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08-31-21 Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) AMENDED AgendaROLL CALL City of Atlantic Beach Amended Agenda Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) Meeting Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall, Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Page(s) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A. Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting held on July 3 - 6 29, 2021. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) - 29 Jul 2021 - Minutes - Pdf 2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 2.A. Christopher McHan 7 - 8 Application - McHan, Christopher 2.B. Robert Hudson 9 - 10 Amended Application - Hudson, Robert 8-22-21 - ESC 3. PUBLIC COMMENT 4. DISCUSS CANDIDATES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ESC Membership List 5. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT 11 - 12 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office three business days prior to the meeting. Page 1 of 12 Page 2 of 12 Agenda Item #1.A. 31 Aug 2021 ATTENDANCE: Present: MINUTES Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) Meeting Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 6:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chamber Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 Stephen Ditamore, Committee Member Kenneth Reeves, Committee Member Pamela White, Committee Member Kirk Hansen, CDB Chair Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair, District 1307 Member Absent: Eastman Curtis, CARAC Chair Also Present: Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Norris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and introduced new member, Stephen Ditamore. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A. Approve Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting on April 27, 2021. 1.B. Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting on May 11, 2021. MOTION: Approve both sets of minutes as noted. Motion: Pamela White Second: Kenneth Reeves Pamela White (Moved By) For Brittany Norris For Stephen Ditamore For Kenneth Reeves (Seconded By) For Motion passed 4 to 0. Since the CDB candidate and chair was present, Commissioner Norris asked for a motion to address Item 2B next. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) July 29, 2021 Page 1 of 4 Page 3 of 12 Agenda Item #1.A. 31 Aug 2021 MOTION: Move Item 2B up. Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz Second: Kenneth Reeves Brittany Norris For Stephen Ditamore For Kenneth Reeves (Seconded By) For Pamela White For Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. 2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES 2.B. Ellen Golombek (for CDB) 2.A. Erin Largo Wight 2.C. Wally Sears (for ESC, CDB, CARAC) The Committee interviewed Ms. Golombek and Mr. Sears separately. Each candidate explained their personal accomplishments, experiences, interests, and knowledge of our city government and answered questions from the Committee. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. After Ms. Golombek's interview, City Clerk Bartle reported Ms. Wight's decision to withdraw and Commissioner Norris acknowledged for the record. Following each interview, Commission Norris explained the process for recommending and appointing members. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 4. DISCUSS CANDIDATES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS Commissioner Norris reviewed the order of the agenda and decided to start with the recommendation for CDB. 4.B. Community Development Board (CDB) The Committee reviewed the membership list and discussed the CDB vacant. CC Bartle announced that Mr. Schooling is interested in the regular member position. Commissioner Norris explained the process for recommending and appointing members and reminded the Committee that alternates are not automatically converted to regular members when a vacancy occurs. The Committee discussed Mr. Schooling. MOTION: To recommend appointing Ellen Golombek to the Community Development Board as a regular member (#6 position). Motion: Kirk Hansen Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) July 29, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Page 4 of 12 Agenda Item #1.A. 31 Aug 2021 Second: Pamela White Commissioner Norris expressed her support for Ms. Golombek. Pamela White (Seconded By) For Brittany Norris For Stephen Ditamore For Kenneth Reeves For Kirk Hansen (Moved By) For Motion passed 5 to 0. Commissioner Norris advised Ms. Golombek the recommendation will be on the August 9 Commission agenda for approval. The Committee discussed Mr. Sears and the vacancies on ESC and CARAC. Mr. Gabrynowicz explained the qualifications needed for ESC and made a motion that Mr. Sears not be considered for ESC. (The motion died for lack of a second.) Further discussion ensued about Mr. Sears being a good fit for CARAC and the need for an alternate to help with quorum. 4.C. Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC) MOTION: To recommend appointing Wally Sears to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee as an alternate member (#8 position). Motion: Kenneth Reeves Second: Stephen Ditamore Brittany Norris For Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For Kenneth Reeves (Moved By) For Pamela White For Kirk Hansen For Motion passed 5 to 0. Commissioner Norris explained that both recommendations will be on the August 9 Commission agenda for approval. 4.A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) There were no remaining applicants to consider for the ESC vacancy. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) July 29, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Page 5 of 12 Agenda Item #1.A. 31 Aug 2021 5. OTHER BUSINESS The Committee tentatively scheduled their next meeting for August 24 at 6 pin to address membership on the Environmental Stewardship Committee, if any applications are received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Brittany Norris, Commissioner/Chair Date Approved: Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) July 29, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Page 6 of 12 Bartle, Donna From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Sunday, August 22, 2021 4:32 PM Bartle, Donna Online Form Submission #4046 for Board and Committee Application Board and Committee Application To view information about each board and committee, click the following link: Please check the box beside each Board or Committee for which you arc applying: Date First Name Last Name Address Cell Phone Home Phone District To find your district/precinct, click the following link. Email Address Please explain any employment experienue, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience relative to the 6ound/conunuioccopp\ying for. Summary of Boards and Committees Environmental Stewardship Committee 8/22/2021 Christopher McHan 522 CLIPPER SHIP LN 9049234179 9049234179 District 1306 Link to Precinct Finder vnnvkan15@gmeionm 1 have a bachelor's degree iri biology and a master's degree in environmental science and policy, and am currently employed as an environmental consultant working at the intersection of science and mg"|adon, particularly as it relates to land use and development. Previously, | spent 9+ years as a research scientist working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research lnstitute and as a fisheries science outreach consultant at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. As a career scientist and environmental Agenda Item #2.A Page 7 of 12 Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. consultant |'d bring a wealth of knowledge of state and federa envftonmental pohcy and reguiation, as weH as an in-depth knowledge of Florida's wildlife, flora, and natural communities. 1 also have extensve experience wth geographic information systems, data collection and statistical analysis, and scientific writing. Lastly, | work closely with Florida's land development industry and have a deep understanding of land development practices, policies, and trends. i grew up in Atiantic Beach and, despite my wanderings eisewhere to pursue educational and empioyment opportunities, | have always called Atiantic Beach home. | am passionate about this community and firmiy beheve that the concerted effort made to protect and preserve the city's natural resources has made Atlantic Beach a gem among Fioridas coastal communities. My application here is motivated by my desire to continue to see Atiantic Beach grow as a community committed to the environment and to maintain it as a city intertwined with abundant and flourishing natural spaces. | beheve my skills, experience, and knowiedge wouid truly benefit the committee and the long-term goais of the city. PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years from the date of submittal. Email not displaying correcy? View it in vour browser. 2 Agenda Item #2.A Page 8 of 12 Bar le, Donna From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Sunday, August 22, 2021 10:15 PM Bartle, Donna Online Form Submission #4047 for Board and Committee Application ' Board and Committee Application To view information about each board and committee, click the following link: Please check the box beside each Board or Committee for which you are applying: Date First Name Last Name Address Cell Phone Home Phone District To find your district/precinct, click the following link. Email Address Please exp!ain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community voluntee experience relative to the board/committee applying for. Summary nVBoards and Commiuees Environmental Stewardship Committee 8/22/2021 Robert Hudson 825 Sherry Dr 904 333 7625 904 333 7625 District 1,08 Link to Precinct Finder iamroberthudson@gmail.com Retired but worked for 38 years in corporate mining and Pnternational marketing as a senior VP. Little community experience but recently moved to AB from PVB and keen to become part of the wider AB community. Agenda Item #2.B. 31 Aug 2021 Page 9 of 12 Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. We are very much enjoying creating a naturl flora experence at our home and keen to see how AB quality of Iife can be improved with regard to Environmental issues. PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years from the date of submittal. Email not displaying correctly? Vew in vour hrowser. 2 Agenda Item #2.B. Page 10 of 12 Agenda Item # 31 Aug 2021 CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH Environmental Stewardship Committee Created by Ordinance No. 5-17-64; Inaugural members by Resolution No. 17-09. Amended by Ordinance No. 5-18-67. 11 members; inaugural terms: combination of 4 -year terms — and 3 -year terms. All terms change to 3 -year terms following expiration of inaugural terms and have a 3 consecutive term limit. Meets in Commission Chamber 6:00 p.in. Second Wednesday of each month. REF # NAME& ADDRESS 1 Bruce Andrews 328 11th Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1308 2 Amy Palmer 374 Plaza Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1306 3 Linda Chipperfield 2371 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1307 4 Sarah Andrews Dark 1781 Sea Oats Drive Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1308 5 Mark Gabrynowicz 1907 Sherry Drive North Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1307 6 Vacant 7 Daniele Giovannucci 380 5' Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1306 8 Romy Vann 427 Sargo Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of 1312 9 Barbie Brooksher 1 126 Main Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 10 Sarah Boren 388 8`h Street Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Resident of District 1306 11 EXP.DATE POSITION PHONE / EMAIL 12/31/2021 904-465-2257 (1st term) At Large Member bruce.andrews cucomcast.net 12/31/2021 (lst term) At Large Member 904- 358-3600 x 14 904-524-2706 akcloyd@gmail.com 12/31/2024 At Large Member 417-861-2648 (2nd term) hembreechip2 cogmail.com 12/31/2021 At Large Member 904-465-7168 (1s` term) sarah.andrews87@.gmail.com 12/31/2024 (2nd term) 12/31/2021 (1st term) 12/31/2024 (2nd term) District 1307 Chair At Large Member Vice Chair At Large Member 904-613-6901 mgaby.73@gmail.com 215-460-8748 dg@thecosa.org 12/31/2021 At Large Member 904-673-2560 (1st term) romy@publictrustlaw.org 12/31/2024 District 1312 678-776-1988 (2nd term) Member BarbieBrooksher@gmail.com gmail.com 12/31/2024 District 1306 (2nd tern) Member Vacant 12/31/2024 Amanda Askew, Community Development Director Candace Kelly Commissioner — Seat 4 District 1308 Member Staff Liaison Commission Liaison 904-535-0055 sboren@me.com 904-247-5841 aaskew@coab.us 904-247-3550 Home 904-859-4387 Cell ckclly@coab.us Page 11 of 12 List of City Commissioners: Ellen Glasser Mayor — Seat 1 At Large Bruce Bole Commissioner Seat 2 District 1308 Michael "Mike" L. Waters Commissioner - Seat 3 District 1307 Candace Kelly Commissioner - Seat 4 District 1306 Brittany Norris Commissioner - Seat 5 District 1312 Agenda Item # 31 Aug 2021 Page 12 of 12