14. Council Vacancy - Ward 2City of Kalispell
Charles A. Harball office of City Attorney
City Attorney 312 First Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Pamela B. Kennedy
and Kalispell City Council
FROM; Charles Harball, City Attorney
James H. Patrick, City Manager
SUBJECT: Council Vacancy — Ward II
MEETING DATE: Monday, March 5, 2007
Tel 406.758.7708
Fax 406.758.7771
charball@kallspell.com
BACKGROUND: Councilman Bolo Herron moved outside the jurisdictional
boundaries of Ward II and has therefore resigned his position as Councilman for
that Ward effective February 17th. City ordinance addresses this issue as follows:
2-38. Elected officer Removal And Vacancy: The removal of any elected officer or
the filling of any vacancy in an elected office shall be conducted in accordance with
state law. (Ord. 1166 § 2-38)
The applicable state law is as follows:
7 4 4l12. Filling of vacancy. (I) When any vacancy occurs in any elective
office, this position shall be considered open and subject to nomination and election at
the next general municipal election in the same mann-er as the election of any other
person holding the same off ice, except the term of office shall be limited to the
unexpired term of the person who originally created the vacancy. Pending such
election and qualification the council shall, by a majority vote of the members, appoint
a person within 30 days of the vacancy to hold the office until his successor is elected
and qualified.
(2) If all council positions become vacant at one time, the board of county
commissioners shall appoint persons within 5 days to hold office as aldermen. The
appointed aldermen shall then appoint persons to any other vacant elective offices.
(3) A vacancy in the office of alderman must be filled from the ward in which
the vacancy exists.
The plain language of the statute appears to require the Council to appoint
the successor, by majority vote of the Council, at this upcoming meeting. Five
parties have expressed their interest in this position, in writing to Council. The
method Council chooses to make this selection is not mandated. I would suggest
Memo re: Council Vacancy
February 28, 2007
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that nominations, moved and seconded, be made by Council from the slate of the
five candidates that have expressed interest. Council should then vote, by voice or
written ballot, for their choice of candidate. As there may be more than two
individuals nominated and a majority vote is required, more than one vote may
need to be taken.
RECOMMENDATION: Council should appoint one of the five individuals who
have expressed interest in the position to fill the vacant ward II Council position
until the successful candidate of the November election tapes the seat in January,
2008.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charles Harball, City Attorney James H. Patrick, City Manager
Office of City Attorney
City of Kalispell
E C E,
John Harlow
203 West Nicklaus Avenue
Kalispell, Montana 59901
February 5, 2007
Honorable Mayor Pam Kennedy
Office of the Mayor
City Hall
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dear Mayor Kennedy:
Please consider this as my letter of intent to represent the Kalispell City Council in the
position vacated by Mr. Bob Herron.
I have considerable experience in business dealing with the public as well as a former
business owner with a background in management.
As a ten (10) year resident of Village greens, that was annexed into the City of Kalispell
in 2002, and as a farmer Board Member of the Village greens Homeowners Association
serving as Chairman of the Architectural Committee, I feel that I can represent this
community of over 3 50 residents, as well as the other constituents of Ward 2.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
J ai l Harlow
hone # 257-3579
Inc,J Tech
Technical Support R E C E-- i
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Parts & Repair Services for the Golf Industry
Franklyn R. Jones
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93 E. Nicklaus
Kalispell, MT, 59901
406-756-6477
To: Kalispell City Council
Kalispell,1�i f 9901
February 21, 2007
Please consider me for temporary appointment to the Kalispell city council to fill
the vacancy left by Mr. Herron.
I have been a resident of Kalispell for the past 20 years and a resident of Village
Greens for 7 years. I have been a business manager for 30 years and currently own a
small business in the valley, J. Tech, Inc., as well as managing the day to day operations
of another small business, Mech Tech Systems, Inc.
I am a past congregational president of Northridge Lutheran Church and have
served on various boards, as well as the council there and I would welcome the
opportunity to serve the community of Kalispell.
Included is a copy of my resume.
Sincerely,
Franklyn R. Jones
3243 J.S. Highway 93 South # Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-9131 • (800) 816-9303
FRANKLYN R. JONES
93 E. NICgLAUS KALISPELL, MT 59901 (406) 253-2326
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• over 30 years management experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
• Experienced at managing multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Highly skilled at customer service and on time production.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JTech Inc, Kalispell, MT
January 2002 to Present, owner
o Sole provider of replacement parts,overihaui and repair service, as well as technical support for a
radio controlled electric golf caddy marketed under the trade name " ynamis" by Sun Mountain
Sports (see www.dvnamisservice.com).
Mech Tech Systems Inc, Kalispell, MT
September 2004 to Present, General Manager
• Manufacturing, sales, technical support and customer service for a carbine conversion unit
(converts Colt or olock automatic pistols into a rifle, see www.mechtechsys.cam).
• 2004-Contracted as a consultant to Mech Tech Systems to evaluate production costs and
recommend ways to improve profitability. As a result of my analysis, J Tech was contracted to
take over the day to day operation of the company.
• Responsibilities include: Establishing an inventory control system, cost accounting system,
contracting outside services, ie: rifle barrel production, machining, welding, heat treating, and
provide technical support via phone and e-mail. In addition we improved quality control and
warranty services.
• Increased profitability by 3 0%
Sun Mountain Sports Inc, Technologies Division, Kalispell, MT
September 1997 to February 2002, Manufacturing Manager .
• Set up and operated a new division of Sun Mounatin. Sports Inc, Missoula, MT., to produce and
distribute a radio controlled golf caddy.
• Responsibilities included: All aspects of manufacturing, sales and distribution. customer service,
warranty service and management of 25 plus employees.
Sun Mountain Sports Inc, Kalispell, MT
January 1993 to September 1997, Production Manager
• operated a small production facility of 10 employees that manufactured an electronic putting practice
device for Sun Mountain Sports in Kalispell.
• oversaw ongoing research and development of the radio controlled golf caddy.
• Responsibilities included: Mechanical design, coordination with contract electronics engineer for the
development of the radio control circuitry.
• oversaw building and testing of prototypes.
• Worked with patent attorney to obtain patent on the golf caddy (see patent # 5,899,284 Eri,2 W.
Reimers and Franklyn R. Jones).
Sun Mountain Sports Inc, Missoula, MT
June 1992 to January 1993, Project Manager
• Design and development of an electronic putting practice device and an electronic radio controlled
golf caddy.
■ worked with contract electronics engineer to finalize circuit design and overseas manufacturer of
electronics for putting practice device.
• Also developed design specifications for radio controlled golf caddy prior to establishing and R. & D
facility in Kalispell.
Montanair Inc, Kalispell, MT
*Tune 1987 to February 1992, Project Manager
• Worked directly for previous owner of Micro Motion Inc, Boulder, CO.
■ Arrange purchase and relocation of all manufacturing equipment and parts of the Varga Aircraft Co,
Phoenix, AZ to Kalispell, MT.
• Th goat =gas .to redesign and n Yodify the original ?seat aircraft which was celft,.Iified by FAA for
utility category into an aerobatic' approved aircraft. This aircraft had never been approved for
aerobatics because it was known to become unrecoverable in a spin after 3 revolutions.
• Responsibilities included: Establishment of are R & D facility at Glacier Park International Airport,
oversaw 5 personnel, including a machinist, welder and 3 metal fabricators.
• Redesigned vertical and horizontal tail components as well as dorsal and ventral tins.
• Oversaw building and installation of these new assemblies and worked with the test pilot to test these
changes until the aircraft was recoverable from an intentional spin and therefore certifiable by the
FAA for aerobatic use.
Micro Motion Inc, Boulder, Co
Manufacturer of Industrial Flow Meters. Micro Motion patented the first true mass flow meter which
revolutionized the way industry worldwide measured flow.
1979 to 1985
• Production manager for the electronics department, managing upward of 70 personnel and
responsible for production of plus circuit boards and approximately 1 complete assemblles.
1985 to 1987
Manufacturing Manager over all manufacturing departments including approximately 250 employees,
including electronic assembly, machine shop, welding, mechanical assembly, flow laboratory,
shipping and receiving.
Salem Honda./BMW Motorcycle Dealership (6 major brands), Salem, OR
1974 to 1979
• Managed parts department the first year
i Managed parts and service departments for the next 3 years
• Managed the entire dealership the 5thyear
United States Air Force 1967 to 1974
Staff Sergeant trained as a special electronics technician
Education
1965 to 1967
Mechanical Technology, State University of New Fork, Utica, New York
References: Available upon request
R E 0, E I V E D
Connie L. Leistiko
5 Windward Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901 P , .i€� EL Rom. C j[ i k Y
CLL �' 4
Phone: (406) 756-9071 Cell: 250-7058
Email: fleistlko a eenturytel.net
Dear Mayor Kennedy and Council. -
This letter is to inform you of my interest in being considered for appointment to the
Kalispell City Council to fill the unexpired term of Ward 2 Councilman Bob Herron.
I am a resident of Ward 2 and have been for the last ten years. Attached is a resume which
sets forth my background and hopefully shows my qualifications. I believe that my
education and experience as both a teacher and a lawyer will help me in fulfilling the
responsibilities of a Council member. Since coming to Kalispell, I have been very involved
in volunteer service to the community. I hope that you will consider me for this position.
It would be a great opportunity to continue that service.
I will be available to answer any questions that you or the City staff may have. However,
I will be out of state from February 19-25.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I can be reached at the above address and
phone.
SM* cerely,
Connie L. Leistiko
Connie Leistiko
5 Windward Loop
Kalispell, MT 5990
Phone: (406) 756-907 t
Email: fleistika@centurytel.net
OBJECTIVE: To be considered for appointment to the Kalispell city
Council to fill the unexpired term of Ward 2 councilman Bob Herron
QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a resident of the city of Kalispell, Ward 2,
for the last 10 years. I believe that my education as both a teacher and
lawyer, my warp experience as both, nay ability to analyze, understand,
and seek soiutions to the type of problems before the City council would
make nee a good person for this position. I am familiar both with the city
and the operations of its city manager/city council form of government.
EDUCATION
The University of Akron School of Law, Apron, OH, J.D. (1979)
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL,, M.A., English Ed. (1968)
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL,, B.S.. English Ed. (1967)
EMPLOYMENT
1995-present
Attorney, consult with other attorneys, Kalispell,. MT
1986--1995
Assistant [dean, The University of Akron Schaal of Law, Akron,, OH
1984-1986
Assist. to the Dean, The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, OH
19 79-1988
Associate, Zink, Zinn & Zink co., L.P.A., canton, OH
! 9 78-79
While in Law School, I served as a Legal Intern in the Stark county
Ohio Prosecutor's Office and as a Student Law clerk for
U.S. District court for the Northern District of Ohio.
1969-1976
Prior to Law School, I taught English at Enterprise State Community
College.. Enterprise. AL; The University of Nebraska, Omaha,
NE; Wheaton High School, Wheaton, IL; and Jackson High
School, canton, OH.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE and INVOLVEMENT
(Resident of Kalispell since 1997; visited here since 1968)
Founding member of Flathead County's CASA for Kids since 2000:
presently serving as President of its Advisory council: successfully written
seven grants as Volunteer for that organization; selected as that entity's
Light of Hope Award winner in 2004
Member of CASA of Montana Board of Directors since lts inception
in 2005
Member of Kalispell Police Advisory council since 2002
Formerly represented Kalispell on the Evergreen Water &Sewer
Board, 2000-2005
Former member of Advisory Board of Neighbors -in -Need program
Member of the Flathead's American Association of University
Women since 1997
Member of Village Greens Women's Golf Association since 2005
Annual member of Hockaday Museum of Art and Glacier
Symphony & Chorale
Member of Risen Christ catholic church since 1997
PERSONAL DATA
Married to Fred A. Leistiko since 1968
Two daughters, two grandchildren
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RECEV'E-D
427 Windward 'may
February 6, 2007
City Clerk
Po Box 1997
Kalispell, Nff 59903
Dear Sir or Madam:
I read in the Daily Interlake that you are looking for some to serve on the city council for
the remainder of fir. Bob Herron's tern. I would like to be considered for this position. I any
currently serving on the newly formed citizens advisory committee in regard to the
development of a new community recreation center. 1. have over 20 years of experience in
City, County, and State government as well as the private sector. As a professional and
volunteer in Kalispell I feel that 1 can contribute the sane professional level that tbs council
has been doing.
Thank. you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert Norwood.
7'5-q046 H
751-4132 W
ROBERT NORWOOD
427 Windward Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
Home Phone: (406) 756-0046
Work Phone: (406) 751-4132
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1997-present Manager Health & Fitness Operations
The Summit 1 Kalispell, MT
Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the daily operational
activities within The Summit facility. Supervises Member -Services, Health and
Fitness, SPARK/Children's Programs, Aquatics, Recreation Staff, Glacier Tennis
and Facility Maintenance/Housekeeping. oversees summit Member council,
facilitates marketing team and merchandise sales. Works closely as a team with
summit Director to provide a seamless health and prevention product line.
1996-1998 Substitute Teacher
School District 51 Kalispell, MT
Substitute teach grades K-1 2
1990-1996 Superintendent
Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department 1 Kalispell, MT
Budgeting; cost accounting; payroll; project development including bid
preparation, RFI and RFP; staff supervision (hiring, firing and evaluations);
develop and coordinate programs; work with private and other government entities
1987-1990 Recreation Director- Civic Center Mana er
City of Glasgow 1 Glasgow, MT
Budgeting; cost accounting, payroll; staff supervision (hiring, firing and
evaluations); program development and coordination; facility management
1985-1987 Program Coordinator
w
Heisey Youth Center 1 Great Falls, MT
Program development and coordination; secure sponsors, volunteers and
donations for youth and adult activities
EDUCATION:
1982-1985 Montana State University 1 Bozeman, MT BS Physical Education/Recreation
1979-1982 Yavapai Junior College 1 Prescott, Az AA Physical Education
VOLUNTEER:
➢ Past President, Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country
➢ Past Board Member, Greater Kalispell Youth Soccer Association
➢ Past Volunteer, School District 5 America Reads
➢ Member, Safe Kids Coalition
➢ Citizen Review Committee, United way
➢ Safe Kids Safe Communities
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
➢ Medical Fitness Conference 2001 - 2006
➢ CPR/AED Certification 2006
A Child Safety Seat Inspector 2000
➢ Risk Management 1995
➢ Maintenance Management 1993
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Wayne P . Saverud
I'S Y El' Y •�
160 Buffalo Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
02121 l2007
Teresa 'White, Clerk
City of Kalispell
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Ms. White,
This letter is to inform you of my interest in being considered for the council vacancy in Ward
Two.
For the council members that do not know me, let me summarize my relevant background. I
served on the Council under the "old" form of government from 1977-1988. I have owned a
business in the central business district since 1971 and worked in the insurance/financial
services area the past nineteen years. I have served on the boards of several organizations
including: Norwest Bank, Hockaday Art Center, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glacier
Kiwanis, Northwest Montana Insurance and Financial Advisors, Kalispell Development
Corporation, City/County Health Board, Glacier Orchestra. and Chorale, Pacific Lutheran
University (Tacoma, WA), and Immanuel Lutheran Home Corporation.
These business and civic activities have kept me closely connected to our community. They
have also given me much opportunity to exercise fiscal responsibility in a wide variety of
settings.
I would be happy to discuss this with the Mayor and Council individually or as a group at their
convenience. During the day, I can be reached at 752-5100 and evenings at 257-4018.
Thanks for your consideration. I would be honored to serve.
Sincerely,
Wayne P . Saverud