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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-16 CC Mtg - A4. TOP Committee Appointment Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee MEETING DATE: September 26, 2016 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to confirm the Commission appointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee position with an expired term of April 15, 2017. BACKGROUND: One seat has become vacant as of February 13, 2016 due to the former member resigning his position on the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPs) Committee. That seat’s term has an expiration date of April 15, 2017. According to Ordinance No. 1857, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 19 of the Bozeman Municipal Code this Committee shall be made up of citizens, community leaders and experienced professionals to advise the city commission on parks, trails and open space development possibilities and to assist in the implementation of the city of Bozeman 2012 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond as adopted by Resolution No. 4386 and approved by the voters on November 6th, 2012. BMC Section 2.05.3010. - Creation; powers, duties and authority; membership. A. Creation; powers, duties and authority. The city commission creates the trails, open space and parks (TOP) committee and authorizes the TOP to exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Assist the commission in the establishment of procedures and guidelines for the evaluation of projects for which funds are proposed to be expended. 2. Review and make recommendations to the commission on proposals for the use of parks, trails, and open space bond funds. 3. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the committee, subject to the approval of the commission. 4. The TOP may have such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the city commission. B. Actions advisory only. 365 C. Members; appointments and terms. 1. All appointments to the TOP shall be made by the city commission. 2. One voting member shall be a member of the recreation and parks advisory board (RPAB). The RPAB may make a recommendation on appointment of its member to TOP. 3. The director of the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department shall serve as an ex-officio member of TOP. 4. There shall be five members of the TOP committee. The terms of the initial five members shall be as follows: One member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years, and two members to serve for three years from the date of their appointment. After initial terms, TOP members shall serve three year staggered terms. Each member may be reappointed with a three term limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the terms. 5. The city commission shall affirm one commissioner to act as liaison between the TOP and city commission. 6. A TOP member shall receive no compensation for the member’s service. TOP members shall be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses incurred during the discharge of duties. 7. TOP members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman and shall have expertise in such areas as finance, real estate, landscape architecture, public health, planning or law. 8. A TOP member may be removed by a majority vote of the commission at any time for any reason. One expired position is vacant and two new applications have been received for this position. New Applicants: Glenn Lehrer Ron Brey ALTERNATIVES: None. FISCAL EFFECTS: None. Attachment: Board Applications 366 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 280 Form inserted: 2/15/2016 2:26:02 PM Form updated: 2/15/2016 2:26:02 PM Name: Glenn Last Name: Lehrer Physical Address *: 2130 P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 586-0015 Additional Phone: (406) 209-4141 Email *: lehrerslair@msn.com Your current occupation *: Retired Employer *: Retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: TOP City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have lived in the Bozeman area for 32 years and have enjoyed hiking and utilizing local parks. I have spent my career as an engineer working with people. I would like to contribute someway to make our community an even better place for families. I have three children and ten grandchildren all of 367 whom have benefitted from what Bozeman has to offer. It's time to give back to the community now that I am retired. Reference 1 *: Mr. Mike Vance 4551 Bannock Drive Bozeman,k mt 59715 Phone 587-8603 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Mr. Jerry Silvey 8140 Lupine Lane Bozeman, Mt 59718 Phone 522-9317 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: I investigated by meeting with Pearl 368 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 328 Form inserted: 8/3/2016 4:37:55 PM Form updated: 8/3/2016 4:37:55 PM Name: Ron Last Name: Brey Physical Address *: 1106 S. 3rd P.O Box: P.O. Box 6067 City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59771 Primary Phone *: (406) 219-3192 Additional Phone: Email *: breyron@gmail.com Your current occupation *: retired Employer *: retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: TOP City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: 21 yrs City of Bozeman employee, 18 as Asst. City Mgr. Founding board member - GVLT. Supervised Park and Rec for many years, familiar with community, City budget, policies and procedures. Masters degree in Rural, Town and Regional Planning. Staff person for the establishment of the Gallagator Linear 369 Park and Burke Park. Reference 1 *: Bill Platte 216 S. 3rd Bozeman, MT 59715 platdone@hotmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jeff Krauss City of Bozeman Jkrauss@bozeman.net Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Mitch Overton 370