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Home My WebLink AboutA3. Appointment TOPs Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Robin Crough, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re) appointment to the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOP) Committee MEETING DATE: May 16, 2016 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to confirm the Commission (re)appointment the Expired Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee positions with a term expirations of April 15, 2019. BACKGROUND: Two Seats on the Committee have expired and become vacant as of April 15, 2016 due to the former members term completion on the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPs) Committee. 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. 236 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. Two expired positions are Vacant and Two Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Members have re- applied and one new application has been received for these positions. Re- Applicants: New Applicant: Don Beeman Glen Lehrer Tom Starner ALTERNATIVES: None. FISCAL EFFECTS: None. Attachment: Board Applications 237 Form updated: 4/14/2016 3:47:22 PM Name: Don Last Name: Beeman Physical Address *: 425 Peace Pipe Drive City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 599-3354 Additional Phone: (406) 587-9201 Email *: donbee6@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Retired Employer *: Retirerd How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 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?: 3 years If so, where ?: TOP Comm. Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: Having served as a member of the TOP committee for the past three years I believe my experience will serve the city and meet the needs of the advisory board and those of the commissioners. I welcome the opportunity to continue my membership in this advisory role. Reference 1 *: Cyndy Andrus canards@bozeman.net 406. 582-2383 121 North Rouse Avenue | P.O. Box 1230 | Bozeman, MT 59771 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Robert Hawks hawksrobert1635@gmail.com Other Info: Nothing else. How did you hear about us?: I am on the board 238 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 280 Form inserted: 2/15/2016 2:26:02 PM Form updated: 2/15/2016 2:26:02 PM Name: Glenn Last Name: Lehrer Physical Address *: 2130 P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: MT Zip Code*: 59718 Primary Phone *: (406) 586-0015 Additional Phone: (406) 209-4141 Email *: lehrerslair@msn.com Your current occupation *: Retired Employer *: 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? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have lived in the Bozeman area for 32 years and have enjoyed hiking and utilizing local parks. I have spent my career as an engineer working with people. I would like to contribute someway to make our community an even better place for families. I have three children and ten grandchildren all of 239 whom have benefitted from what Bozeman has to offer. It's time to give back to the community now that I am retired. Reference 1 *: Mr. Mike Vance 4551 Bannock Drive Bozeman,k mt 59715 Phone 587-8603 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Mr. Jerry Silvey 8140 Lupine Lane Bozeman, Mt 59718 Phone 522-9317 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: I investigated by meeting with Pearl 240 Form updated: 4/15/2016 10:36:22 AM Name: Tom Last Name: Starner Physical Address *: 404 Cornell Drive City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 539-0717 Email *: tstarner@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Real Estate Employer *: Gene Cook Real Estate 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?: 2 years If so, where ?: Bozeman Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have served on the TOP Board for the past few years and have a desire to see the process through to the end. Reference 1 *: Kevin Cook 580-0434 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Paul Pahut 556-4100 How did you hear about us?: Commissioner 241