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Home My WebLink AboutItem 02 Approval of Reappointments and One (1) New Appointment to CACOPD City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761 Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: January 17, 2023 Item #: 2 Contact Name: Kathy Heard Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Robert Frank Subject: Approval of Reappointments and One (1) New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department (CACOPD). (City Clerk Sibbitt) Background Summary: Members of the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Police Department (CACOPD) serve three-year terms. The Resolution creating the Board allows no more than nine (9) members. Currently, the board has seven (7) members. When possible, equal representation for all districts shall be maintained on all advisory boards, and the City Commission shall consider the demographic makeup of the board upon making their appointment. The graph below illustrates the current district makeup of the CACOPD. District Members District 1 3 District 2 1 District 3 1 District 4 2 One (1) application has been received by Jason Mellen (District 4) who has shown an interest in being appointed to the CACOPD for a term ending January 2026. The terms of Members Cory Garone (District 3) and Warren Lewis (District 1) expire in January of 2023. Both Members Garone and Lewis are willing to serve another three-year term if reappointed. In 2022 Members Garone and Lewis both attended three out of four meetings. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint Mr. Mellen, and reappoint Members Garone and Lewis to the CACOPD Board to serve a three-year term ending January 2026? Recommendations: Staff respectfully recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners consider appointing Mr. Mellen and reappointing Members Garone and Lewis for a three-year term ending January 2026. Attachments: 1. CACOPD Board List Page 14 of 656 City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761 Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org 2. 2023 Attendance Log 3. Application - Mellen, Jason 4. Application - Garone, Cory_Redacted 5. Application - Lewis, Warren_Redacted Financial Impacts: None Type of Item: Consent Page 15 of 656 CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR OCOEE POLICE DEPARTMENT Created by Res. #88-06 on 2/16/88 (Amend by Res. #91-09, 92-07, 96-20, 2003-19, 2006-006, 2010-006 & 2022-02) 3 Year Term (9 Member Board) Member District Email Term Expires 1. Cory Garone 3 Cory.garone@gmail.com January 2023 2. Warren Lewis 1 Walewis051515@gmail.com January 2023 3. Darryl Braunskill, Sr.4 Dbraunskill45@gmail.com January 2025 4.Annette Brown 2 Annettebrown.ocoee@yahoo.com January 2025 5. Gregory Meeks 1 Gmeeks74@gmail.com Gregory.meeks@24-7intouch.com January 2024 6. Patrick Holt 1 Patrick.andre.holt@outlook.com January 2024 7. Jim Moyer 4 Jimmoyer1956@gmail.com January 2025 8. Vacant 9. Vacant Commissioner Liaison Commissioner Brinson 407-905-3112 Lbrinson@ocoee.org Staff Liaison Saima Plasencia, Police Chief 407-554-7223 Splasencia@ocoee.org Blake Prince, Sergeant 407-554-7212 Bprince@ocoee.org Back-Up Staff Liaison (in the absence of Sgt. Prince) Natalia Ortiz, Officer 407-554-7204 Nortiz@ocoee.org Recording Clerk Yazmin Maldonado 407-554-7188 Ymaldonado@ocoee.org Page 16 of 656 2022 Board Member District Term Expires JanuaryMarchMayJuneSeptember - No QuorumAttendance RatioCory Garone 3 Jan. 2023 A P P P Y 3/4 Warren Lewis 1 Jan. 2023 P P A P N 3/4 Present - P Absent - A RSVP'd a Yes - Y RSVP'd a No - N No Response to RSVP - NR Page 17 of 656 Name (please print) Oki Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board. Completed applications must besigned and submitted tothe Office ofthe City Clerk, 1N.8|ufonj Ave,Ocoee, FL34J6lmremai|edhu 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. to inspection by all persons. Andrew Mellen �mnonm�Uen740�on�ai|oom E-mail Address jasonmelien74@gmaii.com � Phone City Resident atLeast 6Munths? [x]Yes[ ]No City Dbtdo # 4,1 When possible, equal representation for all districts shall be maintained on a// advisory boards, and the City Commission shall consider the demographic makeup ofthe board upon making their appointment. Place ofWork —Larson Design Position Technical Specialist Business Address 495 n. keller road, suite 100, maitland, 32751 US Citizen? [ A Yes [ ] No Registered Voter? [xJ Yes [ ] No City Employee? [ ] Yes [ A No Dept. Presently Serve onQuasi-judicial Board? [x]Yes[ ]No Kyes, please describe State low prohibits service oDmore than one quasi-judicial board or electedlappointednffice Please indicate the board(s) for vvhidl you seek appointment by the City Cornnnisok)n. Financial disclosure and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes. Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.' Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 2 x Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.2 Planning & Zoning Commission' Code Enforcement Board' Personnel Board General Employees' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees' Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees' Human Relations Diversity Board 2 zFinanda|disdosunefonnsrnustbesubnoktedaftermppoinLnnenitoaquad'Udicia|board. 2 Background checks are required before a member may participate in public -contact events. |sthis for Reappointment? []Yes[JNo Have Attended atLeast 1Meeting ofRequested 8onnd(o)? [ ] Yes [�Nn You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment prior to submitting your application. List any education, experience, and/or skill or civic involvement that would be relevant to serving on a board. Is a Resume Attached? []Yes[INo Education: criminal justice\law enforcement degree UNT-PA Experience: certified law enforcement officer (1999-2001) Special Knowledge or Skills: trained in Law Enforcement, Certified LEO (expired), knowledgable with constitutior law, city ordinances, and community interaction Community/Civic Organizations & involvement: Community leader, works with OCOEE PD on events Hobbies or Special interests: community envolvement, and works with local business's and residents through - m Jeep Club (CheckACKNOWLEDGMENT [3( | understand that inaccordance with the Florida Sunshine Levv this information will be available for public review and |waive any objections tosuch publication. [X If appointed, I agree to faithfully and fully perform the duties of the Board, make every endeavor to serve my full term, and will comply with all laws or Ordinances of the City, County, and State ofFlorida. Q� I understand, if appointed, an updated application must be submitted to seek appointment tOanother advisory board. [R | understand that Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment tu a quasi-judicial board. STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Section 760.80, F.S., requires the City submit a report annually to the Secretary of State disclosing race, gender, and physical disabilities of board and committee members. Please check the appropriate boxes below: Race Gender Disabilit Africa n-America n x Male — Physically Disabled Asian- American Female Hispanic -American Native American x Caucasian By my signature below, I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and agree that a background check will be required when my duties include contact with the public. Signature Andrew Mellen Date 11/9/22 Page 20 of 656 Page 21 of 656 Page 22 of 656 Page 23 of 656 Page 24 of 656 Page 25 of 656 Page 26 of 656