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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration
City Clerk Loff
June 11, 2018
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent Agenda
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
City Planner Daniel Licht
3.11
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
No
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
health issues of an immediate family member. He would still like to receive the commission packets and
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
City Code 3-1-2, H.2; Excused absences include: a serious personal or family medical condition, death in
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends accepting the leave of absence for Planning Commissioner Richard Nichols.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Planning Commissioner Richard Nichols has requested a medical leave of absence for 6 months due to
health issues of an immediate family member. He would still like to receive the commission packets and
development reports but will not be able to attend the meetings.
City Code 3-1-2, H.2; Excused absences include: a serious personal or family medical condition, death in
immediate family or unanticipated work-related commitment. It shall be the duty of each member to
notify the City staff liaison or recording secretary if the member will be unable to attend a meeting.
(Ordinance 2012-16, adopted November 26, 2012)
The City Code allows this absence with proper notice. Mr. Nichols is the longest tenured member of the
Planning Commission who provides valuable contributions to their responsibilities. City staff is in support
of this request and recommends approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve a medical leave of absence for Richard Nichols until the first meeting of the Planning
Commission in January 2019.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED: