HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee
Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Reappointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2014
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Bob Hawks to the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee. BACKGROUND: Initial terms of this Committee were staggered. The shortest term expires
April 15th. The Committee member has reapplied for a second term.
According to Ordinance No. 1857, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 19 of the Bozeman Municipal Code this Committee shall be made up of citizens, community leaders and experienced
professionals to advise the city commission on parks, trails and open space development
possibilities and to assist in the implementation of the city of Bozeman 2012 Parks, Trails and
Open Space Bond as adopted by Resolution No. 4386 and approved by the voters on November 6th, 2012.
BMC Section 2.05.3010. - Creation; powers, duties and authority; membership.
A. Creation; powers, duties and authority. The city commission creates the trails, open space and parks (TOP) committee and authorizes the TOP to exercise the following powers and duties: 1. Assist the commission in the establishment of procedures and guidelines for the
evaluation of projects for which funds are proposed to be expended.
2. Review and make recommendations to the commission on proposals for the use of
parks, trails, and open space bond funds. 3. Adopt bylaws for the operation of the committee, subject to the approval of the commission.
4. The TOP may have such other duties and responsibilities as directed by the city
commission.
B. Actions advisory only. C. Members; appointments and terms.
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1. All appointments to the TOP shall be made by the city commission.
2. One voting member shall be a member of the recreation and parks advisory
board (RPAB). The RPAB may make a recommendation on appointment of its
member to TOP. 3. The director of the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department shall serve as an
ex-officio member of TOP.
4. There shall be five members of the TOP committee. The terms of the initial five
members shall be as follows:
One member to serve for one year, two members to serve for two years, and two members to serve for three years from the date of their appointment. After initial
terms, TOP members shall serve three year staggered terms. Each member may be
reappointed with a three term limitation on the number of reappointments. Vacancies
shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the
terms. 5. The city commission shall affirm one commissioner to act as liaison between the
TOP and city commission.
6. A TOP member shall receive no compensation for the member’s service. TOP
members shall be entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel
expenses incurred during the discharge of duties. 7. TOP members shall reside within the city limits of Bozeman and shall have
expertise in such areas as finance, real estate, landscape architecture, public health,
planning or law.
8. A TOP member may be removed by a majority vote of the commission at any
time for any reason.
One member’s term has expired and he has reapplied.
Reapplying Applicant:
Bob Hawks
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission.
FISCAL AFFECTS: None.
Attachment: Board Application
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AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 92
Form inserted: 2/7/2014 9:14:22 AM
Name: Bob Hawks Physical Address: 703 West Koch, Bozeman, Montana 59715
Primary Phone: (406) 570-1199
Additional Phone: (406) 587-1403
Email: hawksrobert1635@gmail.com
Your current occupation: retired
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for?: TOP
City Limits: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 1990
If so, where ?: City Commission- Mayor
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Currently serve as the
Chair of the TOP Committee. Re-applying for position
Reference 1: Look at prior application
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: Look at prior application
How did you hear about us?: re-applying. was a one year term
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