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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-19 City Commission Packet Materials - A5. Appointment to the Zoning Commission Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brenda Sweeney, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Zoning Commission MEETING DATE: June 10, 2019 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member to the Zoning Commission with a term ending February 28, 2021. BACKGROUND: There are two vacancies on the Zoning Commission. The City Clerk’s Office has received one new application. The Zoning Commission was re-created under Ordinance No. 1500, to establish procedures for the administration of the municipal zoning ordinance within the City limits. Resolution No. 3312 then established the membership of the Zoning Commission. According to Resolution No. 3312: The Zoning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Commission. Members of the board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Persons of legal age may be appointed to the board. All members must be residents of the City of Bozeman. The Zoning Commission currently has two vacancies. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One position expiring February 28, 2021 | Qualifies: M. Genito Applicants: Mark Genito Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl is the City Commission liaison for this board. Zoning Commission appointments are City Commission appointments. 351 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Application 352 From:Agenda To:Agenda Subject:CAB Application - Mark Genito Date:Wednesday, May 01, 2019 8:24:47 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:04/27/2019 9:12 PM Response #:147 Submitter ID:17230 IP address:2600:6c67:5080:2147:1083:9fc7:5887:2f68 Time to complete:48 min. , 41 sec. Survey Details Page 1 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 Mark Last Name Genito Physical Address 111 N Yellowstone Ave PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59718 353 Primary Phone (406) 600-1934 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Product Developer Employer Mystery Ranch Backpacks Email mark.genito@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Zoning Commission Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes 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? (○) No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: Admittedly my relevant qualifications do not extend much further beyond being an engaged citizen. I am not expert on zoning laws in any way but I have a strong desire to learn more and do good by the city. My interests include the ubiquitous outdoor pursuits such as trail running, climbing and paddle boarding in the summer; skiing and ice climbing in the winter. Beyond the mountain related endeavors, I am interested in becoming more active and engaged in my community. In the last two years I've taking volunteer gigs with MWA's Adopt-A-Trail, HRDC's Warming Center, Gallatin Valley Food bank and the Big Sky Wind Drinkers. My experiences include 2-service terms with the Montana Conservation Corps, 4-years with the Forest Service serving the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, 3-years with the Park Service in Yellowstone as a Backcountry Ranger, and 10-years as a proud employee at Mystery Ranch Backpacks. In addition to the jobs I've served, I am Bozeman home-owner and a dedicated member of a local community group called Bozeman Action Resources (BAR). We've been meeting once a month for over 2-years to discuss local and national issues that concern us, research and present on topics like ballot referendums and share educational resources on topical issues. Probably the most fulfilling part of BAR meetings is the last 20- minutes is always designated to action items. These actions usually consist of writing letters or making phone calls to senators/representative and local legislators on issues and bills that affect our community. It's been my experience with BAR that has inspired me to expand on my community engagement and apply for this vacancy. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Mark Egge 406-548-4488 mark@eateggs.com Reference 2 Dana Gleason 406-581-1991 d3@mysteryranchusa.com 354 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? From the website and from a member of a different advisory board. Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I occasionally have to travel for work but it's not excessive. In 2018 I traveled 5 times for Mystery Ranch, the longest being a 10-day trip to Asia. Outside of these work-related trips and the occasional vacation, I feel I am very stable and present and capable of attending most of the meetings. Thank you for your consideration. 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). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each 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 This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 355