Bud Smith
Bud Smith works in the Public Works Department of the City of Belgrade. Bud has worked for the City of Belgrade for over 16 years. Bud works on the parks, streets and sewer. He operates various pieces of equipment including the snowplow, grader, backhoe, mowers and street sweeper. You have probably seen all of these pieces of equipment around town at one time or another – Bud may have been the operator. His favorite part of his position with the City of Belgrade is the variety of jobs he performs throughout the day. In his spare time, Bud enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. All of us at the City Offices can attest to the fact that Bud is an awesome chef!
Tammy Hutzler
Tammy Hutzler is the Accounts Payable/Paysroll Clerk for City of Belgrade. Tammy joined the Finance Department in December of 1999. She graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Tammy enjoys working with all of the nice folks at the City of Belgrade as well as meeting the citizens of Belgrade. You may have talked to her on the telephone or met her at the City Office window. Tammy loves working with numbers and processing accounts payable and payroll.
In her spare time, Tammy enjoys quilting and working on other craft projects.
Ilene Casey
As Director of a Community Library, Ilene has the opportunity to provide recreational reading and informational services to all of the fine people of Belgrade and the surrounding areas. Ilene has been with the Belgrade Community Library since October 1997 and has seen the library grow and expand physically, and through programs and services provided.
Ilene has a Masters degree in Administrative Science from the University of Montana and a Library Endorsement from the State of Montana.
Ilene enjoys community service, reading and outdoor activities. I am sure you have met Ilene, if not, stop by the Belgrade Community Library and say "Hi".
Henry
"Buddy" Hathaway
Henry
Hathaway was the Director of Public Works. He has worked for the City
of Belgrade since March of 1973. You may be one of the people who know
him by the name "Buddy".
In planning for new construction, Henry met with contractors, engineers and developers. Henry was in charge of the maintenance and operation of the water collection and distribution system and the maintenance of the water wells. He was also in charge of the sewer collection and sewage treatment plant. To meet the Clean Water Act and the Department of Environmental Quality Requirements, he maintained the records for the water sampling and analysis for the water system. Henry maintained the records of the sewage treatment plant in order to stay in compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality Requirements. He was responsible for the street maintenance and works in conjunction with the engineers on street maintenance projects and reconstruction. He was responsible for getting bid and bid specifications for equipment and sprinkler systems and the new Public Works building. Henry supervised the daily operations of the city work crews. He was in charge of the park repair and maintenance and the installation of playground equipment. In Belgrade there are 9 parks and 2 ice skating rinks. There are approximately 30 acres in developed parks and 10 acres in undeveloped parks.
In his spare time, Henry enjoys fly fishing, gardening, and traveling.
Henry Hathaway retired from the City of Belgrade at the end of July 2002. Please Join us in celebrating his dedicated service to the City of Belgrade for over 29 years. [check out the photos of Henry's retirement party]
Judge
Robert W. Brown
Judge
Brown has had the pleasure of serving as the Belgrade City Judge for the
past 2.5 years. He came to the court after almost 16 years as a Police
Officer, 6 years as a criminal defense attorney and 10 years as a prosecutor
for both the State of Montana and Gallatin County. While serving as a
Police Officer in California, Judge Brown was a Motorcycle Officer, Detective
and a member of San Diego County's elite Special Enforcement Detail (SWAT,
Mountain Rescue, Underwater Recovery). Judge Brown attended law school
while a Sheriff's Deputy, receiving both a Juris Doctor and a Masters
of Forensic Science.
While serving as the Belgrade City Judge, Judge Brown continued as Adjunct Professor at Montana State University.
In the 17 years he has been in Gallatin Valley, he has watched the City of Belgrade grow from a small agricultural community into the sprawling city it has become. In his tenure with the court, the court's caseload has more than doubled, which he feels reflects the trend in Gallatin County; if not the entire State of Montana.
The Belgrade City Court handles approximately 1500 cases and generates over $100,000.00 in revenue annually. These numbers reflect not only the criminal cases but an ever-growing number of civil cases and Orders of Protection as well.
Judge Robert W. Brown will be retiring from the City of Belgrade in September 2002. Please Join us in celebrating his dedicated service to the City of Belgrade for over two and a half years. [check out the photos of Robert's retirement party]
Barb O'Leary
Barb
O'Leary started working for the City of Belgrade during March of 1992
as the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk, and later she went to work halftime
as a Secretary for Joseph Menicucci, the City Manager. Along with her
various Secretarial responsibilities, she prepared Minutes for the Belgrade
City Council and Planning Board Meetings.
Barb retired during December 2001.
Barb loves gardening, cooking for family and friends, entertaining her kids and grandchildren. Barb and her husband have several dogs and she loves caring for them. She loves caring for her plants. Barb loves to tell a good story and she has a wonderful sense of humor. Barb loves to cook and she is always willing to share a favorite recipe.
Police
Secretary\Receptionist\Dispatcher Jennifer Sheridan worked for 9 years
as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. She has been with the Belgrade Police Department
for 6 months.