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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbbabmins.5.25.16.FINAL Page 1- BBAB DRAFT minutes for the meeting of March 9, 2016 Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board DRAFT Minutes for Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Meeting held at 4:30 pm, Conference Room 2, 20 E. Olive Street Board members in attendance: Terry Quatraro, Jan Bergman, Charlotte Knighton. Ellie Staley, QUORUM MET. Kris Claussman, 501 Evergreen Drive (member of the public) A. Called to Order: 4:36 p.m. B. Changes to Agenda - none C. Public Comment Kris Claussman, 501 Evergreen Drive D. Approval of Minutes  Approval of minutes forwarded to next month. E. Disclosure of Comments/Information Received. None to report. F. Action/Discussion Items 1. Guest Speaker: Mayor Carson Taylor  Terry mentions the positive comments she consistently receives in regards to the work of the BBAB board. Charlotte reiterates the feedback she receives and the impact moving forward of giving awards.  Carson mentions the importance of community efforts within the city and the city’s reliance on the work of these community members. He says the advisory board system is a good system and with over 30 city advisory boards, they are very impactful around the community. Thanks to the BBAB board. How do we support these boards economically. He would like to know what the goals are of the BBAB board and what support it needs from the city. Where do we go from here?  Discussion from the board takes place. Carson is concerned about the staffing commitments. The board mentioned the possibility of forming a subcommittee under the neighborhood association? Connect to INC for the awards to get additional nominations. Talk to them, attend a meeting, organize an opportunity to talk about their involvement in the BBAB award?  The city would like to request less staff time moving forward. The board feels city support and involvement is important moving forward. The involvement is important to the cohesiveness of the board. Possibly quarterly meetings with staff? Maybe Jessica? We’ll look to move forward with this concept and Chris Kukulski and/or Wendy will keep us updated about what the city involvement will be.  We’re not dissolved and will continue with current workload unless otherwise notified. We need to post our meetings through the city. Talk about next meeting time at INC, discuss expanding reach and  Wendy mentioned also including MSU’s school of architecture. Page 2- BBAB DRAFT minutes for the meeting of March 9, 2016 G. Future agenda items: look at bylaws, get review of clean up from Jessica? H. Meeting Adjourns at 5:50 p.m. Minutes taken by member Ellie Staley.