SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing Linda Perkins Cooke, Marjorie Kay Nanian, and Krea Sledge as Assistant Municipal Judges of the Erie Municipal Court
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Danielle Trujillo, Court Administrator
Meredyth Muth, Interim Town Manager
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $130 per hour, as needed
Balance Available: $45,180
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 100-20-250-560000-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Pursuant to Sections 8.03 and 9.01(4) of the Town’s Home Rule Charter, Town Council may appoint Assistant Municipal Judges to act in case of temporary absence, sickness, disqualification, or inability of the Municipal Judge to act.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution appointing Linda Perkins Cooke, Marjorie Kay Nanian, and Krea Sledge as Assistant Municipal Judges of the Erie Municipal Court. Approve the contract form for the Assistant Municipal Judge Services Agreement, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the contracts when they are executed.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The Erie Municipal Court needs qualified Assistant Municipal Judges who may act in the absence of the Municipal Judge.
• Town staff advertised the position and received five applications.
• Town staff, the Town Attorney, and the Municipal Judge reviewed all applications submitted and recommend the appointment of Linda Perkins Cooke, Marjorie Kay Nanian, and Krea Sledge.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Erie Municipal Court currently has one appointed Assistant Municipal Judge, David J. Thrower. Judge Thrower’s appointment ends April 9, 2026. Multiple Assistant Municipal Judges are needed to ensure there is availability in the event of the Municipal Judge’s absence or conflict of interest. The Assistant Municipal Judge will preside over Court sessions and handle Local Licensing Authority matters on an on-call, as-needed basis.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
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1. Resolution
2. Assistant Municipal Judge Services Agreement
3. Linda Perkins Cooke Resume
4. Marjorie Kay Nanian Resume
5. Krea Sledge Resume