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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Cemetery Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointment to the Cemetery Advisory Board MEETING DATE: November 4, 2013 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Scott Urban to the Cemetery Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: We currently have two vacancies on the Cemetery Board with term expiration dates of December 31, 2013 and one new application. 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 are two vacancies and one applicant. New Applicant: Scott Urban Attachment: Board Application 558 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 42 Form updated: 9/4/2013 3:13:06 PM Name: Scott Urban Physical Address: 2425 Heeb Rd., Bozeman MT 59715 P.O Box 1671, Bozeman, Montana 59771 Primary Phone: (406) 581-6597 Additional Phone: (406) 586-3750 Email: scott7272@yahoo.com Your current occupation: General Manager Employer: Greenspace Landscaping Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: Cemetery Advisory Board City Limits: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 1 year If so, where ?: Bicycle advisory board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have worked in and around the cemetery both professionally and privately. I am currently involved with a bicycle team that is using cemetery property for cycling events. I believe the cemetery grounds are beautiful, and would enjoy sitting on the board that advises to them that way. I believe my background in grounds maintenance, landscaping and horticulture would also benefit the board. Reference 1: Jared Nelson 1-801-673-4100 jared@jdubengineering.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Bill Cochran 1-406-581-4306 bill_cochran@bresnan.net Other Info: My Employer does yearly trimming for the cemetery. How did you hear about us?: Russ Tuckerman 559