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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Design Review Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk / Advisory Board Coordinator Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Design Review Board MEETING DATE: July 16, 2012 MEETING TYPE Action RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one new member to the Design Review Board . RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Melvin Howe as a non-professional representative to the Design Review Board. BACKGROUND: The Design Review Board has one ongoing vacancy for a non-professional and one new applicant. The Design Review Board was created under Section 18.62 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. The Board is charged with the design review of certain plans and proposals and should be comprised of six professional and two non-professional members. Professional members should be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. They shall include 4 Architects; 1 Architectural historian; 1 Landscape architect/designer; 2 Non-professional members. At least one of the professional members shall have a demonstrated expertise in urban design. The non-professional members shall have an interest in, or knowledge of, architecture, urban design, or historic preservation. No member shall serve as a member of the City Planning Board or the Zoning Commission concurrently. The Board is generally advisory to the City Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and the City Commission, although it does make the final decisions on some minor applications. There is one vacancy and one new applicant. New Applicant: Melvin Howe (non-professional position) 371 ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission. Attachment: Board Application 372 Date: 09/28/12 Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Design Review Board Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Enter your first name: Melvin Enter your last name: Howe Email Address: Physical Address Mailing Address: Bozeman MT 59715 Phone Numbers: Length of time in the Bozeman area: 45 years Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes Occupation: Retired Drafter Employer: Self Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes If so, where and how long?: Design Review Board - about 16 years Currently serving on the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: 40 yrs as design drafter, 4+ years in School of Arch Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Richard Shanahan List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Doug Morley What representative position are you applying for?: Non professional 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?: Wish to apply my skills to serve my city. How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Referenced City home page 373