HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Appoint Interim TreasurerAgenda Item # 12
CONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Lauren Schaake
Date: July 15, 2015
Subject: Appoint an Interim Treasurer for the District
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
The Board of Directors appoints an employee to fill the office of the Treasurer to
perform the duties of the Treasurer as assigned by the Board and required by code.
2. HISTORY
The Board appointed Robert Mescher to the office of District Treasurer in 2007.
Mr. Mescher announced his resignation effective July 31, 2015.
The Board will need to appoint an Interim Treasurer until a permanent replacement
can be found.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Tricia Phillips joined the District's staff as a Senior Accountant and Analyst in May of
2006. In January 2011, Ms. Phillips was appointed the District's Assistant Treasurer.
Ms. Phillips recived a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Missouri State University and
a Master of Business Administration degree from Lendenwood University,
Ms. Phillips has been instrumental in all of the aspects of the District's finance and
accounting, including past and present audits, refinancing of the 2006 Water COP's;
and the day to day operations of the Accounting and Finance Department. Due to
these reasons, the transition from Mr. Mescher to Ms. Phillips will be in the best
interest of the District.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
5. RECOMMENDATION
The recommendation is for the Board to appoint Tricia Phillips as Interim Treasurer.
Robert Mescher Michael D. Holley
Administrative Services Manager General Manager