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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3611 Create Community Alcohol Coalition COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3611 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, CREATING A COMMUNITY ALCOHOL COALITION BASED ON A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE BOZEMAN ALCOHOL POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SETTING THE NUMBER AND TERM OF THE COALITION MEMBERS. WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman created a Bozeman Alcohol Policy Advisory Council (BAPAC) at the behest of several groups in August 2002 to study issues of underage alcohol consumption, high risk drinking behaviors and related issues and report back to the Commission with recommendations for action or policy changes; and WHEREAS, the City Commission accepted the recommendations of the BAPAC at its meeting on April 21, 2003; and WHEREAS, the BAPAC's primary recommendation is to form an on-going, broadly representative Community Alcohol Coalition; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the purpose and scope of said Coalition should be to examine the issues of alcohol consumption by minors, high risk drinking behaviors and the impacts on the community, and make recommendations to the City Commission as necessary; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the composition of the Coalition must be broadly representative of the community and the affected businesses and interested others so as to provide a balanced perspective on alcohol issues and their impact on the community and the City's response to these impacts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana: Section 1 That the "Community Alcohol Coalition" shall consist of fifteen (15) members to be appointed by the City Commission. Members of the Coalition shall be appointed so that the membership shall be represented as follows: a. Three Hospitality Industry Representatives from any of the following areas, but only one per area identified: Bar or Tavern Owner/Manager; Restaurant Owner/Manager, Alcohol Distributor, Tavern Industry Association, Off-site Retail Sales, Hotel/Motel management (with alcohol on-site) b. Two members of law enforcement, one member to be from the Bozeman Police Department and the other selected from a list of interested candidates submitted by the Director of Public Safety which may include Gallatin County Sheriff's Officers, Montana Highway Patrol Officers, and Montana State University Police Officers c. Two Prevention Specialists --.-.----- - .-- ..- .- -.. .-.----.---.... _n._.._._..__..._......._n_.__._...._.._...._ .._. ___.____...._._._. . d. A Montana State University-Bozeman student with an interest in health prevention (this position shall be appointed for a one year renewable term so long as the person remains qualified for this appointment) e. A Montana State University-Bozeman faculty or staff member f. A Bozeman Senior High student (this position shall be appointed for a one year renewable term so long as the person remains qualified for this appointment) g. A Bozeman School District Representative, who is not already involved in prevention issues but is involved in policy-making h. An Emergency Room Physician i. A local Business Person who is not in the hospitality industry j. A Neighborhood Association Representative k. An interested citizen who mayor may not qualify in another capacity Except for student members, members shall serve three (3) year staggered terms unless otherwise specifically noted, with terms to end on June 30. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the term remaining. At the time of first appointment, the Commission shall designate the initial term, splitting the appointments evenly between 1 year, 2 year and 3 year initial terms. All persons of legal age, with the exception of the High School student representative, are eligible for consideration within the above categories and may be appointed to the Coalition. A majority of the members shall be residents of the city. Members who do not live within the city limits shall have a tangible connection with the city by virtue of working in the city, or owning property in the city. Members shall serve without compensation for their time and services. One member of the City Commission shall be assigned as a liaison to the Coalition and may attend meetings of the Coalition, schedule permitting. An alternate from the Commission may also be appointed. This liaison member will act as a conduit between the Coalition and the City Commission and provide a contact for the Coalition. The City may assign one or more staff members to the Coalition. These staff members shall be ex-officio members without vote, but may serve as either advisors or as resources for the Coalition. These staff members may attend meetings of the Coalition, schedules permitting. Section 2 The purpose of the "Community Alcohol Coalition" shall be as follows: 1. To examine additional policy strategies for the health and safety of Bozeman residents to prevent underage and high risk drinking behaviors, and their associated impacts, and make appropriate recommendations to the Commission concerning these strategies. - 2 - .....___.__". _____n.__.... --.......----.--.--..-..-- - 2. To advise the Commission or staff as needed in regard to the policies and programs recommended by the BAPAC and endorsed by the City Commission, when they are implemented. Section 3 For purposes of conducting business, a quorum shall consist of eight (8) voting members. Section 4 Upon appointment, the Coalition shall meet monthly or as determined necessary by the Coalition. The first order of business at the first meeting shall be to select a Chair and a Secretary for the Coalition. The names of the Chair and the Secretary shall be forwarded immediately after the meeting to the Clerk of the City Commission. The Chair shall run the meetings. The Secretary shall take minutes of the meetings. Those minutes shall be typed and filed with the Clerk of the City Commission following the meeting at which the minutes are approved. An agenda shall be prepared by the Chair and Secretary, and published according to the requirements of state law prior to each meeting and all meetings shall be open to the public. The Coalitio,n may break into small subgroups with specific tasks assigned. These subgroups may meet as necessary to carry out the specific task assigned. The subgroup may not have more than six (6) voting members of the Coalition. Reports of the subgroups shall be contained in the minutes of the Coalition as they are given. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 11 th day of August, 2003. A-~' STEVEN R. KI C FF, Mayor ATTEST: ~J~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission AS TO FORM: - 3 - -------