(a)   Healthy Eating Active Living Committee (HEAL Committee) Created.

There is hereby created and established a Healthy Eating Active Living Committee (hereinafter called the Committee) to serve the Governing Body of the City of Beloit and the Beloit Planning Commission, which Committee shall have the functions, duties, and authority prescribed herein.

(b)   Membership and Vacancies.

The Committee shall consist of six to eight members to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. Members of the committee shall include:

Beloit City Manager;

One Beloit City Council Member;

One member of the Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation staff or Board of Directors;

One administrator from a local school district or college; One member of the NCK AWARE group; and

One to three members at large

Any vacancies may be filled for the remaining term by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. All members of the Committee shall serve without pay. The members at large shall serve staggered two year terms.

(c)   Functions, Duties, and Authority.

The Committee shall have the following functions, duties, and authority:

(1)   Serve as an advisory committee to the Beloit City Council and Beloit Planning Commission;

(2)   Coordinate and collaborate with residents, all levels of government, developers, the health sector, schools, economic development, and businesses;

(3)   Assist in recommending policies to the governing body that direct mindful decision-making to include healthy eating standards and active living infrastructure;

(4)   Assist in the development of the community planning goals and design decisions that place importance on active living and recreation to develop and progress the health and accessibility of our community;

(5)   Assist in the planning of infrastructure that includes reliable walking and biking routes with connected pathways and signage;

(6)   Explore means for improving access to healthy and nutritious foods;

(7)   Develop educational material that widely communicates the benefits of healthy eating and active living; and

(8)   Bring to the attention of the City new programs and opportunities.

(d)   Officers.

The Committee shall each year elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

(e)   Meetings and Records.

The Committee shall determine meeting times and places. Special meetings may be held on call of the Chairman. A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Committee shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.

(Ord. 2196)

(a)   Creation. There is hereby created and established a Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board (hereinafter called the Board) to serve the Governing Body of the City of Beloit, which Board shall have the functions, duties, and authority prescribed herein.

(b)   Membership and vacancies. The Board shall consist of four (4) members to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. All members shall be residents in the City and shall serve for the duration of the City’s CDBG, No 19-HR-001. Any vacancies, which occur during the term of said Grant, may be filled for the remaining term by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body. All members of the Board shall serve without pay.

(c)   Functions, duties, and authority. The Board shall have the following functions, duties, and authority:

(1)   Serve as a citizens’ advisory group for the CDBG housing grant.

(2)   Assist in the development of the City’s housing/demolition plan.

(3)   Recommend changes in program guidelines to the Governing Body.

(4)   Review and accept the work write-up for each individual dwelling.

(5)   Analyze contractor bid(s) for conformance and cost.

(6)   Recommend bid award(s) to the Governing Body.

(7)   Act as a complaint and appeal resolution panel in accordance with the complaint procedure documented in the Beloit Housing/Demolition Plan.

(d)   Officers. The Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, who shall serve for the duration of this CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant.

(e)   Meetings and records. The Board shall determine meeting times and places. Special meetings may be held on call of the Chairman. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.

(Ord. 2246)