HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Cemetery Advisory Board
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 Cemetery Advisory Board
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2013 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDATION: Appoint one new member to the Cemetery Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND: We currently have one vacancy on the Cemetery Board with a term
expiration date of December 31, 2013. Five applications have been received. The Board reviewed the applications during their November 29th meeting and would like to recommend the
appointment of Lynn Flansaas to the Board.
According to Bozeman Municipal Code Section 2.05.660 – Composition.
There is created a cemetery board consisting of seven members to be appointed by the City Commission for three year staggered terms. Should a vacancy occur on the board, the city
commission shall appoint a new member to complete the term of appointment so vacated. A
majority of the members shall be residents of the City, and whenever practicable one member
shall be a representative of an active recognized veteran’s group.
Section 2.05.670. – Organization. The cemetery board shall serve as an advisory board to both the city commission and city
administration and, as such, shall be charged with making such investigation and
recommendations as requested or deemed necessary for the operation of the cemetery and as
required in this division.
There is one vacancy and five new applicants.
New Applicants
Irene Dahl Jason Donin
Lynn Flansaas
Tom Olson
Chris Remely
Attachments: Board Applications Report created on: August 31, 2012
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Date: 08/21/2012
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Cemetery
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant
Enter your first name: Irene
Enter your last name: Dahl
Email Address:
Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 597158
Mailing Address:
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 20 years
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): yes
Occupation: Funeral Director
Employer: Self, Owner Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I own and operate a funeral home
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Vance Paulson -
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Brian Gertiser
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?: No
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Russ Tuckerman
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Date: 08/25/2012
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Cemetery Advisory Board
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant
Enter your first name: Jason
Enter your last name: Donin
Email Address: j
Physical Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 1 month
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): Yes
Occupation: Student
Employer: Montana State University
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: No relevant experiences.
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Kelly Donin,
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: David King,
What representative position are you applying for?: City Resident
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?: Not at this time.
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Bozeman Daily Chronicle newpaper article
Form inserted: 8/25/2012 12:12:30 PM
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Date: 8-27-12 on line not received - 9-10-12
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Cemetery
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New Applicant
Enter your first name: Lynn
Enter your last name: Flansaas
Email Address:
Physical Address: , Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 50+ years
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.):
yes
Occupation: Banker
Employer: First Security Bank
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: Yes
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences:
I have been on the cemetery board in the past. I feel the knowledge that I had gained when I was a
board member will be very helpful in being up to date on the issues of the cemetery. I enjoy being a
part of keeping the cemetery beautiful for years to come.
I enjoy camping, reading, fishing, hiking and being able to spend time with family and friends.
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Bruce Gerlach
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Jeff Koski
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?:
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?:
Russ Tuckerman
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ApplyBoardID: 51
Date: 9/8/12
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Cemetery Advisory Board
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: New
Enter your first name: Tom
Enter your last name: Olson
Email Address:
Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone Numbers:
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 40+ years
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): No
Occupation: Memorialist
Employer: Bozeman Granite Works
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: I have worked in 60+ cemeteries
in Montana
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: Perry Bilyeu,
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: Tammy Olson,
What representative position are you applying for?: Cemetery 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?: no
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: City of Bozeman web site
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Date: 9-07-2012
Which Board or Commission are you applying for?: Cemetery Board
Are you a new applicant or are you applying for another term.: new
Enter your first name: Chris
Enter your last name: Remely
Email Address: chris@dokkennelson.com
Physical Address:
Phone Numbers: 406 587.3184
Length of time in the Bozeman area: 38 years
Do you live in the city limits? (Depending on the board this may or may not be required.): No
Occupation: Mortician
Employer: Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: No
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences: As a funeral director for the last
17 years I have had the opportunity to work directly with the SHC staff with hundreds of burials as well
as the families arranging those burials. I believe my experience working with both the sexton's and
families would prove to be valuable in the future planning process of the SHC.
Please list a reference and a contact phone or email: James R. Mitchell
List a 2nd reference with contact phone or email: TJ Goodwin
What representative position are you applying for?: Cemetery 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?: No
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?: Contacted by a cemetery board member
Form inserted: 9/7/2012 12:54:30 PM
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