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Home My WebLink AboutVII(E 1) Appointments to Boards: Personnel Board Agenda 12-16-2003 Mayor Colter of Good Li Commissi S. Scott Vandergrift -•�., Danny Howell,�rict E 1 Scott Anderson, District 2 City Manager �, Rusty Johnson, District 3 Jim Gleason Nancy J. Parker, District 4 STAFF REPORT TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Jean Grafton, City Clerk- DATE: December 9, 2003 RE: Appointment to Personnel Board (3 year terms) (Members must be City residents who are registered voters) ISSUE Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint an applicant to fill a vacancy on the Personnel Board for a term to end March 16, 2005? BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The vacancy was created when Mrs. Betty Hager declined reappointment in February 2002. Edward Johnson(District 4)has submitted an application listing the Personnel Board as his third choice. There are no openings at this time on the boards that are Mr. Johnson's first and second choices. He said he would be pleased to serve on the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION Should they wish to do so, Staff respectfully recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint Mr. Johnson to the Personnel Board for a term to end March 16, 2005. mg 03 HOU 18 i2:2e. CITY OF OCOEE APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS (Please Print Legibly) 1. Mame: rd L • J Home Phone: Liu 7/S33- ( "3`1 1,, 2. Home Address: Sou ren►„ c-cclz cOc,ee 3. Business: Lyil/X Business Phone: 7/as-e/-6 o58' 4. Business Address: SwS /4-.,a.z_ e„.{ U//?...�.> FL -3. ) 5. Brief Summary of Education and Experience: Ha„z z 1-l2s4v'j v.i d c. nce ?7 /-_tti f );)s..c-�� Jew• A/ "c7 P✓`C��si e f'r C�-c•zi 1��wc-a✓.�y�,(�w;�,' tiaJ',-�cr✓<inrt�n��h 1�"/�Li �v ir�Z--ww'fu^I n I n d ( ¢.v'rer{..s?CrIMr�'1 isf'!7/✓1. 6. Are you a U.S. cifizen? Yes X No Are you a registered voter? Yes )( No District# 4 7. Resident of the City for 6 months or longer? Yes X No 8. Do you hold public office? Yes No X - 9. Are you employed by the City? Yes No J( 10. Do you now serve on a City Board or Committee? Yes No )( 11. PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS WHICH INTEREST YOU: Indicate your degree of interest as first choice- #1,second choice-#2,etc. *General Employees'Retirement Z *Board of Adjustment Trust Fund Board of Trustees Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Department Human Relations/Diversity Board Citizen Advisory Council Parks and Recreation Advisory for Police Department Board *Code Enforcement Board 3 Personnel Board Community Merit Awards Review Board / *Planning&Zoning Commission *Police Officers'and Firefighters' Construction Board of Retirement Trust Fund Board of Adjustment and Appeals Trustees **Education Commission * FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT ** What school does your child attend? (Only for Education Commission) N/A 12. Why do you think you are qualified to serve on this board? As ahvc. My '(oh u c�w e�p4 i �.� ✓t ,r wr >10 o � (� ,/�/e il,fr r<��c tea, ��t.4 3%J nS On/+�d F. U9 !C�- 7V/hr� �t r/ J—JC z•l�-?JM 13. Please attach resume and/or other information to assist Commission in making appointments. SIGNATURE ��"� 'ir-L-" DATE: ////3/23 Note: (1) Application effective for ONE YEAR from date of completion. (2) If you have any questions,please call the City Clerk's office at(407)905-3105. Updated: September 2003 Edward L. Johnson 500 Canby Circle Ocoee, FL 34761 407/523-6346 Home * 407/463-6346 Cellular November 13, 2003 Ms. Jean Grafton, City Clerk City of Ocoee 150 N. Lakeshore Dr. Ocoee, FL 34761 Re: Application for Serving on City Boards Dear Ms Grafton: Please find attached, my resume' along with my application to serve on Boards for the City of Ocoee. As you will notice, I am seeking a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Should there not be a seat available, I would like to either serve on the Board of Adjustment or the Personnel Board. You will further notice that I have substantial experience and education to serve on either Board and will bring a high level of integrity, dedication, and leadership to either Board I may be selected to serve on. If you would like to speak with me further to discuss my qualifications, please contact me at work at 407/254-6058 or 407/463-6346 by cellular. Thanks, 1 Edward L. Joh on cc: Nancy Parker, Commissioner, District 4 Edward L. Johnson P.O.Box 3765 Orlando,FL 32802 407/523-6346 Home♦ 407/841-2279 Office EXPERIENCE • Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority(LYNX)/Orlando,Florida. Manager of Operations Support. January 2000-Present Work in close cooperation with the Director of Transit Operations and Planning for a 200-peak directly operated fixed route system, 100-peak vehicle paratransit contracted operation and 120-personnel maintenance department that includes Transportation,Paratransit,Maintenance,Planning and Customer Service Divisions.Assist in the development of each divisional operating budget($65M)and ensure objectives are achieved within budgetary constraints.Develops goals,establishes plans and priorities, and assigns and monitors work for staff in developing and tracking operational performance to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness;monitor customer satisfaction;provide direct oversight of safety and security related functions identifying trends and recommending training needs.Serve as the Director's designee for third step grievance hearings, coordinate special projects to include Intelligent Transportation Systems and other operating equipment and services. Interface with managers and directors throughout the organization and local elected and non-elected officials.Make presentations in public forums as well as to the Authority's Governing Board. Serve as a Trustee for Union Pension Committee as Management Representative. • Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority/Birmingham,Alabama. Grants and Planning Manager. June 1997-January 2000 Report directly to the Executive Director while overseeing and assisting in contract management and oversight for a 72-peak vehicle fixed-route operation, 18-vehicle demand-response system and twelve- vehicle vanpool program. Oversee the development and submission of National Transit Database reports and applications for Federal, State, local and private funding assistance. Serve as the Procurement/Purchasing, Title VI and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Officer. Oversaw the implementation of community and economic development through coordination with local and county governments,local regional planning commissions,and private enterprises.Oversaw the development of short and long-range transportation plans.Prepared agency's capital and operating budget.Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts involving the construction and operation of the system.Oversaw the development of plans for service and facility improvement;monitor and evaluate activities in terms of cost effectiveness and accomplishment of overall organizational goals.Monitor legislative activities on the Federal and State levels. • East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission/Anniston,Alabama. Senior Planner.October 1996-June 1997 Regional Planner.February 1993-October 1996 Transportation Planning: Project coordinator of four (4) Section 18 Rural Public Transportation Programs and assisted in the coordination of a Section 9 Urbanized Area Transit Program. Responsibilities include filing applications for Federal funds, program planning and design,prepare operating budgets, coordinated marketing development, conducted research, coordinated operations with local government officials,and supervised eleven subordinates. Grant Preparation and Management: Researched, prepared and packaged grant applications for infrastructure improvements,hazard mitigation, historic preservation, affordable housing, economic development,recreation,transportation,and community-based programs for local,county governments and nonprofit organizations. Monitored program compliance with responsibilities including: budget • planning, conducting public hearings, insuring federal wage compliance, insuring civil rights compliance,preparing environmental assessments,and assisting in financial management.Supervised two assistant planners. Economic Development: Assisted in the management of a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) including: selection of eligible industries,marketing,and assuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Assisted in the development and operation of the Northeast Alabama Business Incubator System (NABIS). Supervised one assistant in collection of data. • Jacksonville State University/Jacksonville,Alabama. January 1992 -February 1993. Graduate Assistant Public Relations:Supervised three undergraduates in planning,organizing and coordinating activities and social functions for the student body and provided information to the public regarding campus activities.Assisted the director of the Information Center in coordinating campus tours for prospective students,parents and visiting dignitaries. • United States Army Reserves/ March 1986-December 1992. Platoon Leader/ 151st Engineers,Piedmont, Alabama Responsible for the planning,training, and management of a forty-personnel unit. Instructed and led unit in infantry tactics in preparation for combat situations. Patient Administrator/5th Medical Group,Birmingham,Alabama Managed the activities of medical records, admission's office,business office, disability processing, release of information and managed care. Compiled statistical reports for professional and administrative use. EDUCATION • Jacksonville State University/Jacksonville,Alabama Master of Public Administration/Political Science,April 1994. Bachelors of Science/August 1991. PROFESSIONAL American Planning Association(APA)/Member AFFILIATION Transit Network Professionals of Alabama/Member HONORS & Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,Inc. ACTIVITIES Leadership Orlando,Graduate REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST PERSONNEL BOARD Established by Charter. Member District Phone Number Term Expires Debbie Bertling 1 407/877-3312 (H) March 16, 2005 1907 Nancy Ann Terrace 407/905-3100 (W) Ocoee, FL 34761 ext 1031 Danny Howell 1 407/877-3802 (H) March 16, 2005 895 Marlene Drive Ocoee, FL 34761 Jean Grafton 2 407/656-4224 (H) March 16, 2005 452 S. Lakewood Ave. 407/905-3100 (W) Ocoee, FL 34761 ext 1022 March 16, 2005 John Resnik 4 407/298-2928 (H) March 16, 2005 407 Abbyridge Ct. 407/826-8241 (W) Ocoee, FL 34761 perbd/mbg/February 6,2002 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF OCOEE BOARDS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (City residents only/not City employees) Meets as needed (on Thursday following 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. ) 5 members, 2 alternates - 3 year terms Duties: To hear and decide appeals for administrative review; to hear and recommend to City Commission variances to the zoning ordinance. CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT (Ocoee residents, owners of real property in Ocoee, owners of businesses located in Ocoee - per CACOFD By-Laws) Meets 2nd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. No less than 15 members, no more than 25 members - 3 year terms Purpose: To promote and maintain communication, cooperation and a positive relationship between the City of Ocoee's citizens, City Commission and Fire Department. CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT (Ocoee residents, owners of real property in Ocoee, owners of businesses located in Ocoee - per CACOPD By-Laws) Meets 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. No less than 15 members, no more than 25 members - 3 year terms Purpose: To promote and maintain communication, cooperation and a positive relationship between the City of Ocoee's citizens, City Commission and Police Department. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (City residents only) Meets 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 7 members, 2 alternates - 3 year terms (Membership will, when practicable, include an architect, a businessman, an engineer, a general contractor, a sub-contractor and a realtor) . Duties: To review infractions of City technical codes, negotiate compliance and impose fines for failure to comply. COMMUNITY MERIT AWARDS REVIEW BOARD Meets twice yearly in January and June 5 members Duties: To review applications for financial grants in detail and make recommendations to City Commission on which applications to fund. CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS (See residency requirements below) Meets as needed 5 members, 3 year terms (after initial appointments for staggered term lengths) (Membership should include: 3 among the following: a Division 1 contractor; an electrical contractor; a mechanical contractor; a plumbing contractor; an architect; or an engineer [City residency not required] AND 2 members of the general public who must be City residents) Duties: To hear appeals of decisions of the Building and Zoning Official related to interpretation and implementation of the Florida Building Code and consider variances of technical codes. EDUCATION COMMISSION (City residents only) Meets 1st Mondays, 7:00 p.m. No less than 7 members, no more than 15 members - 2 year terms (Membership shall include at least one representative member for each public school within the City. ) Duties: To improve the quality of education for Ocoee students by serving as an advisory body to the City Commission on education issues within the City. Brief Description of City of Ocoee Boards Page 2 HUMAN RELATIONS/DIVERSITY BOARD (Legal residents of the City of Ocoee, owners of real property in Ocoee, or owners of businesses located in Ocoee.) Frequency of meetings and specific calendar to be determined by consensus at first meeting of the year. No less than 7 members, no more than 15 members - 2 year terms (After initial appointment of one-half of the members to serve one year terms. ) Purpose: To promote understanding, respect, goodwill, and equality among all citizens and businesses of the City of Ocoee. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (City residents only) Meets 3rd Mondays, alternate months, 7:30 p.m. 13 members - 2 year terms Duties: To advise the City Commission, City Manager and Recreation Director on the operation of the City's parks, recreational facilities and programs. PERSONNEL BOARD (City residents who are registered voters) Meets as needed 5 members - 3 year terms (Membership will include at least 1 City employee, 1 City Commissioner, 1 person who holds management position with City, and 1 citizen of Ocoee who is not employed by and does not hold office with City. All must be qualified electors of the City. ) Duties: Responsible for reviewing personnel policies for the City which are submitted to them by City Manager and recommending such policies to City Commission for adoption. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (City residents only) Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. (and 4th Wednesdays, if needed) 9 members - 3 year terms (Membership will, when reasonable, include an architect, an engineer, a general building contractor, a real estate agent and lay persons) . Duties: Establishes principles and policies for guiding action affecting development in the City and its environs. Determines whether special proposed developments conform to the principles and requirements of the comprehensive plan. Acts in advisory capacity to the City Commission. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 5 members: 2 employees, 2 City residents and 5th member chosen by majority of the previous 4 members. 2 year terms Duties: General administration and responsibility for the operation of the Retirement Trust Fund for general employees. POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 5 members: 1 police officer, 1 firefighter, 2 City residents and 5th member chosen by majority of the previous 4 members. 2 year terms Duties: General administration and responsibility for the operation of the Retirement Trust Fund for the City's police officers and firefighters. BRDSDES/mbg/December 8 2003