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THE STUDY COMMMISSION MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
January 8, 2025
A) Important Information for the Public:
A.1 Important information for the Public.
Red Light, Green Light.pdf
Understanding what the Voter Review is and is not.pdf
B) 00:16:19 Call to Order - 4:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Present: Carson Taylor, Becky Franks, Barb Cestero, Deanna Campbell, Jan Strout, Mike Maas
Absent: None
Excused: None
00:16:36 Pledge of Allegiance
00:17:25 Carson Taylor requested a vote to authorize Jan Strout to appear by zoom
00:17:55 Motion to approve Jan Strout's attendance via Zoom.
Barb Cestero: Motion
Becky Franks: 2nd
00:18:21 Vote on the Motion to approve Jan Strout's attendance via Zoom. The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Disapprove:
None
C) 00:18:59 FYI/Study Commissioner Updates
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Carson Taylor noted the Study Commission training and decision to set up training with the MSU Local
Government Center.
The Study Commission held a discussion related to trainings and informational materials. Deanna
Campbell will provide additional information from alternative sources.
D) 00:29:10 Changes to the Agenda
E) 00:29:16 Public Comment
00:34:00 Jena Reno commented on the Charter and its scrutiny.
00:36:23 Anna Shchemelinin commented on the Red Light, Green Light information sheet and
other issues in the City.
00:40:10 Roger Blank commented on transparency and public involvement, form of government,
and method of election
00:42:33 Alison Sweeney commented on Article IV of the Charter and local control;
Neighborhood Associations and the Interneighborhood Council, and Boards and Commissions.
F) 00:46:16 New Business
F.1 00:46:19 Bylaws Discussion and Adoption
Bylaws City of Bozeman Study Commission 2024-2026.docx
00:55:08 Questions and Discussions
01:28:14 Motion to amend Part 1 of the Bylaws as discussed.
Deanna Campbell: Motion
Barb Cestero: 2nd
01:28:22 Vote on the Motion to amend Part 1 of the Bylaws as discussed. The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
01:28:53 Discussion on Part 2
01:29:56 Motion to accept Part 2 of the bylaws as written.
Barb Cestero: Motion
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Deanna Campbell: 2nd
01:30:04 Vote on the Motion to accept Part 2 of the bylaws as written. The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
01:30:23 Discussion on Part 3
01:53:07 Motion to accept Part 3 of the Bylaws with the amendments just discussed.
Barb Cestero: Motion
Deanna Campbell: 2nd
01:53:16 Vote on the Motion to accept Part 3 of the Bylaws with the amendments just discussed. The
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
01:53:47 Discussion on Part 4
01:54:53 Motion to accept Part 4 as written with the addition of "simplified."
Deanna Campbell: Motion
Barb Cestero: 2nd
01:55:04 Vote on the Motion to accept Part 4 as written with the addition of "simplified." The Motion
carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
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Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
01:55:14 Discussion on Part 5
02:00:19 Motion to adopt Part 5 of the Bylaws with the amendments just discussed.
Barb Cestero: Motion
Deanna Campbell: 2nd
02:00:33 Vote on the Motion to adopt Part 5 of the Bylaws with the amendments just discussed. The
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
02:00:41 Discussion on Part 6
02:10:21 Motion to adopt Part 6 the Bylaws with changes as discussed.
Jan Strout: Motion
Barb Cestero: 2nd
02:10:34 Vote on the Motion to adopt Part 6 the Bylaws with changes as discussed. The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
02:10:41 Discussion 7
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02:12:38 Motion to accept Part 7 of the Bylaws as written.
Deanna Campbell: Motion
Barb Cestero: 2nd 02:12:41 Vote on the Motion to accept Part 7 of the Bylaws as written. The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
02:12:50 Discussion on Part 8
02:15:39 Motion to accept Part 8 as written.
Deanna Campbell: Motion
Jan Strout: 2nd
02:15:58 Vote on the Motion to accept Part 8 as written. The Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
02:16:08 Motion to accept the Bylaws as previously amended and discussed.
Becky Franks: Motion
Deanna Campbell: 2nd
02:16:21 Vote on the Motion to accept the Bylaws as previously amended and discussed. The Motion
carried 5 - 0.
Approve:
Carson Taylor
Becky Franks
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Barb Cestero
Deanna Campbell
Jan Strout
Disapprove:
None
F.2 02:16:30 Budget Development
Budget Bozeman City Study Commission.xlsx
RE_ Study Commission Mill.pdf
02:17:10 Recording Secretary discussion
G) 02:24:39 Future Agenda Items
G.1 02:24:44 Scheduling Discussion
The next meeting was scheduled for January 22, 2025, from 4-6 pm.
G.2 Potential Meeting topics:
Study Commission Purview and Charge
Timeline
Current Charter Contents
Charter Crises and City Attorney notes of issues in current Charter
Staff identified "pinch points"
Community Issues
H) 02:39:22 Adjournment