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12-04-23 Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) - Amended AgendaCity of Atlantic Beach Amended Agenda Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) Meeting Monday, December 4, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Page(s) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.A. Approve Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting held on November 28, 2023. 11-28-23 BMRC Draft Minutes 3-8 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CDB) AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES (G-PBOT). Application - Beliles, Gregory CDB 1-12-23 Application - Hammond, Julie CDB 11-13-23 Application - Galli, Donald G-PBOT 12-3-23 4. DISCUSS CURRENT CDB MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023 (LISTED BELOW) AND NEW APPLICANTS (LISTED ABOVE) AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. 4.A. Community Development Board (CDB) • Jeff Haynie • Richard Arthur Attendance Report through October 2023 Vacancy Report for CDB 15 - 17 4.B. General Employee's Pension Board of Trustees (G-PBOT) 19 Vacancy Report for G-PBOT 5. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (904) 247-5821 at least three days prior to the meeting. Page 1 of 19 Page 2 of 19 Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 MINUTES Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 5:30 PM City Hall, Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Chair Stephen Ditamore, Member Pamela White, Member Mark Gabrynowicz, ESC Chair An Oskarsson, ARCC Chair Also Present: Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. and City Clerk Bartle called the roll. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approve Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of August 17, 2023. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES A. Todd Miner - Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) BC App -23-04 The Committee interviewed Mr. Miner for the At -Large position. He explained his personal accomplishments, experiences, goals, and interests in the community. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. MOTION: Recommend appointing Todd Miner to the Environmental Stewardship Committee as an At -Large Member #3 position (for the term beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026). Motion: Stephen Ditamore Second: Pamela White Curtis Ford For Stephen Ditamore (Moved By) For Pamela White (Seconded By) For Mark Gabrynowicz For Motion passed 4 to 0. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) November 28, 2023 Page 3 of 19 Page 1 of 6 Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 4. DISCUSS CURRENT MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023 (LISTED BELOW) AND NEW APPLICANT (LISTED ABOVE) AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. A. Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) • Mark Gabrynowicz • Daniele Giovannucci • Sarah Boren • Bruce Andrews The Committee discussed the current ESC members and the following motions were made. 11-28-23 Attachment A to BMRC minutes MOTION: Recommend reappointing Daniele Giovannucci, Sarah Boren, and Bruce Andrews to the Environmental Stewardship Committee for an additional term (beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026). Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz Second: Stephen Ditamore Mayor Ford spoke in support of reappointing the three members. Curtis Ford For Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For Pamela White For Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By) For Motion passed 4 to 0. MOTION: Recommend reappointing Mark Gabrynowicz to the Environmental Stewardship Committee for an additional term (beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026). Motion: Pamela White Second: Stephen Ditamore Mayor Ford thanked Mr. Gabrynowicz for his work. Curtis Ford For Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For Pamela White (Moved By) For Motion passed 3 to 0. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) November 28, 2023 Page 4 of 19 Page 2 of 6 Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 (Member Gabrynowicz's Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and Other Local Public Officers is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A.) B. Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC) • Lisa Goodrich • Kaylene Maddox • Joseph Schwarz ARCC Chair An Oskarsson spoke about Ms. Goodrich, Ms. Maddox, and Mr. Schwarz. MOTION: Recommend reappointing Lisa Goodrich, Kaylene Maddox, and Joseph Schwarz to the Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee for an additional term (beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026). Motion: An Oskarsson Second: Stephen Ditamore ARCC Chair Oskarsson complimented the ARCC and advised that the ARCC is having a workshop on January 30, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss the needs and requirements of the volunteer program. The Committee recognized the ARCC's efforts and thanked Chair Oskarsson for her leadership. Mayor Ford spoke in favor of reappointing the members. Curtis Ford For Stephen Ditamore (Seconded By) For Pamela White For An Oskarsson (Moved By) For Motion passed 4 to 0. 5. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Ford reported Kenneth Reeves' resignation from the BMRC and explained the plan to have a replacement appointed at the next Commission meeting. City Clerk Bartle confirmed that the Commission will also address the BMRC's recommendations from tonight and next Monday's meeting, as well as reappointments of Mayor Ford and Stephen Ditamore to the BMRC. The next BMRC meeting is December 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Discussion ensued about the remaining ESC vacancy, rules for serving on multiple committees vs. dual office holding restrictions, BMRC membership, and the challenges with Sunshine Laws and training. Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) November 28, 2023 Page 5 of 19 Page 3 of 6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Curtis Ford, Mayor/Chair Date Approved: Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) November 28, 2023 Page 6 of 19 Page 4 of 6 Attachment A to 11-28-2023 Minutes sr Aka Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 • COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS DST NAME—FIRST DDLE NAME ( 1IV\ \ _ .�/I (F fe-- t MaILI\ �{..\.1a4 ` 1RE .. OLL( 2,‘ 1Vdf[�Tl jj`` �` COUNTY ;N -'TLA �� A (1 JA L' D, \TE ON WHICH VOTE OC \16\J�� NA OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Vara D MS M -A2.-- 2-44 kCt (d1\/t44c r 1 THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON WHIG SERVE ISA UNIT OF: 1 CITY ❑ COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY NAME OF POLRICA SUBDIVISION: 11 CA. -1—i. CI tT MY POSITION IS: ❑ ELECTIVEPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, i:ommission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of nterest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. (our responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before i;ompleting and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which vould inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a govemment agency) by whom he or she is retained including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a I'elative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a 'relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation ire not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). * ELECTED OFFICERS: n addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. * * * * * * * * * * * * * APPOINTED OFFICERS: although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise )articipating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. F YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 1 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C. Page 7 of 19 Page 5 of 6 Attachment A to 11-28-2023 Minutes Agenda Item #1.A. 04 Dec 2023 AVVUIP1 r w urrit..crto (curiidriu eaii) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. 1, 1\1\1.1.-14._ DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST NIthAl lC; hereby disclose that on 2,5( tJ b (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or Toss of my relative. inured to the special gain or Toss of whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: A- J U i i IV C.- /vl4 na i&V_ v► kctk 01.1 NO Z(4i tal 01J tVz_ 5 i\--jf\,P CdMMtrvl , 20 13 : by , which 0it- 7dA2(D ZiAct cc2£� \C Cd Nola rIt5 If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. Date Filed NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILUE T A'f(E A'N- -REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE ; ;,,.v6. ;., r.313(IVII, '..�.�. Page 8 of 19 Page 6 of 6 Agenda Item # CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 04 Dec 2023 BOARD / COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM Please check ('d) the box beside each Board or Committee for which you are applying. ❑ Board Member Review Committee (BMRC) ❑ Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC) ❑ Pension Board of Trustees (PBOT) — Police DATE: / 2-1 2.3 . Community Development Board (CDB) ❑ Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) ❑ Pension Board of Trustees (PBOT) - General APPLICANT'S INFORMATION: FIRST NAME: Qr. 0 rA(Cr-r-Q1 LAST NAME: ADDRESS: L OS SAJ3 CELL PHONE: 7 32- LIC K —72-1 HOME PHONE: PRECINCT/DISTRICT: cK;\ E-MAIL ADDRESS: G"r^eil q2-(1 S me,, \ . (00Th Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience relative to the board/committee applying for. U� Pr,n1 0g-c.t ad. Nrj 71) /" lo(y. t- CLovz S r . P\31 3 l i rs S c\ AA J Pi—CA 1)o1 l0 �C►r r r 1, j �.. S,l �,�i 0/� Rj Ltlii fi C -A11) J .1 Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee.1.--,..\01 lin l\01 `�.. ►-v, i n 4\1 nALA . Would alt.) lot W ,11 11 a - - rt1 o1/4\10.1 <(‘'a -N1 (t 11-4-, j� pc i ki ry 1 AS 0/ Of tol-, /�1 �, U44,1"j (tt ca,,\I rn U � cA l r Cv s !, CI r1 } .'wt. PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal. Please return completed form to Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Rev. 2-13-20 Page 1 of 2 Page 9 of 19 Page 10 of 19 Bartle, Donna From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Monday, November 13, 2023 4:28 PM Bartle, Donna Online Form Submission #5555 for Board and Committee Application Board and Committee Application To view information about each board and committee, click the following link: Please check the box beside each Board or Committee for which you are applying: Date First Name Last Name Address Cell Phone Home Phone District To find your district/precinct, click the following link. Email Address Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience relative to the board/committee applying for. Summary of Boards and Committees Community Development Board 11/13/2023 Julie Hammond 2347 FIDDLERS LN 703-585-4054 703-585-4054 District 1307 Link to Precinct Finder jahammond60@gmail.com Employment: I am a 28 -year retired Naval Officer and 30 -year retired Federal Government employee working at 5 different HQ agencies (Environmental Protection Agency; Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Washington Headquarters Service; Office of Secretary of Defense) as an expert in the contracting field at all levels to include 3 years drafting and processing regulations for the Federal 1 Page 11 of 19 Agenda Item # 04 Dec 2023 Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. Agenda Item # 04 Dec 2023 Government, therefore, I am an expert in interpreting rules and regulations; 3 years leading the Facilities Contracts at the FBI; 8 years working Superfund Site Contracting projects; as a Naval Officer 1 year leading Reconstruction of Facilities and Transportation in Iraq; 1 year leading the Task Force Contracting Shop in Djibouti, Africa. Member of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Committee representing Department of Justice; member of the Department of Justice Small Business Team for the FBI. Full resume of professional experience available upon request. Volunteer: Board member of various organizations. *Gold Star Wives of America — National Board Member 3 yrs./Chapter Board Member 10 yrs. *Walden Homeowners Association — Board Member 3 years *Oceanwalk Homeowners Association — Board Member and Architectural Review Committee Chair — 4 years *Beaches Veterans Memorial Park — Secretary — 3 years Since owning my property for 37 years and just 6 years ago built my retirement home here in Atlantic Beach, I as a retired public servant still want to serve and who better than this great beach community. Having built my house under all the new codes and ordinances I am very familiar with them, having had read them multiple times and being the Oceanwalk Homeowners Association Board and Chair of the Architectural Review Committee. The Architectural Review Committee reviews and approves all exterior changes on the homeowner's property to make sure the changes are within Oceanwalk for example, setbacks, lot coverage, and removal of trees. We have a great beach community and I know many have served over the years that live here. We all need to be involved in our community, I need to take my turn and support this wonderful beach community and its people. I want to support all of Atlantic Beach citizens no matter what part of the city they live and make sure we do good for everyone as a whole with the future effects in mind and not as individuals. After working 30 years in DC, a cement city, I want this beach community to stay as a beach place with sand, grass, trees, flowers and all that comes with it for everyone to grow and enjoy. PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years from the date of submittal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2 Page 12 of 19 BC App -23-06 City of Atlantic Beach BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION Date Submitted: December 2, 2023 Agenda Item # 04 Dec 2023 First Choice: General Employees' Pension Board of Second Choice: Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees Trustees Name: Donald Galli Address: 298 13th Street, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233 Cell Phone: 401-835-3996 Email Address: dongalli@ymail.com District: District 1308 Please describe any employment experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for. I was a Vice President and General Manager for a company that had employee union pension plans. As the VP/GM, I did not have direct oversight but was involved in the process. Please describe any board/committee experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for. None. Please describe any community involvement or volunteer experience relative to the board/committee you are applying for. None. Please provide a brief explanation of your interest and your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. Atlantic Beach, Florida is a great place to live. I wish to volunteer and give back to the community. APPLICATION AGREEMENT By signing (entering my name) below, I hereby certify that all statements made on this application and other supplementary information are true and correct. Florida has a very broad public records law. I acknowledge that the information on this application is subject to public disclosure. Signature of Applicant: Date of Signature: Donald N. Galli December 3, 2023 Page 13 of 19 Page 14 of 19 1 ATTENDANCE Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting Date ARTHUR HAYNIE 10/17/2023 Present Absent 9/19/2023 Present Present 8/15/2023 Present Present 7/18/2023 Present Present 6/20/2023 Present Absent 5/17/2023 Absent Present 4/18/2023 Present Absent 3/22/2023 n/a Present 2/21/2023 n/a Present 1/17/2023 n/a Present 12/20/2022 n/a Present 11/15/2022 n/a Present 10/18/2022 n/a Present 8/16/2022 n/a Absent 7/19/2022 n/a Present 6/21/2022 n/a Present 5/17/2022 n/a Absent 4/19/2022 n/a Present 3/15/2022 n/a Present 2/15/2022 n/a Present 1/18/2022 n/a Absent 12/21/2021 n/a Present 10/19/2021 n/a Present 9/21/2021 n/a Present 8/17/2021 n/a Present 7/20/2021 n/a Present 5/18/2021 n/a Present 4/20/2021 n/a Present 3/16/2021 n/a Present 2/16/2021 n/a Present 10/20/2020 n/a Present Page 15 of 19 Agenda Item #4.A. 04 Dec 2023 Page 16 of 19 Agenda Item #4.A. 04 Dec 2023 Vacancy Reports 1 December 2023 Community Development Board (CDB) Member Size: 7 Status: Active Current Vacancies No Current Vacancies Upcoming Vacancies Sylvia Simmons Termed out Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Position: CDB Member 5 Jeff Haynie Interested in reappointment Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Position: CDB Member 7 Term Length: 3 years Term Limit: 3 Consecutive Terms Richard Arthur Seeking appointment as a regular member Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Position: CDB Alternate Member Page 17 of 19 Page 18 of 19 Agenda Item #4.B. 04 Dec 2023 Vacancy Reports 1 December 2023 General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees Member Size: 6 Status: Active Term Length: 3 years Term Limit: 3 Consecutive Terms Current Vacancies Position: Member 5 - Resident Member Selected by Board; Confirmed by Commission Term Start: 31 Dec 2021 Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Position: Member 6 - Alternate Member Term Start: 31 Dec 2021 Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Upcoming Vacancies Ray Brandstaetter Termed out Term Ends: 31 Dec 2023 Position: Member 3 - Civilian Member Appointed by Commission Page 19 of 19