HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-20 City Commission Packet Materials - A4. Appointment to Cemetery Advisory Board Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Mike Maas, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Cemetery Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2020 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint one member, Russ Tuckerman, to the
Cemetery Advisory Board with a term ending December 31, 2022. STRATEGIC PLAN: 1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and
stakeholders.
BACKGROUND: The Cemetery Advisory Board currently has two vacant positions with terms ending December 31, 2021 and one member with an expired term as of December 31, 2019.
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 2.05.660 – Composition. There is created a cemetery board
consisting of seven members to be appointed by the City Commission for three year staggered terms. Should a vacancy occur on the board, the city commission shall appoint a new member to complete the term of appointment so vacated. A majority of the members shall be residents of the City, and whenever practicable one member shall be a representative of an active recognized
veteran’s group.
Bozeman Municipal Code Section 2.05.670. – Organization. The cemetery board shall serve as an advisory board to both the city commission and city administration and, as such, shall be charged with making such investigation and recommendations as requested or deemed necessary
for the operation of the cemetery and as required in this division.
The board currently has two vacancies and one member whose term expired December 31, 2019. The City Clerk’s Office has received one application, with their relevant qualifications indicated below. 1. One position with term expiring December 31, 2022 | Qualifies: R. Tuckerman Applicants
Russ Tuckerman
Terry Cunningham is the City Commission Liaison for this board.
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Cemetery Advisory Board appointments are Commission appointments. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
Attachments: Board Applications Report Compiled On: 6/23/2020
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From:Agenda
To:Agenda
Subject:CAB Application - Russ Tuckerman
Date:Friday, November 15, 2019 10:44:02 AM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application
Date & Time:11/15/2019 8:56 AM
Response #:206
Submitter ID:21902
IP address:71.15.193.130
Time to complete:16 min. , 27 sec.
Survey Details
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WELCOME
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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 *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and
effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section
2.03.490.C.).
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Applicant Information
First Name Russ
Last Name Tuckerman
Physical Address 43 gardner Park dr
PO Box (if different from
physical address)
Not answered
City Bozeman
State Montana
Zip Code 59715
Primary Phone (406) 581-1658
Additional Phone Not answered
Current Occupation Retired sales rep outdoor products
Employer Self
Email rctskimt@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
(○) Cemetery Advisory Board
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?)
Cemetery 2001 to now, RPAB
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
Now referred to as the historian of the board, helped write two master plans, original founder of veterans
group with others, interests include finishing veterans area , on going forestry maintenance, monitoring
user group agreements including farm, cross country skiing and cyclocross.
Liaison to Hospital regarding good neighbor boundary policies for trail access, weed control, snow removal.
References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
Reference 1
Lisa B. tuckerman 406-581-1658, LBT 5678@gmail.com
Reference 2
Katherine Ball
406-570-5407
Magpiegh@ msn.com
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 training?
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(○) Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Brenda sweeny
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Yes, With 42 advisory boards I feel city of Bozeman should continue to offer distinguished service pins to
those individuals who have worked in their respective volunteer positions for 20 years or more!
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA
Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (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
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