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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25. A6 Cemetery Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: Appointments to the Cemetery Advisory Board MEETING DATE: December 15, 2014 AGENDA TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: I move to reappoint Scott Urban, Lowell Springer and Don Derby to the Cemetery Advisory Board. AND I move to appoint Marypat Zitzer to the vacant position on the Cemetery Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: We currently have one vacancy with a term through December 31, 2017 on the Cemetery Board and three terms that expire on December 31, 2014. All three members with expiring terms have reapplied and we have one new applicant. 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. 456 There are three expired terms and one vacancy. Reapplying Members New Applicant Scott Urban Marypat Zitzer Lowell Springer Don Derby Attachments: Board Applications Report created on: December 8, 2014 457 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 158 Name: Scott Urban Physical Address *: 2425 Heeb Rd. P.O Box: 1671 City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59771 Primary Phone *: (406) 581-6597 Additional Phone: (406) 581-2682 Email *: scott7272@yahoo.com Your current occupation *: Business owner Employer *: self 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 ?: Cemetery Advisory Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on the Cemetery Advisory Board for the last year. I own a landscape company and i believe my experience in the landscape, horticulture industry for 26 years benefits the board. The Cemetery is a beautiful place full of mature trees. I enjoy being part of future planning for more trees and the general future planning and well being of the cemetery in general. Reference 1 *: Bill Cochran, 406-581-4306 bill_cochran@bresnan.net Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Jacquie Persons, 406-580-3855 jacquie.persons11@gmail.com How did you hear about us?: Currently on board. 458 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 160 Name: Lowell W. Springer Physical Address *: 201 South Wallace Ave., Suite A-1 City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 585-2400 Email *: Lowell@springergroup.net Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Cemetery Advisory Board City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, where ?: Fairboard Foundation, Various Zoning Boards Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Familiar with City and Board Functions, codes and compliance Knowledge of Design, usage and construction Reference 1 *: Dennis Springer – 587-0015 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Phil Bratten- 527- 5626 How did you hear about us?: My term was up 459 Name: Don Derby Physical Address *: 69 Frontage Road City*: Three Forks State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59752 Primary Phone *: (406) 285-3566 Email *: bderby@imt.net Your current occupation *: Retired How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: off and on since 1954 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?: couple of years If so, where ?: Bozeman Cemetery Board Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I am a Vietnam Veteran and have served several terms on the Cemetery Board. Reference 1 *: Carl Craft-522-9675 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Gene Brooks- 587-3203 How did you hear about us?: My term was up 460 461 462