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MINUTES
Board Member Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 5:30 PM
City Hall, North Conference Room
ROLL CALL:
Present: Sally Clemens, Committee Member
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Kenneth Reeves, Committee Member
Absent: Pamela White, Committee Member
Also Present: Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes of the Board Member Review Committee meeting of June 26,
2019.
The minutes were reviewed by the Board and there were no corrections or changes.
There was consensus to approve the minutes as submitted.
2. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Application form revisions
CC Bartle reported that the suggested changes from City Attorney Durden have been
incorporated into the application form and the most current version is part of this agenda
packet. There were no changes made to this form.
B. Update on members seeking reappointment
City Clerk Bartle reported that all three members stated that they wish to be reappointed
to their respective boards, as detailed on the vacancy list in the agenda packet.
Discussion ensued about whether or not an alternate automatically fills a vacancy on a
board/committee. City Clerk Bartle explained there has to be a process of a motion for a
recommendation to the Commission to appoint a person to a board/committee. The
Commission will take the action to make the appointment. Also discussed was the
requirement for interviewing all applicants - new and those requesting reappointment.
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C. Review status of membership and vacancies on various boards and committees.
The Committee reviewed the membership and vacancy lists and discussed requirements
for the various boards and committees.
D. Review applicant List
Discussion ensued about the applicants pending interviews and their board/committee
selections. It was noted some applicants have made multiple selections. City Clerk Bartle
reported there are two applicants on the list who have been interviewed - Judy Blocker
and Tom Goodrich.
Jennifer Lagner, one of the pending applicants, was present and Chair Kelly requested
if she would like to address the Committee. Ms. Lagner applied for CDB and CARAC.
Ms. Lagner addressed the Committee and gave a brief bio -
Over twenty years residency in Atlantic Beach.
Past President of Sea Place Condos nine years, overseeing property
remodeling/construction/permitting.
PGA Tour Vice President, currently overseeing entire facilities department.
Experienced reading and interpreting codes.
There was continued discussion about the applicant list, which boards/committees
needed more applicants to choose from, and recruiting efforts for applicants west of
Mayport Road. There was consensus that more applicants were needed for CARAC and
ESC.
Currently the ESC has an eleven (11) member requirement and there was discussion
about lessening that requirement to nine (9) since there are two (2) vacancies now.
Currently the other boards/committees require no more than seven (7) members.
CC Bartle confirmed the Committee is scheduled to interview applicants on September
12th and 18th. Discussion ensued about the types of questions the Board is legally
allowed to ask during the interview process. CC Bartle stated she can confirm any
questions members may have and suggested submitting them to her prior to the
interviews.
E. Discuss recruitment efforts
There was consensus that more recruitment was needed for CDB, CARAC, and ESC.
F. Discuss interview process and questions
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Discussion ensued about finalizing the process with all the interviewed applicants. There
was consensus to complete this step after it has gone before the Commission for their
selection. This will be completed via correspondence from the BMRC Chair.
Commissioner Kelly to coordinate with the City Clerk.
CC Bartle summarized as follows:
BMRC will interview current members for reappointment and new applicants.
Have the various Board/Committee Chairs present during the interviews.
Selections made after interviews are completed to place on Commission agenda.
Maximum of 20 minutes per interview/applicant.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further discussion and Chair Kelly adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle Candace Kelly
City Clerk Commissioner/Chair
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Bartle, Donna
From:noreply@civicplus.com
Monday, August 26, 2019 9:53 PM
Sent:
Bartle, Donna
To:
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Board and Committee Application
Board and Committee Application
Summary of Boards and Committees: (Additional information can be found at
www.coab.us.)
Board Member Review Committee (BMRC)
This committee consists of five (5) members and meets on an as-needed basis.
The committee reviews applications and makes recommendations for appointment
and reappointment of members to various city Boards and Committees including
CARAC, CDB, ESC and some PBOT positions. The BMRC does not make
recommendations regarding BMRC membership.
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC)
Meets at 6:00 pm on the first Tuesday of March June, September and December.
This committee consists of seven members and one alternate who are appointed
by the City Commission and who serve three-year terms. The duties and
responsibilities of the committee include: Develop plans, promote and support
programs and projects to bring the benefits of recreation to the citizens of Atlantic
Beach; Recommend a calendar of special events; Evaluate and advise the City on
the effectiveness of programs; Evaluate and make recommendations on
assignments or requests made by the City Commission or City Manager; and
Evaluate and make recommendations to the City commission on requests for City
funding for special events, art projects, and recreation programs.
Community Development Board (CDB)
Meets at 6:00 pm the third Tuesday of each month. The board consists of seven
members and one alternate who are appointed by the City Commission and who
serve three-year terms. Applications for Variances, Uses-by-Exception,
Comprehensive Plan amendments, rezonings, and several other types of
applications are considered by the CDB. The board makes final decisions on
Variances and Uses-by-Exception and forwards recommendations to the City
Commission on Comprehensive Plan amendments, rezonings, and several other
types of applications. The City Commission makes a final decision on these
requests.
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meets at 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. This committee
consists of eleven (11) members who are appointed by the City Commission and
who serve three-year terms. The purpose of the committee is to study and make
recommendations to the City Commission and City staff with respect to the City’s
(a) Maritime forest; (b) Parks and open spaces; (c) Beautification of public and
private spaces; and (d) Environmental stewardship; and to act as a motivating and
coordinating body to encourage joint public and private participation in promoting
these purposes. The Environmental Stewardship Committee appoints members
from its committee to serve on a Tree Subcommittee which consists of three (3)
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members and one alternate member. The subcommittee members are authorized
to review tree permits submitted to the City.
General Employees' Pension Board of Trustees (PBOT-G) & Police Officers'
Pension Board of Trustees (PBOT-P)
Meets quarterly or as scheduled. The City has two pension boards, one for police
officers and one for general employees. Each board consists of five members.
Knowledge of investments preferred. The boards are responsible for the general
administration, management, and oversight of the operation of the retirement
system.
“CONFLICT OF INTEREST” NOTICE:
Part III of Chapter 112, Fla.Stat., is the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and
Employees. This Code defines “conflict” or “conflict of interest” to mean a situation
in which regard for a private interest tends to lead to disregard of a public duty or
interest. Fla.Stat. §112.312(8). The intent of this Code, in part, is that public office
not be used for private gain. Fla.Stat. §112.311(1). A “conflict” or “conflict of
interest” is something that would result in a special private gain to an individual,
usually a special financial benefit. An appointed member of a committee of the City
of Atlantic Beach will most likely be subject to the provisions of the State Code of
Ethics. Disclosure of any potential conflict of interest should be made as soon as
possible in the appointment process. While it may be difficult to anticipate a conflict
of interest that could arise during future committee meetings, those known or
anticipated initially, including those which others might perceive as a conflict of
interest, should be disclosed during the appointment process.
Statement of Financial Interest Forms
Please Note: Members of the Community Development Board and both Pension
Boards of Trustees are required to file Form 1-Statement of Financial Interests.
Board and Committee Application Form
Please check the box beside each Board or Committee for which you are applying.
Check all that apply
Environmental Stewardship Committee
Date
8/26/2019
Please Note: The annual application deadline is August 31.
First Name
Daniele
Last Name
Giovannucci
Address
380 5TH ST
Cell Phone
2154608748
Home Phone
2154608748
District
District 1306
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To find your
Link to Precinct Finder
district/precinct, click the
following link.
Email Address
dg@thecosa.org
Please explain any
Hello,
employment experience,
I currently serve as President of the Committee on
board/committee
Sustainability Assessment (theCOSA.org), a global consortium
experience, and/or
of organizations advancing the understanding and
community volunteer
management of sustainability. Using science-based metrics
experience relative to the
and Sustainability Intelligence Systems, we catalyze smarter
board/committee applying
decisions and foster transparency and accountability in both
for.
public institutions and private companies. COSA is Registered
under Federal law as a 501c3.
I also serve on a number of international Boards and Advisory
Panels for institutions advancing sustainability that range from
the UN Forum on Sustainability Standards and the IDB Multi-
lateral Investment Fund to International Academic Advisory
Committee for one of Europe's largest Universities, Open
University of Catalonia International Graduate Institute (Spain).
Please provide a brief
My commitment to sustainability is both long-lasting (it is my
explanation of your
career) and pragmatic.
interest and your reasons
for wishing to be
After decades in the field, I have learned that if we care enough
appointed to this
about the topic we should care enough to understand where
board/committee.
we are starting from and adroitly measure our performance to
understand where we are going. Applying practical metrics and
science-based approaches are a big part of what I help
organizations and companies to do every day.
I believe we can each make a positive contribution if
approached with an open mind and I would like to contribute an
open willingness to make a difference for my community of
neighbors.
I will be available to
September 12, 2019, September 18, 2019
interview after 5 p.m. on
the following date.
PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years from the date of submittal.
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