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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-16 CC Mtg - A8. Tree Board Reappointments Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Reappointments to the Tree Advisory Board MEETING DATE: October 3, 2016 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint two members to the positions of Professor of Horticulture and Arborist with updated terms expiring June 30, 2018 on the Tree Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: Two terms on the Tree Advisory Board expired June 30, 2016 and there are two existing members reapplying for the positions. The Tree Advisory Board is created under Ordinance No. 1364, adopted by the City Commission on April 26, 1993, as codified in Chapter 2.92 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the City Commission, serving staggered two-year terms. Whenever possible, two of the members shall be from the following disciplines: real estate, commercial lending, civil or environmental engineering, or landscape architecture or construction. Members shall be residents of the City, own property within the City, or be gainfully employed within the City. The Board is advisory to the Commission, providing guidance and advice regarding the City's tree program and developing a proposed arboricultural specification manual and any needed revisions. Mr. William Hoch is currently an Associate Professor of Horticulture and meets the qualifications for that position. Mr. Scott Makoutz is currently a Consulting Arborist and meets the qualifications for the position. The Tree Advisory Board currently has two expired terms, and two members reapplying. 266 Reapplying applicants: William Hoch Scott Makoutz ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications 267 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 311 Form inserted: 6/29/2016 8:58:50 AM Form updated: 6/29/2016 8:58:50 AM Name: William Last Name: Hoch Physical Address *: 414 Sanders Ave P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 994-5064 Additional Phone: Email *: bhoch@montana.edu Your current occupation *: Associate Professor Employer *: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Tree Advisory Board City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 6 years If so, where ?: Tree Advisory Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: This is for reappointment to the Tree Board. Please see previous application. Reference 1 *: Jennifer Jolliff Parks Forestry Arborist 406-582-3226 jjolliff@bozeman.net 268 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Mitch Overton Parks, Rec, Aquatics, Forestry, and Cemetery Director (406) 582- 3222 moverton@bozeman.net Other Info: How did you hear about us?: 269 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 312 Form inserted: 6/29/2016 9:45:57 PM Form updated: 6/29/2016 9:45:57 PM Name: Scott Last Name: Makoutz Physical Address *: 1133 N Spruce P.O Box: 1032 City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 209-1163 Additional Phone: Email *: Smakoutz@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Consulting Arborist Employer *: Gallatin Tree Care How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Tree Advisory Board City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 6 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Current board member Reference 1 *: Heidi Makoutz 5183205467 dwyermontana@gmail.com 270 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Duncan McGovern 4066004567 duncan.b.mcgovern@gmail.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: - 271