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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Library Board of Trustees - 21 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Board Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees MEETING DATE: August 6, 2012 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Becker appoints one new applicant to the Library Board of Trustees, with the advice and consent of the Commission. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayoral appointment of [one applicant] to the Library Board of Trustees. BACKGROUND: Holly Brown’s term on the Library Board expired June 30, 2012. Two new applications have been received. 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. 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 an expired term and two applicants. New Applicants: John Gallagher Carol Stahl Attachments: Board Applications 296 To Whom it May Concern, I am applying for the Trustee vacancy of the Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees. Based on my experience with the Library, as an educator, patron and president of The Friends of the Bozeman Public Library, I will bring an excellent perceptive on policy and budgetary decisions to this board. The Library is a truly unique asset to the City of Bozeman and I would like to use my skills to keep that way. My profession in education will bring a, currently absent and much needed, voice to the board. Knowledge of current educational best practices will help the Library provide excellent materials and programs to serve students, parents and educators in our community. Also, my role as president of the Friends of the Bozeman Public Library has enabled me to create relationships within the Library staff and Trustees, and staff of the City of Bozeman. These relationships offer me different perspectives, needed to make sound decisions for our community Library. The volunteer time I have dedicated to raising money for the library underlines my commitment making our Library one of the best community resources in The Gallatin Valley. I would like to thank you for taking your time to review my application for the Trustee vacancy. If there are any questions I can answer or clarify, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, John Gallagher 297 Date: 07-03-2012 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New applicant Enter your first name: John Enter your last name: Gallagher Email Address: Physical Address: MT 59715 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: Twenty years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes Occupation: Teacher Employer: Bozeman Public Schools Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes Bicycle Advisory Board (3 years) & Transportation Coordinating Committee (3 years) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: My interest to serve on the Trustees stems from my volunteer work (Friends of the Bozeman Public Library) to raise money for the Library and a four year old daughter who utilizes many excellent Library materials and programs. I have served with many community and non-profit boards and learned the value of working together towards a common good. Many of these organizations, I have served in a leadership capacity, a budgetary role and developed/improved operating policies. Also, as a teacher at Bozeman High School, I have served on many department and school-district wide committees focusing on collaboration. Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Ron Farmer, List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Mike Ruyle, What representative position are you applying for?: Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees 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?: Please see my attachments to this application (ie. Resume and cover letter) How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Library staff and current Trustees 298 John B. Gallagher II Bozeman, MT 59715 Employment Bozeman Public Schools (9/2001 to present) Bozeman High School, Math department Committees- Performance-Based Instruction, RTI, Common Core State Standards, Bridger Alternative Associations: Friends of the Bozeman Public Library (1998 to present) Board of Directors President (7 years) Community Food Co-Op (1994 to 2003) Board of Directors Finance Committee (1993 to present) City of Bozeman and Gallatin County Advisory Boards (3 years) Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee Transportation Coordinating Committee Aptitudes: Personal and group communication dynamics; organizational techniques for group and individual projects; analytical problem solving techniques for all situations; and an ability to understand and resolve situational concerns/problems. References: Ron Farmer, President First Security Bank Mike Ruyle, Vice Principal Bozeman High School 299 300