During its January 27 meeting, Mount Vernon City Council approved the appointment and reappointment of five city residents to key public boards and commissions, ensuring continued leadership and expertise in various community roles.
Tom Mickley was appointed to fill an unexpired six-year term on the Civil Service Commission. Mayor Matt Starr explained that Mickley, a former employee of the Mount Vernon Developmental Center, has a solid understanding of civil service law. His appointment will complete the Civil Service Commission, a vital body as the city works to finalize position descriptions for engineering roles, which are essential for proper staffing and operations.
In addition to this, Nicholas Myrda, a sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department, was reappointed to the Mount Vernon Recreation Board. Myrda had originally been appointed in December to fill an unexpired term on the board, and his reappointment is for a full term that will extend until January 27, 2030. Mayor Starr expressed confidence in Myrda’s contributions to the board’s ongoing work.
Curtis Adams, an IT professional at Knox Community Hospital, was appointed as an alternate member of the Mount Vernon Board of Zoning Appeals. Adams will replace Kate Aryanata, who resigned from her position. As an alternate member, Adams will step in when regular members need to recuse themselves or are unavailable, ensuring a quorum for board meetings. While alternate members can participate in discussions, they can only vote if filling in for a regular member.
The council also reappointed Amber Keener, a current Council member, to the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Trustees. This agency is tasked with promoting Knox County as an attractive travel destination. Furthermore, Councilman John Ruckman was reappointed to the Experience Mount Vernon Board of Directors, a nonprofit focused on enhancing and beautifying the downtown area.
These appointments and reappointments reflect the city’s commitment to effective governance and community development.
Mount Vernon City Council approved the appointment and reappointment of five city residents to public boards and commissions during its January 27 meeting.
