HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlake Goetz 08-20-25WELCOME
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
Blake Goetz
* Residential Address
2805 Blackbird Drive
Unit B
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(760) 217-6230
* Current Occupation
Retired
* Employer
City of Palm Springs, CA
* Email
bgoetz@dc.rr.com
Which position are you applying for?
Fire Code 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?
6-10 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
**SKIPPED**
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I worked for the Palm Springs Fire Dept. for 34 years and retired as the fire chief (7 yrs). I worked every position including Fire Inspector and Fire Marshal. I prepared the
documentation for the city council adopt the fire code every three years. During my tenure, I know of two fire code appeals requiring the city clerk to convene the fire code
board of appeals. In those cases, I represented the fire department position. In both cases the board of appeals agreed with the fire department.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
In my position, I worked to hire female firefighters, attended Pride Parades and promoted career fairs throughout CA.
References
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Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
David Ready
* Phone
(760) 409-0833
* Email
David.Ready@palmspringsca.gov
* Reference #2 Full Name
Karolyn Rued
* Phone
(406) 480-1513
* Email
karolynrued@yahoo.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?
City newsletter
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I live in Bozeman seasonally for seven months a year May-Dec. I have a home in Palm Springs Dec-May and would be available for appeal board meetings via Zoom or MS
teams.
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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