HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-24 - CAB Applications - Thomas KujawaWELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a City Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the
decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Boards that
advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the
demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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 Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
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 Clerks' 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.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323 and Ordinance 2157.
Applicant Information
* Full Name
Thomas Kujawa
* Residential Address
2463 Blackfeet Ln
Bozeman Montana 59715
* Primary Phone
(406) 580-2939
* Current Occupation
Structural Engineer
* Employer
Hicks Engineering PC
* Email
tkujawa@hicksengineeringpc.com
Which position are you applying for?
Building Board of Appeals
Do you live in 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
Where, how long, and what Board?
n/a
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
Tom Kujawa is a Professional Structural Engineer and Principal & VP at Hicks Engineering PC. He has extensive experience with building codes and all major building
materials. He works closely with professional design teams and understands building construction, development, and community impacts. Tom has lived in Bozeman since
2003. He offers a deep understanding of the importance of building codes, development challenges, and is impartial in his approach to situations with divergent viewpoints.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
Tom has a personal appreciation for individuality and the value that it brings to a community. He prides himself on approaching situations and relationships without
judgement and values how much can be learned from various peoples’ backgrounds, ideals, beliefs, struggles and identities. In larger settings, he advocates for those that
may be less vocal, but nonetheless have important messages to share, and endeavors to bring all stakeholders together when making impactful decisions.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
John How
* Phone
(406) 589-5335
* Email
john.how@montana.edu
* Reference #2 Full Name
Kyle Scarr
* Phone
(406) 461-8465
* Email
Kyle.Scarr@tdhengineering.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?
Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Ben Abbey (Bozeman Chief Building Offical)
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
As a member of the Building Code Board of Appeals, Tom will maintain impartiality while reviewing appeals, interpreting the building code, and making recommendations.
He will leverage his professional experience and maintain a fair and balanced approach to the challenges and requests he will face. As a volunteer, he is committed to
dedicating the necessary time to review each application in detail and provide objective findings and recommendations. He would be honored to serve on the Board.
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Max Ziegler, at 406.582.2439.
Please note that for most City 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.
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