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THE SUSTAINABILITY CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
10/11/23
General information about the Sustainability Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.
A) 01:05:54 Call to Order- 6:00 PM
Present: Isabel Shaida, Lumay Murphy, Matt Thompson, Emma Bode, Rebecca Kurnick,
Kristin Blackler,Terry Cunningham, Douglas Fischer
Absent: None
B) 01:08:00 Disclosures
• There were no disclosures.
C) 01:08:18 Changes to the Agenda
• There were no changes to the agenda.
D) 01:08:37 Approval of Minutes
D.1 01:09:41 Approve the June 14, 2023,August 09, 2023, and September 13, 2023
Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
06-14-23 Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
08-09-23 Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
09-13-23 Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
01:08:31 Motion to approve Approve the June 14, 2023, August 09, 2023, and September 13, 2023
Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes.
Kristin Blackler: Motion
Douglas Fischer: 2nd
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00:00:00 Vote on the Motion to approve Approve the June 14, 2023,August 09, 2023, and September 13,
2023 Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes. The Motion carried 7-0.
Approve:
Isabel Shaida
Lumay Murphy
Matt Thompson
Emma Bode
Rebecca Kurnick
Kristin Blackler
Douglas Fischer
Disapprove:
None
FYI
• Strategic Services Director Jon Henderson provided updates:
o The Sustainability Advisory Board member application is currently open.
o The City received a $1.6 Million grant from the EPA for the composting pilot.A
community survey will conducted, as suggested by the Sustainability Board,for this
project.
• Sustainability Program Manager Natalie Meyer noted that the City provided comment on
NorthWestern Energy's Integrated Resource Plan.
• Douglas Fischer provided an FYI about wildlife conflicts in his neighborhood and throughout the
community.
• Matt Thompson provided an update that he connected with Missoula's Bear Smart program and
suggested inviting them to come speak at a future board meeting.
• Emma Bode noted that there are USDA grants for climate mitigation.
E) 01:19:40 Public Comments
01:20:10 Public Comment- Marcia Kaveney 1496 Boylan
F) 01:23:34 Special Presentations
F.1 01:23:47 Green New Deal for Schools
Bozeman High School students presented on the Green New Deal for Schools.
Green New Deal for Schools Presentation Slides
G) 01:42:16 Action Items
G.1 01:42:18 Sustainability Board Review and Recommendation Regarding Specific
Elements of the Repeal and Replacement of the Unified Development Code to the
Community Development Board and City Commission,Application 21381
Community Development manager Chris Saunders presented to the board and answered questions.
UDC Presentation Slides
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Public Co 01:58:18 Public Comment- Daniel Cardi 213 N 3rd.
Public Co 02:01:19 Public Comment-Angela Kociolek 620 N Tracy
03:19:23 Motion to approve as amended Having reviewed and considered the draft replacement
development code as identified in the Sustainability Board Specific Background, public comment, and all
information presented, I move to recommend approval of the proposed text of the identified sections of
Application 21381 to replace and augment existing sustainability requirements and standards; and
request staff to forward our recommendation to the Community Development Board; and request
stronger language to protect trees,water, and sensitive lands, and to further improve public
engagement through neighborhood associations and townhall meetings.
Lumay Murphy: Motion
Isabel Shaida: 2nd
03:20:07 Motion to amend Motion to amend the recommendation with specific language to referencing
the Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan Motion did not carry 1-6
Matt Thompson: Motion
Isabel Shaida: 2nd
03:32:19 Vote on the Motion to approve as amended Having reviewed and considered the draft
replacement development code as identified in the Sustainability Board Specific Background, public
comment, and all information presented, 1 move to recommend approval of the proposed text of the
identified sections of Application 21381 to replace and augment existing sustainability requirements and
standards;and request staff to forward our recommendation to the Community Development Board; and
request stronger language to protect trees, water, and sensitive lands, and to further improve public
engagement through neighborhood associations and townhall meetings. The Motion carried 6-1.
Approve:
Isabel Shaida
Lumay Murphy
Matt Thompson
Emma Bode
Rebecca Kurnick
Kristin Blackler
Disapprove:
Douglas Fischer
H) 01:09:28 FYI/Discussion
H.1 03:41:32 Model Homeowner's Association (HOA) Model Covenants Work Session
#2.
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Sustainability Model HOA Covenants Energy-Local Food.pdf
The HOA discussion was postponed until the next meeting.
1) 03:41:35 Adjournment
This board generally meets on the second Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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