Agenda Item 13B AGENDA ITEM # 13B
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
November 4, 2011
To: The City Clerk of Atlantic Beach Florida — Ms. Donna Bartle
From: Commissioner- Elect - Mark E. Beckenbach
Subject: Proposed Police Building
Dear Ms. Bartle,
Please place this on the Agenda of the November 14, 2011 Commission meeting for
consideration by the New Commission.
My recommendations are as follows:
1. A motion to direct the city manager and staff of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida to cease and desist on all activities related to the planning, financing,
development and construction of the proposed new police building.
2. A motion for the commission to create a temporary committee (to be known as
the Police Building Task Force), of five (5) citizens and one (1) staff member,
charged with the task of reviewing the legitimate needs of the City of Atlantic
Beach Police Department that will require an expansion of the physical facilities
used by the City of Atlantic Beach Police Department and for the said committee
to recommend options that highly consider the reasonable renovation of the
present Police Building. This committee is charged to report their findings to the
Commission within a 6 -month period.
3. A motion for the commission to approve the following citizens as voting members
of the committee and the following staff as a non - voting member of the Police
Building Task Force:
Chairman — Mayor Lyman Fletcher
Committee Member — Ms. Alicia Paley
Committee Member — Mr. Steven Taylor
Committee Member — Col. William R. Whittington
Committee Member — Mr. Don Ford
Staff Committee Member — City of Atlantic Beach Police - Chief Michael Classey
A short resume of all recommended citizens for a committee position are attached or will
be forthcoming.
Best Regards —
Mark E. Beckenbach
Commissioner- Elect
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Lyman T. Fletcher
Lyman T. Fletcher served on the Atlantic Beach City Commission from
1991 -1993 and then served as Mayor of Atlantic Beach, FL, from
1993 -1997.
Community Leadership Positions:
Chairman and board member of Town Center Agency, 1991
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Committee, 1991
Chairman of the Commission Appointed Storm water Review
Committee,
Chairman of the Atlantic Beach Redistricting Committee.
He was appointed by Mayor Wolfson to establish a marsh
preservation effort that resulted in the current Marsh Preservation
Society for which he served as first Chairman.
While Mayor, he initiated the Teen Counsel of Atlantic Beach and
served as its advisor for 2 years
Lyman T. Fletcher is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, a
Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a
Certified Family Law Mediator.
He began his law practice in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1970, and, since
1974, has specialized his practice in Family Law, including interstate
child custody, grandparents' visitation rights, paternity, and domestic
relations.
He has lectured, conducted seminars, and authored articles on all
aspects of marital and Family Law throughout his career.
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Admissions:
Florida Bar #121966, 12/19/1969;
US District Court, Florida Middle District, February 1970;
US Supreme Court, June 1975;
US I Ith Circuit Court of Appeals, 1981.
Certifications:
Florida Bar Marital & Family Law Board Certified since April 1986
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator for over 10
years since 1995
Florida Super Lawyer since 2007
Associations:
Florida Bar Association
Member, Family Law section
Jacksonville Bar Association
Jacksonville Beach Bar Association
The Florida Family Law American Inns of Court
Master of the Bench
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow since 1983.
Personal: Lyman T. Fletcher was born in 1941 in Tallahassee, Florida.
He is married with two children.
Education: Florida State University, B.A. 1964, J.D. 1969 (Charter
Class)
Military: 1st Lt., Intelligence Branch, US Army, 1964 -1966.
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Alicia Paley
"1330 Ocean Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
904 -853 -6156 I4
904- 477 -0 "1970
aliciapaley@gmail.com
PROFILE
I am a highly creative person that thrives in a busy; demanding environment,
with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Positions in Community 2006- present
Catechism Instructor, St. John's Catholic Church, September 2011 present
Assistant Bro-v nie Leader, Blessed 'Trinity Troop # 544 November 2010- present.
Civics and Logic Cooperative Instructor, June 2009 - present
Atlantic Beach Art and Recreation Committee, 2006 -2008
St. Raphael Elementary School, New Orleans, LA October 1998 / June 1999
First Grade Teacher, all subjects
After School Program Director, Noel United Methodist Church 1997 -1998
Planned and Implemented after school aetiNrities, drove the van, chauffeured
twelve children from school, graded completed home - Nvork assignments,
planned and implemented a healthy snack menu, substituted for Childcare
Director when neeessai -�
Lorainne V. Hansberry Elementary; New Orleans, LA October 1996/ June
Kindergarten Teacher; all subjects
Volunteers of America, Shreveport, LA N'Iay 1993 - January "1996
Assistant Program Director for Respite, Camp Director for Respite, Camp
counselor for Respite: worked Nvith EDBD children and teenagers
EDUCATION
Centenary College of Louisiana, B.S. Elemeutar -r Education 1996, minors in
Dance and Christian Education
Cerrtenavv School of Church Careers, Endorsement 1996
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STEVEN J. TAYLOR
810 PARADISE LANE
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233
(904) 206 -0370
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To provide comprehensive inspection services to my clients by utilizing my experience in building
code administration, inspections, and customer service.
EXPERIENCE
Taylor Inspection Services, Inc.
Business Owner November 2002 - Present
Professional Property inspection firm providing inspection services for clients
City of Fernandina Beach, FL; Community Development Department
Building Official: December 2000 - June 2002
Responsible for all issues related to enforcement and compliance with existing federal, state and
local building codes. Includes occupational licensing oversight, conducting plan reviews, building
inspections, code review and updates, attending compliance board hearings and direct
supervision of field inspectors. Specific achievements included:
• Standardized permitting process to minimize turn - around time for commercial
projects to 30 days or less and residential permits to 2 weeks or less.
• Reorganized department filing system to alphanumeric system to increase
efficiency of record management.
• Created and instituted a permit application tracking system to expedite status
requests from applicants which enabled staff to operate more efficiently.
Building Inspector: May 2000 - December 2000
Duties included field inspections of commercial and residential properties for compliance with
plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building structural codes. Also conducted plan reviews on
commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance with existing federal, state and local
building codes
City of Salisbury, MD: Building, Housing and Zoning Department
Building /Housing Inspector: May 1996 - May 2000
Responsible for complete inspection process on new construction projects ranging from single
family dwellings to multi- tenanted commercial centers
Housing Inspector: October 1994 - May 2000
Responsible for the inspection of existing residential properties throughout city to ensure
compliance with all city housing codes
Taylor Inspection Services
Business Owner, April 1996- May 2000
Successful home inspection business providing inspection services for clients
Professional Builders, Inc., Salisbury, Maryland
Business Owner/Designer/General Contractor: 1994 - May 2000
Custom residential design /builder of single family homes
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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Delaware Technical College; A.A.S. degree, Architectural Engineering Design Technology; 1991
Certified Building Inspector for CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code
Certified Building Inspector for BOCA Building Code
Certified Building Inspector for [CC Building Code
Certified Residential Inspector for ICC Building Code
Certified Disaster Housing Inspector for FEMA
Certificate in Real Estate Principles and Practices, Wor -Wic Community College, Salisbury, Md.
Certified Home Inspector
Certified Member of American Society of Home Inspectors
Certified Member of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Current Vice President — Florida Chapter of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Member of Building Officials Association of Florida
Member of International Code Council
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William R. "Rut" WHITTINGTON
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
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Results driven professional with extensive command leadership experience in law enforcement
and military professions. Served 27 years at the Louisiana State Police and 7 years as United
States Marshal, Western District of Louisiana. Provided consulting expertise to the Department
of Defense concerning public safety, force protection, homeland security and international
police issues. Served 37 years in the United States Marine Corps, active and reserve, last serving
as Chief of Staff of the 4 1 Marine Division.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE
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2002 -2009 United States Marshals Service
United States Marshal, Western District of Louisiana
- Commanded a unit of approximately 70 people comprised of Deputy US Marshals, Court
Security Officers, and administrative personnel; covering six offices with three state borders
and a United States District Court that included Courthouses in Alexandria, Lafayette, Monroe
Lake Charles and Shreveport.
- Responsible for protecting the federal judiciary and the courts, enforcing court orders,
transporting federal prisoners, protecting endangered federal witnesses, managing assets
seized by the courts and fugitive apprehension.
1974 -2000 Louisiana State Police
Colonel. Superintendent of State Police, Deputy Secretary La Dept. of Public Safety Services
- Commanded Public Safety agency of almost 3,000 people and a $265M annual budget
consisting of State Police, Office of Motor Vehicles, Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Commission,
and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission.
- Restructured and reorganized the State Police based on ethical leadership and principled core
values into a professional police organization with clear mission objectives to become one of
the top state police organizations in the nation. State Police responsibilities encompassed
patrol operations, criminal and narcotics investigations, gaming enforcement, motor carrier
safety, crime laboratory, aviation, SWAT, and support of local and federal law enforcement
agencies.
- Instituted strict merit -based hiring and promotional system plus a bottoms up restructured
pay plan focused on education and continuous learning.
- Implemented a strategic, long range planning program and an integrated doctrine of
organized planning for daily operations.
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- Established a "C44' capability for crisis response and support for local and federal law
enforcement agencies.
- Reinstituted community oriented policing via the "parish trooper" concept and the public
information officers focused on public assistance.
- Consolidated investigative functions under to form the Bureau of Investigation of over 200 to
target organized criminal activities such as narcotics, illegal gambling, other vices, and terrorist
threats.
- Originated senior executive leadership and management training programs and certificate
based academic initiatives during tenure. Ethics training, wellness and fitness, and employee
assistance programs were established.
- Established nationwide presence and support for the State Police with federal law
enforcement agencies, national and international programs.
Commander, Region III
- Coordinated complex initiative in multi- agency investigations.
- Supervised the operations of three Troops bordering on three states and encompassing 42 of
Louisiana's 64 parishes (counties).
- Maintained liaison and coordination with local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Commander, Troop E (Alexandria)
- Commanded a State Police Troop covering the largest sector in the state and bordering both
Texas and Mississippi.
- Responsible for patrol operations and traffic enforcement.
- Maintained liaison and provided support to local and federal agencies in the Troop area.
Commander, Commandant of the Training Academy
- Conducted basic training programs and in- service training programs.
- Initiated the Antiterrorism Training Assistance Program (ATAP) for international police
executives and teamed with the U. S. Dept. of State, LSU and Grambling Univ.
- Pioneering work on a problem- based, scenario driven basic training curriculum and
foundational work for a statewide senior police executive leader program.
South District Narcotics Supervisor, Criminal Investigation Bureau.
- Countered smuggling operations from South American and Mexico.
- Coordinated on joint investigations with DEA and other agencies.
- Helped staff and coordinate the National Narcotics Border Interdiction System (NNBIS)
8 th US Coast Guard District sector.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
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- B. A., Louisiana College, 1968
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- Masters of Education, Louisiana State University, 1972
- FBI National Academy, 115 Session
- Special Agent Basic School, US Internal Revenue Service
- FBI National Executive Institute, XX Session
- US Army War College, Corresponding Studies Program (1990 -1992)
- Chairman, Gulf States Counterdrug Initiative
- Vice Chairman, Gulf States High Intensity Trafficking Drug Area (HIDTA)
- US Customs "Blue Lightning" Steering Committee Member
- First Vice Chairman, State and Provincial Police Division, IACP.
- Chairman, Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (La, Ms, Al located at NAS Meridian)
- Louisiana College Board of Trustees
MILITARY SERVICE
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- Enlisted Marine, Non - Commissioned Officer
-The Basic School, Class 2 -69, Honor Graduate 1968
- Infantry Officer with secondary specialties of Intelligence and Military Police
- 9 1h Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, Viet Nam
- Other units included 1 St and 3d Reconnaissance Battalions, the School of Infantry East
- Command and staff positions in the 4 th Marine Division and 4 th Marine Aircraft Wing until
retirement in 1997. Last billet was Chief of Staff, 4 th Marine Division.
Awards
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star with Combat "V"
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
CONTACT INFORMATION
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William R. "Rut" Whittington
1861 Beachside Court
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Phone: (904) 242 -0170
Email: RUTUSMC @juno.com
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Building Inspector (2).
• Voting member of the National Fire Protection Association.
• Voting member of the International Code Council.
• Voting member of the Building Officials Association of Florida.
• Member of the Florida Flood Plain Managers Association.
• I have served as an expert witness /inspector on 109 legal cases to
date and have testified in court two times.
• Have compiled over 710 hours of code related class time to date.
• I am the Building Official for the City of Neptune Beach, Florida.
• I own Don C, Ford Inspection Services and specialize in
commercial and multi - family structures inspections.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Evaluation, Investigation and Interpretation of:
• Building Code related issues
• Construction safety standards;
• Construction accidents;
• Technical code compliance;
• Roofing and waterproofing;
• Plans and specification interpretation;
• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) & accessibility compliance;
• Curb, ramp and stair construction;
• Hazard identification;
• Building and property ingress and egress;
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