HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Tree Advisory Board
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Tree Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: January 5, 2009 RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Rodney Walters to fill a vacancy on the Tree Advisory
Board.
BACKGROUND: The Tree Advisory Board has one vacancy that expires June 30, 2009 and one new applicant, Rodney Walters. Mr. Walters meets membership criteria since he is
employed within the city and is an arborist. The Tree Advisory Board has verbally
recommended this appointment.
The Tree Advisory Board is created under Ordinance No. 1364, adopted by the City Commission on April 26, 1993, as codified in Chapter 2.92 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Board is
comprised of five members appointed by the City Commission, serving staggered two-year
terms.
Whenever possible, two of the members shall be from the following disciplines: real estate, commercial lending, civil or environmental engineering, or landscape architecture or
construction.
Members shall be residents of the City, own property within the City, or be gainfully employed within the City.
The Board is advisory to the Commission, providing guidance and advice regarding the City's
tree program and developing a proposed arboricultural specification manual and any needed
revisions. The Tree Advisory Board currently has one vacancy.
Rodney Walters
New applicant:
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Attachment: Board Application
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Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Tree Advisory board.
Date: 12/11/08
Name: Rodney Walters
Physical Address: Belgrade, MT 59714
Mailing Address (if different):
Email:
Phone(s):
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 15 years
Occupation: Arborist
Employer: Montana State University
Have you ever served on a City or County board? (Yes/No) No
(If so, where, what board, and how long?)
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences.
I am a practicing arborist at Montana State University. My father was an arborist and I have
over 12 years of practical experience in arborculture. I am currently studying for the
International Arborist Society arborist and municipal arborist certifications. I am engaged with
the campus community in addressing the current Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak and in the
process of attaining Tree Campus USA status for MSU. I am also a certified teacher and I am
skilled in public relations.
References (Individual or Organization)
Please include name and phone for three references.
Gary Rod - MSU Facilities/Grounds Manager 994-3442
John Ford – MSU Facilities, Environmental Services Director 994-5459
Marylis Filpovich – Executive Director, Three Rivers Therapudic Wilderness Program 388-
5748
I understand that sending this email is the same as signing my name. (Yes/No) Yes
Special Note: This application is considered public record. Application contact information may
be displayed on the City of Bozeman website.
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