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Home My WebLink About02-06-17 CC Mtg - A4. Planning Board AppointmentsCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the City Planning Board MEETING DATE: February 6, 2017 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATIONS: I move to appoint up to three members to the City Planning Board with updated terms expiring on January 31, 2019. BACKGROUND: Three city occupied positions termed out on January 31, 2017. One County occupied position termed out on January 31, 2017. All three existing city members have reapplied and been received. All three city positions are Commission appointments as defined below in the Composition of this board. All positions on the City Planning Board are two year terms. The City Planning Board shall encourage local units of government to improve and plan for the future development of the City of Bozeman and areas adjacent to the City to the end that highway systems be carefully planned; that new community centers grow only with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry, and business be recognized in future growth; and that residential areas provide healthy surroundings for family life. The City of Bozeman Planning Board powers and duties, jurisdiction and composition are codified in the Bozeman Municipal Code in Sections 2.05.500 through 2.05.520. The composition is listed as follows: Sec. 2.05.520. Composition. A. The planning board shall consist of nine members, appointed to two-year terms to expire on January 31, as follows: 174 1. One member appointed by the city commission from its own membership. The term of the appointed member shall be coextensive with the term of office to which such member has been elected or appointed unless the commission, on its first regular meeting of each year, appoints another to serve as its representative or unless the appointee's commission term is terminated; 2. Three members appointed by the city commission, one of whom, at the commission's discretion, may be an employee of the city or hold public office in the city or the county. The appointments shall be for two-year terms, with those terms to expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years; 3. One member appointed by the mayor, upon designation by the county board of commissioners, who may be a member of the board of county commissioners or an office holder or employee of the county. This appointment shall expire on January 31 of odd- numbered years; 4. Four citizen members appointed by the mayor, who shall be resident freeholders within the city limits, and who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the city. These appointments shall be coterminous with the term of the mayor. B. The city clerk shall certify the members appointed by the city commission. The certificates shall be sent to and become a part of the records of the planning board. The mayor shall make similar certification for the appointment of citizen members. There are three city expired positions with three reapplying applicants. Reapplying Applicants: Paul Neubauer George Thompson Jordan Zignego Attachments: Board Applications 175 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 370 Form inserted: 1/3/2017 8:25:26 PM Form updated: 1/3/2017 8:25:26 PM Name: Paul Last Name: Neubauer Physical Address *: 210 S. Bozeman Ave. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 587-6084 Additional Phone: Email *: prneubauer@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Carpenter Employer *: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 4.5 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have been serving on the Planning Board for the last 4.5 years. During that time I have maintained a very good attendance record, done my homework, and attended every training made available to me. Over that time I have developed a sound working relationship with peers whose opinions do not 176 always align with my own, and have learned a great deal about the workings of the city. I would be proud and excited to continue serving as the Board undertakes the rewrites of both the UDC and Growth Policy, and hope I will be entrusted to do so. Reference 1 *: Paul Lachapelle 406 599 7750 paul.lachapelle@gmail.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jon Henderson 406 579 8223 jonhmt@gmail.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: End of my own term Are You Human?: 033008 177 Revised January 4, 2017. Items in Red. Name: George Thompson Physical Address *: 12 Hill Street City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 556-1370 Email *: gthompson.boz.mt@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Adjunct Instructor-College of Business; Property Manager/Maintenance Employer Employer *: Montana State University, Self Employed How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Impact Fee Advisory Committee City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 4 Years If so, where ?: Impact Fee Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Master of Architecture, MBA-Finance. Have worked in all aspects of construction industry, union carpenter to financial pro-forma tax revenue analysis municipal bonds funding city $125 million infrastructure build out. Reference 1 *: Eric Carr- 586-2368 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Pete Peck- 585-41775 How did you hear about us?: My term was up 178 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 372 Form inserted: 1/4/2017 10:16:51 AM Form updated: 1/4/2017 10:16:51 AM Name: Jordan Last Name: Zignego Physical Address *: 803 N. 15th Ave. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 853-4120 Additional Phone: Email *: Jzignego@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: JLF & Associates 179 How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Planning Board (City) City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 2 years If so, where ?: Planning Board and Zoning Commission Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: EDUCATION: 2010: B.A., American Studies and English Literature, MSU, Bozeman, Montana. 2011: B.A., Environmental Design, MSU, Bozeman, Montana. 2011. Master of Architecture, MSU, Bozeman, Montana. 2012. Film/Cinema Studies, Kingston University London, London, England. 2008. Architecture/Sustainability, Prague Institute, Prague, Czech Republic. 2011-2012. Architecture, North Carolina State, Raleigh, North Carolina. 2011-2012. EXPERIENCE: 2012 – present Design Manager. Studio AV, Bozeman, Montana + Jackson, Wyoming. 2011 – 2013 Architect in Training. Bitnar Architects, Bozeman, Montana. 2011-2012 Assistant to AIA President, Europe + Architecture Teaching Assistant. Prague Institute, Prague, Czech Republic. 2007-2011 Alcohol/Drug (MIP) Class Instructor. Insight Alcohol & Drug Assistance Center, Montana State EC/Volunteer Activity: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Architecture, MSU, 2011-2012 Instructor Freshman Seminar class, Montana State University, 2009 Guest taught, Bridger Alternative High School, 2009 Guest taught, Custer County High School, 2008 Organized Community Runs, including the Sourdough and Roskie Run, 2007 Designed graphics for Sourdough and Roskie Run, 2007 Member Montana State University Judicial Board, 2004-2005, 2006-2007 Treasurer, Roskie Hall, Montana State University, 2006-2007 Treasurer, Langford Hall, Montana State University, 2006 Organized Langford Hall food drive, 2006 Reference 1 *: Chris Mehl, Bozeman City Commissioner, cmehl@bozeman.net, 406.570.8937 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes 180 Reference 2 *: Rick Winking, Director, MSU rwinking@montana.edu, 406.539.1416 Other Info: I feel strongly about city planning and the importance of it for Bozeman and it would be an honor to serve the city. I think that I would be well suited for the position because of my training in the field and my past volunteer work proves my organizational skills and most importantly, that I care. Thank you for your consideration. How did you hear about us?: Currently on board Are You Human?: 224406 181