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2011-814 Appointing Sharon Borton to Parks and RecCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. I � �\4 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN APPOINTING SHARON BORTON TO SEAT 5 OF THE MERIDIAN PARKS COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Seat 5 on the Meridian Parks Commission is vacant; and WHEREAS, Meridian City Code § 2-2-3(A)(2) provides that members of the Parks Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council on a majority vote; WHEREAS, Meridian City Code § 2-2-3(D) states that vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments and the appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the appointment of Sharon Borton to be in the best interest of the Meridian Parks Commission and of the City of Meridian; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That Sharon Borton is hereby appointed to the Meridian Parks Commission, for a term to expire on October 31, 2014; and Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. 2011. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1St day of November, APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1St day of November, 2011. APPROVED. Mayor Ta de Weerd ATTEST: '��'� � vcUs oho r1 �� B City of By: : D►IAN Jaycee L m ity I o A" ° 0* EAL Ile �w f the -rfa Wl RESOLUTION APPOINTING SHARON BORTON TO MPC PAGE 1 OF 1 Sharon Borton 4398 W. Red Grass Court Meridian, ID 83642 October 3, 2011 Mayor Tammy de Weerd Meridian City Hall, Suite 300 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Dear Mayor de Weerd: I am writing in response to the upcoming Parks and Recreation commission vacancy in order to express my interest in a commissioner position. I served as a commissioner briefly 2007-2008, and resigned only to pursue a master's degree. The degree is complete and I would like another opportunity to serve on the commission again. I feel my organizational skills and understanding of the parks system and city government would be an asset to the commission. I am available to meet with you most afternoons and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Sharon Borton Enclosure E IDIA M- - Application to be Considered for AHO City -Appointed or Volunteer Positions Position Applying for: ®"Parks & Recreation Commission O Planning & Zoning Commission O Meridian Arts Commission C3 Historical Preservation Commission O Traffic Safety Commission C3 Meridian Transportation Task Force O Impact Fee Committee O Solid Waste Advisory Committee O General Volunteer Position on Special Projects or Events as Needed (appointment not required) Name: ShC,roh 80htOn Home Address: `� � � 8, W. R e d— 60 -ass c , --u e r id l n h (/ q u Telephone:�jkT 950 - k J/ ( E -Mail Address: 6 sha_r o n b or f yh / z 0kna r/. 69/n / n, Occupation: � e-( al f Are you a resident of the City of Meridian? CY Yes O No If not, do you live in Meridian's area of impact? M7'Yes 0 No Why do you want to become involved? M ail /da l Paw d.q use � � �I �s nd S tuou (� h e c v-eechl'o✓►, a// cp, Do you participate in any local servi e clubs or other organizafions? 0 Yes C3"No If so, please list: What areas of city government are of most interest to you? Have you participated in any level of volunteer government service in the past? CY Yes 0 No If so, please list: ✓fd'�2S f P_ r� GiP.� �e e ,. Do you understand the time commitment required to attend meetings and review/r&earch data to make recommendations? C1 --Yes O No Signature Date _ �« Please return your completed application, resume, and letter of interest to: City Clerk's Office, City of Meridian, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: (208) 888-4433 Fax: (208) 888-4218 Resume of Sharon E. Borton 4398 Red Grass Court, Meridian, Idaho 83646 208-288-2630 208-859-6116 Education University of Idaho M. Ed. Educational Leadership-- 2010 B. A. English - 1994 Graduate Work through the University of Idaho, Boise State University, and Northwest Nazarene University Multiple interdisciplinary conferences and continuing education, including; • Idaho Middle Level Association, presenter 2011 • Idaho Prevention Conference, presenter 2011 • Distinguished Fellows Program, University of Idaho, 2008-2010 • Literacy Leader conference • Professional Learning Community Conference • Northwest Inland Writing Project Fellow, 1996 Employment Teacher Meridian Middle School 1997 - present • Instruction of Seventh grade language arts; English A, English and Strategies for Lit., and Reading Lab • Seventh Grade Department Chair, present • School -Wide Positive Behavior Systems team leader, present • Assistant Track Coach, 2010-2011 school year • Language Arts Department Chair 2009-2007, 1999 - 2006 • "Step Up to Writing" site trainer for Joint District No. 2 • New teacher mentor • Honored as the 2004 'Teacher of the Year' • Yearbook advisor 1999-2000 • Reading Improvement Committee member • Site Improvement Team member Teacher Lowell Scott Middle School 1996-1997 • 7th and 8th grade language arts • Journalism and Newspaper • Cheerleading coach Community Service/Professional Organizations • Appointed Meridian Parks and Recreation Commissioner: (2007 - 2008) • Pack 62 Cub Scout Den leader and Pack Secretary (2004 - 2008) • Meridian Education Foundation grant writer and recipient • Member: NCTE, ICTE, IMLA, ASCD, IRA