HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire DepartmentMeeting Date: August 1, 2023
Item #: 3
Contact Name: Kathy Heard Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt
Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Robert Frank
Subject: Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire
Department (CACOFD). (City Clerk Sibbitt)
Background Summary:
The Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department (CACOFD) was first created in 2003 by the Ocoee
City Commission for the general purpose of promoting and maintaining a positive relationship between the
citizens of the City of Ocoee and the Ocoee Fire Department. Members of the CACOFD serve a three-year
term. The CACOFD Bylaws, Article 3 (Membership), allows no more than nine (9) members, and currently the
Board has eight (8) members.
One application has been received by Jim Washington who has shown an interest in being appointed to the
CACOFD for a three-year term ending November 2026.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint Jim Washington to the CACOFD with a term
ending November 2026?
Recommendations:
Staff respectfully recommends the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners consider appointing Jim
Washington to serve on the CACOFD for a term ending November 2026.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Board List
Financial Impacts:
None
Type of Item: Consent
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APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board.
Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 N. Bluford
Ave., OcoeeFL 34761 or em ailed to -�, k�� iJ (, I ,= , � , 1, � � , Applications are valid for one (1) year from
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the date of submission. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105.
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All submitted applications are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are oper
to inspection by all persons,
Name (please print) James Washington E-mail Address jfwjr222@gmail.com
Home Address 606 Palomas Ave., Ocoee, FIL 34761
Phone 321-440-0959 City Resident at Least 6 Months? E] Yes [:] No City District # 2
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.
Place of Work City of Mount Dora Position Seasonal Plans Examiner
Business Address 510 N Baker St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
US Citizen? [Z] Yes [] No Registered Voter? E] Yes 0 No City Employee? 0 Yes [D No Dept.
Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board? 0 Yes E] No If yes, please describe
State low 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.
Ft/1
I CitizenAdvisoryCouncil for Fire Dept.'
I F] Parks & Recreation Advisory Board'
El
I Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.'
I F� Planning & Zoning Commission'
Code Enforcement Board' L] Personnel Board
Ei General Employees' Retirement Trust Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees' Fund Board of Trustees'
Human Relations Diversity Board'
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.
Is this for Reappointment? E:]Yes E]No
Have Attended at Least 1 Meeting of Requested Board(s)? [:] Yes [E] No
You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment
prior to submitting your application.
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List any education, experience, and/or skill or civic involvement that would be relevant to serving on a board.
Is a Resume Attached? [DYesE]No
Experience:
Special Knowledge or Skills:
Community/Civic Organizations & Involvement:
Hobbies or Special Interests:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Check Below):
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I understand that in accordance with the Florida Sunshine Law, this information will be available for
public review and I waive any objections to such publication.
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 of Florida.
I understand, if appointed, an updated application must be submitted to seek appointment to another
advisory board.
I understand that Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial
board.
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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 Disability
_Q African -American 0 Male Physically Disabled
_Q Asian- American Female
0 Hispanic -American
Native American
Caucasian
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By my signature below, I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge
and agree that a backgroundchec
will be required when my duties include contact with the public.
Signature t",_ Date 07-18-2023
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.TAMES (Jim) F. WASHINGTON. R®
606 Palornas Avenue, Ocoee, Florida 34761-2929
(407)656-2731 Cell (321)440-0959
ExDerience
City of Mount Dora, Florida (February 14, 2022 through Present) Seasonal Plans Examiner / Inspector. Main duties are the
training/mentoring inspectors and plan examiners for the examine building and site plans and inspect for compliance with codes
(Building and Fire) and city ordinances.
Retired
City of Mount Dora, Florida (July 2017 through October 2018) Deputy Building Official/Deputy Fire Marshall for New Construction,
manage/train one inspector and two permit tech's, research code issues, examine building and site plans and inspect for compliance
with codes (Building and Fire) and city ordinances.
City of Port Richie, Florida (October 2016 through November 2016) Building and Zoning Official, manage department for Building,
Zoning, Code Enforcement and Floodplain, research and report writing on code issues, examine building and site plans and inspect for
compliance with codes and city ordinances.
P.D.C.S.. LLC, Orlando Florida (October 2015 through August 2016) Private firm that provides building department services for
jurisdictions and school districts. Fill in at different locations as needed due to work load or absentness as Building Official, Plans
Examiner or Inspector'
City of Ocoee, Florida. (February, 2006 through October 2015) Building (and Zoning) Official, manage a department of ten
personnel, research and report writing on code issues, examine building plans and inspect for compliance with codes and city
ordinances.
Lake County Growth Management, Building Division, Tavares, Florida (February 2004 through February 2006) Plans Examiner 11,
examine building plans for compliance of ordinances and state codes.
City of Kissimmee, Florida (June 2003 through January 2004) Chief Plans Examiner, supervise two plans Examiner positions and
one permit coordinator, examine building plans for compliance with codes and city ordinances.
City of Ocoee. Florida. (February, 1990 through April 2003) Building (and Zoning) Official (started as Inspector), manage a
department of twelve personnel, research and report writing on code issues, examine building plans and inspect for compliance with
codes and city ordinances.
City of Ormond Beach, Ormond Beach, Florida. (December, 1989 through February, 1990) Senior Plans Examiner, examine site and
building plans for compliance with codes and ordinances.
Education/Training
Florida State Fire Colleize, Ocala, Florida "Private Fire Protection system 11" April 2004, "Public Information Officer" May 2015
National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland "Plans Review for Inspectors" January 1999, "Principles of Fire Protection:
Structures & Systems" February 2000, "Code Management: A Systems Approach" January 2001, "Evaluating Performance -Based
Designs" February 2006, "Management of Fire Prevention Programs" February 2009, "Demonstrating your Fire Prevention Program's
Worth" April 2011, "Overview of Life Safety and Public Policy" (Pilot program) June 2012, "Fire Inspection Principles" February
2013, "Community Risk Reduction: A Policy Approach" May, 2018.
Central Florida Fire Academy/Central Florida EmerRencv Services Institute, Orlando, Florida (January, 1989 through 2000). Series of
fire safety inspector courses,
Mid -Florida Technological, Orlando, Florida, (Spring 1986) Preparation course for Contractors Exam,
Valencia Community Colle2e, Orlando, Florida, (1977-1984). General Education Studies.
Daytona Beach Community Colleve, Daytona Beach, Florida (1972-73; 1978-79). Law Enforcement Studies; Police Officer
Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance; Breathalyzer Technician Training; Tactical Police Driving; Firearm and Explosive
Seminar.
Licensing
State of Florida Building Contractor's License:
#CBC037862
State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector 1:
#53192
State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector 11:
# 192170
State of Florida Fire Investigator 1:
# 199497
State of Florida Standard Building Code Administrator:
#BU0000153
State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner:
#PX0000201
State of Florida Standard Building Inspector:
#BN0000433
Certifications
International Code Council Certifications: Certified Building Official #5177812-CB, Master Code Professional #5177812-MP,
Building Code Official #5177812-136, Electrical Code Official #5177812-136, Mechanical Code Official #5177812-M6, Plumbing Code
Official #5177812-P6. Building Plans Examiner #5177812-133, Electrical Plans Examiner #5177812-E3, Mechanical Plans Examiner
#5177812-M3, Plumbing Plans Examiner #5177812-P3, Commercial Combination Inspector #5177812-05, Residential Combination
Inspector #5177812-R5, Building Inspector #5177812-B5, Standard Coastal Construction Inspector #5177812-C 1, Electrical Inspector
#5177812-E5, Commercial Electrical Inspector #5177812-E2, Residential Electrical Inspector #5177812-E1, Mechanical Inspector
#5177812-M5, Plumbing Inspector #5177812-P5
Professional Organizations
Building Officials Association of Florida, International Code Council, Florida Fire Marshalls and Inspectors Association,
Additional Information
Eagle Scout (youth), Vigil Order of the Arrow (adult), forty-seven years in Boy Scouting.
Twenty-two years in Girl Scouting as Co -Leader
Scuba diving.
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CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Created by Res. #2003-20 on 9/16/2003 amended by Res. #2010-012 & Res. #2022-01
(Up to 9 members but no less than 3 members)
Member
District Email
Term Expires
1. Warren Channell
4 warrcnchannell(ci�vahoo.com
Nov 2023
2. Glenn Richardson
2 cappouch(a�aol.com
Nov 2024
3. Wayne Vaughn
2 colvau2hn(ckfl.rr.com
Nov 2024
4. Tom Legvold
4 leQvoldtom((L,,2mail.com
Nov 2025
5. Rick Kepler
2 rkepler cr cfl.rr.com
Nov 2025
6. Jim Moyer
4 Jinunoverl956(cU2mail.com
Nov 2025
7. Kaitlyn Ochoa
3 Kaioch8230e 2niail.com
Nov 2026
8. Michael Fletcher
2 None
Nov 2026
9. Vacant
Commission Liaison
( District Phone Number
Email
1. Commissioner Firstner
3 407-905-3100 x 1039
Rfirstner(cvocoee.orz
Staff Liaison
Phone Number
Email
1. Tom Smothers, Fire Chief
I 407-905-3100 x 2002
Tsmothers 0u ocoee.om
Recording Secretary
Jamie Ferrer
407-554-7157
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Back -Up Recording Secretary
Joyce Brown
407-905-3140
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Updated 712012023
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