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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 276 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 277 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 278 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 279 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 280 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 281