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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(Re)Appointments to the Wetlands Review BoardCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Wetlands Review Board Re-Appointments MEETING DATE: January 5, 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Re-Appoint two members to the Wetlands Review Board. BACKGROUND: Two terms expired on this board December 31, 2008. They have both re- applied for another two year term. No new applications have been received at this time. The Wetlands Review Board is established to prepare functional assessments of regulated wetlands that may be impacted by proposed regulated activities, evaluate the impacts proposed regulated activities may have on delineated wetlands and to provide wetlands protection, mitigation and/or enhance recommendations regarding such proposals to the Planning Director and City Commission. The Wetlands Review Board will be convened as necessary to review proposals that involve regulated activities and may impact regulated wetlands based on the provisions contained in Chapter 18.56, BMC. In selecting the members, the City Commission shall give preference to residents of the City of Bozeman. However, where a qualified resident is not available to serve, the City Commission may appoint a member who practices professionally, owns property or owns a business within the City. The WRB shall consist of six members. An appointment to a term of service on the WRB is for two years. Members shall be degreed in their respective disciplines and/ or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. Re- Applicants: Lynn Bacon (Chair, soil scientist) Cyndi Crayton (weed consultant) ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. 298 Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Attachments: Board Applications 299 Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Wetland board. Name: Lynn Bacon Physical Address: Mailing Address (if different): Email: Phone(s): Length of time in the Bozeman area: 15 years Occupation: Wetland Scientist Employer: PBS&J Have you ever served on a City or County board? (Yes) (If so, where, what board, and how long?) Park and Rec-1 year, Wetland Review Board-? 3-4 years? (Since the beginning.) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences. I have been practicing as a wetland consultant in the City of Bozeman for 10 years. References (Individual or Organization) Rich McEldowney, Professional Wetland Scientist, PBS&J 587-7275 Jeff Berglund, Professional Wetland Scientist, PBS&J 406-495-1377 Zach Lowe, Professional Engineer, HKM Engineering, 586-8834 Please include name and phone for three references. I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name. (Yes) Special Note: This application is considered public record. Application contact information may be displayed on the City of Bozeman website. 300 Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Wetlands Review board. Name: Cyndi Crayton Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 59715-8433 Mailing Address (if different): Email: Phone(s): Length of time in the Bozeman area: 24 years Occupation: MSU Instructor--Civil Engineering, and Owner of Integrated Weed Control Employer: MSU and self-employed Have you ever served on a City or County board? Yes (If so, where, what board, and how long?) 3 terms on Wetlands Review Board, 3 terms on Bozeman Recreation and Trails Committee, 6 terms on Gallatin County Trails Advisory Committee Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences. I regularly teach to MSU engineering students the concepts of wetlands protection and enhancement, storm water planning and design, water resources protection and enhancement, and regulatory application and permitting. As the owner of Integrated Weed Control, I provide consulting services related to water protection issues (keeping pesticides out of water), weed management plans (controlling weeds in protected and/or disturbed areas), and regulatory compliance (monitoring resource enhancement and recovery areas). References (Individual or Organization) Dr. Warren Jones, MSU Professor, Civil Engineering and Center for Biofilm Engineering 994- 6129 Yvette Converse, Acting Director of the USFWS Bozeman Fish Tech Center 994-9903 Dr. Cliff Montagne, MSU Professor, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences 994-5079 (Please include name and phone for three references. See three previous names.) I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name. Yes Special Note: This application is considered public record. Application contact information may be displayed on the City of Bozeman website. 301 302