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
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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
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