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Home My WebLink AboutReappoint - D.Walker - Rep to CVMVCD BoardCITY OF PALM DESERT CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUG WALKER AS CITY OF PALM DESERT'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (CVMVCD) BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUBMITTED BY: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk DATE: December 8, 2016 CONTENTS: • Staff Report • July and November E-mails and October Letter from CVMVCD • July E-mail from Doug Walker • Staff Report from Last Reappointment September 27, 2012 • Douglas J. Walker Application Recommendation By Minute Motion: 1) Reappoint Douglas J. Walker as the City of Palm Desert's representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (CVMVCD) Board of Trustees for a full four-year term, January 2017 to January 2021. OR 2) Reappoint Douglas J. Walker as the City of Palm Desert's representative to the CVMVCD on an interim basis until such time as City Council can complete an interview for this position. Strateaic Plan Obiective This request represents routine conduct of the City's municipal affairs; additionally, it supports citizen involvement in the City's governance and, in this case, that of the entire Coachella Valley and Southern California Region. Backaround Doug Walker was first appointed as the City's representative to the CVMVCD on January 11, 2007, and has been reappointed twice, with current term expiring on January 1, 2017. CVMVCD's Clerk of the Board notified the City that it is time to either reappoint Mr. Walker, or appoint a Councilmember or other eligible City resident to the position, for a term that commences January 2, 2017 (first Monday of January). Staff Report - January 2021 December 8, Page No. 2 Reappointment of Doug Walker to the CVMVCD, January 2017 - Staff spoke with Mr. Walker and inquired of his continued interest in serving the City in this capacity, and the response was a very resounding, "Yes;" providing, of course, that the City would like him to do so. He is currently serving as President of CVMVCD, also the greater area as Southern California Region Council Trustee to the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California, and is scheduled to take over as Chairman of the Council in January 2017. His representation in this capacity would be contingent upon reappointment to the local Board. As a retired Professor of Natural Resources and Entomology, Dean, and Division Chair at College of the Desert, he is ideally qualified for the appointment and serves both Palm Desert and the region well. However, staff further advised Mr. Walker that there was a three-part timing concern in this instance. First, it involved City Council's earlier 2016 action directing interviews be conducted for all incumbent City Committee/Commission Members and related appointees (e.g. CVMVCD) prior to reappointment consideration. Secondly, there was reorganization of the City Council occurring at the first regular meeting in December. Thirdly, CVMVCD's bylaws require that the Member Appointee be in place prior to the first Monday in January for the term being filled. Doug offered to make himself available to meet with Councilmembers prior to December 8 if it would be of help in this process. The aforementioned notwithstanding, staff recommends approval of a full -term reappointment of Doug Walker to the CVMVCD but stands ready to respond to your action and/or further direction in this matter. Fiscal Analvsis There is no fiscal impact to the City with approval of this reappointment. Submitted by: � �� ;� ice► _�, �► Approved: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager rd k Attachments (as noted) Klassen, Rachelle From: Sent: To: Subject: Crystal Moreno <CMoreno@cvmvcd.org> Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:30 AM Klassen, Rachelle Trustee Reappointment/Appointment Just an early notice, the term of your City's representative on our Board of Trustees, Doug Walker, will be expiring January is'. We would like to have all new or returning Trustees appointed and attending our January Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 10tn I will be sending a formal letter within the next couple of weeks; please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, CrystaCMoreno Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District 43420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 342-8287 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place • Indio, CA 92201 • (760) 342-8287 • Fax (760) 342-8110 • Toll Free 1-888-343-9399 E-mail: CVmosquito@cvmvcd.org • Website: www.cvmvcd.org Board ofTrustm Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk President Palm Desert City Hall DOUG WALKER 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert Palm Desert, CA 92260 Vice President SAM TORRES Re: Upcoming Expiration of Trustee's Term on District Board of Trustees Indio Secretary Dear Ms. Klassen: BITO LARSON County at Large I am writing to inform you that Trustee Doug Walker's term, on the Board of Treasurer Trustee's for the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, will be SHELLEY KAPLAN expirinp- on January 1, 2017. Cathedral M BETTYSANCHEZ The City of Palm Desert must appoint a new trustee or reappoint Mr. Walker. Coachella Once the City has made a decision, regarding the new appointment or re- ALBERT KECK appointment, please provide the District with a letter stating the city's decision County at Large and the term the person will be serving on the Board. ADAM SANCHEZ Desert Hot Springs Please do not hesitate to contact me at (760) 625-6573 if you have any questions NICK NIGOSIAN or comments regarding this matter. Indian Wells Regards, DOUG HASSErr Aaja�, LaQuinta ' ka�VACANT CrystG. Moreno Palm Springs Clerk of the Board MICHAEL MONROE Rancho Mirage JEREMY WITTIE, MS General Manager v c7 ca O =C-)z !"'r*' 1 Qrgi-: cn rnm cn�— rT c-n Klassen, Rachelle From: Sent: To: Subject: Crystal Moreno <CMoreno@cvmvcd.org> Wednesday, November 09, 2016 2:58 PM Klassen, Rachelle RE: Trustee Reappointment/Appointment Unfortunately, the Health and Safety Code sets the expiration date for terms on the first Monday in January. He or his successor would have to be appointed by then to serve on the Board at the January meeting. Thank you, Crystal -Moreno Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District 43420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 342-8287 Cell: (760) 625-6573 From: rklassen@citvofpalmdesert.orp- fmailto:rklassen@citvofpalmdesert.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 2:55 PM To: Crystal Moreno <CMoreno@cvmvcd.orR> Subject: RE: Trustee Reappointment/Appointment We had to wait until after the Election, and the direction has been given that all representatives up for reappointment need to be interviewed. Therefore, we may not have an answer until the first part of January. Can he be held over until we either reappoint him or name a successor? Rachelle Klassen City Clerk Ph:760.346.0611 Direct:760.776.6304 rklassen@cityofpalmdesert.org From: Crystal Moreno fmaiIto: CMoreno(&cvmvcd.ora] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2016 1:23 PM To: Klassen, Rachelle Subject: RE: Trustee Reappointment/Appointment Good afternoon, Do you know when the City will be reappointing or appointing a Trustee for our Board? Thank you, CrystaC.Moreno Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District 43420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 342-8287 Cell: (760) 625-6573 From: Crystal Moreno Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:30 AM To:'rklassen@cityofpalmdesert.org' <rklassen@cityofpalmdesert.orp,> Subject: Trustee Reappointment/Appointment Importance: High Just an early notice, the term of your City's representative on our Board of Trustees, Doug Walker, will be expiring January 1 St We would like to have all new or returning Trustees appointed and attending our January Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 10tn I will be sending a formal letter within the next couple of weeks; please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Crystal -Moreno Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District 43420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 342-8287 Klassen, Rachelle From: Doug Walker <dwalker@collegeofthedesert.edu> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:43 AM To: Klassen, Rachelle Cc: Crystal Moreno Subject: Fwd: Expiring Terms Good Morning Rachelle, Crystal at CVMVCD, just sent me this reminder regarding my Trustee position at the mosquito district that I am forwarding to you. If the City Council approves, I am willing to continue as the appointed representative from the City of Palm Desert. It has been an honor and privilege to serve on this special district board and I still have the interest, energy, experience and knowledge to effectively serve the citizens of the Coachella Valley in a trustee position. If members of the City Council have questions or concerns, just let me know. Have a nice day and weekend. Doug Walker Begin forwarded message: From: Crystal Moreno <CMoreno(cDcvmvcd.orq> Subject: Expiring Terms Date: July 27, 2016 at 10:36:12 AM PDT Cc: Jeremy Wittie <JWittiee-cvmvcd.orq> Good morning, Early notices have been sent to your appointing body that your term will be expiring either at the end of December or beginning of January. Please help us have a full Board in January by being proactive in getting reappointed or finding your replacement. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, CrystaC-Moreno Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District 43420 Trader Place Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 342-8287 CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT REQUEST: REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUG WALKER TO A FOUR-YEAR TERM (JANUARY 2013 - JANUARY 2017) AS THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (CVMVCD) BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUBMITTED BY: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk DATE: September 27, 2012 CONTENTS: • Staff Report • August 31, 2012, Letter from CVMVCD • Approved Staff Report from Prior Appointment -June 12, 2008 • Douglas J. Walker Application Recommendation By Minute Motion, reappoint Douglas J. Walker as the City of Palm Desert's representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (CVMVCD) Board of Trustees for a four-year term, January 2013 to January 2017. Backaround Mr. Walker was first appointed as the City's representative to the CVMVCD on January 11, 2007, and reappointed to the position on June 12, 2008, for a four-year term (January 5, 2009 - January 5, 2013). The District's Clerk of the Board has notified the City that it is time to either reappoint Mr. Walker or appoint another eligible City resident to the position for a term that commences January 7, 2013 (first Monday of January). Staff contacted Mr. Walker to inquire of his continued interest in serving the City in this capacity, and the response was a very resounding, "Yes," providing, of course, that the City would like him to do so. It was learned that not only is Mr. Walker currently serving as Secretary to the local District, but he is also serving our area regionally and Statewide on various affiliated boards. As a retired Professor of Natural Resources and Entomology, Dean, and Division Chair at College of the Desert, he is perfectly qualified for the appointment. Therefore, staff recommends your approval. Staff Report - Reappointment of Doug Walker to the CVMVCD, January 2013 - January 2017 September 27, 2012 Page No. 2 Fiscal Analvsis There is no fiscal impact to the City with approval of this reappointment. Submitted by: Approved: ohn M. Wohlmuth, City Manager rd k Attachments (as noted) CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED O"IHF. %P�ni�� Wt MEETING DATE n1 -,Z 7�''X �/� gC% AVES:Ixry1. Fnedy- jar")i�ixv�� NOES- nJ0171- ABSENT: 47VIC ABSTAIN: NOAe- VERIFIED BY: RD K I r , Original on File with City ClerkOMce Board of Trustees President SHARON LOCK Palm Springs Vice President GARY HOWELL Cathedral City Secretary DOUGLAS WALKER Palm Desert Treasurer ROBERT COX La Quinta STEVEN HERNANDEZ Coachella ALBERT KECK County at Large KARL BAKER, JR. Desert Hot Springs BRUCE UNDERWOOD, Dr. P.H. Indian Wells SAM TORRES Indio CHARLES RICH Rancho Mirage BRANKA B. LOTHROP, Ph. D. General Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place • Indio, CA 92201 • (760) 342-8287 • Fax (760) 342-8110 • Toll Free 1-888-343-9399 E-mail: CVmosquito@cvmvcd.org • Website: www.cvmvcd.org August 31, 2012 Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Palm Desert City Hall 73510 Fred Waring Drive N O w Palm Desert, CA 92260 = O Re: Upcoming Expiration of Trustee's Term on District Board of Trustees r IV Dear Ms. Klassen: 0 .MAW 0 M C-) r" W r" m�C _ T n-n v c, rn I am writing to inform you that Trustee Walker's term, on the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District ("District") Board of Trustees, will expire at noon on January 5, 2013. (Health and Safety Code § 2023(c)) A Trustee appointed by a City Council must be a voter in that City and a resident of that portion of the City that is within the District. (Health and Safety Code §2022(b)). Incidentally, a member of the City Council may be appointed to serve on the Board without violating the prohibition on holding incompatible offices. (Health and Safety Code §2022(c)). Trustees appointed to the Board should have "experience, training, and education in fields that will assist them in the governance" of the District (Health and Safety Code §2022(d)) and the term of the new appointment may be for either two years or four years, at the discretion of the appointing authority. (Health and Safety Code §2024(a)). Once a Trustee is appointed, he or she shall exercise their independent judgment of the interests of the public as a whole and not solely the interests of the City Council. (Health and Safety Code §2022(d)) In addition, once appointed, the Trustee may not be removed or replaced by the City Council prior to the expiration of the Trustee's term, with limited exceptions. (Attorney General Opinion No. 09-502). In light of the foregoing, the District respectfully requests that your City Council either appoint a new Trustee or reappoint Mr. Walker, on or before the expiration of his term, as set forth above. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (760) 342-8287 if you have any questions or comments regarding this matter. Regards, tCal G. Moreno Clerk of the Board CITY OF PALM DESERT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER STAFF REPORT REQUEST: City Council Approval of Four Year Term for Appointment of Douglas Walker to the Board of Trustees of the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, effective January 5, 2009 DATE: June 12, 2008 CONTENTS: Letter from Ray Griest, Interim General Manager, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District dated May 22, 2008 Letter to District dated April 30, 2008, concerning reappointment of Mr. Douglas Walker for calendar year 2008 SUBMITTED BY: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager Recommendation: By Minute Motion, that the City Council approve a four year term of office for Douglas Walker, Trustee, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control, beginning January 5, 2009, Executive Summary: On April 24, 2008, the City Council appointed Mr. Douglas Walker to serve as the City's representative to the District's Board of Trustees for calendar year 2008. The City received a letter from the Interim General Manager for the District indicating that the appointment must conform to Section 2024 of the Health and Safety Code. Section 2024 requires the terms of office for appointees be for either two or four years at the appointing authority's discretion, to commence on the first Monday in January. Mr. Walker is willing to serve this term. :;ITY COUNCIL ACTION: ,; APPROVED 0i.ER t T Submitted By: RECEIVED A3--T V tZETIN DATE 77 of 409%rAYES: e CARLOS L. 0 OA NOES��2 ABSENT:L City Manager ABSTAIN: N nnP VERIFIED BY: �--�� Original on File wit City Clerk's OffirE 0 1CGTYMGRKARENRUSSONGfNM REPORTS 2MAPPOWThErdr OF DOUGus wAIKER.DOCX 1 Secretary/Treasurer BRUCE UNDERWOOD, Dr. P.H. Indian wells GARY HOWELL Cathedral City RICHARD MACKNICKI Coachella ALBERT KECK County at Large NICK NIGOSIAN County at Large KARL BAKER JR. Desert Hot Springs GENE GILBERT Indio TERRY HENDERSON La Quinta DOUGLAS WALKER Palm Desert SHARON LOCK Palm Springs DANA HOBART Rancho Mirage RAYMOND GRIEST Interim General Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place • Indio, CA 92201 • (760) 342-8287 • Fax (760) 342-8110 E-mail: Cvmosquito*cvmvcd.org • Website: www.cvmvcd.org May 22, 2008 Carlos Ortega City Manager, City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Request that Future Appointments be Based on Calendar Year Dear Carlos: I am writing to ask for your assistance regarding the future appointment of Trustees from your agency to our Board. It has recently been brought to my attention that the terms of office for certain Trustees from member agencies are not in conformity with Section 2024 of the Health and Safety Code. This Code Section requires that terms of office for appointees be for either two or four years, at the appointing authority's discretion, and must commence at noon on the first Monday in January, and follow the calendar year. The terms of office for several Trustees are set to expire in the near future. In light of this fact, I request that the appropriate appointing bodies take action to conform these new terms to the aforementioned requirement. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, �'� - C� Ray Griest Interim General Manager Cc: Board of Trustees I 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE f PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 i TEL: 76o 346—o6 i i I FAX: 76o 340-0574 in fo@pal m-dcscrl.n rq April 30, 2008 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place Indio, California 92201 Ladies and Gentlemen: Subject: Reap_ ointment of the Citv of Palm Desert's Renresentatiive to the Coachella Vallev Mosauito and Vector Control District At its regular meeting of April 24, 2008, the Palm Desert City Council, by Minute Motion, reappointed Douglas J. Walker as its representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for calendar 2008. A copy of Mr. Walkers application for service, which indicates his initial appointment on January 11, 2007, is enclosed for your reference. If you have any questions or need further information from our office, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CMC CITY CLERK rdk Enclosure (as noted) cc: David J. Erwin, City Attorney 37 ftnwmmow .7 00 �)004� COMMITTEE/C SION APPLICATION _ !2 OF ALM DESERT =s 73- ed Waring Drive -- 1 esert California 92260-2578 1. Indicate vi1 is of the following committees or commissions on which you are most ir%rest4 in serving. Pjose mark no more than three. and number them in order of vour first. second. and third choices only (#1 for first choice, #2 for second choice, #3 for third choice). Architectural Review Commission Marketing Committee Art In Public Places Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Building Board of Appeals Planning Commission El Paseo Business Association Project Area Committee Historic Preservation Committee Public Safety Commission Housing Commission Rent Review Commission Investment and Finance Committee Sister Cities Committee N1 `i �'' t� fl V? ` t� �, tA1►'' i `° �� Rz� Library Promotion Committee ' ` 2. Name: ___1t1L.E1Z k F a i )o a cf �.: r L'� �, u 9� Last First) Middle • 3. 7-1- 6-3 ri Residence Address: A41"lie (IF Y'cU P. A ' �� O (766)✓P14 19J-1 Street No. City Zip Code Telephone No. 4. Business Address: Street No. City Zip Code Telephone No. 5. Education: 8. ,. r- Af. . 6. Current Occupation: 7. Job Experience (beginning with present or last posZe I� �t y� l ,r',sr✓t- /2TPl �o -Vi� ,firm Xddress C �<.i�. ��"�z�, 197/-',)GG� Employment Dates T Firm & Address Title Employment Dates Firm & Address Title Employment Dates • Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be registered voters in Palm Desert. I have been a Palm Desert resident since: ) i ? I have been a registered voter in Palm Desert since: 9 9. Local residents who are qualified to comm t on my capabilities (preferably not someone connected with the City of Palm Desert): Name AUUNWASM. e e go. Name �- Address Tele one o. 10. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments if nssary): 11. Have you ever served on any City committee or commission before? If yes, describe: This application will remain on the for a period of one year. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Date Received, Date Reaffirmed- ;.omments: cAwp51knft\app.pm5 •• • Biographical Information Doug Walker January, 2006 •• Professional Experience: 8/1971 to 6/2005 1 completed 34 years at College of the Desert, with 24 years in some type of management role. 7/2003 to 5/05 (2 years): Professor, Natural Resources & Entomology 10/2000 to 6/03: Dean/Division Chair, Applied Science & Fine Arts Division In October of 2000, 1 was asked to serve as Division Chair for the Fine Arts Division in addition to my existing position as Division Chair, Applied Sciences. These combined divisions contained approximately 100 faculty and staff, with 17 full-time faculty, 14 classified staff and about 75 adjunct faculty. A title change to Dean occurred in July, 2002. 9/87 to 9/2000: Division Chair, Applied Sciences Since the formation of the Applied Science Division at College of the Desert in 1987, 1 served as the administrative leader for the unit. This role included a forty percent teaching assignment. • 4/79 to 9/87: Department Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Prior to the formation of divisions, my faculty assignment included chairing this department. Following a merger with the Engineering/Technology/Math Department in 1987, 1 was selected to fill the newly created Division Chair role. 8/71 to 6/2002: Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources In 1971, College of the Desert hired me to develop the Natural Resources program and to strengthen the plant science offerings. Teaching responsibilities included the following: NR-1 Conservation of Natural Resources, including a Lab (NR-1 L) AGPS-2 Entomology - General and Applied, including a Lab AGPS-1 Soils and Plant Nutrition, including a Lab NR-41A Mountain Native Plants (a 1 unit, field oriented course) NR-41 B Desert Native Plants (a 1 unit, field oriented course) During my career, I also taught: agronomy, agricultural chemical application & safety, pesticide laws & regulations, wildlife management and a natural history field seminar. 1970-71: Instructor at Yuba College, Marysville, California I was responsible for developing and teaching a structural pest control program. • Doug Walker information continued: Honors at COD: 11/2005 Professor Emeritus status officially awarded 612005 Officially Retired after 35 years as a professor and administrator 5/2005 Honored as the "Outstanding Faculty of the Year" at College of the Desert Elected via the Academic Senate by the full-time faculty 5/2005 Commencement Speaker at COD on May 27, 2005 4/2003 Honored with an Outstanding Leadership Award at the College 1987-88 Honored as the "Outstanding Faculty Member" at College of the Desert 1977-78 President, Academic Senate 1974-2001 Served as a member of the Curriculum Comm. (approx. 25 years) Degrees: 1969 M.S., Entomology, University of California, Davis An additional 48 semester units were completed at U.C. Davis beyond the M.S. degree requirements. 1966 B.S., Agricultural Education, University of California, Davis Professional Credentials: 1970 California Standard Community College Teaching Credential (Life) Entomology, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Science • 1967 California Standard Secondary Teaching Credential (Life) Agricultural Science and Biological Sciences 1973 to Present: California Pest Control Advisors License (all categories) Professional and Community Activities: 1985 to Present: Member of the Palm Desert — Palms to Pines Rotary Club 1991-92 President, Palm Desert - Palms to Pines Rotary Club 1996-99 President, Palms to Pines Rotary Club Foundation 1979 to Present: Charter/Founding member, Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Assn. 1980-82 Helped develop the volunteer naturalist program 1982-84 Board President 1982 to 2000: Serve as an instructor for volunteer naturalist training 1982 to 2005: Board Member, The Living Desert, Palm Desert, CA 1977-85 Community College Chancellor's Office Representative on the California State Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee • O 1,1CI • Doug Walker 74-539 Monte Verde Way J?,Y 17 ?° i U: 25 Palm Desert, CA 92260 January 16, 2006 Dick Kelly, Councilman City of Palm Desert City Hall — Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Volunteer Service for Palm Desert Dear Councilman Kelly: This letter is a follow-up to a conversation we had late last fall. Having recently retired from College of the Desert after serving thirty-four years at that institution, I am hoping to use my expertise and experience to serve our community. It has come to my attention that the City of Palm Desert appoints a representative to sit on the governing board for the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Apparently, you have a very capable individual currently serving in that role, and I am not interested in displacing that . person. However, if and when he decides to step aside, I would appreciate being considered for filling the vacancy. Attached, you will find a resume that includes some of my qualifications for serving as the Palm Desert representative on the CV Mosquito and Vector Control District board. It appears that my academic background in entomology, and career in education, including management experience, would provide an excellent fit for this particular board position. Please let me know if you would like to meet and discuss my interest and background. Also, it would be appreciated if you could keep my request on file for future consideration when a vacancy occurs. Since ly, Doug er (760) 346-7951 (760) 408-5764 cell cc: Jim Ferguson, Mayor Enclosures: Resume • Committee/Commission Application