HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 Discussion of Reappointment/Appointment of Regular Members and Alternate Members to the Code Enforcement Board
City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026
Item #: 16
Contact Name: Victoria Parks Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt
Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Craig Shadrix
Subject: Discussion of Reappointment/Appointment of Regular Members and Alternate
Members to the Code Enforcement Board. (Deputy City Clerk Parks)
Background Summary:
The Code Enforcement Board was created by Ordinance No. 741 on June 16, 1981. The purpose of this
Board is to review residential property infractions of the City Technical Codes, negotiate compliance and
impose fines for failure to comply. The City utilizes a magistrate apart from the Code Board for code
enforcement issues involving commercial properties. The Code Enforcement Board shall consist of seven (7)
regular members and two (2) alternate members, all with three-year terms. Currently, the Board has five (5)
regular members and no alternate members. There is one (1) regular member seat with a term set to expire
June 2026, one (1) vacant regular member seat with a term set to expire June 2026, one (1) vacant regular
member seat with a term set to expire June 2027, and two (2) vacant alternate member seats.
At the May 5, 2026, City Commission meeting, the Commission was notified that discussion and consideration
for appointments would be made at the May 19, 2026, City Commission meeting. To date, the City Clerk’s
Department has received three applications from residents interested in serving on the Code Enforcement
Board. Current Vice-Chair Warren Lewis has applied for reappointment as a regular member to serve an
additional three-year term. In 2025, he attended 5 out of 6 meetings, and he has attended all meetings held to
date in 2026. Annette Brown and Roderick Wilson have also applied for appointments as a regular member
and are willing to either fill the vacant unexpired term ending in June 2027 or serve a full three-year term
ending in June 2029.
There are no additional applications for this board on file.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission:
1) Consider reappointing Warren Lewis as a regular member of the Code Enforcement Board to serve a full
three-year term expiring in June 2029?
2) Consider appointing Annette Brown and Roderick Wilson as regular members of the Code Enforcement
Board to either:
• Fill the vacant unexpired term ending in June 2027; or
• Serve a full three-year term expiring in June 2029?
3) Provide the names of two (2) individuals to serve as alternate members, with terms expiring in June 2029?
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City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org
Recommendations:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission:
1) Consider reappointing Warren Lewis as a regular member of the Code Enforcement Board to serve a full
three-year term expiring in June 2029?
2) Consider appointing Annette Brown and Roderick Wilson as regular members of the Code Enforcement
Board to either:
• Fill the vacant unexpired term ending in June 2027; or
• Serve a full three-year term expiring in June 2029?
3) Provide the names of two (2) individuals to serve as alternate members, with terms expiring in June 2029?
Attachments:
1. Code Enforcement Board List
2. 2025 CEB Attendance Log
3. 2026 CEB Attendance Log
4. CEB Application - Warren Lewis - District 1
5. CEB Application - Annette Brown - District 2
6. CEB Application - Roderick Wilson - District 4
Financial Impacts:
None.
Type of Item: Regular
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Created by Ord. #741 on 6-16-81/Amended by Ord. #1004 on 9-1-87/ #89-43 on 11-21-89/ #95-06 on 3-7-95 / #2017-005 on 1-17-17. Members must be City residents per § 7-5.A, Code of Ordinances and they will serve 3 year terms. Election for Chair and Vice-Chair held in June.
(7 Regular and 2 Alternate Members ~ 4 is a Quorum)
Member District Email
Term Expires
1. Johnmichael Fernandez 4 Johnmichaelf98@yahoo.com June 2027
2. Warren Lewis 1 walewis051515@gmail.com June 2026
3. Joe Bandur 1 joecodee@yahoo.com June 2028
4. Roman Whittle 4 romanwhittle@aol.com June 2028
5. Vacant June 2027
6. Laini Schultz 2 lainischultz@gmail.com June 2028
7. Vacant June 2026
Alternate Members District Email Term Expires
1. Vacant
2. Vacant
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ATTENDANCE 2025
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Vice-Chair Warren Lewis Jun-26 P P P P A P 5/6
Member William Mann Jun-25 0/0
Member Laini Schultz Jun-28 P P P A P P 5/6
Member Crystal Smalldon Jun-26 P P A A A A 2/6
Member Johnmichael Fernandez Jun-27 P P P P P A 5/6
Member Ravi Bickram Jun-28 P P P P A P 5/6
Member Roman Whittle Jun-28 P P P P 4/4
ALTERNATE MEMBERS
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Alt. Member #2 Vacant N/A N/A
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ATTENDANCE 2026
Board Member
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Chair Joe Bandur Jun-28 PPP 0/12
Vice-Chair Warren Lewis Jun-26 PPP 0/12
Member Laini Schultz Jun-28 PPP 0/12
Member Crystal Smalldon Jun-26 AA 0/2
Member Johnmichael Fernandez Jun-27 APP 0/12
Member Ravi Bickram Jun-28 AA 0/2
Member Roman Whittle Jun-28 AAP 0/12
Member Vacant Jun-29 0/8
Vacant Vacant Jun-29 0/8
ALTERNATE MEMBERS
Alt. Member #1 Vacant N/A N/A
Alt. Member #2 Vacant N/A N/A
RSND = resigned
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Education:
Community leadership and advocacy training with extensive hands-on experience in neighborhood engagement,
housing stability issues, civic participation, public policy discussions, and community outreach throughout Orange
County and the City of Ocoee.
Experience:
Experienced community advocate and neighborhood leader with a strong background in working directly with
residents, local leaders, and public agencies regarding community concerns, housing matters, neighborhood conditions,
and quality-of-life issues. Experience includes volunteer coordination, public outreach, conflict resolution, campaign
field operations, and assisting residents in navigating community resources and local government systems. Actively
engaged in community improvement efforts and resident communication throughout Central Florida.
Special Knowledge or Skills:
Strong communication and listening skills; community engagement; conflict resolution; public outreach; neighborhood
advocacy; leadership development; organization and planning; ability to work collaboratively with diverse
communities; understanding of the importance of property maintenance, neighborhood preservation, public safety, and
community standards. Experienced in reviewing concerns fairly and thoughtfully while balancing the needs of residents
and the community.
Community/Civic Organizations & Involvement:
Active in community service and civic engagement efforts throughout Orange County and Ocoee. Formerly involved
with Bread for the World advocating on issues impacting families and communities, including food insecurity and
housing stability. Ongoing involvement in voter outreach, women’s empowerment initiatives, neighborhood
engagement, volunteer coordination, and local community support efforts.
Hobbies or Special Interests:
Community improvement, neighborhood engagement, mentoring, advocacy, women’s empowerment, civic
participation, supporting families in need, and strengthening community relationships.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and attention to this matter. I appreciate the opportunity to submit my
application for consideration to serve on the Code Enforcement Board for the City of Ocoee. Understanding the
upcoming deadline, I sincerely appreciate your review and consideration of my application materials.
Respectfully,
Annette Wilson- Brown
Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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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., Ocoee, FL 34761 or emailed to ccdl@ocoee.org. 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.
All submitted applications are public records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open
to inspection by all persons.
Name (please print) _____________________________________E-mail Address
Home Address
Phone ______________________ __ City Resident at Least 6 Months? [ ] Yes [ ] No City District #
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 Position ______
Business Address
US Citizen? [ ] Yes [ ] No Registered Voter? [ ] Yes [ ] No City Employee? [ ] Yes [ ] No Dept.
Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board? [ ] Yes [ ] 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 Commission1
Code Enforcement Board1 Personnel Board
General Employees’ Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees1
Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees1
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.
Is this for Reappointment? [ ] Yes [ ] No
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.
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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? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Education: ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Experience: ____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Special Knowledge or Skills: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Community/Civic Organizations & Involvement: ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Hobbies or Special Interests: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Check Below):
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.
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
__ African-American __ Male __ Physically Disabled
__ Asian- American __ Female
__ Hispanic-American
__ Native American
__ 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 __________________________________________ Date __________________________________
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RODERICK A. WILSON
Phone: (321) 945-6898 E-mail: rodwil7@gmail.com
PROFILE
Highly dedicated Retired LTC with well-developed organizational skills to meet operational demands and
deadlines, critical thinker, goal oriented, demonstrated ability to lead in an emergency situation, a self-
starter and works well independently or as a team. Now exploring opportunities where leadership
abilities, people skills and specialized knowledge may be best utilized.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orlando, FL 06/2022 – 10/2023
• Deputy Recruit/Sworn Deputy/Evidence Tech I.
o Attend and completed Basic Law Enforcement academy at Valencia School of Public Safety.
o Receiving, Inventorying, storing and destroying of evidence when required.
Florida Forestry Service, Orlando, FL 01/2022 – 06/2022
• Dispatcher/Duty Officer.
o Transmit emergency information over two-way radio transmitters and computers to firefighters.
o Dispatch forestry and fire crews by two-radio.
o Provide information pertaining to road and weather conditions, travel directions and related
information.
o Plot exact location of wild fires.
Security Host/Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL 08/2018 – 01/2022
• Perform Foreman roles in Security screening.
o Lead and direct Cast Members in setting up the front entrance for daily operation, while ensuring all
screening position were properly man. Communicate cast operational needs throughout the day. Use
sound judgement in decision making throughout the day, while scheduling lunches and
recommending ER’s or ROS’s to management.
o Trained and mentored Cast Members in both educational and career development.
• Worked extensively in Security Operations in the parks and resorts.
o Perform Security screening. Scanning crowds and providing constant surveillance through behavioral
assessment. Operate Security vehicle for property surveillance as well as Walking Patrols.
• Provide guest service excellence to our Guests, Clients and Cast Members while protecting the
interest of the Walt Disney World Company.
o Demonstrate flexibility in quickly and effectively responding to supervisory direction for urgent issues
and situational needs while handling security tasks, providing outstanding guest service and
maintaining composure under pressure. Engaging guest by answering questions they have, giving
directions, providing information about the theme park and surrounding areas.
• Partnered with special events working marathons and Pro Bowl.
United States Army 2003 – 2017
Chief/Executive Director of Mobilization, Wichita, KS and Orlando, FL 5/2014 – 5/2017
• Developed a $5M logistical program by clearly communicate the security mission, vision and
related strategies with Regional (Army North) and National (US Northern Command), Defense
Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).
• Made decisive, sound, high quality decisions on tactical operational issues, accurately judging the
urgency, response, and need for further escalation.
• Establish organizational alignment, resource needs, and department budget.
• Orchestrated mobilization training and plans between headquarters, subordinate units and
internal staff by successful executing a $4.5M budget in Overseas Contingency Operations
(OCO) funds.
• Successful deployment and redeployment of 20 units that consists of over 1,200 Soldiers to the
Southeast Asia region.
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Director, Training and Operations, Milwaukee, WI 5/2011 – 5/2014
• Played key leadership role and responsible for recruiting, staffing, and cross-functional training for
35 personnel. Developed and grow team members through mentoring, coaching, developmental
opportunities and feedback.
• Maintain positive, collaborative and productive work environment by quickly identifying, engaging
in and resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and making recommendations for soldier development
decisions.
• Communicate operational information trends to peers or other teams, elevating significant
information and issues to senior leaders.
• Review daily workload and scheduled to ensure operational needs are met.
• Implemented and Reviewed new safety program metrics to continuously monitor operating
procedures, training team and individual performance that also that reduced the number of
accidents and injuries by nearly 40%.
• Facilitated high-impact technical training programs for over 3,000 Soldiers and civilians.
• Conducted professional investigative interviews and review involving unaccounted ammunition
and missing explosives (sensitive items), forwarding disciplinary recommendation to Senior
Leaders.
Operations Officer/Regional Director, Belle Chasse, LA 9/2009 – 5/2011
• Managed, synchronized efforts and maintained superior relationship with subordinate
organization’s operations centers, business partners and $25M in resources. Foster relationships
through inclusion, information sharing and teamwork.
• Mentored, managed and conducted performance reviews for a staff of four personnel.
• Conducted investigative interviews involving sexual misconduct allegations between Command
Senior Advisor and Subordinates, forwarding disciplinary recommendation to Senior Leaders.
• Conducted investigative research, threat assessments and analysis in crime trends and patterns.
Resource Management, Contracting Officer Representative, Iraq 1/2008 – 9/2009
• Managed a $400M budget and directed logistical and acquisition for a 20,000 prisoner facility.
• Restructured scope that resulted in a cost of $600K by systematically revising contracts with cost
effective terms.
• Processed and oversaw appx $19M in contracts while serving as the Contracting Officer
Representative. Trained and mentored senior level officials in contract requirements.
• Managed over 15 projects valued at appx $19M to build infrastructure and provide logistical
support to five national coalition task force.
Logistics Management Officer, Belle Chasse, LA 6/2006 – 1/2008
• Senior plans officer for general commodities (food, clothing, package petroleum oil and lubricants,
constructions barrier materials, personal sundry items and repair parts) in the Theater
Sustainment Command, Distribution Management Center with an estimated value of $900 million.
• Coordinated and resolved high dollar contract issues between liaisons from Iraq, Afghanistan,
U.S. government and companies to accomplish contracts’ objectives.
• Managed, implemented and developed standard operating procedures for the Support Operation
and Distribution Management Center; recognized for $5M cost avoidance.
• Prepared reports for the Army, federal agencies and companies to effectively track $1B in
contracts.
Operations Officer, Kaiserslautern, Germany 9/2003 – 6/2006
• Synchronized the operational mission of force protection, security operations, behavioral
assessment, area damage control, Nuclear Biological Chemical systems and main supply routes.
Responsible for the health, welfare, morale and discipline
of 25 assigned soldiers.
• Revitalized organization’s security program and streamlined processes.
• Coordinated key functional areas in logistics, security, planning and allocating funds for $3.5M
project.
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EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University
Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management June 2006.
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting May 1991.
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Class D Security License
Advanced Leadership and Critical Thinking Training
Theater Logistics Course
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Logistics Planning
Strategic Planning
Senior-level Leadership School
Technical and Management Development Course
Secret/Department of Defense Clearance
AFFILIATIONS
The International Society of Logistics – DML
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