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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Wetlands Review BoardCommission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Wetlands Review Board MEETING DATE: September 30, 2013 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Guy Alsentzer to the Wetlands Review Board. BACKGROUND: There are currently three vacancies on the Wetlands Review Board and the board lacks a quorum. The board has been reviewing applications, but has had to do so informally. One new applicant who served on this board in the past has applied and if appointed would allow the board to have a quorum when all appointed members are present. Mr. Alsentzer has also applied for the Planning Board and after being approached by staff has agreed to apply for the Zoning Commission. The Wetlands Review Board is established to prepare functional assessments of regulated wetlands that may be impacted by proposed regulated activities, evaluate the impacts proposed regulated activities may have on delineated wetlands and to provide wetlands protection, mitigation and/or enhance recommendations regarding such proposals to the Community Development Director and City Commission. The Wetlands Review Board will be convened as necessary to review proposals that involve regulated activities and may impact regulated wetlands based on the provisions contained in Chapter 18.56, BMC. In selecting the members, the City Commission shall give preference to residents of the City of Bozeman. However, where a qualified resident is not available to serve, the City Commission may appoint a member who practices professionally, owns property or owns a business within the City. The WRB shall consist of six members. An appointment to a term of service on the WRB is for two years. Members shall be degreed in their respective disciplines and/or otherwise licensed or certified by their respective professional authorities. This board has three vacancies and one new applicant. Applicant: Guy Alsentzer (lawyer with water resource management background/education) ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission Attachment: Board Application 254 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 44 Form inserted: 9/17/2013 9:16:32 AM Name: Guy Alsentzer Physical Address: 507 S 10th Ave, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 570-2202 Email: guyalsentzer@gmail.com Your current occupation: Lawyer Employer: Upper Missouri Waterkeeper, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: Wetlands Review Board City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? : yes If so, how long?: 1-2 year terms If so, where ?: Bozeman, MT; Wrightsville, PA Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Guy possesses professional expertise concerning water resources management, land use planning, and conservation biology. He earned a Juris Doctorate (law degree) specializing in federal environmental laws, a Masters of Environmental Law & Policy specializing in water resources management and land use planning, and a BA in Political Science and Social Justice. For the past four years Guy has worked largely in the public interest, non-profit field where he has worked on environmental issues on the federal, state, and local levels. In particular, Guy has worked with local jurisdictions in planning effective water resource management strategies and in assisting communities in coming into compliance with state mandated water pollution controls. Guy previously lived in Bozeman from 2008-2010 and served on the Wetlands Review Board. He returned to Bozeman, permanently for all intents and purposes, in July 2013 and is eager to serve the community which he enjoys immensely. Reference 1: Becky Edwards 406.570.9427 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Meg Casey 608.628.0169 How did you hear about us?: Previous Board service 255