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5. Board AppointmentsPost Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Theresa White, City Clerk MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 BACKGROUND: Each March the city advertises for upcoming board openings. Council recently determined that due to the high number of current vacancies, notice should be published now in addition to our March advertisement. Notice of current board vacancies was placed in the Daily Inter Lake, on the city's website, and sent to all media outlets. Letters of interest were due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7. Letters received are attached and have been reviewed to ensure that all applicants are eligible to serve. The applicants and their specific board requests are as follows: City -County Board of Health (1 vacancy): Duane Larson and Rebecca Sturdevant Impact Fee Committee (2 vacancies): Jim Cossitt Planning Board (1 vacancy): Doug Kauffman, Steve Lorch, Karlene Osorio-Khor, Steve Lorch, George Warner, and Jeff Zauner Solid Waste Board (1 vacancy): Rick Hull, Hank Olson, and Greg Schroeder RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Johnson offer recommendations for each board followed by a member of the council making one motion to accept the recommendations and confirm the appointments. If any council member wishes to remove a board appointment for a separate vote, an amendment would be in order. t Z, Theresa White City Clerk WINAINNURN i H,...EALTH BOARD Teresa White, City Clerk P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, Mt. 59901 Mayor Mark Johnson, RECEIVED 2014 JA 27 AM 11: 18 KALISPELL CITY CLERK Duane Larson 1111 Bch Avenue East Kalispell, Mt 59901 1 /25/2014 Please consider this letter as an application to be re -appointed as City of Kalispell representative on the Flathead County City -County Health Board. I have been a very active board member. I have participated in all retreats and strategic planning sessions. I serve on several committees, Budget, Personnel, Home Health, and as the Community Health Center liaison. The only one of these functions that does not meet at a mid -day time is the Community Health Center board which meets on the last Monday evening of each month. Since I retired from the City Council, I am able to commit the time needed to serve on the Health Board, an average of seven hours monthly. The current Board of Health is made up of Three (3) retired Physicians/Surgeons, one (1) County Commissioner, a CPA, and a Professional Engineer. I believe that my presence on the Board helps with the diversity issue. My experience on the Kalispell City council led me to believe that they weren't interested in a monthly routine report. If an issue relevant to the City was discussed I reported that issue to the Public Works Director. Some relevant issues that I remember are air pollution, PPM10 (Particulate matter 10 microns or larger) sewage issues, open burning, paving streets, and alleys, use of sand on parking lots and streets etc. Since the B.O.H meetings are on the P Thursday each month, if the council desires, I will provide a written report via E-Mail after each monthly meeting. Relevant issues will be reported after each issue, and followed up with verbal reports to City Manager, Mayor, and Public works Director. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your consideration of this application. Respectfully submitted, M. Duane Larson 406-755-6376 Enclosure (1) (cc) B.O.H. members Joe Russell, Director Doug Russell, City Manager -03 w II I WIN KIIEN"I UT ILY41 V a V! Environmental Impact Committee Dr. Glen Aasheim, Bill Burg, CPA, Aaron McConkey, PE, Dr. David Myerowitz and Dr. Wayne Miller Home Health Committee wane Larso rand Dr. David Myerowitz Budget/Finance Committee ® Bill Burg, CPA, Pam Holmquist, �uaneand Dr. Wayne Miller Communi1y Health Clinic Committee QuanLarson) CHC / BOH Coordinating Committee Dr. Glen Aasheim,®Dr. Wayne Miller and Pam Holmquist Personnel Committee Dr. Glen Aasheim, Bill Burg, Solid Waste Board Dr. Wayne Miller Mosquito Control Board Dr. Glen Aasheim CPA and (ua:ne:L:a:rsoF) Rebecca Sturclevant 1350mrock[t. Kalispell, MT 59901 406-250-1250 Kalispell City Clerk P.O.Box l997 Kalispell, MT59903 January 29,2Ol4 To Whom ItMay Concern: ��/�� m��/v�� 2014 JAN 30 8M 7- 35 KALISPELL CITY CLERK Kalispell has been mypermanent home since l9y9 but ! spent many happy summers inthe area since197l. 1 value this community and appreciate all that it has provided for me and my family. Now that I am semi -retired I would like to expand my service to my community. Myeducation and experience asanurse has encompassed many aspects ofpublic health. |have worked asanRNin acute hospital care, long-term care, home care, and correctional care. The last 17 years I have worked as a family nurse practitioner in clinic and workplace settings. |annostrong advocate for public safety. | serve onthe Flathead DUI task force and the STOP Underage Drinking inthe Flathead Coalition. |nrnyrole asavolunteer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving I have done presentations throughout the state and for the legislature in Helena to champion changes in laws to improve enforcement and prosecution of DUI offenders. Myexperience serving onnon-profit boards began in1997and isongoing: AmistaJFamik/ Violence and Rape Crisis Center ioDel Rio, Texas, The Violence Free Crisis Line & Abbey Shelter in Kalispell, and the Montana Nurses Association inHelena. | currently serve onthe board ofthe Montana Common Sense Coalition . |have the highest regard and respect for the City -County Health Department and would be honored to support their efforts to improve the health and safety of our residents. I humbly request that you consider my interest in being appointed to the City -County Board of Sincerely, �� Rebecca Sturdevant IMPACT FEE COMMITTEE James H. Cossitt jhc@cossittlaw.com (406) 752-5616 James H. Cossitt, P In The Historic KM Building February 5, 2014 40 2nd St E Ste 202 Kalispell MT 59901-6112 www.cossittlaw.com Hon. Mark Johnson via email only to: cityclerk(&kalispell.com Mayor, City of Kalispell Re: Impact Fee Advisory Committee Membership Dear Mayor Johnson: As you may know, I was a member of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee for two terms, from March 20o6 through 2010. I would like to continue serving Kalispell on the Committee, and by this letter, I am asking to be reappointed. If you require further information or would like to discuss this with me, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, JHC:chj C:\Users\jhc\Documents\JHC\City\IFAC\2014-02-05 - IFAC Ltr.docx Revised 2/5/14 JHC opc .� Board Certified, Business & Consumer Bankruptcy Law Bankruptcy & Workouts; Business & Commercial Litigation . ,. Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant & Construction Law 19M 2.7.2014 Mayor Johnson & Council Members, I am writing to express interest in appointment to the Planning Board for the City of Kalispell. I believe that planning is a very important process in order to maintain the lifestyle most of us enjoy. I am a long term resident of the Flathead Valley. I was raised on the eastside of the valley and have been a home owner and lived in Kalispell proper for the last twenty years. I have been an employee of a regional civil engineering firm for over twenty four years and have represented clients in front of planning boards and city councils for development projects. I have accumulated a knowledge base and perspective during my experience that I believe would prove a valuable resource for the board. Another life experience I enjoyed was serving on the Board of Directors for the Kalispell Golf Association (KGA). I was elected twice (three year term/six years total) to the KGA Board, serving as the president for four years. I have experience participating in and conducting public meetings which I believe are other important skills I would bring to the planning process. As a long term resident of Kalispell, with a knowledge base and skill set I believe would be assets to the planning process, I would like participate in the planning process and would like to volunteer for the position available on the Planning Board. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Doug Kauffman Contact information: Doug Kauffman 1412 6th Ave. West Kalispell, MT 59901 406.212.2050 - cell 406,751.5246 - work 229 7tn Street West DECEIVED Kalispell, Montana 59901 20h FEB _6 AM 7: 48 February 5, 2014 cell: 661-617-7656 KALISPELL CITY CLERK l a n d l i n e: 40 6-314-42 90 Mayor Mark Johnson City of Kalispell Montana 59901 Re: Planning Board Appointment Dear Mayor Johnson: I am a downtown business person and manage a limited liability company owning property on Main Street in Kalispell. I also reside in Kalispell and most recently ran for City Council in Ward 3. I am interested in serving on the Planning Board and was hopeful, even eager, to apply for one of the openings upon learning of your interest in providing diversity to the various boards and committees serving our city. I had noted the gender inequality on the Planning Board but that is not the sole reason I am writing this letter of interest. Of course, I do think boards and committees are better served with both genders present and contributing. Planning Boards are so important to the growth and design and vision of a community. In many instances, the work of the Planning Board reflects the economic health and well-being of a city. I want to be a part of that vital work and I think I am uniquely qualified to contribute to the discussion and review of projects important to individual citizens, developers and the community as a whole. I am also one who has directed comments to this City Council to encourage the appointment of new faces to boards instead of the continual reappointments of the incumbents to the same positions and to promote a term limit for service on same board or committees. I strongly suggested each chair for each committee or board should be required to orally present a report to the City Council in order to not only advise or report to City Council but to make the citizens of Kalispell aware of the functions, duties and results of the various committees and boards serving the community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and for your consideration of my request to join the Planning Board as a member. Sincerely, Karlene Osorio-Khor Via email RtCEIVED 2014 .BAN 21 RIM 11- 34 Steve Lorch KALISPELL CITY CLERK 535 1st Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 406-253-4786 Kalispell City Clerk P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 RE: Letter of Interest Dear Theresa, Please accept this letter of interest to serve on the City of Kalispell Planning Board. I am educated as a Planner with a Regional and Land Use Planning, Geography degree. I have worked as a Planner full time since 1994 representing local government, as well as my experience with Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation since 2001 representing the landowner in land management matters. I also served one term on the City of Kalispell Board of Adjustment. Most importantly, I care about, and wish to serve the community I have considered my home town since moving to Kalispell in 1997. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Steve Lorch Theresa White From: George Warner [warner.g@bresnan.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 2:51 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Planning Board Attachments: SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.doc I would like to apply for a position on the City of Kalispell Planning Board. I have over thirty years of experience in the areas of Architecture, Real Estate Development, and Construction. I have included a copy of my most recent resume. This resume only covers a portion of my experience. I have additional experience in working with planning commissions, city councils, county planning boards, and state agencies in the review and approval process of the various projects I have been involved with. I have a great interest in working to make Kalispell a better place to live and work and to provide for the future growth and well- being of the community. Should you upon review of my resume be interested in a personal interview 1 am available to meet with you at most any time. Thank you for your consideration. George E. Warner 114 E. Nicklaus Ave. Kalispell, MT. 59901-2783 (cell) 406-885-1939 (fax) 406-755-5419 e-mail warner.g@bresnan.net 1 January 23, 2014 GEORGE E. WARNER 114 E Nicklaus Ave Kalispell, MT. 59901-2783 Phone: 406-885-1939 Fax: 406-755-5419 E-Mail - warner.gna bresnan.net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A profit and cost control driven Senior Level Construction Project Manager encompassing broad based experience of more than thirty five years in diversified industrial, institutional, and commercial project management in the real world environment. An excellent communicator able to effectively interface with engineers, construction personnel, corporate executives and clients to complete projects on time and within budget. Proficient in identifying and resolving construction, operational, compliance and human resources issues. Able to function as an integral member of a senior management team or to independently direct construction activities. Proficient in taking projects from the design concept on through the construction phase to the finished product. EXPERIENCE: Warner Construction Management 114 E. Nicklaus Ave Kalispell, MT. 59901 2005-2013 Registered as an Independent Contractor with the State of Montana to provide project management services to a specific local General Contractor. Coordinated and managed a number of construction projects at Glacier Park International Airport and the surrounding Flathead County area. Sun Construction & Design Services Inc. 1232 Boston Ave. Longmont, Co. 80501 1998- 2004 Senior Project Manager with a large design - build construction firm engaged in a wide variety of commercial, high tech, and institutional work in the front range area of Colorado. In the past years managed projects at the Coors Brewing Company involving life safety upgrades in the brewery complex. Also worked with local architects, engineers and consultants in a number of tenant build -out projects at Case Logic, Roche Pharmaceutical, and Carrier Access. Marketed and design -built a number of pre-engineered steel building projects through the company's Butler Manufacturing Co. builder -ship. The company received the Butler Club One Million Dollar award in 2002. Clients included Frito Lay, Dill Homes, Wal-Mart Distribution, and STA Laboratories. Wallace & Smith Contractors 3325 Landco Dr. Bakersfield, CA. 93308 1996- 1998 Project Manager with diversified construction firm engaged in the development and construction of commercial, institutional, and public works projects in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. Manager of the company's pre-engineered steel building division. (American Buildings). Estimating, bidding, and assembling proposals for design - build metal building projects. Worked with clients and American Building Co. in the planning, design and engineering phase of each project. Obtaining all necessary permits required to construct the building. Negotiating construction contracts with clients and sub contracts with the individual trades. Coordinating and managing the construction of each building project. Performing project close-out, punch lists, guarantees, and warranties. Assembling final costs and invoicing to client. Clients included Scaled Composites, Rainbo Baking Co. Loyd's Aviation, and Rotary Rocket. bfgc Architects, Planners Inc. 5500 Ming Ave. Bakersfield, CA. 93309 1988- 1995 Construction Administrator with large architectural firm engaged in a wide variety of educational, health care and public works projects. Responsible for the administration of the construction phase of each of the firms projects. Interfaced with clients, general contractors and the project architect to coordinate and manage the paperwork and informational flow during the course of the project. Originated and processed change orders, shop drawings, job reports and pay requests. Performed periodic on site inspections to review the progress of each project. Performed in house plan check and quality control review of the plans and specifications for each project. PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Montana Independent Contractors registration # A156485 OSHA ten hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course. COMMENTS: I have a sense for project development and a business acumen that has allowed me to be successful in creating opportunities in the pursuit additional clients and revenue for the company at which I am employed. Strong computer skills with experience in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project. I have over five thirty years of experience in working with all types of governmental agencies and performing the required "due diligence" to enable a project to be approved, permitted and constructed. I enjoy a challenge and quickly adapt to new environments and responsibilities. I am proud of my ability to "make things happen" and "get things done", and I interface well with my fellow employees and colleagues. Jeff Zauner 34 Glacier Circle Kalispell, MT 59901 406-250-9584 Jeff.Zouner@Gmail.com February 7, 2014 City of Kalispell Theresa White ( City Clerk's Office) PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59901 Honorable Mayor Johnson and City Council Members, I am submitting for your approval my interest in becoming a member of the Kalispell City Planning Board. After serving the last four years on the Kalispell City Council, 1 feel I can give a great deal of insight to this Board. Please consider me for the appointment to the Planning Board. Respectfully y rs, Je a e /� ID RECEIVED � %J 16 KAV OtTY CLERK Mayor/City Council City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Dear Mayor/City Council, February 7, 2014 436 Fifth Ave. West Kalispell, MT 59901 I am interested in applying for the city position on the Solid Waste Board. I covered the landfill during much of my 16 years as a reporter for the Daily Inter Lake, and attended numerous board meetings. I know the background of many of the issues, including, groundwater contamination, expansion plans and relations with the neighbors and community. Presently I am a commercial real estate appraiser in Kalispell. I was born in Whitefish and have lived in Kalispell since 1975. Previously I served on the Kalispell Planning and Zoning Board from 2004 to 2010. 1 always felt the Solid Waste Board was the most interesting non -elected board in the county. My job situation is more flexible now and I can attend afternoon meetings. Yours truly, Richard Hull r"MmIlreamill Whitefish High School, Whitefish Montana Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana; 1966-1970. B.S. degree in Secondary Education University of Maryland's Overseas Extension at Sattahip, Thailand. 1971-1972. Six semester hours of Thai language Montana State University, Bozeman. 1973. Graduate level work in history. Salish-Kootenai Community College, Pablo, Montana. 1981-1982. Various evening courses, including linmology and Flathead Reservation history. Flathead Valley Community College. 1975-2000. 55 credits in various evening courses, including accounting, business and medical software, science and English. LOOMM11= Army of the U.S. Virginia Beach, Va., and Sattahip, Thailand. 1970-1972. Specialist Fifth Class. Administrative Clerk and Public Information Hungry Horse News, Columbia Falls, Montana. 1975. Reporter, photographer and apprentice printer. Kalispell Weekly News, Kalispell, Montana. 1975-1979. Production manager, photographer and reporter. Mission Valley News, St. Ignatius, Montana. 1980-1983. Ad layout, job printing, photographer, reporter. Kalispell Weekly News, Kalispell, Montana. 1983-1984. Photographer and reporter. Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Montana. 1984-2000. 727 East Idaho. Reporter and photographer. Merlin Information Services, Kalispell, Montana. 2000-2005. Production programmer and document control specialist. Barrie Appraisal & Consulting, LLC, Kalispell, Montana. 2006-2009. Appraiser Trainee. 2009-present, Certified General Appraiser Kalispell City Planning Board, Kalispell, Montana. 2004-2010 Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. 2006-Present BARRI E APPRAISAL & CONSULTING, LLC January 28, 2014 Kalispell Mayor and City Council Members: I, Hank Olson, am a longtime resident of Kalispell. I have served two terms as a City Council member and I am a past Mayor of Whitefish. I am requesting you to reappoint me to the Flathead County Solid Waste Board as Kalispell's representative. Over the past twelve years of serving on this board I have gained vast knowledge of the inner workings of the Solid Waste Board and have much to offer in this position. I have held the position of Chairperson for the past six years. There are many county projects to be continued. I take this position very seriously and have missed only one meeting in twelve years. In November, I, as the Chairperson, said I would create a task force to study a recycling plan for Flathead County. I would like to be reappointed to place this plan in place to make recycling more cost effective and efficient. Respectfully, vo-� Hank Olson 361 2nd Ave E.N. Kalispell > r cn c.._. 0 m r c-� aD < n w t-" M aca o x February 3, 2014 Greg Schroeder 502 Third Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 grschroeder@gmail.com (406) 257-7488 Theresa White Kalispell City Clerk P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Dear Ms. White: My name is Greg Schroeder. I am interested in taking on the responsibility of serving as the City of Kalispell representative on the Flathead County Solid Waste Board. I feel that serving on the Solid Waste Board is the best way for me to utilize my mix of experience and skills for the benefit of my fellow citizens and taxpayers. My wife and I purchased a home in Kalispell in March of 2011. Prior to that, my family and I lived in Lakeside for eight years. I have used the county's rural waste collection sites in the past, and I'm a current recipient of city waste collection services, so I can understand both perspectives. I have reviewed the minutes of the Board's meetings in 2013, and I attended the most recent Board meeting in January. I think I have a fair understanding of the challenges and issues that the Board deals with, both ongoing and on a meeting -by -meeting basis. I see the Board's primary task (and challenge) is to operate the landfill and rural collection sites within the constraints of the resources available while protecting the long term interests of all taxpayers. During and after college I worked for the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department in North Idaho. At KCSW I became familiar with basic transfer station and landfill operations. More importantly, my experience gave me an understanding of the long time scale upon which a landfill operates. For the past fifteen years I have worked in all facets of the cabinetry industry. My contracting experience has given me the opportunity to learn business management and decision -making skills. While I am a cabinetmaker by trade, I am an economist at heart. Doing business with clients and vendors continuously underscores the role that incentives play in allocating scarce resources. Coupling my skills and experience with a desire to serve, I think I am well equipped to be the City's representative on the board. Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Thank you, _ Gre - oeder