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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 9, 2012_(Re)Appointments to the Tree Advisory Board_12.pdf Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Kissel, Advisory Board Coordinator Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager SUBJECT: (Re) appointments to the Tree Advisory Board MEETING DATE: July 9, 2012 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint or appoint two applicants to the Tree Advisory Board. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint [2 applicants] to the Tree Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Tree Advisory Board has two terms which expired June 30th. Both members have reapplied and one new application has been received. 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 two expired terms, two reapplying members and one new applicant. Reapplying Applicants: Applying applicant: Shelly Engler Scott Makoutz Bill Hoch Attachments: Board Applications 260 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Tree Advisory Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: another term Enter your first name: Shelly Enter your last name: Engler Email Address: Physical Address:, Bozeman 59718 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 35 years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes Occupation: Landscape Architect Employer: Cashman Nursery & Landscaping Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes If so, where and how long?: Tree Advisory Board, since early 90's Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have served on the board for many years and widh to continue serving our community. I am very familiar with the workings of the board, its history and the current goals. I have 2 degrees in horticulture and landscape design and have 32 years of professional experience in the Bozeman area. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Ryon Stover, 582-3200 List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Mary Keck, What representative position are you applying for?: board member The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: we have sometimes had difficulty keeping board members and filling board positions. I am happy and interested in continuing to serve, but if there are other members of the community wishing for an opportunity to serve on this board I would be happy to support that. How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: current member 261 Date: 5/23/12 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Tree Advisory board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: new Enter your first name: Scott Enter your last name: Makoutz Email Address: S Physical Address: BZN MT 59715 Mailing Address: PO Box 1032 Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 13 years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): No Occupation: President of Gallatin Tree Care, Consulting Arborist Employer: Gallatin Tree Care Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I am a Certified Arborist, Consulting Arborist and owner of a tree service. I have written Community Forest Management Plans including one for Dillon, Mt and one for Anaconda, MT. I would like to have a positive role in the health of the community forest in Bozeman in whatever way I can. Bozeman has a breath taking urban forest and would like to be involved. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Duncan McGovern. Employee at GTC List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Tim Egan MT DNRC Dillon Unit The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: Yes Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: no How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: did not hear about one 262 Date: 5/24/2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Tree Advisory Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: second term Enter your first name: William Enter your last name: Hoch Email Address: bhoch@montana.edu Physical Address: Bozeman, MT. 59718 Phone Numbers: 406-994-5064 Length of time in the Bozeman area: 6 years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): yes Occupation: Professor of Horticulture Employer: Montana State University Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes If so, where and how long?: Tree Advisory Board, 1 term Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: research focus on woody plants Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Dr. John Sherwood, 406-994-5153 List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Jennifer Britton, 406-994-5215 What representative position are you applying for?: board member The Bozeman City Charter voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008 requires yearly ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics trainings?: I understand Is there any other information you feel may be relevant to your application?: no How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: applying for second term 263