Item 15B & 15C- Appointments to CARAC & PBOTDRAFT
MINUTES
City of Atlantic Beach
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
November 7, 2017
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE:
Members:
John Stinson-Chair of the Board Member Review Committee and City Commissioner
Jennifer Lada-Citizen Member (anived at 6:19p.m.)
Sally Clemens -Citizen Member
Candace Kelly-Citizen Member and Commissioner-elect
Pamela White-Vice Chair of the Cultural Alis & Rec. Adv. Committee
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 Alis and Recreation Board Committee
Russell Caffey -Staff Liaison to the Pension Board of Trustees
Call to Order:
Commissioner Stinson called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
1. Approval of minutes:
A. Approval of the minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of March 1,
2017.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of April 6,
2017.
C. Approval of the minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of October
16,2017.
Commissioner Stinson asked ifthere were any changes to the minutes. There being none, he
asked for a motion to accept the minutes as presented.
Motion: Accept the minutes as presented.
Moved by Kelly, Seconded by Clemens
Motion carried unanimously (Ms. Lada was not present for the vote.)
2. Interview the candidates (listed below) for consideration to the Cultural Alts and Recreation ·
Advisory Committee.
A. Joe Schwarz
B. Carol Silcox
The Committee interviewed Mr. Schwarz. An overview of the duties and responsibilities including
the events, programs and activities of the Cultural Alis and Recreation Advisory Committee was
explained to the candidate. Mr. Schwarz explained his personal accomplishments, experience, goals
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and interests in the community. The Committee offered the opportunity to ask questions and the
Committee responded to those questions.
(Ms. Lada arrived at 6:19p.m. during Mr. Schwarz's interview.)
3. Discuss the candidates (listed below) for the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
and make recommendations.
Bob Burch (interviewed on 1 0-16-17)
Paula O'Bannon (interviewed on 10-16-17)
Brandon Risinger (interviewed on 1 0-16-17)
Joe Schwarz
Carol Silcox
Commissioner Stinson confirmed there were three vacancies on the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
The following recommendations were made and each recommendation was discussed. During
discussion, it was repmied that Ms. Silcox had a family emergency and was unable to be interviewed
in-person or by phone tonight, but wished to be considered.
Motion: Recommend appointing Bob Burch as a new member on the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending July 8, 2019.
Moved by Lada, seconded by Kelly
Motion Carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Joseph Schwarz as a new member on the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending July 8, 2019.
Moved by Kelly, Seconded by Lada
Motion Carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend appointing Brandon Risinger as a new member on the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending July 8, 2019.
Moved by Lada, No Second
Motion Failed for lack of a second
Motion: Recommend appointing Paula O'Bannon as a new member on the Cultural Arts and
Recreation Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending July 8, 2019.
Moved by Kelly, Seconded by White
Motion Carried (Kelly, White and Clemens voted for, Stinson and Lada voted against)
(Ms. White and Mr. Johnson left the meeting at 6:50p.m.)
4. Interview the candidates (listed below) for consideration to the Police Pension Board of
Trustees:
A. John Wolfel
B. Tim Anderson
C. Bill Tomson
(Commander Gualillo and Russell Caffey joined the meeting at 6:50p.m.)
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The Committee had a brief discussion about the different types of appointments to the Pension Board
of Trustees.
The Committee interviewed Mr. Tomson, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Wolfel (in that order) separately.
Mr. Anderson's interview was by phone. An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the
Pension Board of Trustees was explained to each 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 Police Pension Board of Trustees and make recommendations.
The following recommendations were made and discussed.
Motion: Recommend appointing Tim Anderson to serve as a new member on the Police
Pension Board of Trustees (for the term beginning immediately and ending October 11, 2021).
Moved by Kelly, seconded by Clemens
Motion Carried unanimously
Motion: Recommend reappointing Bill Tomson to serve an additional term as a member on
the Police Pension Board of Trustees for the term ending beginning January 1, 2018 and ending
December 31,2021.
Moved by Gualillo, Seconded by Lada
Motion Carried unanimously
6. Other Business
The Committee discussed vacancies on the Community Development Board, Code Enforcement
Board and Environmental Stewardship Committee and the need to solicit applications for the
Environmental Stewardship Committee. City Clerk Bartle was asked to propose a date in early
December to meet and address membership on the Environmental Stewardship Committee.
Adjournment
There being no fmiher discussion, Commissioner Stinson declared the meeting adjoumed at 8:00
p.m.
John M. Stinson
Chainnan
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Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
Vacancies-2017 and 2018 as of 11/3/17 (For BMRC)
GENERAL EMPLOYEE'S PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES : 4 year t erm ; no t erm lim it
POLICE EMPLOYEE'S PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES : 4 ye ar te rm; no t e rm li mit (b eginni ng 6/10/13)
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
Pension Board of Trustees -General Status
Service ( 4 yeat· tet·ms
w/ no tet·m limit)
Term
Expimtion
Termed
Out
N/A
!Ray Brandstaetter-Civilian Appointed by Commission Active N/A 6/9/2 018 I N/A
Pension Boat·d of Tmstees -Police
William (Bill) Tomson-Civi li an Appointed by Commission Active
John Wolfe!-Civi li an Appointed by Commission Term expired
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE : 2-yea r t erm; 4-t erm limit
Created by Reso lution 1102-13 July 8, 2002; Am ended by Res.II03-S & 10-0 8
M ee t s at 6:00p.m. the 41h Tu esda y of the m o nth
N/A 12/3112017
N/A 1011112017
Set·vice (2 yeat· tet·ms TCI'm
N/A
N/A
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Out
Cultural At·ts & Recreation Advison• Committee Status w/ 4 term limit) Expiration Y or N
Grant Healy Active
Faye Wood Vacant
JuliaHite Vacant
Pamela White Active
Beverly Norman Active
N ickMali e Vacant
Marina Kaplan Active
Jay Wil son Active
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD : 3 y ear t er ms; 3 consec utive t erm limit
M ee t in Com missi on Ch ambers 6:00p.m . Seco nd Tue sda y o dd number ed months
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
2nd Term 7/8/2018
1s t Term 7/8/2017-.·
1st Term 7/8/2017
2nd Term 7/8/2018
1st Term 7/8/2018
2nd Term 7/8/2017
1st Term 7/8/2018
2nd Tem1 7/8/2 018
Sen•ice (3 year temt Term
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Out
Code Enforcement Board Status w/ 3 tCI'm limit) Expiration Y or N
Don Sasse r Active 1st Tem1 9/3 0/2 018
Ben deLuna Active 2nd Tem1 9/30/2018
Vacant Vacant (Alternate) l s tTerm 9 /3 0/2019
* Note: If the cm·rent alternate is appointed as a regular membet·, an altemate membet· will be needed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD : 2-y ea r t erms; 4 consec utive t erm limit; per Ordinance 5-03-42 adopted July 14, 2003
Reg ular m eeti ngs ar e held in th e Commissi on Chambers at 6 :00pm the third Tu es day of ea ch month .
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
Service (2 yeat· term Tenn
Community Development Board Status w/ 4 term limit) Expimtion
!Judy Hoedel-Workman -alternate Resigned l stTerm I 12/31120171
'' Note: If the cut-rent altemate is appointed as a regular member, an altemate member will be needed .
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Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Created by Resolution #02-13 July 8, 2002; Amended by Res. #03-5 & 10-08
Total of nine (9) citizen members
Meets at 6:00 p.m. the 41h Tuesday of the month
2-year term; 4-term limit
NAME/ADDRESS
Grant Healy
2075 Vela Norte
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
VACANT
Dawn Pope
587 Vikings Lane
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
VACANT
Pamela White
2069 Selva Marina Drive
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Beverly Norman
2104 Fleet Landing Blvd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
VACANCY
Marina Kaplan
2349 Seminole Reach Ct.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Jay Wilson
1842 Hickory Lane
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Timmy Johnson
Director, Recreation & Special
Events
Della Giovanni
Administrative Assistant
Effective 10-13-17
EXP.DATE CONTACT INFORMATION
07/08/2018 (904) 241-5391 (daytime)
Chair (904) 910-9214 (evening)
(2nd Term) gahealy@comcast.net
7/08/2017
7/08/2018 (904) 759-1374
(P1 term) farmerdawn4@gmail .com
(904) 241-3180 (fax)
07/08/2017
07/08/2018 (904) 616-2799 (daytime)
Vice Chair (904) 246-7041 (evening)
(2nd Term) ojwhite25@comcast.net
07/08/2018 (904) 241-1610 (home)
(1 51 term) (843) 725-8241 (cell)
bknorman@bellsouth . net
07/08/17
07/08/2018 (302) 893-7135
(P1 Term) pakmrk@aol.com
07/08/2018 (904) 221-3211
(2nd1 Term) jayrbwi lson@gmail .com
Staff Liaison (904) 24 7-5828 (w)
Recording Secretary (904) 247-5828 (w)
Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD I COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
Please check ("'h 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 § Community Development Board
Pension Board ofTrustees Board Member Review Committee
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 2/27/2016 APPLICANT'S NAME: Bob Burch
ADDRESS: 157 Belvedere St.
DAYTIME PHONE: 9048536662 ----------------------EVENING PHONE: 9048536662 -----------------
E-MAIL ADDRESS: bob.burch@comcast.net FAX: ________________________ _
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
Employment Experience: Duval County Elementary School Teacher and Contract Administrator for Deprartment of Health
Community Volunteer Experience: Current Beaches Museum and History Park (BMHP) Docent and community events volunteer
Community Volunteer Experience: BMHP committee member on 'Waiting for the Train" permanent exhibit
Community Volunteer Experience: BMHP committee member on "History of Mayport Naval Station" exhibit
Community Volunteer Experience: Current BMHP commitee member developing "History of Mayport Village" exhibit
Community Volunteer Experience: Annual exhibit at Beaches Public Library of "The Road to Victory in WWII"
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 have a BA in History from Jacksonville University and enjoy promoting the history and culture of our area beaches.
I am an active biker, kayaker, and walker of the Atlantic Beach area and its surrounding city, state, and national parks.
Atlantic Beach has a rich culture and history that needs to be celebrated and promoted to its citizens and visitors.
Life long resident of Jacksonville and home owner of Atlantic Beach for 13 years.
Member of Community Presbyterian Church, Beaches Watch, and St. Johns River Keeper.
Extensive experience evaluating contracts and their results
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 oflnteresf'
is provided on page two of this application. This application will expire two (2) years after date of submittal.
Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
BOARD/COMMITTEE 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.rlsinger'iilgmail.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 particiwtion 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 board/committee.
-·······---··-·····-··-Eightyems 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 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
Here is a more legible copy of my experience with the Arts.
Sarasota (197e-2ee3)
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Served on Board of Directors Seasons of Sculpture
Brought large Sculptures from around the US and Europe to display
on Sarasota's Bayfront.
Volunteeered at the Ringling Museum of Arts -Events
Worked with a group of special needs students to design and paint a
mural on a wall in the pediatric wing of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Martin County I Stuart and Hobe Sound (2ee3-2e17)
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Served on the Board of Directors Martin County Arts Council
Volunteered and chaired events.
Planned and executed personally two PreGala Pink Tie Friends events.
Hung two galleries of art done by breast cancer patients and survivors
Created theme, designed invitations and sent, procured food and
entertainment.
Planned/executed solely, a Plein Air Event. Juried artists painted
in three different locations around Martin County, coordinated
the sale of pieces at an Arts Council annual event.
Served on the Board of Directors Woman's Club of Stuart
Brought art to auction at events, designed and made centerpieces for
events using various medium.
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC)
Chaired and designed (coodinated with the theme of annual gala) for
the HSTC annual Paws & Claws Magazine and it's distribution.
Volunteered on Paws & Claws annual gala, worked on decor and set up,
helped procure art pieces for the silent auction.
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Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
POLICE EMPLOYEES' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
4 year term; no term limit
The board members are required to file Statement of Financial Interests
Name and Address
Employee Elected
Vic Gualillo
Position
Chair
Atlantic Beach Police Department
850 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
vgualillo@coab. us
Employee Elected
David Cameron Member
Atlantic Beach Police Department
850 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
dcameron@coab. us
Civilian Appointed by Commission
William (Bill) T. Tomson Member
377 12th Street
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
williamtomson@gmail.com
Civilian Appointed by Commission
Business
Phone
247-5859
247-5859
Home
Phone
N/A
N/A
853-6985
Term
Expiration
02/28/18
08/01/21
12/31/17
John Wolfel Vice Chair 699-8887 10/11117
435 Inland Way
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
John. Wolfel@comcast.net
Resident selected by Board, Confirmed by Commission
Robert (Bob) Liggero Member
389 12th Street
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
rligge@aol.com
Pension Board October 6, 2017.doc Page 2 of3
241-9800 (FAX)
241-9634 6/10/21
372-0067 (Fax)
Agenda Item 15B & 15C
November 13, 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 ofthis form.)
§ Code Enforcement Board
Pension Board of Trustees
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
DATE: 10/30/2017 APPLICANT'S NAME:
ADDRESS: 435 Inland Way Atlantic Beach FL 32233
DAYTIME PHONE: 904 699 8887 -----------------------
E-MAIL ADDRESS: john.wolfel@comcast.net
q Community Development Board tj Board Member Review Committee
John J. Wolfel Sr.
EVENING PHONE: 904 699 8887
FAX: ________________________ __
Please explain any employment experience, board/committee experience, and/or community volunteer experience
relative to the board/committee applying for.
AB Police Pension Board of Trustees member since 2007
Florida Licensed CPA since 1978
Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker since 2005
Retired JEA Controller and Director of Finance [1980 -2002]
Oceanwalk Association Board of Directors
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.
As a Trustee of the AB Police Pension Board for approximately 10 years, I hope that my particaption on the Board has helped to improve
in the administration of the Board's functions and objectives: hiring of a investment advisory firm,hiring of legal counsel who attends our
meetings, developing prudent investment strategies.
At JEA I was directly Involved in setting up the pension plan for JEA's joint venture [St Johns river Power Park]with Florida Power & Light Co.
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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