Application - Andrews, Deborah - ESC- 2-4-201
Bartle, Donna
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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
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these purposes. The Environmental Stewardship Committee appoints members
from its committee to serve on a Tree Subcommittee which consists of three (3)
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. Both boards consists of five members,
except PBOT- G also has an Alternate Member. 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 2/4/2020
Please Note: The annual application deadline is August 31.
First Name Deborah
Last Name Andrews
Address 471 Selva Lakes Circle
Cell Phone 9042263665
Home Phone 9042263665
District District 1308
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Email Address deborah.andrews.esq@gmail.com
Please explain any
employment experience,
board/committee
experience, and/or
community volunteer
experience relative to the
board/committee applying
for.
I am an environmental attorney with over 30 years of
experience. I am familiar with land use and environmental law
and administration at the city, county, state, and federal levels.
I have litigated in state, federal, and administrative courts. I
have appeared before numerous commissions, committees,
and boards regarding environmental issues. I served on the St.
John County Buffer Committee, which was tasked with
studying and recommending wetland buffer parameters as part
of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. I
have expertise in wetlands, water quality, storm-water run off,
floodplain management, wildlife and habitat, tree preservation,
and historic preservation. I also have my Ph.D. in anthropology,
and specialize in environmental anthropology and
ethnobiology. I have been on the board and served as an
officer, including President, of the Palm Valley Community
Center.
Please provide a brief
explanation of your
interest and your reasons
for wishing to be
appointed to this
board/committee.
After being displaced by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, I
moved to Atlantic Beach in 2018 and want to become more
involved in the community. I want to lend my expertise to the
community to continue to make it a great place to live. I have a
long-standing interest in the environment and am aware of
many of the current issues.
PLEASE NOTE: This application will expire two (2) years from the date of submittal.
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