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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Library Board of Trustees Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Kissel, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees MEETING DATE: July 27, 2009 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Jacobson appoint one new member to the Library Board of Trustees, with the advice and consent of the Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2014. BACKGROUND: One term on the Library Board of Trustees expired June 30, 2009. There are two new applicants for this position. The following statement was provided by Alice Meister on behalf of the board: The appointment for the Library Board was discussed (July 16th) at the Board meeting and the Trustees wish to recommend Donna Swarthout for the position. She was the first to apply and comes with glowing recommendations. Michael McCormick also had very good recommendations, but we're hoping he might consider the Foundation Board due to his financial expertise. Since First Security Bank President Ron Farmer is currently on the Library Board of Trustees, he has been our financial expert for many years along with support and help from Jacki McGuire, a CPA, who is a more recent addition to the Board. Thus Michael's financial expertise might be better utilized on the Foundation Board. The Library Board of Trustees is created under Section 22-1-308 of the Montana Code Annotated and Section 2.56.010 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Under Section 2.56.010 of the B.M.C., the Board of Trustees of the Public Library shall be composed of five persons and shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Commission, and shall serve without pay. The trustees shall hold their office for the term of five years, and one trustee shall be appointed annually at the beginning of each fiscal year (July 1) for the term of five years, and until his/her successor is appointed and qualifies. Trustees shall serve no more than two full terms in succession. 104 They shall have power to select librarians and other employees as they may determine and fix the amount of any bond which they may require to be given by the librarian and other employees. They shall have power to receive books from all sources for the use and benefit of the library and to purchase books therefore with any money available for that purpose and power to prescribe all rules and regulations for the use of books and the preservation of the same. The board shall keep a record of its transactions and shall make a report to the City Commission at the close of each calendar year, covering the business transacted by it during the year (Ordinance No. 1163, 1984; Ordinance No. 1094 S 1, 1982; prior code S 2.08.200). No residency requirements are contained in either the M.C.A. or the B.M.C. Under state statutes, this Board is administrative. The Library Board of Trustees has one vacancy and two applicants. New Applicants: Michael McCormick Donna Swarthout ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachments: Board Applications Report Compiled on July 17, 2009 105 CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA APPLICATION FOR THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Date: 7/15/2009 Name: Michael McCormick Physical Address: Bozeman MT 59715 Email: Phone(s): Length of time in the Bozeman area: 8 years Occupation: Financial Advisor Employer: UBS Financial Services 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 believe the Library is of central importance in the Bozeman community. As a well know business man and caring father I have a skill set and perspective that can help the library continue its evolution and relevance as a cornerstone of the valley. After being over-educated in economics and data analysis at Yale and the Colorado School of Mines I managed several businesses in the energy, technology, and construction/development. As a private wealth manager I advise an influential collection of local residents. My term appointments on the Big Sky Youth Empowerment Board and Manley Meadows HOA Board are expiring this fall, and a position on this Board would allow me to continue to serve the community I love. References (Individual or Organization) Please include name and phone for three references. 1) Paula K. Beswick, Bozeman Library Foundation, 2) Jason Martel, Martel Construction, 3) Conrad Anker, 4) Dick Clotfelter, 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. PLEASE NOTE: Per Ordinance No. 1759, revising Chapter 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, all board members are required to attend a yearly ethics workshop provided free of charge by the City as a condition of service as a member of a board. 106 Fill out the following information and click send to apply for the Library Board of Trustees. Date: July 13, 2009 Name: Donna J. Swarthout Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 59715 Email: Phone(s): Length of time in the Bozeman area: 13 years Occupation: Instructor Employer: Montana State University Have you ever served on a City or County board? (Yes/No) Yes. (If so, where, what board, and how long?) Bozeman Planning Board (current member) Gallatin County Community Corrections Board (1997-2000) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests, and experiences. I am a 13 year patron of the Bozeman Public Library along with my three young children and am dedicated to maintaining its vital status in our community. As a college instructor, I am very familiar with the role and functions of a public library and I am a highly experienced user of library services. I have also participated in a number of community events that support the library. References (Individual or Organization) Please include name and phone for three references. Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor Dan Moshavi, Ph.D. City of Bozeman Interim Dean College of Business Montana State University (406) 994- Dr. Jerry Calvert Department of Political Science Montana State University (406) 994- 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. PLEASE NOTE: Per Ordinance No. 1759, revising Chapter 2.01 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, all board members are required to attend a yearly ethics workshop provided free of charge by the City as a condition of service as a member of a board. 107