Item 10A AGENDA ITEM # 10A
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
August 16, 2010
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem John Fletcher at 5:00 pm. Those in attendance
were Mayor Pro Tem John Fletcher (Chairman), City Manager Jim Hanson, Member Glen Fisher,
Member Jim Smith, Code Enforcement Board Chair Ron Pendleton, Building Official Mike
Griffin and City Clerk Donna Bartle.
1. Approval of the minutes of the BMRC meeting of June 15, 2010.
Motion: Approve minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of June 15,
2010.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Smith
Motion carried unanimously
2. Review current members on the Code Enforcement Board whose terms expire on
9/30/2010 and are interested in reappointment (3 upcoming vacancies and 1 current
vacancy)
A. Richard Ouellette
B. Ray Martin
C. Nicholas Dodaro (Alternate, interested in being regular member)
Mayor Pro Tem Fletcher advised there are four vacancies to address on the Code Enforcement
Board, three regular members and one alternate. It was explained that members Ouellette and
Martin are interested in reappointment and alternate member Dodaro is interested in being
appointed as a regular member.
The Committee discussed the attendance record of the three members as well as their contributions
to the Board.
Motion: Recommend reappointing Richard Ouellette and Rav Martin to serve an additional
term and appoint Nicholas Dodaro as a regular member on the Code Enforcement Board
beginning October 1, 2010.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Fisher
Motion carried unanimously
3. Discuss the new candidates (listed below) and make a recommendation.
New candidates:
A. Rita Boni
B, Myron Blankenbaker
C. Mitchell Reeves
D. Ian Luthringer
E. Sharon Griffith
The Committee interviewed Ms. Boni, Mr. Blankenbaker, Mr. Reeves, Mr. Luthringer and Ms.
Griffith separately. The purpose of the interview and an overview of the duties and responsibilities o N
of the Code Enforcement Board were explained to each. Each was advised that they are being
interviewed for the alternate member vacancy. It was explained that the alternate would be
required to attend each meeting and if a regular member was not present, then the alternate Z a 2
member would take the absent "regular" member's seat and vote at those meetings. Mr. Fletcher
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advised the applicants that Code Enforcement Board members are required to fill out Statements of
Financial Interest forms.
Each applicant explained his/her personal accomplishments, goals and interests in the community.
The Committee offered the applicants the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee
responded to those questions.
After the interviews were completed, the Committee discussed each candidate and made the
following recommendation to fill the vacancy of the alternate member.
Motion: Recommend anointing Ian Luthrini er to serve as the alternate member on the
Code Enforcement Board beginning October 1.2010.
Moved by Fisher, seconded by Smith
Motion carried unanimously
4. Status of the Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC)
Mr. Hanson explained the membership requirements for the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee have changed by resolution since our last meeting. He explained that there is no longer
a requirement to have the Teen Council or Teen Advisory member be a member of CARAC. He
explained the letter he wrote to Lori Gaglione, Chairman of the CARAC, asking for an opinion
from the Committee on whether the vacancy on the CARAC should be filled by the (future) Teen
Council Advisor or by a regular citizen member. Mr. Hanson explained that the CARAC has not
met since the letter was written so no opinion has been obtained.
5. Other Business
A. Set agenda for neat meeting
The Committee decided to set the next meeting for September 9, 2010 at 5:00 pm to interview
applicants for the Teen Advisor.
Adjournment
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm.
John Fletcher
Chairman
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AGENDA ITEM # 10A
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD / COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (J) the box beside each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on. If you check more than
one, please rank your interest in each board / committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
1_ Code Enforcement Board _2_ Community Development Board
_3 Pension Board of Trustees _5_ Board Member Review Committee
4 Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 6 -25 -10 APPLICANT'S NAME: Ian Luthringer
ADDRESS: 705 Sabalo Drive , Atlantic Breach, FL 32233
DAYTIME PHONE: 904 - 359 -9620 EVENING PHONE: 609 - 709 -6507
E -MAIL ADDRESS: iluthringer @hinshawlaw.com FAX: 904 - 359 -9640
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
I am an attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 50 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. I practice in the
areas of business law, real estate law, and construction law. Although it is not my main area of practice, I have
experience working with the City of Jacksonville on various issues concerning land use matters presented by our
firm's clients, from bidding disputes to use exceptions.
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.
I am an interested in volunteering because I believe it is important to be involved in my community and to make
use of my skills to give back to my community. I believe my training as an attorney and my experience working with
government bodies gives me a knowledge base that will prove beneficial in analyzing issues of concern to my
community.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
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Ian Phillip Luthringer
705 Sabalo Drive • Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 • (609) 709.6507 • ILUTHRINGER@HINSHAWLAW.COM
EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville, FL
Juris Doctorate May 2009
• Ranked in top fifth of graduating class.
• Dean's Scholar
• Best Brief Award
• Best Oral Advocate Award
• Highest Grade Award — Transactional Drafting
• Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Real Property, Probate and Trust Club
• Certified: Westlaw and LexisNexis Cost Effective Research
University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Real Estate December 2004
• 3.89 GPA in field of study
• Collegiate All- American Scholar
• Dean's List six consecutive semesters (06/02 - 08/04)
• National Dean's List
• Nominated to Golden Key and National Honors Society
• Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society in Economics)
• United States Achievement Academy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Jacksonville, FL
Associate Attorney 08/2009 — Present
• Manage legal files.
• Perform legal research.
• Draft transactional documents and otherwise facilitate transactions.
• Litigate legal issues presented by clients.
• Interact with clients, business professionals, and government agencies.
• Prepare Continuing Legal Education Courses.
Barker & Barker, P.A. Jacksonville, FL
Paralegal /Law Clerk 05/2007 — 08/2009
• Perform legal research.
• Draft transaction and litigation documents.
• Interact with clients, business professionals, and government agencies.
• Prepare Continuing Legal Education Courses.
Luthringer Architecture Toms River, NJ
CAD Drafter /Project Manager 06/2005 — 08/2006
• Managed residential design projects from initiation to completion.
• Performed As- Builts and design.
• Interacted daily with clients, contractors, and city officials.
Investment Manager 11/2001 — 01/2005
• Monitored company investments and local economic indicators.
• Performed research and presented investment opportunities.
• Interacted with financial advisors, land developers, mortgage brokers, and real estate
agents.
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Received
JUL 1 2010
Office of City clerk
ATTORNEYS AT LAIN
June 30, 2010
904 -a;` 9 9640 't;:.
Sent Via Hand Delivery To:
Donna L. Bartle
City Clerk
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Re: Application for Board/Committee Membership
Dear Ms. Bartle:
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of my City of Atlantic Beach Board/Committee
Member Application Form, a copy of my resume, and my business card. If you need any
additional information please let me know. 1 would be more than happy to provide letters of
recommendation upon request. I may be reached at (904) 253 -7174 during the day time and at
(609) 709 -6507 in the evening. I may also be reached via email at iluthringer a,hinshawlaw.com.
Thank you, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve my community.
Best Regards,
Ian Luthringer
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