10-12-06 AGENDA ITEMS # 10 AB
MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 2006
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
October 12, 2006
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Dezmond Waters at 5:00 pm. Those in attendance
were Mayor Pro Tem Dezmond Waters, City Manager Jim Hanson, Member Glen Fisher, City Clerk
Donna Bussey, Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sherrer and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair
Laurie Melancon. Member Casey Quinif was absent.
2. Discuss /review possible reappointment of current members on the Code Enforcement Board
A. Mamie Hurd
B. Barbara Weiss
City Manager Hanson explained Carl Jacobson was unable to attend but indicated an email was sent
with his opinion to support reappointing both Mamie Hurd and Barbara Weiss.
Alex Sherrer reported his evaluation of Ms. Hurd's and Ms. Weiss' service and attendance while on
the Code Enforcement Board. The committee discussed it further.
Motion: Recommend reappointing Mamie Hurd and Barbara Weiss to the Code Enforcement
Board for an additional term.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Hanson
Aye: 3 Fisher, Hanson, Waters
Nay: 0
MOTION PASSED
3. Discuss /review new applicant(s) to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee
A. Gary Becka
The Committee interviewed Mr. Becka The purpose of the interview and an overview of the duties and
responsibilities of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee was explained. Mr. Becka
explained his personal accomplishments , his goals and his interest in the community. The Committee
offered him the opportunity to ask questions. The Committee responded to those questions. After the
interview, the committee discussed the candidate.
Motion: Recommend appointing Gary Becka to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee to fill the vacancy of Linda Ginsberg.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Hanson
Aye: 3 Fisher, Hanson, Waters
Nay: 0
MOTION PASSED
Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee Meeting on October 12, 2006 Page 1 of 2
AGENDA ITEMS # 10 AB
OCTOBER 23, 2006
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD / COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (A/) beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on:
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
Code Enforcement Board Community Development Board
Pension Board of Trustees Tree Conservation Board
X Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
APPLICAN'T'S NAME: Gary Becka
ADDRESS: 2304 Beachcomber Tr., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 -6607
DAYTIME PHONE: 904- 247 -0176 (h) or 904- 910 -3383 (c) EVENING PHONE: same
E -MAIL ADDRESS: ackeb @comcast.net FAX: n/a
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer
experience relative to the board/committee applying for.
21 years on the executive staff of the PGA TOUR, recently retired as Vice President of Competition and Administration
for the Champions Tour. Member of the United States Golf Association (USGA) Equipment Standards Committee for
14 years as PGA TOUR representative; Served on the World Golf Hall of Fame Advisory Board for 10 years as PGA
TOUR/Champions Tour representative. In addition to my decades in the golf industry/community, I also have job
experience in the music business as a writer, promoter, and independent record label operator.
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest or any special qualifications you have in this field and
your reasons for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee.
Accessible cultural and recreational opportunities are fundamental to a community's quality of life and unique
character. Enduring community activities and "happenings" cultivate neighborhood atmosphere, bringing together
residents of all ages and backgrounds. The "skate park" is an outstanding example of our community being open to
new recreational opportunities. I have been a resident of Atlantic Beach for nearly 22 years.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bussey, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233