The City of Sparks Planning Commission has a vacancy due to the resignation of Commissioner Doug Voelz effective August 4, 2016. The vacancy was announced at the August 8 and August 22 City Council meetings. The application period closed on September 6. Applications were received from Jeff Bowling, Scott Carey, Paul Freeman, James Gaba, Johanna Lee, Jennifer Martinez, John Novak and David Shocket.

Mr. Scott Carey has been recommended to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Voelz. Mr. Carey would serve the remainder of Commissioner Voelz's term that expires on December 31, 2018. Mr. Carey would then have an opportunity to be reappointed for an additional term. Mr. Carey is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Geography and an emphasis in land use planning. Mr. Carey has over 10 years professional experience in community development and land use planning in Nevada. Mr. Carey has also participated in several community organizations including: The Sparks Heritage Museum, Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network, Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, RTC Citzens Advisory Committee, Sparks Parks and Recreation Commission, Sparks Centennial Commission and the American Planning Association.

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If the Council rejects the appointment of Mr. Scott Carey, the Mayor shall appoint another person from the remaining applications and the Council shall consider ratification either at the present meeting or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council.

I move to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott Carey to the Sparks Planning Commission through December 31, 2018.