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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 New Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board `` 'J oco e florida AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: October 15, 2019 Item #: ID Reviewed By: Contact Name: Kathy Heard Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Robert Fr/ j �V ///g/// . Subject: New Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board (three-year s Background Summary: The Human Relations Diversity Board was created by Resolution in 2003. The purpose of this board is to promote understanding, respect, goodwill, and equality among all citizens and businesses of the City of Ocoee. Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve three-year terms. Currently, the Human Relations Diversity Board has twelve (12) members, and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than thirteen (13) members. Two (2) applications have been received from Ocoee residents Gregory Meeks (District 1) and Lu Fontanez (District 2) who have both indicated an interest in being appointed to the Human Relations Diversity Board for a term ending May 2022. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and Commissioners appoint Mr. Meeks (District 1) or Mr. Fontanez (District 2) to the one (1) remaining open seat on the Human Relations Diversity Board? Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and Commissioners consider the appointment of either Mr. Meeks (District 1) or Mr. Fontanez (District 2) to the one (1) remaining open seat on the Human Relations Diversity Board with a term ending May 2022. Attachments: Board List Board Applications Financial Impact: None Type of Item: (please mark with an x') ❑ Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use: ❑ Ordinance First Reading ❑ Consent Agenda ❑ Ordinance Second Reading ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Resolution ® Regular Agenda ❑ Commission Approval ❑ Discussion&Direction 1 HUMAN RELATIONS/DIVERSITY BOARD Created by Res. #2003-21 on 9/16/2003 Res. #2003-21 amended by Res. #2004-11 changing quorum to 50%plus(1) one; amended by 2010-10(residency for membership); amended by 2013-07 changing terms to 3 years and membership to 13; amended by 2015-014 altering and clarifying membership qualifications; amended by 2016-009 clarifying processes. No less than 7 members, no more than 13 members -(3 year terms) Member District Email Term Expires 1. Ira Calloway n/a i.calloway@att.net May 2020 2. Nichole Dawkins 4 tajena5@aol.com May 2020 3. Sandria Foster 1 Fosteres3@yahoo.com May 2022 4. William Maxwell 2 wemaxcom(ciaol.com May 2022 5. Kathleen Crown 4 kathleen.crown@gmail.com May 2021 6. Rhonda Anderson-Robinson 1 rada64@aol.com May 2022 7. Billie Jean Daily 1 Billie.jeandaily(a,gmail.com May 2022 8. Lori Hart 4 Sislori@att.net May 2020 9. Jay Carr 2 Jaycarr72@hotmail.com May 2021 10. Larry Dorsey n/a Mr.ldorsey@yahoo.com May 2022 11. Marlyn Bonzil-Juste 4 mbjuste@yahoo.com May 2022 12. Jennifer Porter-Smith 3 Idpsmith67@gmail.com May 2022 13. Vacant COMMISSION LIAISON Non-voting member Rusty Johnson Mayor 407-905-3100 ext. 9-1037 Mayor rjohnson@ocoee.org RECORDING CLERK Justin Mieras Support Services 407-905-3100 ext. 9-1505 Senior Administrative Assistant jmieras@ocoee.org APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board. 14Zt$, ‘ Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the Ocoee City Clerk, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 or faxed to 407-905-3168. All submitted applications are public records QC oe under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,and are open to inspection by all persons. florid• — Name ' �/� ii7 E-mail Address Ofit mo•C Home Address Cc^(4155 Home Telephone t) 37)Z Cellphone ( /`i 2 — Place —Place of Work(Name) U� Position (Title) l IrC M, fc ci-41//i Business Address li5b 5 /4l'rC„/L1c_n/.- 6e135 FL 3 2(7c4 US Citizen? Yes [ ] No Registered Voter? N Yes [ ] No District# City Resident at Least 6 Months?\] Yes [ ] No City Employee? [ ]Yes \j] No Dept. Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board? [ ] Yes \[\I] No If yes, please describe State law prohibits service on more than one quasi-judicial board or elected/appointed office. Please indicate the board(s) for which you seek appointment by the City Commission. Financial disclosure and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes. Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.2 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board2 Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.2 Planning &Zoning Commission' Code Enforcement Board' Personnel Board General Employees' Retirement Trust Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees' Fund Board of Trustees' Human Relations Diversity Board2 1 Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial board. 2 Background checks are required before a member may participate in public-contact events. Have Attended at Least 1 Meeting of Requested Board(s)? Yes [ I No You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment prior to submitting your application. Please describe your qualifications for each board indicated above By my signature belotest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and agree that a b;.',.-''Tround check will be required when my duties include contact with the public. ak/fC_-49 _Signature Date1 2C IC l You may attach additional supporting information. Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of submission. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105. Human Relations Diversity Board Please describe your qualifications for each board indicated above My name is Gregory Meeks and I currently reside at 2816 Cardassi Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. I have been an Ocoee resident for the past 6 years and I am interested in volunteering on the Human Relations Diversity Board. I am very interested in contributing to making Ocoee the very best place to live and work for all of its citizens. I have been a volunteer for Orange County for the past 6 years serving in the capacity of a youth basketball coach for the Orlando Jr. Magic at the West Orange Recreation Center in Winter Garden, Florida . I also serve as the coach of an African American youth Brain Bowl team through the National Achievers Society UCF Mcknight Center of Excellence. In this capacity I have volunteered many hours getting students ready to compete at the state level as they learn African American history and its relevance even today. Last year the team that I coached competed and came in second place state wide, earning several members of the team college scholarships. Professionally I have a Law Degree from the University of Miami, and work as a Corporate Trainer. While in law school, I served as the Black Law Student Association President. I also attended FAMU where earned a degree in Economics. If selected I look forward to encouraging other citizens in Ocoee and West Orange County to become more involved in the community. After attending the meeting on October 3, 2019 I firmly believe that I could be an asset to the work that is being done including assisting with the MLK festivities in January. I ou have any additional questions concerning my interest or qualifications please conta at your convenience. Gregory Meeks 2816 Cardassi Drive Ocoee, FL 34761 321-662-6335 gmeeks2 a(�yahoo.com October 4, 2019 APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS ILL\ /...dior Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board. 40 Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the Ocoee City Clerk, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 or faxed to 407-905-3168. All submitted applications are public records oCO e e under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,and are open to inspection by all persons. florida Name LU FONTANEZ E-mail Address lufontanez@gmail.com Home Address 1302 OLYMPIA PARK CIRCLE. OCOEE. FL 34761 Home Telephone Cellphone 407-496-2809 Place of Work(Name) FEDEX EXPRESS Position (Title) LOGISITICS Business Address 950 BENNETT ROAD, ORLANDO FL 32803 US Citizen? [)i]Yes [ ] No Registered Voter? [x] Yes [ ] No District# 2. City Resident at Least 6 Months? [ ] Yes p<] No City Employee? [ ] Yes [ ] No Dept. Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board? [ ] Yes [x] No If yes, please describe State law prohibits service on more than one quasi-judicial board or elected/appointed office. Please indicate the board(s) for which you seek appointment by the City Commission. Financial disclosure and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes. Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.2 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board2 Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.2 Planning &Zoning Commission' Code Enforcement Board' Personnel Board General Employees' Retirement Trust Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees' Fund Board of Trustees' X Human Relations Diversity Board2 1 Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial board. 2 Background checks are required before a member may participate in public-contact events. Have Attended at Least 1 Meeting of Requested Board(s)? [ ] Yes [)] No You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment prior to submitting your application. Please describe your qualifications for each board indicated above As a "multi-racial) (Puerto Rican) I grew lip in the innar city and WaS surrnunriPri by a largely diverge populating, ag a residant of nrnPP I have so many ideas to create a more inclusive environment that includes more outreach to the different cultures that live in Ocoee. By my signature below, I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and agree that a back d c eck will be required when my duties include contact with the public. Signature Date 10/04/2019 You may attac dditional supporting information. Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of submission. P ase direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105.