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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee
MEETING DATE: January 4, 2016
MEETING TYPE: Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to appoint Stephanie Gray to the Vacant Recreation and Parks Advisory Board position with a term expiration of April 18, 2015 on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee.
BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Position on the Committee has
become vacant as of December 31, 2015 due to the former members term completion on the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Ms. Gray offered to fill the position at the last RPAB Meeting.
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.
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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. 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 position is Vacant and One Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Member has applied to fill the remainder of the term.
New Applicant:
Stephanie Gray
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Attachment: Board Application
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Name: Stephanie Gray
Physical Address *: 1050 Boylan Rd. #12
City*: Bozeman
State*: Montana
Zip Code*: 59715
Primary Phone *: (406) 220-7660
Email *: stephgraymt@hotmail.com
Your current occupation *: Program Development
Employer *: Gallatin College
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for? *: TOPS
City Limits *: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes
If so, how long?: 2 yrs.
If so, where ?: RPAB
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: .: I have a Masters in
Public Administration and I have spent my professional career working in non-profits and
educational institutions. I have worked professionally for the past 15 years doing grants and
project management in the areas of social, community, training and educational development. I
have also worked as a grants reviewer. Professionally I have been responsible for over $500,000
in Federal, State and Local funds. I understand how to read budgets and make projections on the
cost of projects. I have worked in a variety of collaborative settings with social service non-
profits, public agencies, and educational institutions. I have served on Child Care Connections
Board, church boards, and currently on the Alcohol and Drug Services Board of Directors. I have
the time and desire to learn more about my community by providing service to the City of
Bozeman.
Reference 1 *: Rob Pertzborn 582-8988 rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2 *: Jono McKinney 587-4475 jono@mtcorps.org
How did you hear about us?: Currently on the board.
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