11-2-22 BMRC Adopted Minutest�r MINUTES
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
Meeting
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
ROLL CALL:
Present: Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5
Stephen Ditamore, Committee Member
Kenneth Reeves, Committee Member
Pamela White, Committee Member
Ray Brandstaetter, G-PBOT Chair
Kirk Hansen, Member
Robert (Bob) Liggero, P-PBOT Chair
An Oskarsson, CARAC Chair
Alen PrpePnt-
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Norris called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and all members identified
themselves.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of March 30,
2022.
MOTION. Approve the March 30, 2022 minutes as written.
Motion: Kenneth Reeves
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For
Kenneth Reeves (Moved By) For
Brittany Norris For
Pamela White For
Motion passed 4 to 0.
2. DISCUSS CURRENT MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31,
2022 AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REAPPOINTMENTS.
The Committee referenced a handout showing current and upcoming vacancies, which is
attached hereto and made part of this Official Records as ATTACHMENT A and explained the
vacancies.
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
November 2, 2022
ATTACHMENT A of 11-2-22 BMRC Minutes
A. Jeff Newman - General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
G-PBOT Chair Brandstaetter spoke about Mr. Newman and the following motion was
made.
MOTION. Recommend reappointing Jeff Newman to the General Employees' Pension Board
of Trustees as a regular member (#4 position) for an additional term beginning January 1, 2023
and ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Ray Brandstaetter
Second. Pamela White
Pamela White (Seconded By)
For
Ray Brandstaetter (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Stephen Ditamore
For
Kenneth Reeves
For
Motion passed S to 0.
B. John Miller - Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
P-PBOT Chair Liggero spoke about Mr. Miller and the following motion was made.
MOTION. Recommend reappointing John Miller to the Police Officers' Pension Board of
Trustees as a regular member (#4 position) for an additional term beginning January 1, 2023 and
ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Stephen Ditamore
Second: Kenneth Reeves
Stephen Ditamore (Moved By) For
Kenneth Reeves (Seconded By) For
Brittany Norris For
Pamela White For
Robert (Bob) Liggero For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
3. INTERVIEW NEW CANDIDATES
Commissioner Norris gave an overview of the vacancies and reported that Mr. Jurasic is not
interested in reappointment and Mr. Sears wants to stay on as the alternate member.
Commissioner Norris asked if Mr. Sears completed his training and CC Bartle confirmed he has
not.
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
November 2, 2022
A. Angela Farford (CARAC and CDB)
B. Hillary Hickam (CARAC and CDB)
D. Harold Gear (CDB)
C. John Payne (CARAC and CDB)
The Committee interviewed Ms. Farford (in person), Ms. Hickam (in person), Mr. Gear
(by phone), and Mr. Payne (in person) separately. Commissioner Norris explained the
process for recommending and appointing members. Each candidate explained their
personal accomplishments, experiences, goals, and interests in the community. The
Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to
those questions. Ms. Hickam provided a resume, which is attached hereto and made part
of this Official Records as ATTACHMENT B. CARAC Chair Oskarsson disclosed
that she and Ms. Hickam plays on the same tennis team. Between the second and third
interview, CARAC Chair Oskarsson gave an update on CARAC.
ATTACHMENT B of 11-2-22 BMRC Minutes
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
5. DISCUSS NEW CANDIDATES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
MOTION. Recommend appointing Angela Farford to the Community Development Board
as a regular member (#2 position) to immediately fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending
December 31, 2022 and also serve the subsequent term ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Kenneth Reeves
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By)
For
Kenneth Reeves (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Pamela White
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Motion passed S to 0.
MOTION. Recommend appointing Harold Gear to the Community Development Board as a
regular member (#4 position) to immediately fill the remainder of the unexpired term ending
December 31, 2022 and also serve the subsequent term ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Kenneth Reeves
Second. Pamela White
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
November 2, 2022
Kenneth Reeves (Moved By)
For
Pamela White (Seconded By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Stephen Ditamore
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
6. DISCUSS NEW CANDIDATES AND CURRENT MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS
EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
The Committee referred to the attendance report, which is attached hereto and made part
of this Official Record as ATTACHMENT C, as they discussed Ms. Oskarsson. The
Committee also discussed Ms. Hickam and Mr. Payne. The following motions were
made.
ATTACHMENT C of 11-2-22 BMRC
MOTION: Recommend reappointing An Oskarsson to the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee as a regular member (#1 position) for the term beginning January 1, 2023
and ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Kenneth Reeves
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By)
For
Kenneth Reeves (Moved By)
For
Brittany Norris
For
Pamela White
For
An Oskarsson
For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
MOTION: Recommend appointing Hillary Hickam to the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee as a regular member (#4 position) for the term beginning January 1, 2023
and ending December 31, 2025.
Motion: Kenneth Reeves
Second: Stephen Ditamore
Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For
Kenneth Reeves (Moved By) For
Brittany Norris For
Pamela White For
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
November 2, 2022
An Oskarsson
Motion passed S to 0.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Attest:
For
CARAC Chair An Oskarsson asked about updating the application form with additional
information. City Clerk Bartle confirmed the form can be changed. City Clerk Bartle suggested
looking at ways to improve the interview process also and have both items on the next BRMC
agenda. Commissioner Norris agreed and requested that each Committee member bring back
comments for those discussions. She also requested that the board and committee chairs be
notified.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
November 2, 2022
ATTACHMENT A
11-2-22 Minutes
Current Vacancies or Upcoming Vacancies as of 11-2-22 (For BMRC to address)
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
Status
Ref#
Service (3 year terms
w/3 term limit)
Term Expiration
Termed
Interested
Jeff Newman - Civilian Appointed by Commission
Current
4
Service (3 year terms
12/31/2022
Out
in Reappt?
Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
Status
Ref#
w/3 term limit)
Term Expiration
N/A
Y or N
John Miller - Civilian Appointed by Commission
Current
3
*1st
12/31/2022
N
Y
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
Status
Ref#
Service (3 year terms
w/3 term limit)
Term Expiration
Out
N/A
in Reappt?
Y or N
Jeff Newman - Civilian Appointed by Commission
Current
4
1 st
12/31/2022
N
Y
Service (3 year terms Termed Interested
Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee Status w/ 3 term limit) Term Expiration Out in Reappt?
An Oskarsson Current 1 1st Term 12/31/2022 N Y
Mateo Jurasic Current 4 2nd Term 12/31/2022 N N
Note: Wally Sears wants to stay as an alternate member and not be considered for the regular member vacancy.
Community Development Board
Status
Service (3 year term w/
3 term limit)
Term Expiration
Termed
Out
Y or N
Interested
in Reappt?
Y or N
Linda Lanier
Current
1 3rd
12/31/2022
Y
N/A
Vacant - regular
Vacant
2 N/A
12/31/2022
N/A
N/A
Vacant - regular
Vacant
4 N/A
12/31/2022
N/A
N/A
Vacant - Alternate
Vacant
8 N/A
12/31/2023
N/A
N/A
ATTACHMENT B
11-2-22 Minutes
Hillary Hickam, DVM
(818) 726-6303 veWftGagmail.com
Licensed in Florida, California, and Botswana
OBJECTIVE
To provide the highest possible level of care to all species and to further educate the public on the
care of their own pets as well as the care and conservation of all animals with whom we share this
great planet
EDUCATION
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, CA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine August 2003 -May 2007
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA January 2001- August 2003
Post -baccalaureate: completed pre -veterinary requirements
Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, TX August 1991- May 1995
BA with Honors, English; Medieval Studies minor Magna Cum Laude BFA
with Honors. Theatre Studies
University College London, England August 1994 June 1995
English, Theatre Studies, Art history
PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCE
Animal Care at Twin Lakes, Jacksonville, Fl, January 2022 -Present
Veterinarian
Jacksonville Community Pet Clinic, Jacksonville, FL January 2019 -Present
Veterinarian
Various Relief Assignments, Jacksonville. FL January 2018 -Present
Veterinarian Mar 2015- Dec 2015
Animal Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA February 2016 -December 2017
Veterinarian
Plantation Animal Hospital, Fleming Island, FL September 2013- February 2015
Associate Veterinarian
Public Health/ Distemper Outbreak, Maun, BOTSWANA June - August 2013
Veterinarian/ Surgeon
Various Relief Assignments, Jacksonville, Fl, October 2012 -May 2013
li,terinarian
Sherman Oaks Veterinary Group, Sherman Oaks, CA December 2008 -Sept 2012
Veterinarian
Practiced small animal medicine and surgery in large, multi -doctor practice, and was the only one
in the practice who also saw avian and exotic species.
Various Relief Assignments, Los Angeles Area, CA August 2008 -November 2008
Veterinarian
ATTACHMENT B
11-2-22 Minutes
Animal Surgical and Emergency Center, Los Angeles, CA July 2007 -July 2008
Veterinarian --Rotating Internship
Managed a full case load in a large, specialty practice including 9 surgeons, a cardiologist, a
radiologist, (digital radiography, CT, and ultrasound), an internist, and multiple criticalists.
Il Cepo Equine Hospital, Siena, ITALY June 2004 -July 2004
Extern
Assisted Dr. Rafiaelo Ciampoli in equine surgery and mobile racetrack medicine.
California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Veterinary Assistant
January 2001 -June 2004
May -June 2005, May 2006
Various theatre, film, and television roles, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA 1997-2001,
2015 -Present
JP Morgan, New York, NY 1998-1999
Executive Assistant
Playwright's Horizons & The Wooster Group, NY, NY 1995-1997
Literary Intern, Production Assistant, Artistic Advisor, Performer
CLINICAL ROTATION/ EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO April 2007
Oncology (Stephen Withrow, DVM, ACVS, ACVIM)
Neurology (Laurie Pearce, DVM, ACVIM)
Animal Medical Center, New York, New York March 2007
Ophthalmology (Susette Aquino, DVM, ACVO)
Dermatology (Mark Macina, DVM)
Animal Surgical and Emergency Center, Los Angeles, CA July 2006 & February 2007
Critical Care (Monica Clare, DVM, ACVECC)
Radiology/CT/US (Jean Reichle, DVM, ACVR)
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA
December 2006 & Sept 2007
Zoo Animal Medicine (Curtis Eng, DVM, Dipl. ACZM)
Brentwood Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
October 2006 & January 2007
Internal Medicine (Richard Martin, DVM, ACVIM)
Surgery (Robert Olds, DVM, ACVS)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
August -September 2006
Wildlife & Exotics (James Morrisey, DVM, Dipl. ABVD Avian
Practice)
California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
June 2006
Cardiology (Stephen Ettinger, DVM, ACVIM and Kirstie Barrett, DVM, ACVIM)
INTERNATIONAL MISSION AND HUMANITARIAN
Honduras: Public Health and Surgery in Santa Lucia
WORK
January 2007
Peru: Wildlife refuge work in Tambopata
June 2007
Vietnam: Teaching at University of Hue
October 2009
Zambia: Public Health and Surgery in Mwandi Village
March 2010
ATTACHMENT B
11-2-22 Minutes
Costa Rica: Public Health and Surgery in Alajuelita March 2011 & March 2013
Uganda: Teaching at University and Public Health in Kampala September- October 2012
Botswana: Distemper Outbreak in and around Maun June -August 2013
Ghana: Teaching at University and local clinics, Accra February 2014
PUBLICATIONS
Starkey SR, Morrisey JK, Hickam HD, Albright JD, Lynch MJ. Extrapyramidal Side Effects in a
Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna) Treated With Haloperidol and Clomipramine. JAvian
Med and Surgery. 2008; 22(3):234-239.
MEDIAAND TELEVISION APPEARANCES
Highway Vets Lead Veterinarian NatGeo Wild
Going the Distance Traveling Exotics Veterinarian Pilot, Painless
Prod.
The Chat! Hollywood Vet, interview First Coast News
Good Morning, Jacksonville Veterinary advice segment First Coast Living
Rescue LA Veterinarian & Animal Pilot, Animal
Rescue Planet
Hollywood Vet Celebrity Veterinarian Pilot
Sham Wow! Veterinarian Commercial
"TABOO! Veterinarian, 2 episodes NatGeo
Curicyn Veterinarian Equine
commercials
PERSONAL INTERESTS/ SKILLS
Traveling (45 countries), SCUBA, theatre/film, martial arts, Tri Delta alumni, SAG/AFTRA,
acting, singing, media and entertainment, volunteer work, teleprompter, ear prompter, tennis
REFERENCES
Alan Shulman, DVM Animal Medical Center, LA, CA 310-575-565
6
Meris Powell, MS, PhD 10 W. 86th St., New York, NY 212-877-672
5
James Morrisey, DVM, Dipl. ABVP Avian Practice, Cornell University
607-227-0641
Darci Pollard Jimenez, DVM Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital 562-881-655
8
Brian Moore, DVM Tufts University, Boston, MA 508-981-161
5
Sandy Ullman, DVM (previously)Sherman Oaks Vet Group 619-548-100
0
ATTACHMENT C
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ATTENDANCE REPORT
Jeff Newman (appointed 4/12/21)
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees
Meeting Date Attendance
8/11/2022 Absent
5/12/2022 Present
2/10/2022 Present
11/18/2021 Present
8/12/2021 Present
7/15/2021 Present
5/13/2021 Present
John Miller (appointed 4/11/22)
Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
Meeting Date Attendance
8/11/2022 Present
5/12/2022 Present
An Oskarsson (appointed 11-12-19)
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Date (Attendance
10/11/2022
Present
9/13/2022
Present
9/13/2022
Present
8/9/2022
Absent
7/26/2022
Present
6/14/2022
Present
5/10/2022
Present
4/12/2022
Present
3/24/2022
Present
3/8/2022
Present
2/17/2022
Present
2/8/2022
Present
1/11/2022
Present
11/9/2021
Present
10/12/2021
Present
9/14/2021
Present
8/12/2021
Present
6/8/2021
Present
5/27/2021
Present
4/22/2021
Present
3/18/2021
Present
12/1/2020
Present
9/10/2020
Present
9/8/2020
Present
1/14/2020
Present