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01-23-17 Minutes City Commission Meeting v MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING January 23, 2017 CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Mitchell E. Reeves City Attorney Brenna Durden Mayor Pro Tern Jimmy Hill (arrived at 7:18 p.m.) Interim City Manager Kevin Hogencamp Commissioner Harding City Clerk Donna L. Bartle Commissioner John Stinson Commissioner M. Blythe Waters Invocation and pledge to the flag Commissioner Waters gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Call to Order: Mayor Reeves called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. City Clerk Bartle called the roll and Mayor Reeves noted that a quorum was present. 1. A. Approve the minutes of the Neighborhood Meeting of August 12, 2016. B. Approve the minutes of the Roundtable Meeting on October 5, 2016. Mayor Reeves asked if there were any corrections to the above minutes. There were no corrections, so Mayor Reeves stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors • A. Presentation of Life Saving Awards. Interim Police Chief Vic Gualillo explained an incident that occurred on January 12, 2017 and presented Police Officer Tricia Anderson, Sergeant Jimmy Hundley and Police Officer Michael Antonini with the Life Saving Awards and thanked them for their valiant effort, exceptional professionalism, courage and compassion while risking their life to save a life of another. A photo was taken with the Commission. Sergeant Hundley recognized and thanked the police force for their service and reported a recent incident where five police officers apprehended five car burglars in the City. Mayor Reeves thanked the Police Officers for their service. (Mayor Reeves called for a break at 6:41 p.m. and reconvened at 6:42 p.m.) Mayor Reeves explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. City Clerk Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Chris Jorgensen, 92 W. 3rd St.,thanked the police officers for the exceptional service that they provide to the community of Atlantic Beach. He mentioned that there were audio problems at the last Code Enforcement meeting. He thanked the Commission for making the tough decision at the last meeting, Kevin Hogencamp for accepting the Interim City Manager position during this transitional period, and January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pane 2 Commissioner Waters for referring an excellent candidate, Kevin Hogencamp, as the Temporary Interim City Manager. Linda Lanier, 1768 Park Terrace W., explained her handout (which is attached and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A). She explained she has a group of people in Atlantic Beach who are CEO's that would like to help with the process. Mayor Reeves requested that she submit the information to the Interim City Manager and Human Resources. Judith Leroux, 1745 Selva Marina Dr., commented that she sent an email to the Commission and a majority has not replied. She read the email (which is attached and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B)and offered to help with the process. City Clerk Bartle read the names and comments from the citizens who did not want to speak as follows: Brittany Norris, 1183 Violet St.,is in support of Item 7A Ordinance No. 95-17-113 (Backyard Hens). Peggy Nolan,879 East Coast Dr., is in support of Item 7A Ordinance No. 95-17-113 (Backyard Hens). No one else from the audience spoke. Mayor Reeves closed the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. 3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings A. Recruitment of Interim City Manager Human Resources Director Cathy Berry reported on the Recruitment of Interim City Manager and referred to her handout(which is attached and made part of this Official Records as Attachment C) showing the names of candidates she received resumes for. She asked for direction from the Commission. Mayor Reeves stepped down to have Mayor Pro Tem Stinson chair so Mayor Reeves could make a motion. Motion: Appoint Kevin Hogencamp as an Interim City Manager until a City Manager is selected. Moved by Reeves, Seconded by, Harding Commissioner Harding complimented Mr. Hogencamp for his outstanding performance and spoke in support of appointing Kevin Hogencamp as the Temporary Interim City Manager noting it is in the City's best interest. Commissioner Stinson explained that the communication he has received from Mr. Hogencamp has been exceptional. He believed they met their obligation to do a search and thanked Mr. Hogencamp for the work he has done so far. Mayor Reeves complimented the Interim City Manager,Kevin Hogencamp,for his open communications and for stepping up and handling issues. He believes that appointing Kevin Hogencamp is in the best interest of the City. He agreed with Commissioner Stinson that they have followed through with their obligation to look at other candidates. 2 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pane 3 Human Resource Director Cathy Berry answered questions from the Commission and spoke in favor of appointing Kevin Hogencamp to the regular interim position. Commissioner Waters spoke in support of appointing Kevin Hogencamp as Interim City Manager and suggested having an open house with citizen involvement during the permanent City Manager selection process. Motion: Call the question. Moved by Waters, Seconded by Stinson Votes: Aye: 4 - Harding, Stinson,Waters, Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED The discussion stopped and they voted on the motion to appoint Kevin Hogencamp as an Interim City Manager until a City Manager is selected. Roll Call Votes: Aye: 4 - Stinson,Waters,Harding,Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED Mayor Reeves recognized Kevin Hogencamp as the Interim City Manager. Interim City Manager Kevin Hogencamp thanked the Commission and the citizens for the opportunity to serve the City of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Hogencamp stated that he promotes citizen engagement as well as open government and asked that the citizens reach out to him at any time. Mayor Reeves explained that they should suspend the rules in order to discuss the hiring process for City Manager. Motion: Suspend the Rules. Moved by Stinson, Seconded by Waters There was no discussion or vote on suspending the rules. Mayor Reeves asked the Commission to give Ms. Berry guidance on how to move forward in the hiring process for the City Manager position. Commissioner Waters suggested hiring an outside firm that specializes in head hunting in conjunction with working with Atlantic Beach citizens who are CEO's knowledgeable about how the City Manager and our Board should function together. She spoke in favor of a nationwide search. Mayor Reeves spoke in favor of having citizens participate in the selection process and spoke against hiring a head hunter. 3 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 4 Commissioner Harding supported the idea of having citizen involvement in putting a board together and getting the very best quality CEO for the City. He believes the city is currently in good hands with the Interim City Manager and they can take their time to hire the right person for the City Manager position. Commissioner Stinson explained it is imperative to choose a City Manager who can not only work well with this Commission but also someone who can work with the next Commission and the residents. (Commissioner Hill arrived at 7:18 p.m.) Commissioner Stinson spoke in support of using local talent and citizen involvement as suggested by Ms. Lanier. He agreed that the City should try doing the search first without using an outside firm, but keep it as an option for the future if additional candidates are needed. Mayor Reeves updated Commissioner Hill on the Commission's action to appoint Mr. Hogancamp as the Interim City Manager. Commissioner Hill reported that his vote would have been unanimous and thanked Mayor Reeves for the update. Mayor Reeves asked Mr. Hogancamp for his thought about the type of person they should look for. Interim City Manager Kevin Hogencamp stated he plans to put together a research report that answers the Commission's questions. He recommended that the Mayor and Commission hire someone as quickly as possible and believes it would be in the best interest of community to have an aggressive timeline such as three or four months rather than five or six months. He agreed with Ms. Lather's comments and asked for the opportunity to present his thoughts and opinions in the form of a report. Mayor Reeves recommended that they form a special workshop to decide how to proceed in hiring the next City Manager. The consensus was to give Mr.Hogencamp and Ms.Berry time to come up with a report, meet with individual Commissioners, and call a special workshop to discuss how to proceed. Mayor Reeves recommended they schedule the special workshop before the next scheduled Commission Meeting that falls on February 13, 2017. Mr. Hogencamp confirmed that he would be prepared to meet before the next meeting. The Commission discussed different ideas for the workshop and the process. Mayor Reeves explained that, during the workshop,they should come up with a consensus on whether or not to use an outside search firm and discuss the City Manager qualifications so that they can take formal action at the meeting on February 13th. Mayor Reeves asked that the City Clerk contact the Commissioners to schedule the workshop. 4. Consent Agenda ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE 4 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 5 ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON THESE ITEMS. A. Acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Building Department Report for December 2016,the Major Public Works Projects Status Report as of January 11, 2017, and the Monthly Recreation Programs Special Events Reports for November and December 2016. B. Approve the 9-1-1 Interlocal Agreement(Amendment Number Two) for the Distribution of 9-1-1 Funds for Call Taker Salaries and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 9-1-1 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville. C. Authorize staff to begin negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Jones Edmunds, for engineering services to prepare an update to the City's Stormwater Master Plan. City Clerk Bartle read the consent agenda. Mayor Reeves asked if any Commissioner wanted to pull an item from the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Harding requested to pull Item 4A and Mayor Reeves opened the item for discussion. Commissioner Harding inquired about why there was a delay in the project for installing a park shade structure in the Tideviews overlook in the pavilion. Public Works Director Don Jacobovitz explained that they have been in the planning stages and were originally going to contract it out but decided they could build it themselves and are now in the process of ordering the supplies. Commissioner Harding inquired about the status of the East-West sidewalks project. Mr. Jacobovitz gave an update and noted that the priorities are being determined by Public Works staff. Commissioner Hill reminded Mr. Jacobovitz to look into the comments about replacing existing sidewalks that have gone away. Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items 4A, 4B, and 4C as read. Moved by Waters, Seconded by Stinson Roll Call Votes: Aye: 5—Waters, Harding, Hill, Stinson,Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED 5. Committee Reports None. 6. Action on Resolutions A. Resolution No. 17-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM OF EXTRA CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE FUNDING LEVEL OF THE POLICE PENSION FUND AND TO REDUCE REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION COSTS IN FUTURE YEARS. 5 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 6 City Clerk read the Resolution by title. Finance Director Russell Caffey explained the Resolution. Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 17-01 as read. Moved by Harding, Seconded by, Stinson The Commission discussed the Police Pension Plan funding and the Florida State Retirement plan and Mr. Caffey answered questions from the Commission. City Attorney Brenna Durden explained that this Resolution allows and calls for a vote every year. She noted it should be considered, on an annual basis and after the fiscal year has closed, whether to approve any extra contribution to the Fund. Discussion continued about pension funding and the Florida State Retirement Plan. Roll Call Votes: Aye: 5-Harding,Hill, Stinson,Waters, Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED 7. Action on Ordinances A. Ordinance No. 95-17-113, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR PERMITTING BACKYARD HENS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL FEE OF $50; LIMITING THE NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE PILOT PROGRAM TO 50; PROVIDING FOR EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF THE PILOT PROGRAM TO THE CITY COMMISSION AFTER EIGHTEEN MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Bartle read Ordinance by title. Mayor Reeves opened the public hearing. City Clerk Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Chris Jorgenson, 92 W. 3rd St., spoke in opposition of Ordinance No. 95-17-113. Stephen Fouraker,387 6th St., spoke in support of Ordinance No. 95-17-113. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Reeves closed the public hearing. Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 95-17-113 as read. Moved by Hill, Seconded by Waters Commissioner Harding pointed out that the ordinance in the packet has the annual fee taken out, but the title that was read from the agenda does not reflect that. He recommended that the title of the Ordinance be amended to not have an annual fee of$50.00, instead there should be a one-time $50.00 permit fee only. City Attorney Brenna Durden determined that the ordinance in the agenda was correct, but the title 6 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 7 on the agenda schedule was not. Discussion ensued about the discrepancy and whether an amendment is necessary. Ms.Durden stated that if it was advertised in the newspaper with the word"annual",she would encourage the Commission to just make that amendment to take that word out so that it is very clear moving forward that it is not supposed to be in the title. Mayor Reeves asked Planner Derek Reeves to verify the wording of the Ordinance title in the newspaper advertisement. In the meantime, Commissioner Hill wanted to go ahead and modify the motion. Motion: Amend the motion to take the word "annual" out of the title. Moved by Hill, Seconded by Harding Planner Reeves verified that the Ordinance was advertised in The Beaches Leader with the $50.00 annual fee. City Attorney Brenna Durden recommended that they vote on the amendment to take the word "annual" out. Votes: Aye: 5—Harding,Hill, Stinson,Waters,Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Stinson expressed concern about the coops not having to meet the wind load requirements that a tool shed does and requested that the requirement be added. Planner Derek Reeves answered questions from the Commission. Mayor Reeves questioned Commissioner Waters about whether coyotes are a threat to the chickens and if chickens attract coyotes. Commissioner Waters explained that the point in keeping the chickens in the coops at night is to keep the coyotes out of the chicken's habitat and she explained the coyote's food sources. Discussion ensued about the threat of coyotes. Ms. Durden advised that there is a blank in Section 7 for the date and assuming the Commission approves it tonight, it will be two years from today. • Mayor Reeves called for a roll call vote on the motion to approve the ordinance as amended. Roll Call Votes: Aye: 3—Hill,Waters, Harding Nay: 2—Stinson, Reeves MOTION CARRIED B. Ordinance No. 20-17-142,Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,2016 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2017 FOR APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE POLICE PENSION FUND, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Page 8 City Clerk Bartle read the Ordinance by title. Finance Director Russell Caffey explained the purpose of the Ordinance. Motion: Approve Ordinance No.20-17-142 as read by title. Moved by Stinson, Seconded by Harding There was no Discussion. Roll Call Votes: Aye: 5—Waters,Harding,Hill, Stinson,Reeves Nay: 0 MOTION CARRIED Mayor Reeves asked Mr. Caffey if there would be any budget adjustments in regards to the previous City Manager's severance pay. Mr. Caffey explained his plan for determining whether or not an adjustment is needed. 8. Miscellaneous Business (Discussion only) None. 9. City Manager Reports A. City Manager's Report. Interim City Manager Kevin Hogencamp referred to his written City Manager's Report and explained his intent to provide these reports in each agenda packet. He urged the Commission and the public to review the reports once the agenda packets are published and to ask him questions about any of the information. B. 90-Day Calendar(February 2017 through April 2017). Mr. Hogencamp referred to the calendar explaining it is provided for information only and explained that Ms. Durden has a calendar item she will discuss later in the meeting. Mayor Reeves recommended that the City Clerk send Outlook meeting invitations to the Commissioners for all of their future meetings. Mayor Reeves asked Mr. Hogencamp to address comments made at the Town Hall meeting regarding information on the website. Mr. Hogencamp explained that deficiencies where identified at the Town Hall meeting that he was already aware of He reported on the major website reorganization project that has been underway for a while. He explained he brings a lot of experience to that process and is very excited to report that the website is going to get better and will improve every week and he is convinced that,by spring, it will be one of the best municipal websites there is. 10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City Attorney 8 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pane 9 City Attorney Durden • Informed the Commission that there are three possible dates for the Ethics Training: March 1st, 8th or 29th at approximately 3:30—7:30 pm.in the Chamber and asked for feedback so the Chamber can be reserved for the correct date. • Mentioned that a complaint was filed in one of the beach accident cases against the City on January 18th. Mayor Reeves inquired about the status of the Cloisters and the pending Gate cases. City Attorney Durden reported that both cases had been heard and are awaiting the judge's opinion. Commissioner Hill asked who the judges were in those cases. Ms. Durden answered Judge Daniels for the Gate case; Judge Blazs for the Cloister case and added that Judge Boyer is going to be the judge in the beach accident case. Commissioner Harding • Reported he attended the League of Cities monthly meeting in St. Augustine and recommended that the Department Heads and other Commissioners consider attending these meetings, as they are a great networking opportunity. Commissioner Waters • Recognized the Officers who responded to the burglary ring that took place recently in Atlantic Beach for their exceptional service and also thanked the officers who received the Life Saving Awards. • Mentioned that the Coyote concern has not been forgotten and would be monitored as we receive more first-hand information from our citizens. • Thanked Commissioner Stinson for the hard work he has been devoting to the Board Member Review Committee and his efforts to put together a booklet of information related to serving on boards. • Thanked Mr. Hogencamp for stepping in and doing a great job and for his efforts in looking into and improving our website. Commissioner Hill • Requested that staff provide him with a hard copy of each small packet that is generated to help follow along with the Agenda for the Commission Meetings. • Complimented Atlantic Beach Officers for their exceptional service. • Thanked Public Works and City Staff for the hard work that they do. Commissioner Stinson • Welcomed Mr. Hogencamp and thanked him for the work he is doing in the City. • Thanked the police department for the amazing job that they do. • Reported on the meeting the Board Member Review Committee held with the Chairs and the liaisons of the various boards/committees. He explained that their commitment is to try to bring something back to this Commission prior to the budget process for the 2017/2018 budget. He explained that the group came away with a lot of good information and thoughts on the process. He stated that by early summer they should be able to give an idea of what the finished product would be. He thanked Ms. Bartle and her staff for assisting in that effort. 9 January 23,2017 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pace 10 Mayor Reeves • Asked Interim Police Chief Vic Gualillo to give an update on the projected completion date for the Police building and inquired about the status of the open positions in his department. Chief Gualillo reported that the projected completion date for the Police Building is now mid-April. He explained the vacancies in the police department and reported the status of those open positions. Commissioner Hill spoke about a beam that sits outside of the construction area of the Police Building being a safety hazard for children and asked that it be brought back inside the construction fence. Commissioner Harding expressed concern about several police vehicles being in poor shade and inquired about the motorcycle. Chief Gualillo explained the schedule to replace those vehicles and reported the status of the motorcycle. Chief Gualillo thanked the Commission for the recognition given to the police department. • Thanked Chief Gualillo and the officers. • Reported on the Northeast Florida League of Cities meeting he attended and noted that Mr. Hogencamp was there. • Complimented Interim City Manager Hogencamp for the work he has done in the short time he has been with the City and reported the positive comments he has received about Mr. Hogencamp. Adjournment There being no further discussion, Mayor Reeves declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ATTEST: Mitchell E. Reeves Mayor/Presiding Officer Avnia_orAd-47,& Donna L. Bartle, CMC City Clerk 10 ATTACHMENT A Minutes of January 23,2017 LINDA MARIE LANIER 1768 PARK TERRACE WES1 ATLANTIC BEACl-i, FLORIDA 32233 904-246--9678 904-652-3230 cell Iinda.tmlanier@.gmail.com TO: MAYOR MITCH REEVES COMMISSIONERS BLYTHE WATERS, JOHN STINSON, MITCHELL HARDING,JIMMY HILL FROM: LINDA M. LANIER RE: BEYOND THE JOB DESCRIPTION DATE: JANUARY 23, 2017 Choosing a new City Manager for our city is the most important action you will take as our Mayor and Commissioners. The city's Human Resource Department has a job description for the position which will help you to identify some of skills,job history, experience and education to look for in the candidates that you consider I want to share with you some of the other qualities that I think are important for you to think about. I have served 42 years in the nonprofit and government sectors and have always reported to a board of directors. Most recently, I served as the Executive Director of the Jacksonville Children's Commission, part of the Executive Office of the Mayor. I reported to an eleven member board of commissioners who were appointed by the Mayor and City Council. While a City Manager's job is different, many of the skills and relationships are the same, especially the job of reporting to a group of elected officials rather than a boss. More about this later. Our next CEO-- Let's begin with the position title. While"city manager" is a term of art in public employment, you know that you are really looking for a Chief Executive Officer for this $31 million corporation that we call the City of Atlantic Beach government. The "city manager" is not a manager at all. He or she is a leader who hires other managers. Your CEO must have proven experience and success at a high executive corporate or government level. Political skills—This is essential. Working with elected officials and the public is at times highly political, complex, emotional, controversial and is not for the faint of heart. This person cannot have a thin skin, Your CEO must understand the delicate relationships required when reporting to our Mayor and Commissioners, leading and directing the staff, working with volunteers, and responding to the public. The CEO; your employee— It is a fact that reporting to a board (or in this case a Commission) is different than reporting to a boss. This relationship is the most important success factor in the organization. Your CEO must have the skill to navigate ATTACHMENT A Minutes of January 23,2017 the complex dynamics of Commission members who sometimes disagree with each other. Your CEO must understand the important but separate role of the Commission and the City Manager. Given our current challenges, there is no time for learning curve on this one. Some of you have been criticized lately for interfering in the work of the staff, True or not, a good CEO will have the city departments running so well, you won't even want to interfere. You'll know that citizen's concerns are being handled properly, giving you the freedom to do the work you were elected to do long range visioning and strategic planning, policy development, and tackling big, important issues. Only you can do this critical work, but you can't do it if you are constantly worried that day to day work isn't getting done properly, Courage and emotional stability—Sometimes the City Manager is called upon to deliver unpopular news about zoning, funding, ethics, spending decisions and more. Your CEO must be able to tell difficult truths, conduct difficult conversations, and be self-confident and able to rise above criticism, The CEO must be comfortable about not being universally loved, but should conduct him or herself in a way that they can be universally respected. Comfort and trust with all kinds of people—The CEO should be comfortable speaking with a high level elected official one minute, and a poor single parent who is worried about a neighborhood issue the next. The community should have faith in the CEO's genuine concern about families and our way of life from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean. The CEO should genuinely enjoy relationships with people and be highly skilled in bringing people together. A person who is easily fatigued by a high degree of interpersonal work would not do well. Community presence--Your next CEO should be an expert at writing and delivering speeches and presentations. His or her words should be quoted in the media and by members of the community. The candidate should have an insatiable hunger for the latest thinking in city governance, policies, public safety, beautification, natural resources, community development, growth management, and a perspective about national trends. This should always be evident in all public messages, speeches, and conversations. Other local leaders should be impressed with your selection. Citizens and staff should be excited about following his or her leadership. If your candidate is from another city, you should make an effort to assess this quality from that - community's point of view. This is the most important work you'll do all year and maybe for many years to come. Please consider asking for help from highly successful CEOs who live in Atlantic Beach. I've spoken to several who would like to help you. They have firsthand experience with the kind of person and talent you'll be recruiting. I'd be glad to connect you with these experienced leaders at your request. Thank you for the time and energy you will spend in this critical work. ATTACHMENT B Minutes of January 23,2017 Bartle, Donna From: Judith leroux<judithleroux@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, January 13,2017 6:05 PM To: Mitch Reeves;jhill@coab.us; bwaters@coab.us;jstinson@coab.us; mharding@coab.us Subject: City Manager Dear Mayor Reeves&Commissioners: "Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked;leadership is defined by results not attributes."-Peter Drucker No matter what your individual feelings are about City Manager Van Liere's termination, I am sure you all feel the weight of the responsibility for making a choice which will determine the course of our City for years to come. Many public opinions, some containing factually accurate information and some not, are making the rounds of citizen gatherings. It particularly concerns me that some feel this termination represents a hijacking of our governmental process and a shutting out of citizen input. Is this "true"?Does it matter?Perception is everything in the political process. In Atlantic Beach,we have a wealth of men and women who have experience in upper levels of corporate management,and are familiar with the qualities required in a successful executive, as well as the process of vetting and hiring such individuals. I ask you to consider immediately calling together an advisory board of such AB citizens to fully participate in the interviewing and hiring process for our new City Manager,thus serving both the function of public inclusion in the process, and assisting the commission with neutral,professional guidance. This should not be difficult or lengthy to do. If I can help in any way wth suggestions for members of this advisory committee,please contact me. Sincerely, Judith Leroux 1745 Selva Marina Drive 303-4350 1 ATTACHMENT C Minutes of January 23,2017 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH APPLICANTS FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER AS OF JANUARY 23, 2017 Name Residence City Relevant Experience tion Baker,Kelvin Pembroke Pines, FL Kelvin Baker Assoc.:Owner 2010-Present Resources M 85 in Human Management, anagement, 1991 345 miles • Managerial Consulting Svcs • Trinity international U, City of Lauderdale Lakes: CM 10/2015-10/2015 BS in Biblical Studies,1991 City of Opa-Locka, FL: CM 2012-2015 • Trinity International U. City of N. Miami Beach: MS in Management,1993 • CM 2008-2010 • St.Thomas U • Deputy CM 2006-2008 Certificate of Public Management, 1993 • Assistant CM 2004-2006 • St.Thomas U • Director of Public Services 1996-2004 Mini Master of Business Administration,2004 • Director of Public Works 1994-1996 • St.Thomas U Blissett, Kassandra Port Orange,FL City of Debary: Assistant CM 2010--Present BAS in Supervision and Management, 104 miles Interim CM: 9/2009-2/2010 • Daytona State College Town of Ponce inlet: Town Manager 5/2005-3/2009 Carper, Rick Atlantic Beach, FL Atlantic Beach: MS in Mechanical Engineering, 0 miles • Dep. Director of PW(Contract)6/2014-12/2014 • Rensselaer Polytechniclnstitute • Director of PW: 2004-2014 BS Mechanical Engineering • U.S. Naval Academy Cottrell,Steve Dunedin,FL Windsor,Vermont:Town Manager 8/2008--8/2011 MS in Public Administration, 1980 255 miles Belleair, FL: Town Manager 3/1997—8/2006 • FSU Plant City,FL: Assistant CM 2/1990-2/1997 BA in English, 1973 • Cal Tech Gerrity,Joseph Fernandina Beach, Ft. Fernandina Beach: CM 2012-2015 BA In Poiitical Science 2008 47 miles Suwanee County,FL: County Coordinator 2010—2012 City of Fernandina Beach: Mayor 2002-2004,Vice Mayor 07-08 City of Fernandina Beach: City Commissioner 2001- 2004/2005-2008 1 ATTACHMENT C Minutes of January 23,2017 Helms, Ricky Avon Park, FL Helms Consulting: Owner 2012-2016 BS in Business Admin 1989 223 miles • Govt.Admin,Finance and Budgeting • Webber College Highlands County: 1993-2012 • County Administrator • Assistant County Admin • Budget Officer/OMB Director Hogencamp, Kevin Jacksonville Beach,FL Atlantic Beach: Temporary Interim CM 2 weeks 2017 BA in Communications 1996 3.5 miles Hogencamp Media Solutions: Owner 2006-present • University of Alabama • Local government,corporate and nonprofit clients City of Albany,GA: 9/1999—3/2006 • Assistant City Manager • Assistant to the City Manager • Public Information Manager Kutney, Mark Wellington, FL Loxahatchee Groves,Town Mgr 10/2011—9/2014 MPA, Florida Atlantic U 294 miles Belle Glade, FL Deputy City Mgr 2007-2011 Master of Regional Planning, Penn State • Acting CM 9/3/2008-11/2/2008 BA in Urban Affairs,Wilkes College Davie,FL: Development Services Dir 1999-2007 Hallandale,FL: Dir of Growth Management 1995-1999 Titusville,FL: Community Dev Director 1991-1995 Greenacres, FL Planning&Dev. Director 1984-1991 Lakey,Ted Graceville, FL Jackson Co: County Administrator 2003-2015 MPA 2002 U of West Florida 268 miles Escambia Co: Superintendent,PW 1998-2003 BA in Communications,1978 U of Alaba ma • interim PW Director 2001-2002 Birmingham Police Dept Correctional Lt. 1984-1998 2