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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: December 26, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing three new members and reappointing one current member to Aurora’s Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The GAR Commission is a nine (9) member commission tasked with overseeing Aurora's Grand Army of the Republic Museum. Duties include: preserving and maintaining the history of the building, raising money for the future of the GAR and making the premises available to the public.
In July of 2016, the City Council approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to the membership composition of the GAR Commission, allowing for a limited number of non-residents to be members. The change was made to provide more of a regional focus for the museum, making it a destination for downtown Aurora.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the appointments and reappointment be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Appointing Darlene Varney, Harry Reineke IV and Jared Ploger and Reappointing Michael Sawdey to Aurora's Grand Army of the Republic Commission.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, there are currently vacancies and expired terms on Aurora's Grand Army of the Republic Commission (GAR); and
WHEREAS, it is the Mayor's desire that said appointments and reappointment be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, hereby approve the appointments of Darlene Varney, Aurora, IL, Jared Ploger, Aurora, IL and Harry Reineke IV, Batavia, IL and the reappointment of Michael Sawdey, Aurora, IL to the Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of Darlene Varney, Harry Reineke IV and Jared Ploger shall expire May 31, 2022 and the term of Michael Sawdey shall expire May 31, 2020, however, in any event, they shall continue to serve until their respective replacements have been approved by the Council.