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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: October 29, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution appointing six members to the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to make an initial round of appointments to the AICB, leaving three spaces open for local organizations and/or residents of the AIC community.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved the creation of the Aging-in-Community Advisory Board in March of 2024. The board was created in tandem with Aurora's participation in the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus' "Aging in a Changing Region" program. The findings of this program were outlined in an Aging in a Changing Region Guide, which was presented to the City Council in April of 2024; and included the recommendation that the city create a board.
DISCUSSION:
The creation of the board and calls for applications were made in both March and April of 2024 through the Council Committee process. Additional advertisements were done over the course of the next six months; staff scheduled interviews for interested applicants in October of 2024. Attached to this item is a list of the advertisements/posts/presentations where calls for members were made. Traditionally, staff takes forward a full slate for appointment to a new board, but it was decided to take this in two phases. The candidates are primarily representatives of agencies that serve Aurora residents, the goal is to build out the resident engagement side with the remaining three seats.
The candidates are listed below:
• Jennifer Brasfield, NR; Executive Director of Riverwalk Adult Day Services in Naperville which serves Aurora residents.
• Esmeralda Tellner, NR; retired Aurora Police Department Elderly Resource Officer
• Alex Haughee, NR; Executive Director of Plum Landing
• Reena Cherian, Ward 10; geriatric physical therapist for over 20 years
• Glenda Love, NR; works for Age Guide which serves Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will County residents
• George Scowins, Ward 1; former Block Grant Working Committee member, active resident
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of these members will allow the AICB to begin the work outlined in the Aging in a Changing Region as well as the work of city staff.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of these appointments.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution appointing six members to the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
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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, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor, shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through F of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibits A through F of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the position to which they have been nominated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the appointments of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through F of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved.