7-29-23 Special Meeting of the City Commission AgendaCity of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Special Meeting of the City Commission
Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 10:00 a.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Page(s)
CALL TO ORDER
1. MAYOR'S OPENING REMARKS
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. CITY MANAGER CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Note: Each candidate will give an opening and closing statement.
3.A.
3.B.
Bill Killingsworth
Killingsworth
Mike New
New
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11 - 19
3.C. David Strohl 21 - 35
Strohl
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how the matter is stated on the agenda.
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persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
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23-21 - City Manager
Contact Information -- Person ID: 25753422
I Name:
Home Phone:
Email:
William Burt Killingsworth Address:
904-343-8015 Alternate Phone:
wbkillingsworth@gmail.com Notification
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Former Last None
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Education
College/University
University of Florida
1987 - 1989
Gainesville, Florida
Work Experience
Director
11/2015 - 7/2023
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
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3227 Glendyne Drive West
None
Jacksonville , Florida 32216
US
904-448-1982
Email
Yes, Florida , K452-922-63-057-0 , Class E
Yes
Bachelor's Degree
Did you graduate: Yes
Major/Minor: Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Degree Received: Bachelor's
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $15,416.00
# of Employees Supervised: 203
Name of Supervisor: Brian Hughes CAO
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Created an award winning organization by providing vision and strategic direction to foster high
performance neighborhoods, to be a leader in transportation planning, to partner with other
entities, to be a visible resource, and to build a reputation for excellence. Approved all major
financial and department initiatives. Responsible for a $27 million proposed budget and a staff of
203 employees. Negotiated proportionate share contracts and development agreements.
Coordinated Department activities and policies with other city, state, and federal agencies.
Provided professional recommendations to the Mayor's Office, Jacksonville Planning Commission
and the City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee in their review and action taken on all
comprehensive plan, zoning and other planning related ordinance modifications.
Reason for Leaving
Change of Administration
Director, Community Development
2/2013 - 11/2015
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
www.floridajobs.org
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
850-717-8475
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $9,583.33
Name of Supervisor: Jesse Panuccio - Executive
Director
May we contact this employer? Yes
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Duties
Leading an organization that strives to create a State with distinctive communities ready to
compete in a global marketplace. Responsible for nearly $900 million in open federal awards
through the following programs: Community Service Block Grants, Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, Small Cities Community Development
Block Grants, Disaster Recovery Initiative, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Rural
Infrastrature Program, State Small Business Credit Initiative, Comprehensive Planning,
Developments of Regional Impact, Areas of Critical State Concern, Coastal Planning, and the
Competitive Florida Partnership. Coordinate activities and policies with other state agencies,
federal agencies,local governments, non -profits and citizens.
Reason for Leaving
New Job
Director, Planning and Development
3/2009 - 10/2011
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $10,000.00
Name of Supervisor: Alan Mosley - Chief
Administrative Officer
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Created policy and developed consensus to support development fees, mobility, and quality
growth. Created a regulatory environment that incentivizes a built environment supportive of
producing the revenue needs of the city, multiple modes of travel, and a quality of life desired by
our citizens. Managed and set policy for the Planning and Development Department that is
comprised of a $14.8 million budget and 161 staff members in the following Divisions: Current
Planning, Community Planning, Building Inspection, and Development Services. Negotiated
proportionate share contracts and development agreements and coordinated Department
activities and policies with other city, state, and federal agencies. Coordinated with the Mayor's
Office, Jacksonville Planning Commission and the City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee
in their review and action taken on all comprehensive plan, zoning and other planning related
ordinance modifications.
Reason for Leaving
Change of adminstration.
Chief, Community Planning Division
1/2008 -3/2009
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $7,500.00
Name of Supervisor: Brad Thoburn - Director
May we contact this employer? Yes
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Duties
Managed and provided policy guidance to the Community Planning Division that is responsible for
transportation planning, capital improvements planning, historic preservation planning,
brownfields program, neighborhood planning, land use planning, school concurrency,
transportation concurrency, DRIs, and GIS. Managed and provided policy guidance for the
preparation of the text amendments initiated by the 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for all
elements of the comprehensive plan. Managed special studies including the Greater
Arlington/Beaches, Southeast, Urban Core Vision Plans, North Area Transportation Study,
Baymeadows Area Transportation Study and various Neighborhood Action Plans. Negotiated with
DCA and other state agencies to bring numerous land use and text amendments into compliance,
to determine how impacts are analyzed, and to settle proportionate share issues with the CIE.
Negotiated proportionate share contracts and development agreements.
Reason for Leaving
Promoted to Director
Principal Planner, Community Planning Hours worked per week: 40
Division Monthly Salary: $6,700.00
4/2002 - 1/2008
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Name of Supervisor: Jeannie - Fewell
City of Jacksonville May we contact this employer? Yes
Jacksonville, Florida
Duties
Managed and provided policy guidance to the Capital Planning Section that is responsible for
transportation planning, capital improvement planning, school concurrency, developments of
regional impacts inclusive of land use, and GIS. Prepared and managed the preparation of the
City's Public Schools Facilities Element, the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement, the School
Concurrency Ordinance, and the Capital Improvements Element. Supervised the preparation of
the 2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan:
the Transportation Element, the Capital Improvements Element, the Infrastructure Element.
Additionally, instituted policies and procedures that resulted in the elimination of the
transportation concurrency review backlog. Prepared and managed the Department's annual
budget and grants, as well as the Department's human resources.
Reason for Leaving
Promoted to Chief
Certificates and Licenses
Type: Economic Development Finance
Professional
Number:
Issued by:
Date Issued: 2 /2011 Date Expires:
Type: American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
Number:
Issued by:
Date Issued: 11 /2012 Date Expires:
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Agency -Wide Questions
1. Q: Do you use or have you used tobacco products within the past twelve months?
A: No
2. Q: Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future
sponsorship from the City of Atlantic Beach? Verification required.
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A: Yes
3. Q: Have you ever been employed by the City of Atlantic Beach? If yes, please select your
department from the list below. If you are not a former employee, please select N/A.
A: N/A Not a former employee
4. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
A: No
5. Q: If yes, please explain the type of crime, date of conviction and penalty.
A:
6. Q: Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
A: Yes
7. Q: Do you consent to the City of Atlantic Beach conducting reference checks, educational
and employment verification and a background check?
A: Yes
8. Q: Do you have any relatives working for the City of Atlantic Beach?
A: No
9. Q: If yes, please give their name(s) and relationship(s).
A:
10. Q: Are you a military veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
A: Yes
11. Q: Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute 295.085 ? Verification
(DD -214 and a VA disability certification, if applicable) must be submitted with your
application in the attachments section.
A: No
12. Q: If this position requires driving, please provide your drivers license number and state of
issue.
A:
13. Q: Are you currently a resident of the City of Atlantic Beach?
A: No
14. Q: Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
A: COAB website
15. Q: If you answered Other for the previous question, please describe where.
A:
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William B. Killingsworth
3227 Glendyne Drive West, Jacksonville, Florida 32216 • 904-343-8015 wbkillingsworth@gmail.com
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
I am successful at building and leading award winning organizations at the local and the state level, skilled
at leveraging the organization's core strengths and resources by developing top -performing, multi -disciplined
teams, and possess strong operational, financial, project management and planning skills. I create better
communities through leadership, vision, talent, and the ability to implement.
Core Competencies & General Management Strengths Include:
• Strategic Planning & Financial Alignment • Real Estate Financial & Entitlement Analysis
• Organizational Performance Enhancement • Forecasting & Capital Planning
• Mobility Planning • Consensus Building/Public Speaking
• Concurrency and Impact Fee Legislation • Commercial Revitalization
• Public Private Partnerships • Historic/Neighborhood Planning
Bachelor of Science Real Estate and Urban Analysis, University of Florida
Economic Development Finance Professional National Development Council
American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Planning and Development Department - Jacksonville, Florida
2015 - 2023
Director, Planning and Development 2009 - 2011
Created an award winning organization by providing vision and strategic direction to foster high performance
neighborhoods, to be a leader in transportation planning, to partner with other entities, to be a visible resource,
and to build a reputation for excellence. Approved all major financial and department initiatives. Responsible
for a $25 million budget and a staff of 203 employees. Negotiated proportionate share contracts and
development agreements. Coordinated Department activities and policies with other city, state, and federal
agencies. Provided professional recommendations to the Mayor's Office, Jacksonville Planning Commission
and the City Council's Land Use and Zoning Committee in their review and action taken on all
comprehensive plan, zoning and other planning related ordinance modifications.
• Provided leadership and policy guidance to the 2045 update of the city's Comprehensive Plan and
Mobility Plan.
• Led a partnership with the Jacksonville Cultural Council and Downtown Vision, Inc to promote
downtown artist live/work space resulting in a Before Its Time Award from the First Coast Chapter of
the Florida Planning and Zoning Association.
• Provided the strategic vision for the City of Jacksonville's 2030 Mobility Plan that connects land use
and transportation, that provides for multi -modes of travel, that provides funding, and that incentives
quality growth and development. The plan was recognized for it excellence by multiple organizations:
Award of Excellence Best Practices by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association,
Regional Awards for Excellence in Transportation by the Northeast Florida Regional Council, and
Outstanding Public Study Award by the First Coast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning
Association.
• Partnered with Riverside Avondale Preservation to create a neighborhood recognized by the American
Planning Association as one of America's ten great neighborhoods.
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• Initiated a demolition moratorium to negotiate a process to preserve historic homes from demolition and
strengthen Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods. These efforts were recognized for its Outstanding
Support of Historic Preservation by Preservation SOS.
• Created a positive reputation for the Department by engaging the citizens of Jacksonville in creating a
vision for their communities and city. The First Coast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning
Association celebrated the vision by awarding it their Public Participation Award.
• Awarded the First Coast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning Association's Focus Award for
demonstrated leadership and vision in the field of planning.
Department of Economic Opportunity - Tallahassee, Florida
Director, Community Development 2013 - 2015
Built an organization to create a State with distinctive communities that are ready to compete in a global
marketplace. Responsible for nearly $900 million in federal awards through the following programs:
Community Services Block Grants, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Weatherization
Assistance Program, Small Cities Community Development Block Grants, Disaster Recovery Initiative,
Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Rural Infrastructure Program, State Small Business Credit Initiative,
State New Market Tax Credits, Comprehensive Planning, Developments of Regional Impact, Areas of Critical
State Concern, Coastal Planning, Long Term Disaster Recovery, and the Competitive Florida Partnership.
• Led, as Chairman, the East Central Florida Corridor Task Force for the purpose of coordinating long-
term land use decisions, environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, transportation planning,
economic development, and community development in portions of Brevard, Orange, and Osceola
counties.
• Created the Competitive Florida Partnership to help small communities create action -oriented economic
development strategies that guide long-term investment in the community and leverage the community's
unique attributes.
• Negotiated solutions to Developments of Regional Impacts, Sector Plans, and other large scale
developments between large land owners, local governments, and other state agencies.
Planning and Development Department - Jacksonville, Florida
2008 - 2009
Chief, Community Planning
Managed and provided policy guidance to the Community Planning Division that is responsible for
transportation planning, capital improvements planning, historic preservation planning, brownfields
program, neighborhood planning, land use planning, school concurrency, transportation concurrency,
Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Managed and
provided policy guidance for the preparation of the city's comprehensive plan. Negotiated proportionate
share contracts and development agreements. Coordinated Division activities and policies with other city,
state, and federal agencies.
• Led a partnership with the First Coast TPO, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Jacksonville
Aviation Authority, and the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission to create a North Area
Transportation Study recognized as an Outstanding Transportation Study by the First Coast Chapter of
Florida Planning and Zoning Association.
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• Created the strategic framework for Duval County's School Concurrency legislation. Negotiated a
successful resolution to several issues between the Duval County School Board and the development
industry.
• Initiated a partnership with the Baymeadows Community Council, the First Coast TPO, the Florida
Department of Transportation to solve a transportation problem important to the community. The First
Coast Chapter of the Florida Planning and Zoning Association celebrated the study by awarding it the
Outstanding Transportation Award.'
• Reestablished the strategic role of transportation planning in the city by creating an efficient award
winning transportation planning team.
• Negotiated with the Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Department of Transportation to
settle seventeen comprehensive plan amendments found to be out of compliance.
Earlier Positions
Principal Planner 2002 - 2008
Managed and provided policy guidance to the Capital Planning Section that is responsible for transportation
planning, capital improvement planning, school concurrency, DRIs, and GIS. Prepared and managed the
preparation of the City's Public Schools Facilities Element, the Public Schools Interlocal Agreement, the
School Concurrency Ordinance, and the Capital Improvements Element. Supervised the preparation of the
2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the following elements of the Comprehensive Plan: the
Transportation Element, the Capital Improvements Element, and the Infrastructure Element. Instituted
policies and procedures that resulted in the elimination of the transportation concurrency review backlog.
Prepared and managed the Department's annual budget and grants.
GIS Manager 1998 - 2002
Managed and provided policy guidance for the Geographic Information Systems Office that is responsible
for the preparation and maintenance of the background data and maps of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Supervised the preparation of various components of the 1997 Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Prepared and supervised the preparation of technical studies such as population
projections, COJ Statistical Package, Apartment Market Survey, neighborhood indicators, background data
and maps for the Comprehensive Plan. Supervised components of various Neighborhood Action Plans.
Developed and implemented street addressing legislation, rules, and policies.
Senior Planner 1995 - 1998
Created the Planning and Development Department's Geographic Information Systems Office. Prepared
and supervised the preparation of technical studies such as Population Projections, COJ Statistical Package,
and Background Data for the Comprehensive Plan. Supervised the maintenance of the City's Land Use and
Zoning Atlas. Supervised components of various Neighborhood Action Plans.
Planner
Conducted demographic, economic, and
the Comprehensive Plan. Assisted in the
Assistant Planner
Conducted demographic, economic, and
the Comprehensive Plan. Assisted in the
Memberships
American Planning Association
1992 - 1995
market research. Assisted in the preparation of various elements of
preparation of various neighborhood studies.
1990 - 1992
market research. Assisted in the preparation of various elements of
preparation of various neighborhood studies.
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Name: Gary M New Address:
Home Phone: (352) 258-6373
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26120 NW 78 Avenue
High Springs, Florida 32643 US
(352) 258-6373
Email
Yes, Florida , N000293640110 , Class E
Yes
Bachelor's Degree
Objective
Obtain leadership / senior management position with local government entity.
Education
College/University Did you graduate: Yes
University of Florida Major/Minor: Engineering, environmental
8/1982 - 5/1988 Units Completed: 142 Semester
Gainesville, Florida Degree Received: Bachelor's
Work Experience
City Manager
7/2014 - Present
City of Newberry
25440 West Newberry Road
Newberry, Florida 32669
352-258-6373
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $12,000.00
# of Employees Supervised: 75
Name of Supervisor: Jordan Marlowe - Mayor
May we contact this employer? No
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Duties
Chief administrative officer for municipal government and utility operations including public safety, finance, planning & economic development,
recreation, public works and electric, water, and wastewater operations. Responsible for implement policies adopted by governing board, preparing
annual budgets and capital improvement programs, development of short and long range plans, and ensuring municipal programs support the needs of
the community.
Reason for Leaving
current employer / position
Public Services Director
4/2004 - 7/2014
City of Alachua
PO Box 9
Alachua, Florida 32616
(386)418-6140
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $8,333.00
# of Employees Supervised: 35
Name of Supervisor: Traci Gresham - City Manager
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Oversee City's utility operations (which includes electric, water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities), public works operations (which includes street
/ road maintenance, stormwater, traffic, and transportation), mosquito control, solid waste, and warehouse operations. See resume for additional details.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained City Manager position with City of Newberry to increase leadership and management opportunities.
Senior Water /Wastewater Utility Engineer
8/1986 - 4/2004
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $6,500.00
# of Employees Supervised: 5
Name of Supervisor: Robert McVay -Assistant General Manager - Water /
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PO Box 147117
Gainesville, Florida 32614-7117
(352) 334-3400
Wastewater Sys
May we contact this employer? Yes
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Duties
Oversaw new development plan review and construction, material standards, and capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems. See
attached resume.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained position with increased professional responsibilities.
Certificates and Licenses
Type: Professional engineer
Number PE50055
Issued by: Florida Department of Professional Regulatoin
Date Issued: 2 /1995 Date Expires: 2 /2015
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Agency -Wide Questions
1. Q: Do you use or have you used tobacco products within the past twelve months?
A: No
2. Q: Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the City of Atlantic Beach? Verification
required.
A: Yes
3. Q: Have you ever been employed by the City of Atlantic Beach? If yes, please select your department from the list below. If you are not a former
employee, please select N/A.
A: N/A Not a former employee
4. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
A: No
5. Q: If yes, please explain the type of crime, date of conviction and penalty.
A:
6. Q: Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
A: Yes
7. Q: Do you consent to the City of Atlantic Beach conducting reference checks, educational and employment verification and a background check?
A: Yes
8. 0: Do you have any relatives working for the City of Atlantic Beach?
A: No
9. 0: If yes, please give their name(s) and relationship(s).
A:
10. Q: Are you a military veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
A: No
11. Q: Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute 295.085 ? Verification (DD -214 and a VA disability certification, if applicable)
must be submitted with your application in the attachments section.
A: No
12. Q: If this position requires driving, please provide your drivers license number and state of issue.
A: Florida N000-293-64-011-0
13. Q: Are you currently a resident of the City of Atlantic Beach?
A: No
14. Q: Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
A: Other
15. Q: If you answered Other for the previous question, please describe where.
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Gary M. (Mike) New
26120 NW 78 Avenue
High Springs, Florida 32643
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2014 - Present
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C: 352.258.6373
mikenew82@vahoo.com
Obtain a challenging and rewarding leadership position with a dynamic, forward thinking
organization where my management skills and experience, my technical training in
municipal utility operations, and my drive for excellence are utilized to further the
organization.
• 34 years of experience as an administrator, manager, and professional engineer in
municipal government and multi -utility (electric, water, wastewater, natural gas,
telecommunications) public utilities.
• Positive, enthusiastic individual with strong leadership capabilities.
Experience in directing complex projects and programs from concept to fully operational
status.
• Good listener with strong discernment skills that facilitate great understanding of key
issues.
. Strong background in development of automated technical solutions that increase
operational effectiveness and reduce labor requirements.
• Operational background with preference for practical solutions that offer tangible
results.
• Experience in developing short and long-term budgets, financing plans, and utility rate
making for a wide variety of programs.
. Hands on manager with proven ability to work in unison with elected board members,
industry peer professionals, and operational staff to achieve desired results.
• Experience in successfully dealing with diverse communities, regulatory agencies, and
multi -utility technical and administrative departments.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Honors,
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
City Manager
City of Newberry, Newberry, Florida
Oversees all municipal service operations including utilities (electric, water,
wastewater), public works, fire, solid waste, cemetery, mosquito control, planning,
building, codes enforcement, economic development, finance, and recreation.
. Regularly communicate with elected officials regarding municipal operations and issues
that arise.
. Prepare annual operations and maintenance, capital, and personal services budget for
City Commission approval working with the City Council and the public. Monitor for
compliance and prepare budget amendments and updates periodically.
Develop effective rates, financing, and cash flow for sound municipal operations.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, retaining, training, and terminating (when warranted)
staff of 55 full time and 30 part time employees.
Manage contracts for outsourced municipal operations including law enforcement
services, solid waste services, and youth baseball / softball facility operations.
Prepares agenda and backup materials for regular City Commission meetings and
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Gary M. (Mike) New
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workshops.
Works closely with County government on issues of mutual interest including law
enforcement, environment issues, local and County road maintenance, Community
Redevelopment Agency, local option fuel tax, tourist development programs / funding,
recreation, and special taxing initiatives.
• Represent City in legislative issues at State and Federal levels traveling to meet with
legislators to advocate for the City.
• Lead negotiations with unionized firefighters.
Recreational facilities include Olympic archery training center and world class, 16 field
youth baseball / softball facility that feature synthetic turf infields.
2004 -2014 Public Services Director
City of Alachua, Alachua, Florida
Senior level manager/ director of municipally owned electric, water, reclaimed water,
and wastewater utility operation responsible for managing all facets of utility
operations, preparing operations and maintenance, capital, and personal services
budgets, managing staff, controlling costs, and working with the City Manager, City
Council, and the public.
Senior level manager / director of City's Public Works programs including street and
road maintenance, drainage, traffic control, transportation. Responsibilities include
acting as City's representative for regional area transportation planning.
Leadership role in the development of effective rates, financing, and cash flow for a
wide range of electric, water, wastewater, and public works projects.
• Manage / direct municipal mosquito control program.
. Manage / direct residential solid waste collection and disposal program.
Manage / direct City's warehouse operations for electric, water, wastewater, and public
works responsibility areas.
Established / manage / direct municipal transit system with fixed route service.
1986-2004
Senior Water / Wastewater Utility Engineer
Gainesville Regional Utilities, Gainesville, Florida
Worked in various design and construction roles with a multi -utility serving, 80,000
electric, 50,000 water and 40,000 wastewater customers including the University of
Florida and Shands Hospital.
Managed numerous capital facility programs to upgrade and expand more than $50
million in water and wastewater utility system infrastructure. Programs involved
planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities,
pumping stations, and transmission, distribution, and collection facilities.
Supervised plan review process, construction observation, and infrastructure facility
acceptance for all proposed development in utility service area. Served on multi -utility
teams (electric, water, wastewater, gas and telecom) including purchasing agreements,
metering, SCADA and GIS systems.
Performed startup on complex water and wastewater treatment facilities, many utilizing
automated process controls.
Worked with water management district and federal, state, and local regulatory
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agencies on numerous projects.
Served as Senior Engineer directing a staff of other professional engineers and
technicians developing programs for expanding the utility's water and wastewater
infrastructure.
Developed and implemented utility wide automated work management system for
water and wastewater treatment facilities and water distribution and wastewater
collection divisions.
Established standards for utility placement and easement requirements for utility
infrastructure.
• Developed standards for materials utilized in the utility's water and wastewater system.
• Developed and managed innovative rehabilitation projects for the cost effective
replacement of corroded and structurally damaged pipe lines and manholes.
Worked in the Environmental Section dealing directly with water and wastewater
permitting and compliance with complex treatment and discharge regulations.
• Managed utility's industrial pretreatment regulating dischargers into the City's
wastewater collection system.
• Oversaw the utility's biosolids land application programs.
1985-1986 Cooperative Employment Student
Jacksonville Electric Authority, Jacksonville, Florida
Worked in environmental and regulatory affairs section for an electric, water, and
wastewater utility serving approximately 417,000 electric customers, 305,000 water
customers, and 230,000 wastewater customers.
Assisted the electric utility with the merger of water and wastewater operations into the
electric operation.
Gained solid understanding of the regulatory constraints, policies, procedures and legal
aspects of power production operations and transmission facility siting.
• Researched federal regulatory requirements for point sources of stormwater discharges
from utility system property and developed procedures for compliance.
• Made recommendations to legal and technical departments on storage, treatment, and
discharge of stormwater from electric facilities.
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Projects & Programs
• Negotiated with County government and eight municipalities to reallocated Local
Option Fuel Tax funding resulting in 200% increase in annual revenues.
. Conducted exhaustive evaluation of benefits of consolidating municipal fires services
with County fire service resulting in decision by policy makers to not consolidate.
• Successfully negotiated franchise agreement with non -municipal electric service
provider in corporate limits resulting in $275,000 increase in annual general fund
revenues.
. Established a vehicle replacement fund resulting in pooled funding source for fleet and
levelized annual fleet replacement funding.
. Established 24 hour call center for utility and municipal operations permitting
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Gary M. (Mike) New
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customers with anytime access to representatives to ensure prompt service. Resulted
in overall cost savings to City and tremendous increase in customer / resident
satisfaction.
• Developed creative utility expansion funding programs intended to spur economic
development.
• Secured grant funding from numerous agencies to bolster infrastructure, job creation,
fire services, and recreational offerings.
• Managed $20 million annual budget that transfers $2.5 million annually to City's
general fund. This represents 70% of City's total operations budget.
• Oversaw City's capital improvement project (CIP) program that averages $1 million
annually with peaks to $20 million. Projects range in variety from facility construction,
to public works, including expansions to electric, water, and wastewater system
infrastructure.
• Solicited proposals for and successfully negotiated bulk power purchase contracts that
resulted in one of the least costly bulk power purchase contracts in Florida. The 10 -year
contract features a unique method for calculating fuel charges, greatly stabilizing the
City power cost adjustment to customers.
• Developed utility rate program which resulted in first rate increase in more than 16
years for utility services while maintaining competitive rates among industry peers.
Directed $22 million wastewater facility upgrade / expansion program which received
funding from State grant and loan programs and federal economic stimulus plan.
• Coordinated $1 million utility extension with multiple developers and State grant
agency as funding source. Developers provided match funding for infrastructure
dedicated to the City at project conclusion.
• Identified deficiency in accounting practice that resulted in $400,000 annual increase in
general fund revenues.
▪ Initiated "revenue enhancement" programs geared at reducing system losses resulting
in a first year annual increase of $325,000 in electric system revenues.
• Implemented development of geographical information system (GIS) mapping of utility
and public works infrastructure to work in concert with a work and asset management
system. Established municipal transit system with fixed route service directed at
improving employment opportunities for residents and staffing problems with area
employers.
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Gary M. (Mike) New
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Management / Supervision
. Restructured divisions into integrated and functional work groups that resulted in
savings to all responsibility areas (electric, water and wastewater) that are reflected in
the City's competitive utility rates.
• Fostered workplace environment that encouraged operations staff to further
professional development increasing staffs value to the organization.
• Established competitive compensation plan to enhance recruitment and retention of
supervisors and staff of 40 employees.
. Initiated structured training program for operations staff to increase worker job
knowledge as well as improve organization's safety record and reduce liabilities and
claims.
Encouraged staff participation in professional trade organizations and peer evaluations
to gain a fuller understanding of industry trends and how other utility organizations do
business.
References References are provided as an attachment.
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Contact Information -- Person ID: 1092290
Name: David A Stroh'
Home Phone: (309) 253-3923
Email: dastrohlC.tcomcast.net
Former Last Name: Not Applicable
Personal Information
Driver's License:
Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the
United States?
What is your highest level of education?
Preferences
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23-21 - City Manager
Address:
Alternate Phone:
19755 Sunset Court
Not Applicable
Tinley Park, Illinois 60487 US
309-253-3923
Notification Preference: Email
Education
Graduate School
Valdosta State University
www.valdosta.edu
8/2007 - 5/2015
Valdosta, Georgia
Yes, Illinois , S364-1617-0220 , Class D
Yes
Master's Degree
Did you graduate: Yes
Major/Minor: Public Administration
Units Completed: 36 Semester
Degree Received: Master's
College/University Did you graduate: Yes
Illinois State University Major/Minor: Political Science
www.illinoisstate.edu Units Completed: 56 Semester
6/1992 - 6/1994 Degree Received: Bachelor's
Normal, Illinois
College/University Did you graduate: Yes
Illinois Central College Major/Minor: Political Science
www.icc.edu Units Completed: 64 Semester
8/1990 - 6/1992 Degree Received: Associate's
East Peoria, Illinois
Work Experience
City Administrator
7/2021 - Present
City of Palos Heights
www.palosheights.org
7607 West College Drive
Palos Heights, Illinois 60463
708-361-1800
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $13,166.83
Name of Supervisor: Bob Straz - Mayor
May we contact this employer? No
Duties
Serve as Chief Administrative Officer; Develop and implement plans, policies, procedures, and programs in many areas of municipal operations; Make
policy and programmatic recommendations to the Mayor and City Council; Manage and supervise the preparation and administration of the operating
and capital budgets; Plan, coordinate, direct, manage, and supervise the activities, operations, programs, and services of the City; Provide highly
responsible and complex policy development and implementation support to the Mayor and City Council; Provide research and analysis for the Mayor
and City Council on policy and programmatic matters; Provide general administrative assistance and support to the Mayor and City Council.
Reason for Leaving
Still employed.
Village Administrator
1/2014 - 6/2021
Village of Forsyth
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $8,398.17
Name of Supervisor: Jim Peck - Village President
May we contact this employer? Yes
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www.forsyth-il.gov
301 South Route 51
Forsyth, Illinois 62535
217-877-9445
Duties
Served as Chief Administrative Officer; Developed and implemented plans, policies, procedures, and programs in many areas of municipal operations;
Made policy and programmatic recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees; Managed and supervised the preparation and administration
of the operating and capital budgets; Planned, coordinated, directed, managed, and supervised the activities, operations, programs, and services of the
Village; Provided highly responsible and complex policy development and implementation support to the President and Board of Trustees; Provided
research and analysis for the President and Board of Trustees on policy and programmatic matters; Provided general administrative assistance and
support to the President and Board of Trustees.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained position providing different challenges and opportunities.
Interim City Administrator
7/2013 - 1/2014
City of La Grange
www.cityoflagrangemo.gov
118 South Main Street
La Grange, Missouri 63448
573-655-4301
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $5,000.00
Name of Supervisor: Ronnie Powers - Mayor
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Served as Chief Administrative Officer; Planned, coordinated, directed, managed, and supervised the activities, operations, programs, and services of
the City; Responsible for the development and implementation of plans, programs, policies, and procedures; Provided highly responsible and complex
policy development and implementation support to the Mayor and City Council; Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Mayor
and City Council.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained regular full-time position.
Business Manager
3/2000 - 12/2011
Village of Morton
www.morton-il.gov
120 North Main Street, Post Office Box 28
Morton, Illinois 61550
309-266-5361
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $6,736.30
Name of Supervisor: Norman Durflinger - Village President
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Served as Chief Administrative Officer; Managed, supervised, and/or performed all aspects of administrative functions/operations, including accounts
payable, budgeting and financial management, information technology, payroll, personnel management, risk management, and utility billing; Performed
economic development duties/functions; Coordinated activities among Village departments and between the Village and outside entities; Responsible for
the development and implementation of plans, programs, policies, and procedures; Provided highly responsible and complex policy development and
implementation support to the President and Board of Trustees; Coordinated the preparation and administration of the operating and capital budgets;
Provided general administrative assistance and support to the President and Board of Trustees.
Reason for Leaving
Position was eliminated.
City Administrator
10/1994 - 2/2000
City of West Peoria
www.cityofwestpeoria.com
2506 West Rohmann Avenue
West Peoria, Illinois 61604
309-674-1993
Hours worked per week: 40
Monthly Salary: $2,916.67
Name of Supervisor: James Dillon - Mayor
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Served as Chief Administrative Officer; Planned, coordinated, directed, managed, and supervised the activities, operations, programs, and services of
the City; Responsible for the development and implementation of plans, programs, policies, and procedures; Provided highly responsible and complex
policy development and implementation support to the Mayor and City Council; Prepared and administered the operating and capital budgets; Provided
general administrative assistance and support to the Mayor and City Council.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained a position in a larger organization in a larger community.
Personnel Assistant
7/1994 - 7/1995
County of Peoria
www.co.peoria.il.us
324 Main Street
Peoria, Illinois 61602
309-672-6947
Hours worked per week: 20
Monthly Salary: $520.00
# of Employees Supervised: 0
Name of Supervisor: Ron White - Personnel Director
May we contact this employer? Yes
Duties
Collected data and prepared materials in connection with collective bargaining activities; Prepared revisions to position descriptions; Prepared revisions
to the County's personnel manual; Performed various personnel management tasks; Provided general administrative assistance and support to the
Personnel Director and the staff of the Personnel Department.
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Reason for Leaving
Position with the City of West Peoria became full-time.
Administrative Assistant
5/1994 - 10/1994
Village of Peoria Heights
www.villageofpeoriaheights.org
4901 North Prospect Road
Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
309-686-2385
Hours worked per week: 20
Monthly Salary: $480.00
# of Employees Supervised: 0
Name of Supervisor: Rick Williams - Village Administrator
May we contact this employer? Yes
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Duties
Administered the removal of architectural barriers grant initiated during internship; Worked on special projects; Provided general administrative
assistance and support to the Village Administrator.
Reason for Leaving
Obtained position with greater degree of responsibility.
Intern Hours worked per week: 40
1/1994 - 5/1994 Monthly Salary: $0.00
# of Employees Supervised: 0
Village of Peoria Heights Name of Supervisor: Rick Williams - Village Administrator
www.villageofpeoriaheights.org May we contact this employer? Yes
4901 North Prospect Road
Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
309-686-2385
Duties
Developed a drug-free workplace policy; Developed a lockout/tagout program; Developed the Village's first employee performance review and
evaluation system; Developed the Village's first merit -based pay system; Prepared a successfully -funded competitive grant application for a grant for the
removal of architectural barriers to provide access by the disabled to the public restroom facilities and public drinking fountains at Village Hall and
administered the grant upon its being awarded; Worked on special projects; Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Village
Administrator.
Reason for Leaving
Internship ended.
Certificates and Licenses
Skills
Office Skills
Typing:
Data Entry:
Additional Information
City of Atlantic Beach has chosen not to collect this information for this job posting.
References
Professional
Peck, Jim
217-433-5700
Professional
Taylor, Kim
217-972-0679
Professional
Jurgens, Jeff
309-846-8936
Resume
Text Resume
Attachments
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Cover Letter - David A. Strohl.pdf Cover Letter - David A. Strohl.ndf Cover Letter Job Seeker Edit View Redacted File
Resume - David A. Strohl.pdf Resume - David A. Strohl.ndf Resume Job Seeker Eal View Redacted File
Agency -Wide Questions
1. Q: Do you use or have you used tobacco products within the past twelve months?
A: No
2. Q: Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from the City of Atlantic Beach? Verification
required.
A: Yes
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3. Q: Have you ever been employed by the City of Atlantic Beach? If yes, please select your department from the list below. If you are not a former
employee, please select N/A.
A- N/A Not a former employee
4. Q: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
A: No
5. Q: If yes, please explain the type of crime, date of conviction and penalty.
A:
6. Q: Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
A. Yes
7. Q: Do you consent to the City of Atlantic Beach conducting reference checks, educational and employment verification and a background check?
A: Yes
8. Q: Do you have any relatives working for the City of Atlantic Beach?
I A: No
9. Q: If yes, please give their name(s) and relationship(s).
A:
10. Q: Are you a military veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
A. No
11. Q: Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute 295.085 ? Verification (DD -214 and a VA disability certification, if applicable)
must be submitted with your application in the attachments section.
A: No
12. Q: If this position requires driving, please provide your drivers license number and state of issue.
A: S364-1617-0220, IL
13. Q: Are you currently a resident of the City of Atlantic Beach?
A: No
14. 0: Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
A: Other
15. 0: If you answered Other for the previous question, please describe where.
A: FCCMA
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DAVID A. STROHL, ICMA-CM
19755 Sunset Court, Tinley Park, Illinois 60487-4422 • 309-253-3923 • dastrohl@comcast.net
March 16, 2023
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
To Whom It May Concern:
Agenda Item #3.C.
29 Jul 2023
Please accept this letter as application for the position of City Manager. My completed application for employment
and resume accompany this letter for your review and consideration.
As you can see from my resume, I am an ICMA Credentialed Manager with more than twenty-five years of local
government management experience. I am currently serving as City Administrator of the City of Palos Heights,
Illinois, a community with a population of approximately 12,000. Palos Heights is an upscale community with a high
quality of life. As City Administrator, I serve as the Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Mayor and eight -
member City Council of this full-service municipality for the management of municipal operations. During my tenure
with the City, much of my attention has been on conducting an analysis and assessment of the organization and
identifying opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency of operations and service delivery and on
positioning the City to better pursue economic development.
Prior to my current position, I served as the Village Administrator of the Village of Forsyth, Illinois, a community
with a population of approximately 3,500, for a period of more than seven years. Forsyth is also an upscale community
with a high quality of life and is home to the area's regional shopping mall and additional retail, restaurant, and hotel
development. As Village Administrator, I served as the Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Village
President and six -member Board of Trustees for the management of municipal operations. Prior to my service in
Forsyth, I served as the Business Manager of the Village of Morton, Illinois, a community with a population of
approximately 16,300, for a period of nearly twelve years. Morton is also an upscale community with a high quality
of life, being the recipient of many accolades from a variety of sources. As Business Manager, I served as the Chief
Administrative Officer and was responsible to the Village President and six -member Board of Trustees of this full-
service municipality for the management of the administrative operations and the performance of economic
development duties. Prior to my service in Morton, I served as the first City Administrator of the City of West Peoria,
Illinois, a community with a population of approximately 5,300, for a period of more than five years. Beginning my
employment with the City less than a year after its incorporation provided me with the opportunity to develop and
implement many of the City's policies, procedures, and practices, to develop the municipal organization, and to work
on many of the City's "firsts."
These and other positions have provided me with experience in managing, supervising, and/or performing many local
government administrative, management, and operational functions. In addition to my broad base of experience, I
offer a commitment to conservative fiscal management and to effective, efficient, high-quality service delivery, as
well as a management philosophy emphasizing communication, consensus -building, openness, and teamwork. I am
also a dedicated and hardworking individual who continually strives for the highest level of achievement, ethics, and
professional conduct and who is committed to assisting the governing body set strategic priorities and achieve its
desired goals and objectives.
I am looking for a local government management position which will provide me with an opportunity to utilize my
more than twenty-five years of local government management experience in a dynamic, ethical, forward -thinking,
innovative, and progressive organization that embraces and encourages innovation, change, and appropriate risk-
taking and that is committed to continuous improvement, and which will provide me with an opportunity to confront
a variety of new challenges and with opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.
I believe that I am well qualified for this position and that I can make a valuable, long-term contribution to the City
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of Atlantic Beach by assisting it to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and the community
and to respond to the ever-increasing challenges that units of local government must successfully address in order to
prosper in the continuously changing and increasingly complex local government environment. I would welcome the
opportunity for a personal interview to discuss my qualifications in more detail. Thank you for your time and
consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
DavidA. Stroh[
David A. Stroh]
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Agenda Item #3.C.
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DAVID A. STROHL, ICMA-CM
19755 Sunset Court
Tinley Park, Illinois 60487-4422
309-253-3923
dastrohl@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Administrator, City of Palos Heights, Illinois July, 2021 - Present
Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Mayor and eight -member City Council for the management of the municipal operations
of a full-service, non -home rule municipality operating under the mayor -council form of government.
General Administration And Management
• Assist the Mayor as Local Liquor Control Commissioner administer and enforce state and local liquor codes within the corporate
limits of the City.
• Draft ordinances and resolutions.
• Initiated and coordinating the ongoing process of redistricting the City's wards as a result of the 2020 Decennial Census.
• Manage and supervise the maintenance of the City's information technology (IT) infrastructure and telephone system.
• Manage and supervise the maintenance of the City's World Wide Web site.
• Manage and supervise the operations of the City's cable television government access channel.
• Manage and supervise the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas and meeting packets for meetings of the City Council
and meetings of City Council Committees.
• Manage and supervise the production and distribution of the City's monthly newsletter.
• Negotiated an intergovernmental agreement with a neighboring municipality for the sharing of costs related to an outdoor warning
siren.
• Perform community, intergovernmental, and media relations activities.
• Provide general administrative assistance and support to the Mayor and City Council.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the City's residential waste collection and recycling contract. Oversaw the
negotiation of a renewal of the City's residential waste collection and recycling contract.
Budgeting And Financial Management
• Initiated the adoption of the Budget System and serve as Budget Officer.
• Manage and supervise the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Manage and supervise utility billing, collections, and customer service operations for the City's waste water and water utilities.
Monthly billing to 300+ commercial customers and quarterly billing to 5,000+ residential customers.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the preparation of the
annual appropriation ordinance (prior to the adoption of the Budget System) and the tax levy ordinance.
Community And Economic Development
• Created the position of Community Event Coordinator in order to develop, promote, and conduct community activities and events
that contribute to and enhance the quality of life of residents and that contribute to and enhance a sense of community among
residents.
• Oversee the management of one existing Business District and the ongoing development of a new Business District within the City.
• Oversee the management of two existing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and the ongoing development of a new Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District within the City.
Human Resource/Personnel Management
• Manage and supervise all aspects of the City's human resource/personnel management system.
• Serve as a member of the City's collective bargaining team (two collective bargaining units).
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Public Works
• Oversaw the development of a ten-year capital plan for the City's water utility.
• Oversee the ongoing application process for an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) loan for $15,000,000+ in water
system capital projects.
• Oversee the ongoing planning for the remodeling of City Hall and an abandoned regional dispatch center located adjacent to City
Hall.
Risk Manasement
• Manage and supervise all aspects of the City's risk management program.
• Serve as a Delegate on the Board of Directors of the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA).
Village Administrator, Village of Forsyth, Illinois January, 2014 - June, 2021
Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Village President and six -member Board of Trustees for the management of the
municipal operations of a full-service, non -home rule municipality operating under the mayor -council form of government.
General Administration And Mana2ement
• Assisted the Village President as Local Liquor Control Commissioner administer and enforce state and local liquor codes within
the corporate limits of the Village.
• Drafted ordinances and resolutions.
• Initiated and oversaw the creation of a new Village logo. Managed the implementation of the new logo across the organization.
• Initiated conducting a citizen/community survey on a biennial basis to determine satisfaction with the services provided by the
Village and other pertinent information. Developed survey instrument.
• Initiated the conversion of forms used by the public to fillable PDF documents and posting them on the Village's World Wide Web
site in order to provide better service to the public.
• Initiated the posting of the meeting packets for meetings of the Board of Trustees on the Village's World Wide Web site in order to
promote openness and transparency.
• Initiated the practice of having no open liquor licenses in order to provide greater control by the Board of Trustees over potential
new licensed establishments.
• Initiated, coordinated, and participated in strategic planning activities and developed resulting strategic plan document. Responsible
for implementing strategic plan.
• Led the process for the Village's participation in a County -wide mass/public notification system, working in a cooperative regional
manner to obtain emergency notification capabilities to alert residents to emergency situations while achieving significant cost
savings.
• Managed and supervised the maintenance of the Village's information technology (IT) infrastructure and telephone system.
• Managed and supervised the maintenance of the Village's World Wide Web site.
• Managed and supervised the production and distribution of the Village newsletter. Initiated and led the transition from publishing
a paper newsletter that was mailed to each resident two times a month to publishing an electronic newsletter that was e-mailed to
subscribers on a quarterly basis, saving considerable time, money, and effort.
• Performed community, intergovernmental, and media relations activities.
• Prepared and distributed meeting agendas and meeting packets for meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Village President and Board of Trustees.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's cable television, electric, natural gas, and telephone franchise
agreements. Negotiated a renewal of the Village's cable television franchise agreement.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's intergovernmental agreement with the Macon County Sheriffs
Office for the provision of police services. Negotiated two (2) renewals of the police services agreement.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's municipal electric aggregation program.
• Served as Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Officer and as Open Meetings Act (OMA) Officer.
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Budgeting And Financial Management,
• Initiated online utility bill presentment and payment system.
• Initiated the conversion of the Village's fiscal year from May 1 -April 30 to January 1 -December 31 in order to better align the fiscal
year with numerous events and processes.
• Initiated the establishment of a special revenue fund to account for the tax levied and imposed by the Village upon the use and
privilege of renting a hotel or motel room within the Village in order to promote accountability for such revenue.
• Initiated the outsourcing of printing and mailing utility bills, thereby reducing costs and allowing staff to perform other duties.
• Managed and supervised the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Managed and supervised utility billing, collections, and customer service operations for the Village's waste water and water utilities.
Monthly billing to 1,500+ customers.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the preparation of the tax
levy ordinance.
Served as Budget Officer.
Community And Economic Development
• Created the position of Community and Economic Development Coordinator and hired the Village's first community and economic
development professional in order to better address community and economic development issues.
• Created the position of Event Coordinator in order to develop, promote, and conduct community activities and events that contribute
to and enhance the quality of life of residents and that contribute to and enhance a sense of community among residents.
• Initiated a review of and revisions to code enforcement procedures and the creation of the position of Code Enforcement Officer in
order to better address code enforcement issues.
• Initiated a review of and revisions to land use regulations in order to ensure the effectiveness and practicality of such regulations.
• Initiated and led the acquisition and development of a geographic information system (GIS).
• Initiated and led the process of establishing the Village's first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in order to create a funding
mechanism for commercial and residential development within the Village. Initiated and led the process of expanding the Village's
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District.
• Initiated the requirement that the Village Attorney attend the meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission m order to improve
the conduct of business at such meetings.
• Led the process for the development of zoning regulations for medical marijuana facilities.
• Led the process for the Village's inclusion in a proposed new multi jurisdictional Enterprise Zone.
• Managed the Village's tourism program, with the goal of promoting tourism and attracting nonresident overnight visitors. Managed
the Village's tourism grant program, which provided funding each year from the Village's hotel/motel tax revenues to local
organizations to promote activities and events within the Village and the surrounding area that promoted tourism and attracted
nonresident overnight visitors. Developed policies and procedures regarding the operation of the Village's tourism grant program
in order to provide for a more orderly and objective decision-making process.
• Oversaw the application process for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Land and Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF) grant for the acquisition of more than 70 acres of land for the location of a family sports and nature park.
• Oversaw the management of more than 100 acres of land owned by the Village for the purpose of future residential development,
but which was farmed until development occurred.
• Oversaw the process of acquiring approximately 15 acres of abandoned railroad right-of-way from the United States Department
of the Interior for the purpose of developing a recreational trail.
• Participated in the process of examining potentially developing a family sports and nature park as both a community asset and a
sports tourism destination.
• Served as Plat Officer.
• Served as Zoning Officer/Zoning Official.
• Served on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County.
• Served on the Community Marketing Governance Conunittee, overseeing an area -wide branding and marketing initiative.
• Served on the Enterprise Zone Advisory Board.
• Served on the Village's Community Center Committee examining the issue of potentially building and operating a community
center.
• Successfully negotiated several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment agreements.
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Human Resource/Personnel Manaeement
• Managed and supervised all aspects of the Village's human resource/personnel management system.
• Initiated and implemented a Section 125 (Premium -Only) Plan.
• Initiated and implemented the increasing of the annual work -hour threshold for participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund (IMRF) in an effort to decrease the number of part-time employees eligible for participation, thereby lessening the labor costs
of the Village.
• Performed labor relations activities, including handling of grievances and serving as a member of the Village's collective bargaining
team (one collective bargaining unit).
Public Works
• Initiated a review of and revisions to subdivision construction standards and practices in order to ensure that development is
constructed and infrastructure is installed so as to last a reasonable amount of time in order to save taxpayers' money in the future.
• Initiated the development of regulations regarding the installation of personal wireless service facilities in Village rights-of-way
and on private property.
• Initiated the performance of a street pavement assessment to provide objective evaluation of the Village's street infrastructure to
assist in the capital planning process.
• Initiated the practice of conducting open houses for major public works projects in order to facilitate better communication between
the Village and property owners and residents affected by such public works projects.
• Initiated the practice of performing design work for public works projects during one calendar year and construction the following
calendar year in order to allow for the orderly and timely completion of public works projects.
• Led the process for the Village's participation in a regional effort to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from contamination from a
proposed hazardous waste disposal site.
• Oversaw the acquisition of extraterritorial property for the purpose of locating a water well.
• Oversaw the application process for an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) loan for $6,000,000+ in water system
capital projects.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's municipal electric and natural gas supply contracts for the supply
of electricity and natural gas to Village facilities.
• Served on the Policy Committee and the Technical Committee of the Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study (DUATS).
Risk Manaeement
• Managed and supervised all aspects of the Village's risk management program.
Interim City Administrator, City of La Grange, Missouri
July, 2013 - January, 2014
Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Mayor and six -member City Council for the management of the municipal operations
of a full-service, Special Charter municipality operating under the mayor -council form of government.
• Conducted a review of existing bank and investment accounts in order to provide for effective cash management practices.
• Implemented weekly staff meetings in order to facilitate management of municipal operations and communication and cooperation
across departmental boundaries.
• Initiated and led the process of reviewing City records in order to identify records appropriate and eligible for destruction and
records required to be retained according to record retention requirements, organizing those records required to be retained, and
destroying those records appropriate and eligible for destruction.
• Initiated the creation of a formal order of business for regular meetings of the City Council in order to improve the conduct of
business at regular meetings of the City Council.
• Initiated the creation of a formal policy regarding public participation at meetings of the City Council in order to improve the
conduct of business at meetings of the City Council.
• Initiated the preparation of monthly budget -to -actual reports and the distribution of those monthly budget -to -actual reports to the
Mayor and City Council and to Department Heads in order to improve financial oversight by the Mayor and City Council and by
Department Heads.
• Initiated the requirement that the City Attorney and Department Heads attend both regular meetings of the City Council each month
in order to improve the conduct of business at regular meetings of the City Council.
• Led the process of evaluating the appropriateness of converting the City's health insurance plan from a fully -insured plan to a self-
funded plan.
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• Led the process of soliciting and evaluating proposals for electronic mail and World Wide Web site services. Led the process of
migrating the City's electronic mail and World Wide Web site to new service providers.
In Transition (As a result of previous position being eliminated) January, 2012 - July, 2013
Business Manager, Village of Morton, Illinois March, 2000 - December, 2011
Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Village President and six -member Board of Trustees for the management of the
administrative operations of a full-service, non -home rule municipality operating under the mayor -council form of government.
General Administration And Management
• Assisted the Village President as Local Liquor Control Commissioner administer and enforce state and local liquor codes within
the corporate limits of the Village.
• Coordinated the Village's municipal electric aggregation effort.
• Drafted ordinances and resolutions.
• Initiated and developed the Village's first official World Wide Web site. Supervised the maintenance of the Village's World Wide
Web site.
• Initiated and led process of implementing Google Apps as the Village's electronic mail service provider, thereby providing greater
functionality at a lower cost.
• Initiated the adoption of an administrative policies and procedures manual.
• Initiated, coordinated, and participated in strategic planning activities.
• Managed and coordinated the maintenance of the Village's information technology (IT) infrastructure and telephone system.
• Managed the Village's cable television government access channel.
• Oversaw the management of two residential properties owned by the Village for the purpose of future expansion of a fire station,
but which was rented out to tenants until expansion occurred.
• Performed community, intergovernmental, and media relations activities.
• Prepared a successfully -funded competitive grant application for a grant to replace the windows at Village Hall with energy efficient
windows. Administered the grant upon its being awarded.
• Prepared and distributed meeting agendas and meeting packets for meetings of the Board of Trustees.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Village President and Board of Trustees.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's cable television, electric, natural gas, and telephone franchise
agreements. Assisted in the negotiation of the Village's cable television, electric, and natural gas franchise agreements.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Village's residential waste collection and recycling contract.
Budgeting And Financial Management
• Improved the collection of delinquent utility accounts by revising policies and procedures regarding delinquent utility accounts.
• Initiated and implemented modifications to the budget document in order to improve readability and usability.
• Initiated and led process to replace the Village's financial management software and related computer hardware.
• Managed and supervised the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
• Managed and supervised utility billing, collections, and customer service operations for the Village's natural gas, storm water, waste
water, and water utilities. Monthly billing to 6,000+ customers.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the preparation of the
annual appropriation ordinance and the tax levy ordinance.
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Community And Economic Development
• Coordinated special census project which resulted in an additional $175,000+ in state -shared revenues per year.
• Developed a building facade improvement grant program to provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of the exterior of
commercial buildings located within the Morton Business District to promote commercial redevelopment activities within the
Morton Business District, to improve the aesthetics of commercial buildings located within the Morton Business District, and to
enhance the overall quality of life for residents of the Village.
• Developed a revolving loan fund program to make monies available to businesses located within the Morton Business District to
provide financial assistance for the purchase of fixed assets and for the acquisition of or improvements to commercial properties
located within the Morton Business District.
• Led effort to create a Business District to facilitate and provide funding for community and economic development and
redevelopment activities. Served on the Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission.
• Managed the Village's tourism program, with the goal of promoting tourism and attracting nonresident overnight visitors, and
supervised the Director of Tourism. Managed the Village's tourism grant program, which provided more than $100,000 in funding
each year from the Village's hotel/motel tax revenues to local organizations to promote activities and events within the Village that
promote tourism and attract nonresident overnight visitors.
• Served as Chair of the Downtown Development Action Team of the Morton Economic Development Council. Led effort to engage
a consulting firm to assist in the development of a Downtown Development Plan to guide downtown redevelopment efforts. Led
effort to develop and adopt Downtown Development Plan.
• Served as Chair of the Retail Recruitment Action Team of the Morton Economic Development Council. Initiated and led efforts to
conduct a regional retail study involving several area communities intended to identify appropriate retailers and restaurants on
which to focus attraction efforts, working in a cooperative regional manner to improve the retail environment of the area while
achieving significant cost savings for the communities involved.
• Served as Enterprise Zone Administrator of the Morton Enterprise Zone, performing such duties as:
o Assisting businesses in obtaining incentives from the State of Illinois.
o Handling inquiries regarding incentives.
o Providing periodic reports to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
o Verifying the location of properties within the Morton Enterprise Zone.
• Served on the Board of Directors of the Morton Economic Development Council.
• Served on the Comprehensive Plan Committee which reviewed and updated the Village's Comprehensive Plan. Served on the
Economic Development Subcommittee of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Wrote the core of the Economic Development
Section of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Served on the Economic Development And Growth Experts (EDGE) Group, an advisory body to The Economic Development
Council For Central Illinois.
• Served on the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
Human Resource/Personnel Management
• Managed all aspects of the Village's human resource/personnel management system and performed various human
resource/personnel management duties and functions, including:
o Administering employee benefits (including the Village's self-funded health insurance plan).
o Administering the Village's drug and alcohol testing program.
o Administering the Village's pay plan.
o Developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
o Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
o In -processing and out -processing of employees.
o Preparing position descriptions.
o Serving as a member of the Village's collective bargaining team (two collective bargaining units).
o Serving as ADA Coordinator.
o Serving as Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Authorized Agent.
• Developed the Village's first official position descriptions.
• Implemented a payroll direct deposit program.
• Implemented a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Initiated and implemented a Section 125 Plan.
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Risk Manay.ement
• Managed all aspects of the Village's risk management program and performed various risk management duties and functions,
including:
o Administering the Village's liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance programs.
o Administering claims.
o Performing loss control activities.
City Administrator, City of West Peoria, Illinois October, 1994 - February, 2000
Chief Administrative Officer responsible to the Mayor and eight -member City Council for the management of the municipal operations
of a full-service, non -home rule municipality operating under the mayor -council form of government.
General Administration And Management
• Assisted the Mayor as Local Liquor Control Commissioner administer and enforce state and local liquor codes within the corporate
limits of the City.
• Drafted ordinances and resolutions.
• Initiated, coordinated, and participated in strategic planning activities.
• Negotiated with both public sector and private sector entities on a variety of issues, including franchise agreements (including the
City's first electric, natural gas, and telephone franchise agreements), intergovernmental agreements, and service contracts.
• Performed community, intergovernmental, and media relations activities.
• Prepared and distributed meeting agendas and meeting packets for meetings of the City Council and meetings of City Council
Committees.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Mayor and City Council.
• Responsible for the administration and oversight of the City's cable television, electric, natural gas, and telephone franchise
agreements.
• Served as Deputy City Clerk.
• Served as the first City Administrator less than a year after the incorporation of the City in 1993, demonstrating the benefits of
professional local government management. Began on a part-time basis, which was converted to a full-time basis in July, 1995.
Budeetine And Financial Management
• Computerized all accounting and budgetary records.
• Initiated and implemented modifications to the budget document to improve readability and usability.
• Initiated the adoption of the Budget System and served as Budget Officer.
• Responsible for the preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, as well as the preparation of the
annual appropriation ordinance (prior to the adoption of the Budget System) and the tax levy ordinance.
Community And Economic Develoument
• Assisted in the development of the City's first comprehensive land use plan.
• Assisted in the development of the City's first zoning code and served as Zoning Officer after its adoption.
• Established all zoning administration operating procedures.
• Served as Flood Zone Administrator.
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Human Resource/Personnel Manaxement
• Managed all aspects of the City's human resource/personnel management system and performed various human resource/personnel
management duties and functions, including:
o Administering employee benefits.
o Administering the City's drug and alcohol testing program.
o Administering the City's pay plan.
o Developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
o Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
o In -processing and out -processing of employees.
o Preparing position descriptions.
o Serving as ADA Coordinator.
• Developed the City's first official position descriptions.
• Implemented the City's first health insurance plan.
• Initiated and developed the City's first comprehensive personnel manual.
Public Works
• Developed a sidewalk replacement program to provide a mechanism for the replacement of the City's sidewalk infrastructure.
Developed the ongoing funding mechanism for the program through cost-sharing with property owners and the utilization of special
service areas.
• Developed an equipment and vehicle replacement program to provide a mechanism and funding for the planned replacement of the
City's fleet of equipment and vehicles.
• Developed the City's first residential waste collection and recycling program. Responsible for the administration and oversight of
the City's residential waste collection and recycling contract.
• Prepared a successfully -funded competitive grant application for a grant to provide recycling bins and recycling promotional
materials for every residence in the City as part of the City's first residential waste collection and recycling program. Administered
the grant upon its being awarded.
• Served on the Policy Committee of the Peoria/Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS).
Risk Manaeement
• Managed all aspects of the City's risk management program and performed various risk management duties and functions, including:
o Administering the City's liability, property, and workers' compensation insurance programs.
o Administering claims.
o Performing loss control activities.
Personnel Assistant (Part -Time), County of Peoria, Illinois July, 1994 - July, 1995
• Collected data and prepared materials in connection with collective bargaining activities.
• Performed various personnel management tasks.
• Prepared revisions to position descriptions.
• Prepared revisions to the County's personnel manual.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Personnel Director and the staff of the Personnel Department.
Administrative Assistant (Part -Time), Village of Peoria Heights, Illinois May, 1994 - October, 1994
• Administered the removal of architectural barriers grant initiated during internship.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Village Administrator.
• Worked on special projects.
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Intern, Village of Peoria Heights, Illinois January, 1994 - May, 1994
• Developed a drug-free workplace policy.
• Developed a lockout/tagout program.
• Developed the Village's first employee performance review and evaluation system.
• Developed the Village's first merit -based pay system.
• Prepared a successfully -funded competitive grant application for a grant for the removal of architectural barriers to provide access
by the disabled to the public restroom facilities and public drinking fountains at Village Hall. Administered the grant upon its being
awarded.
• Provided general administrative assistance and support to the Village Administrator.
• Worked on special projects.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science (Major: Political Science), Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Associate in Arts and Science (Major: Political Science), Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International City/County Management Association
ICMA Credentialed Manager
Member, 2008 Conference Evaluation Committee
Member, 2011 Conference Planning Committee
Member, Review Committee For 2014 ICMA Annual Conference Scholarship Applications
Member, Task Force To Update The ICMA Model Employment Agreement
Member, Task Force To Update The Recruitment Guidelines Handbook
Service Awards - 10 Years, 20 Years, 25 Years
Illinois City/County Management Association
Member, Committee On Professional Conduct
Member, Membership Services Committee
Participant, Manager/Administrator Outreach Program
Metropolitan Management Association
Government Finance Officers Association Of The United States And Canada
Illinois Government Finance Officers Association
Illinois Government Finance Officers Association - Chicago Metro Chapter
International Economic Development Council
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