HomeMy WebLinkAbout15492RESOLUTION NO. 15492
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
STEVEN 'CHRIS' NOELLER TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY
MAYOR
WHEREAS, Section 4-5 of the City Charter requires that the Mayor appoint a Deputy
Mayor on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Heather Graham has requested confirmation by the City Council of
his appointment of Police Chief Steven 'Chris' Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Noeller meets and surpasses the qualifications for appointment as the
Deputy Mayor, based upon his education, training and experience; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The appointment by the Mayor of Steven 'Chris' Noeller as Deputy Mayor shall be and
hereby is confirmed by the City Council.
SECTION 2.
This appointment shall begin on January 13, 2024 and terminate on December 31, 2024
unless the Mayor reappoints Mr. Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution and the attached agreements which are necessary or
appropriate to implement the appointment described herein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: February 12, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M24
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN
'CHRIS' NOELLER TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Steven 'Chris' Noeller to the position of Deputy Mayor and
requests confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. This appointment is
based on Mr. Noeller's education, training, experience and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council confirmed the appointment of Police Chief Troy Davenport to the position
of Deputy Mayor on March 11, 2019, City Council also confirmed the appointment of
Fire Chief Barbara Huber to the position on April 26, 2021 and December 27, 2022.
BACKGROUND:
Mayor Heather Graham has appointed Steven 'Chris' Noeller, who currently serves as
the City’s Police Chief, to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2024. Mr. Noeller has served as
Police Chief since August 2021. He has worked for the Pueblo Police Department for
almost 27 years, starting out as a Patrol Officer in 1996. He holds a Master of Arts
Degree - Criminal Justice from Boston University (2017). He served in the United
States Navy Reserves from 1989-2001. Mr. Noeller has extensive leadership skills and
personal investment in the Pueblo community, qualifying him to serve as Deputy
Mayor.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Mr. Noeller will continue to serve as Police Chief and will not receive additional
compensation as Deputy Mayor.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of the Deputy Mayor will result in that position
remaining vacant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None