Item 5B & 5C- Appointments of the CEB & CDBAgenda Item 5B & 5C
October 23, 2017
MINUTES
City of Atlantic Beach
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
October 16, 2017
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE:
Members:
John Stinson-Chair of the Board Member Review Committee and City Commissioner
Jennifer Lada-Citizen Member (arrived at 5:48pm)
Sally Clemens -Citizen Member
Candace Kelly-Citizen Member
Grant Healy-Chair of the Cultural Arts & Rec. Adv. Committee
Ben de Luna-Chair of the Code Enforcement Board
Brea Paul-Chair of the Community Development Board (arrived at 5:43pm)
Victor Gualillo-Chair of the Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees
Donna Bartle -Non-Voting Member & City Clerk
Staff:
Timothy Johnson Staff Liaison to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Board Committee
Derek Reeves-Staff Liaison to the Community Development Board & Staff Rep. for Code Enf. Board
Call to Order:
Commissioner Stinson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
1. Discuss status of proposed changes and membership on various boards and committees.
Chair Stinson reported the status of the process to improve the board and committee member
selection process. He explained that since we want to transition into having all te1ms ending on
December 31st we will not be addressing membership for those upcoming vacancies in 2018 that
may be extended.
Ms. Clemens suggested including a cover letter with the application form explaining what qualities
the boards and committees are looking for.
(Ms. Paul arrived at 5:43pm and Ms. Lada arrived at 5:48pm)
The Committee discussed the role of alternate members, attendance of members, restrictions on
serving on more than one committee/board, proposed recruitment and selection process and the
proposal to change membership on the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee to convert
two regular members to alternate members.
(Commander Gualillo left the meeting at 6:00pm)
Minutes ofthe Board Member Review Committee on October 16, 2017 Page 1 of4
Agenda Item 5B & 5C
October 23, 2017
2 Interview the candidates (listed below) for consideration to the Boards/Committee(s)
indicated below:
Bob Burch Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee
(CARAC)
Paula O'Bannon Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee
Whitney Heflin Code Enforcement Board (CEB)
Lindsey Norman Code Enforcement Board (for reappointment)
Judy Workman Code Enforcement Board
The Committee interviewed Mr. Burch and Paula O'Bannon separately. An overview of the duties
and responsibilities including the events, programs and activities of the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee were explained to each of the applicants. Each candidate explained their
personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community. The Committee offered
the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions. The candidates
were told that a decision regarding membership on the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee would not be made tonight since there are additional interviews for that Committee
scheduled for November 7' 2017.
(Mr. Healy and Mr. Johnson left at 6:40pm)
The Committee interviewed Ms. Heflin, Mr. Norman and Ms. Workman separately. An overview of
the duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Board was explained to each of the applicants.
Each candidate explained their personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the
community. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded
to those questions.
3. Discuss the candidates for the Code Enforcement Board and make recommendations on filling
the vacancies.
The Committee discussed the candidates and made the following recommendations:
Motion: Recommend reappointing Lindsay Norman to the Code Enforcement Board for an
additional term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2020.
Moved by Lada, seconded by de Luna
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Whitney Heflin to the Code Enforcement Board as a regular
member for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2020.
Moved by de Luna, seconded by Lada
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Judy Workman to the Code Enforcement Board as a regular
member for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2019.
Moved by de Luna, seconded by Kelly
Motion passed with Clemens, de Luna and Kelly voting for and Lada and Stinson voting
against.
(Mr. de Luna left the meeting at 7:46pm)
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Agenda Item 5B & 5C
October 23, 2017
4. Interview the candidates (listed below) for consideration to the Boards/Committee(s) indicated
below:
Brandon Risinger 1) CARAC & 2) Community Development Board (CDB)
Mark Tingen Community Development Board
Brian Major Community Development Board
Richard Reichler Community Development Board (for reappointment)
Linda Lanier Community Development Board (for reappointment)
Kirk Hansen Community Development Board
(Mr. Healy joined the meeting again at 7:46pm to participate in the interview of Mr. Risinger, then
he left the meeting at 8:05pm.)
The Committee interviewed Mr. Risinger. An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Community Development Board were
explained to him. He explained his personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the
community. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded
to those questions. Mr. Risinger explained that the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
is his first choice.
The Committee interviewed Mr. Tingen, Mr. Major, Ms. Lanier and Mr. Hansen separately. Mr.
Reichler did not show for the interview. An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the
Community Development Board were explained to each new candidate. Each candidate explained
their personal accomplishments, experience, goals and interests in the community. The Committee
offered the opportunity to ask questions and the Committee responded to those questions.
5. Discuss the candidates for the Community Development Board and make recommendations
on filling the vacancies.
The Committee discussed the candidates and made the following recommendations:
Motion: Recommend reappointing Linda Lanier to serve an additional term as a regular
member on the Community Development Board for the term ending December 31, 2019.
Moved by Lada, seconded by Kelly
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Kirk Hansen to serve as a regular member on the Community
Development Board for the term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019.
Moved by Paul, seconded by Lada
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Brian Major to serve as a regular member on the Community
Development Board for the term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2019.
Moved by Lada, seconded by Kelly
Motion carried unanimously
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Agenda Item 5B & 5C
October 23, 2017
Motion: Recommend appointing Mark Tingen as first alternate on the Community
Development Board for the term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending 12/31/2019.
Moved by Kelly, seconded by Paul
The Committee discussed Mr. Tingen's service as President of the Selva Linkside HOA and the
potential for a conflict of interest if chosen to serve on the Community Development Board. Chair
Stinson stated he will contact the City Attorney and ask for her comments on the matter. He explained
that if Ms. Durden has concerns, then the recommendation to appoint Mr. Tingen as an alternate will
not be presented to the Commission.
The Committee agreed to amend the motion by adding "contingent on a legal opinion rendered by
the City Attorney related to his service as President of the Selva Linkside HOA".
Motion (as amended): Recommend appointing Mark Tingen as first alternate on the
Community Development Board for the term beginning January 1, 2018 and ending 12/31/2019,
contingent on a legal opinion rendered by the City Attorney related to his service as President
of the Selva Linkside HOA.
Motion carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Richard Reichler as second alternate on the Community
Development Board.
Moved by Paul, seconded by Kelly
There was a discussion about Mr. Reichler not showing up for his interview and whether he was still
interested in serving on the Board. The Committee agreed to contact Mr. Reichler and invite him
back for an interview on November 7, 2017. They also agreed to take additional applications for the
Community Development Board and interview those as well. It was suggested that we use the City's
website and/or Facebook to solicit applicants.
Ms. Paul withdrew her motion and Ms. Kelly withdrew her second.
6. Other Business
Ms. Clemens inquired about Ms. Kelly's service on the Committee once she becomes a sitting
Commissioner. Ms. Kelly indicated that she would resign before taking office on November 13,
2017.
Adjournment
There being no further discussion, Commissioner Stinson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:29
p.m.
John M. Stinson
Chairman
Minutes ofthe Board Member Review Committee on October 16, 2017 Page4of4
Agenda Item 5B
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
3 year terms; 3 consecutive term limit
Meet in Commission Chambers 6:00p.m. Second Tuesday odd numbered months
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
NAME& ADDRESS EXP.DATE POSITION PHONE I EMAIL
VACANT 9/30/2020 Member
Louis Keith 9/30/2019 (904) 403-6003 1845 Tierra Verde Drive Vice Chair
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (2nd term) louiskeith@bellsouth.net
VACANT 9/30/2020 Member
VACANT 9/30/2020 Member (Lindsay Norman)
Richard Lombardi 9/30/2019 Member (901) 604-4169 123 Magnolia Street
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (2nd term) Rlombardi 19@gmail.com
Don Sasser 9/30/2018 (904)234-5941
2237 Oceanwalk Drive W. (1 51 term) Member (904) 246-6976
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 De sasser 1 @gmail.com
Benjamin de Luna 9/30/2018 Chair (904) 247-9864 2361 Oceanwalk Drive W. (2nd term) de-luna-jax@comcast.net Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
VACANT 9/30/2019 Alternate Member
Code Enforcement Officer (904) 247-5855
Debbie White dwhite@coab. us
Derek Reeves Interim Building & (904) 247-5841
Zoning Director jhubsch@coab.us
Dayna Williams Secretary (904) 247-5810
dlwilliams@coab. us
Suzanne Green Prosecuting (904) 280-8770
105-B Solana Road 1 (888) 317 0452 (fax)
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 32082 Attorney suzannewgreenpa@gmail.com
Brenna Durden City Attorney Lewis Longman & Walker bdurden@llw-law.com
P.A. Appointed
EFFECTIVE 10-13-17
Agenda Item 5B
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (-Y) 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 I committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 10/11/2017 APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: 596 Seaspray Avenue
DAYTIME PHONE: 904-652-4943 -------------------------
E-MAIL ADDRESS: whitneylynn0406@gmail.com
r=;j Community Development Board [j Board Member Review Committee
Whitney Heflin
EVENING PHONE:~-------
FAX: ________________________ __
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
I am applying for the Code Enforcement Board (with the Board Member Review Committee as an alternative). My areas of expertise
include Risk Management, Relationship Management, Strategy Execution, Auditing/Compliance and Project Management. The roles I've served in
within the last 7 years have been with a company with $88+ annual revenue and have included Portfolio Management Principal within
the company's Corporate Development group, Enterprise Risk Management Program Manger, as well as a consultant within Internal Audit. I am
a Certified Public Accountant, and have been a resident in Atlantic Beach for 5+ years. In addition to my recent corporate experience,
I am a US Navy veteran, served as adjunct faculty for the University of North Florida and am a small business owner (registered yoga teacher).
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.
l would like to contribute my 1 0+ years of operational, financial and information technology consulting experience to ensuring
Atlantic Beach continues to be a great place to live and work. I look forward to contributing my organizational, communication and team building skills to
the continued success and improvement of our city. From the perspective of the Code Enforcement Board, I think my background in auditing/compliance
and risk management would support the continued effectiveness of the board, particularly from the perspective of evaluating cases against the various
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state, county and local codes and ordinances. From the perspective of the Board Member Review Committee, I think my experience in Relationship
Management, Strategy Execution and overall Project Management are key skill sets that would assist in selection of qualified candidates.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
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Agenda Item 5B
October 23, 2017
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ~
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM . 1/ft3/!7
. · DEC 2 2 2014
Please check (..J} the box bes1de each Board or Committee that you are applying to serve on. If you check more than
. one, please rank your interest in each board I committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.) Office of City Clerk
~ Code Enforcement Board
' Pension Board of Trustees
, Cultuml Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: I~ J)£{; I { '} APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: J<f7 0t;cJtJtl {2&_
. DA YTJME PHONE: (t:Jot./1 ~s-3-(._ 777
E-MAIL ADDRESS: jh wo4j.4t.~@?'(.}hoo •
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Community Development Board
Board Member Review Committee
EVENING PHONE: __ _;;.5.,_· J.#t_'C.-_ __
FAX: ________________________ __
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
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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.
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Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to· file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this app] ication. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
Agenda Item 5C
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
2-year terms; 4 consecutive term limit; per Ordinance 5-03-42 adopted July 14, 2003 and
amended by Ordinance 5-15-62 adopted May 11, 2015.
Regular meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at 6:00pm the third Tuesday of each month.
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
NAME & ADDRESS EXP. DATE PHONE I EMAIL
Linda Lanier 12/3112017 (904) 246-9678
1768 Park Terrace West (2nd term) Iinda.m.lanier@gmail.com
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Kelly Elmore 12/31/2018 246-6219
1650 Beach Avenue (4th term) 333-7 483 -cell
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 241-8382 (fax)
kellmore@comcast.net
Patrick Stratton 12/31/2017 (904) 619-3094
361 6th Street (4th term) (843) 614-7390-cell
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 ptstratton@gmail.com
A. Brea Paul-Chair, 2013 12/31/2018 303-3987 -cell
330 Sargo Road (4th term) andabrea@bellsouth.net
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Steven Mandelbaum 12/31/2018 steve.mandelbaum@gmail.com
906 Stock Street (1st term as regular
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 member)
Sylvia Simmons 12/31/2018 241-7195
211 Beach Avenue (3rd term) Sylvia. the.gardener@gmail.com
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Richard Reichler 12/31/2017 (904) 571-4092
102 Aquatic Drive, Apt. 501 (1st term) (904) 242-0501 (904) 242-0501 fax
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 richreichler@aol.com
VACANCY 12/31/17
Alternate
Judy Hoedel-Workman 12/31/17 (904) 853-6777
787 Vecuna Road Alternate jhworkman@yahoo.com
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (1st term)
Brenna Durden bdurden@coab.us
City Attorney
VACANT 247-5817
Building & Zoning Director 247-5845 (fax)
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
Derek Reeves, Planner/Interim 247-5841
Building and Zoning Director dreeves@coab.us
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Grace Mackey Recording (904) 247-5826
800 Seminole Road Secretary gmackey@coab. us
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Effective 1-1-16-Revised 11-15-16
Agenda Item 5C
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD/COMMITIEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
Date: 02/03/17 Applicant's Name: Brandon Risinger
Address: 596 Seaspray Ave. Atlantic Beach, FL. 32233
Daytime Phone: (502) 333-8273 Evening Phone: (502) 333-8273
Email Address: brandon.risinger'ii;gmail.com Fax:N/A
Please explain any employment, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer
experience relative to the board/committee applying for.
I have many years of planning, leading various events, and organizing experience acquired through
Student Council and participation in my high school's music department. I've also worked as a
department manager for the past four years. My job included scheduling, training, event planning,
advertising and Community outreach programs.
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 boardfcommittee.
--·-... ----·--------·--Eightyears in Band and Choir has made me a strong lover of the Arts. I'm.very passionate about people's
ability to express themselves through the Arts. I have a strong background in organizing various
fundraising and company events. I directed my high school's talent show, and was a talent show judge for
four years following my graduation. I'm looking forward to helping support and develop the arts
programs in Atlantic Beach. ''
Agenda Item 5C
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMJVIITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (;}) 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 I committee by order of priority. L ---;1)0_ V. 7!. e.. 7.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.) ·
Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees
Cultural Arts ·and Recreation Advisory Committee
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest or any special qualifications you ha;ve in this field and your reasons
for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee. \.
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Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Roa<L Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interesf'
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
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Agenda Item 5C
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check (.V) 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 I committee by order of priority.
(A summary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.)
§ Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 2016-07-13 APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: 128-4 Seminole Road
DAYTIME PHONE: 904-402-4360 -----------------------
E-MAIL ADDRESS: brian.joseph.major@gmail.com
~ Community Development Board tj Board Member Review Committee
Brian Joseph Major
EVENING PHONE: _______ _
FAX: __________________________ _
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
Graduated from the University of North Florida -Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering April 2009
Developed state of the art fuel cell technology 2009-2012
Studied clean and renewable energy resources 2009-2010
Engineering Project Manager Vac-Con 2013-2015
Product Engineer BCR Environmental 2015-Present
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.
Hello,
I am one of the newest members of the Atlantic Beach community. I have always admired its citizen's sense of family, civility,
and friendship. I have a special interest in the ways by which communities grow and develop their infrastructure. I believe my
technical engineering profession and interest in the matters concerning the board will be great assets toward the future of the
City of Atlantic Beach.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement ofFinancial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
Agenda Item 5C
October 23, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check(--./) 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 I committee by order of priority.
~su ary of each board/committee is available on page 2 of this form.) .
Code Enforcement Board g Community Development Board
Pension Board of Trustees Board Member Review Committee
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee ___________ _
DATE: <( 0( l GJ/S APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: 7.~0;'3 ocdA,J 151Prt5c_/~ cr, A/.J
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DAYTIME PHONE: CJ /0 -'1 ~,0 EVENING PHONE: :J_'ff"'!) ~~-tj
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ~CI/MutJLlt-'1f'f2 FAX:
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Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
Please provide a brief explanation of your interest or any special qual~frcations you have in this field and your reasons
for wishing to be appointed to this board/committee.
Please return completed form to
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Code Enforcement Board, Community Development Board and Pension Board of
Trustees are required to file Statement of Financial Interest Forms. Also, information regarding "Conflict of Interest"
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
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