HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A7. Appointment to the Fire Code BOACommission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk
Robin Crough, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Fire Code Board of Appeals
MEETING DATE: January 28, 2019
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Fire Code Board of
Appeals with a term ending December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND: The Fire Code Board of Appeals has one vacancy due to an expired term as
of December 31, 2018. One term renewal application has been received.
The Fire Code Board of Appeals was created under Ordinance No. 1444, Section 18.02.020 of
the Bozeman Municipal Code, on August 18, 1997 to determine the suitability of alternate
materials and types of construction under the Uniform Fire Code and to provide reasonable
interpretation of the Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Bozeman.
The Board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the City Commission. Members of
this board shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon pertinent matters. Members
shall be appointed to staggered three-year terms. Each member may be reappointed without any
limitation on the number of reappointments. The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall be an ex-
officio member and shall act as secretary of the board.
This board currently has one vacancy. The City Clerk’s Office has received one
application with their relevant qualifications indicated below.
1. One position with a term expiring December 31, 2021 | Qualifies: B. York
Applicant:
Brenda York
Mayor Cyndy Andrus is the City Commission liaison for this board.
Fire Code Board of Appeals appointments are Commission appointments.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachment: Board Application
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From: Agenda
To: Agenda
Subject: CAB Application - Brenda York
Date: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 2:36:06 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date & Time: 01/08/2019 11:52 AM
Response #: 127
Submitter ID: 14872
IP address: 172.24.96.111
Time to complete: 12 min. , 53 sec.
Survey Details
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Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials
and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making
process. If you are applying for more than one vacancy please submit an individual application for each
vacancy. Questions about this process can be directed to the City Clerk's office or by phone at 406-582-
2320.
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual
communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's
Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a
red asterisk *.
Applicant Information
First Name Brenda
Last Name York
Physical Address 20 Robins Nest Lane
PO Box (if different from
physical address)
Not answered
City Belgrade
State Montana
Zip Code 59714
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Primary Phone (406) 579-6856
Additional Phone Not answered
Current Occupation Retired
Employer Montana State University
Email byork2421@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
(○) Fire Code Board of Appeals
Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while
others do not.)
(○) No
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
(○) 11 years or more
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
(○) Yes (If Yes, where and how long?)
Fire Code Board of Ethics ; Gallatin county Fair Board (10 + years)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
Years in administrative work, organized, understand commitment, giving back to the community, a very
good out of the box strategist, multi tasked, oversaw 3 departments at MSU for 23+ years
References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
Reference 1
Graver Johnson
gjohnson@bozeman.net
Reference 2
Jeff Wade
Jeff.wade@gallatin.mt.gov
The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training.
If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?
(○) Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Currently on board
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Not answered
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our Interim
ADA Coordinator, Chuck Winn, at 582-2307 (TDD 582-2301).
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meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are
included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically
archived and available to the public.
Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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