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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-25 INC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 4:30 p.m. B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board E. FYI/Discussion E.1 Making neighborhoods more bird and pollinator friendly (Harris) E.2 Post election - Bond and Mill Levy(Veltkamp) F. Adjournment THE INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA INC AGENDA Thursday, March 13, 2025 This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 669 900 9128 Access code: 960 8158 0066 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Inter- Neighborhood Council. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. For more information please contact Emily Kiely, ekiely@bozeman.net This board generally meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 1 In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Public Comment Page or by emailing comments@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Lou Ann Harris SUBJECT:Making neighborhoods more bird and pollinator friendly MEETING DATE:March 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None STRATEGIC PLAN:6.6 Habitat: Work with partner organizations to identify at-risk, environmentally sensitive parcels contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat. BACKGROUND:Lou Ann Harris is a co-chair of the Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) conservation committee. SAS would like to offer their expertise and resources to Bozeman neighborhoods who might be interested in making their communities more bird and pollinator friendly. We can send a chapter volunteer to present an informational talk on any of the following topics: Bird & Pollinator Friendly Landscaping, Bird Safe Windows, and Burdock eradication. These are three key ways that we can directly help our declining wild bird and pollinator populations. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: March 10, 2025 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:Inter-Neighborhood Council FROM:Chief Jim Veltkamp SUBJECT:Post election - Bond and Mill Levy MEETING DATE:March 13, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:None STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness, facilities, and leadership. BACKGROUND:Chief Veltkamp will speak to impacts on Bozeman Police Department after the failed vote on First Responder Mill Levy and Fire Station Bond in November. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: March 10, 2025 4