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Home My WebLink AboutReappointments to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re)Appointments to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board MEETING DATE: July 7, 2014 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint Lora Dalton, Mark Hufstetler and Lisa Verwys and appoint new members Merri Ketterer, Kelsey Matson and Michelle Morgan to the Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: Eight terms expired on this board June 30, 2014. Three members with an expired term have reapplied and three new applications have been received. There are currently four vacancies on the board. The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board was created under Chapter 2.80 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. This chapter is designed as a measure to establish a local historic preservation program designed to promote the preservation of historic and prehistoric sites, structures, objects, buildings, and historic districts by addressing historic preservation issues at the local level and integrating them into local, state, and federal planning and decision-making processes. The historic preservation program includes identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources within the city (Ordinance No. 1180, Section 2, 1985). The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Commission, and other staff members or boards seeking advice on historic preservation issues (Ordinance No. 1454, Section 2, 1998; Ordinance No. 1180, Section 3, 1985). Members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. It is to be comprised of up to fifteen members: (1) Three or four professional members with professional expertise in the disciplines of history, planning, archaeology, architecture, architecture history, historic archaeology, or other history preservation-related disciplines, such as cultural geography or cultural anthropology, provided, 426 however, that at least one member shall be an architect holding Montana or NCARB registration; (2) Two to four members from historic districts; (3) One member from the Main Street commercial district, who "shall operate a business or own property in the neighborhood described as Main Street"; (4) Four to six at-large representatives. Residence within the City shall not be a prerequisite for professional members or at-large representatives. This board is considered advisory, although it is generally responsible for overseeing the operation of the Historic Preservation Office. This board currently has eight expired terms, four vacancies, three reapplying applicants and three new applicants. Applicants seeking Re-appointment: New Applicants: Lora Dalton (Historic District) Merri Ketterer (Professional) Mark Hufstetler (Professional) Michelle Morgan (At-large) Lisa Verwys (changing to Historic District) Kelsey Matson (Professional) Attachments: Board Applications 427 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 122 Form inserted: 6/16/2014 9:54:10 PM Name: Lora Dalton Physical Address: 201 S 6th Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 219-1499 Email: lora-d@charter.net Your current occupation: Volunteer Coordinator Employer: Sacks Thrift/The Help Center, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 6 years If so, where ?: BHPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: current chair, BHPAB member for Cooper Park Historic District Reference 1: Courtney Kramer Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Mark Hufstetler How did you hear about us?: Re-applying 428 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 124 Form updated: 6/18/2014 7:27:36 AM Name: Mark Hufstetler Physical Address: 502 N 16th Avenue, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 587-9518 Email: pitamakan@mac.com Your current occupation: Architectural Historian Employer: Renewable Technologies, Inc. How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 8 years If so, where ?: Bozeman DRB, HPAB Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have been a professional member of Bozeman's Historic Preservation Advisory Board since 2006, and would like to continue to serve on the Board for another term. I am a professional architectural historian with over 25 years experience in the field, and I have a strong interest in the historic architecture of Bozeman and Montana. Reference 1: Ellen Sievert, Great Falls Historic Preservation Officer 406-455-8435 esievert@greatfallsmt.net Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Kate Hampton, Montana State Historic Preservation Office 406-444-7742 KHampton@mt.gov How did you hear about us?: Current member 429 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 100 Form inserted: 3/27/2014 7:26:50 PM Name: Merri Ketterer Physical Address: 811 W Villard #63, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (406) 223-4048 Email: ketmet3@aol.com Your current occupation: Banker Employer: Valley Bank of Belgrade How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I was a Livingston Historic Preservation Commissioner from 2006-2010. Assisted in getting Livingston's Preserve America application submitted for approval. Worked with Jody Foley at SHPO in regards to learning more about historic preservation and attended MHS conferences in 2006, 2007 & 2009 as Livingston's representative. Earned my Masters degree in American History from MSU in 2006; researched Sarah Bickford of Virginia City, MT., who may be the first black woman to own and operate a public utilities company. I volunteered at National Park Service, Fort Clatsop, Astoria, Oregon for two years as historian in the Staff Library, researching information for staff and visitors while maintaining library inventory. I have also volunteered on Junior Achievement Board of Directors. Reference 1: Jim Woodhull 406-222-0083 jwoodhull@livingstonmontana.org Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: no Reference 2: Dr. Mary Murphy 406-994-5206 mmurphy@montna.edu Other Info: I have been a banker for more than seven years, in various positions where I learned to hone my organizational skills and attention to details. Bozeman has such a rich ethnic history; several early settlers migrated to Bozeman after first passing through Virginia City. I am always ready and willing to learn new things and share my knowledge. With my love of history, I seek to inspire others and especially youth to preserve our shared history via involvement and volunteering. How did you hear about us?: website 430 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 119 Form inserted: 6/12/2014 10:50:12 PM Name: Kelsey Matson Physical Address: 806 Peter Koch Tower, Bozeman, Montana 59715 Primary Phone: (509) 339-5830 Email: kelsey.matson@msu.montana.edu Your current occupation: Student Employer: Montana State University How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: Working with my advisor, architectural historian Janet Ore, I graduated from Colorado State University in 2010 with an MA in history and specialties in historic preservation and cultural resource management. I am knowledgeable in architectural styles and history, as well as in historic preservation regulations, including the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the National Historic Preservation Act. Additionally, I have experience in cultural landscape inventory and in drafting National Register nominations. I also have coursework and practical experience in museum studies and archaeology, and was commissioned by the National Park Service to write a manuscript length, comprehensive administrative history of commercial livestock grazing on NPS-administered lands. I am currently a doctoral student at Montana State University where my research focuses on the development and usage of electrical utilities in America's National Parks, with particular emphasis on the integration of built environments with organic landscapes. Reference 1: Janet Ore 970-491-6087 janet.ore@colostate.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Mary Murphy 406-994-5206 mmurphy@montana.edu How did you hear about us?: Referred by Courtney Kramer 431 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 102 Form inserted: 5/8/2014 10:46:06 AM Name: Michelle M. Morgan Physical Address: 90 Heidi Lane, Belgrade, Montana 59714 Primary Phone: (406) 580-7335 Email: bms_morgan@yahoo.com Your current occupation: Teacher Employer: Belgrade School District How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: no Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 10 months plus If so, where ?: Historic Preservation Board(County) Park Commissioners(County) Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I have a deep investment and genuine interest in the Historic Preservation Board. My family homesteaded north of Belgrade in the late 1800's and being that I'm 4th generation; I have a strong desire to ensure that the history of Gallatin County is preserved. As a local teacher, I take a lot of pride in being a member of this community and having the opportunity to bring "history to life", especially for our future generations. My family heritage in the valley ranges all the way from 16 mile -North of Belgrade to South Grand Ave. in Bozeman. I feel that I have a solid understanding of the principles of historic preservation-in regards to promoting and publicizing the importance of it, a passion for the exactitude, and a bottomless curiosity for the history of the valley; therefore, I would be a valuable asset to the ongoing progress of the mission of this board. I would be most grateful for the opportunity to serve on this advisory board. Reference 1: Julie Mickolio 406-924-2258 JMickolio@Belgradeschools.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Marilyn Morgan 406-388-4391 morganm1120@gmail.com Other Info: My current memberships include DAR(Daughters of the American Revolution); American Legion; The Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers and of Gallatin County (In-process). Pioneer Museum-In-Process 432 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 116 Form inserted: 6/6/2014 9:21:19 AM Name: Lisa Verwys Physical Address: 616 S. Grand Apt. E, Bozeman, Montana, 59715 Primary Phone: (616) 560-9111 Email: lisa.verwys@montana.edu Your current occupation: Collections Manager Employer: Museum of the Rockies How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for?: (BHPAB) City Limits: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: yes If so, how long?: 3 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I'm currently a member of the BHPAB reapplying for another term. I have 8 years of work experience in cultural resources management and I live in one of Bozeman's historic districts. Reference 1: Michael Fox 406-994-5330 mfox@montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2: Patricia Roath 406-994-5285 proath@montana.edu 433