, to approve the consent agenda.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously 3-0.
1 C. Minutes
Approved the minutes of the May 9, 2023 Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
meeting as part of the consent agenda.
2 C. Disposition of Absence
Approved the absence of Councilmember Jon Edwards from the May 9, 2023 Boards and
Commissions Subcommittee meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
3 R. Election of Chair
Nomination was made by Subcommittee Member Edwards, seconded by Subcommittee
Member Beck, to select Subcommittee Member Patena as Chair.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
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4 R. Board and Commission Interviews
The Subcommittee interviewed Jeff Bruno for possible appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The Subcommittee interviewed Thomas Konkowski for possible appointment to Planning and
Zoning Commission.
The Subcommittee interviewed Douglas Myers for possible appointment to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
The Subcommittee interviewed Scott Phillips for possible appointment to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
The Subcommittee interviewed Kellen Harris for possible appointment to the Youth Advisory
Board.
The Subcommittee interviewed Leonardo Hernandez for possible appointment to the Youth
Advisory Board.
The Subcommittee interviewed Titus Tipton for possible appointment to the Youth Advisory
Board.
5 R. Authorization to Hold an Executive Session
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Beck, seconded by Subcommittee Member
Edwards, to authorize the holding of an Executive Session for the purpose of discussions
regarding:
a) Planning and Zoning Commission
b) Youth Advisory Board
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
Subcommittee Chair Patena recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 5:58
p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
6. An Executive Session was convened for the purpose of discussion or
consideration of appointments; or discussion or consideration of records exempt
by law from public inspections; or discussion or consultation for legal advice with
the attorney or attorneys of the public body regarding board or commission
member vacancies on the following:
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(a) Planning and Zoning
(b) Youth Advisory Board
Subcommittee Chair Patena reconvened the meeting in an open and public session at
6:36 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS – CONTINUED
7 R. Board and Commission Vacancies
Discussion and possible action to appoint, reappoint, schedule interviews for, or recruit for the
following board and commission vacancies:
(a) Construction Board of Appeals
(b) Design Review Board
(c) Judicial Public Defender Advisory Board
(d) Planning and Zoning Commission
(e) Veterans Memorial Board
(f) Volunteer Firefighter Pension Board
(g) Youth Advisory Board
Construction Board of Appeals
Motion was made by Subcommittee Chair Patena, seconded by Subcommittee Member Beck
to reappoint Dennis Greiner as a regular member for a term to expire June 30, 2025.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
Design Review Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Chair Patena, seconded by Subcommittee Member Beck
to reappoint Adam Hawkins and Adam Pruett as regular members for terms to expire
December 31, 2025.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
Judicial Public Defender Advisory Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Chair Patena, seconded by Subcommittee Member Beck
to reappoint James Hann as a regular member for a term to expire June 30, 2025.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Beck, seconded by Subcommittee Member
Edwards to reappoint Anthony Feiter and Jeff Nelson as regular members for terms to expire
December 31, 2025 and appoint Thomas Konkowski and Doug Myers as regular members with
terms to expire December 31, 2025.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously, 3-0.
Veterans Memorial Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Chair Patena, seconded by Subcommittee Member Beck
to reappoint Anthony Irby and Tad Snidecor as regular members for terms to expire December
31, 2025.
Volunteer Firefighter Pension Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Chair Patena, seconded by Subcommittee Member Beck
to reappoint John Albright and Brenda Rehnke as regular members for terms to expire
December 31, 2025.
Youth Advisory Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Edwards, seconded by Subcommittee Member
Beck to appoint Kellen Harris as a regular member for a term to expire December 31, 2026.
8 R. 2024 Board and Commission Appreciation Event
Discussion to schedule a Savannah Bananas Spring Training game for the 2024 Board and
Commission Appreciation Event.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None
Updates from staff:
9. 2023 Board and Commissions Subcommittee Meeting Calendar
Discussion to hold the next Boards and Commissions Subcommittee Meeting on November
21, 2023.
Reports from Subcommittee: None
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Subcommittee, the meeting was duly
adjourned at approximately 6:53 p.m.
Bill Patena, Subcommittee Chair Kyana Hayes, City Clerk Specialist II
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