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Home My WebLink AboutItem 03 Approval of a New Appointment to the PRAB City of Ocoee ▪ 1 N. Bluford Avenue ▪ Ocoee, Florida 34761 Phone: (407) 905-3100 ▪ www.ocoee.org STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: June 16, 2026 Item #: 3 Contact Name: Miranda Justice Department Director: Melanie Sibbitt Contact Number: Ext. 1024 City Manager: Craig Shadrix Subject: Approval of a New Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). (Deputy City Clerk Parks) Background Summary: Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) serve three-year terms. The resolution provides that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of nine (9) members, and only legal residents of the City of Ocoee or who are members of a City sporting organization that utilizes the Ocoee parks shall be eligible for membership. 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. Currently, the board has five (5) members. One new application has been received from Amanda Eubanks, who wishes to be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, to complete a term ending October 2028. At this time there are no other applications on file for this Board. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider appointing Amanda Eubanks to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to complete a term ending October 2028? Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider appointing Amanda Eubanks to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to complete a term ending October 2028. Attachments: 1. PRAB Application - Amanda Eubanks - District 2 (2026) 2. PRAB Application Amanda Eubanks - Resume 3. Board List Financial Impacts: None Type of Item: Consent 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. 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 __________________________________ Amanda Eubanks 407-758-6767 •amanda.eubanks1@gmail.com WORK EXPERIENCE DG Doughnuts •Ocoee, FL 01/2017 - Present Owner & Operator •Oversaw all administrative functions, including scheduling and managing a team of 20+ employees, payroll coordination, basic accounting, invoicing, and financial tracking. •Managed product inventory and procurement, forecasting demand and ordering food, packaging, and operational supplies to support daily production and seasonal volume fluctuations. •Led day-to-day bakery operations, balancing hands-on food production with staff supervision to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and food safety compliance. •Developed and delivered training programs for both customer service and food production, establishing standards for hospitality, speed, accuracy, and product execution. •Maintained compliance with all local and state food handling regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements; stay current on industry standards and best practices. •Actively participated in baking and production, preparing dough, frying, glazing, and finishing products for daily retail sales and special orders. •Fostered a positive, high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and exceptional customer experience. 4 Rivers Smokehouse - The Sweet Shop •Winter Park, FL 01/2010 - 01/2017 Head Baker •Spearheaded bakery operations and growth, expanding from a single in-house bakery to eight fully operational bakery locations throughout Florida. •Collaborated directly with ownership to develop, test, and finalize all signature recipes, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment across all bakery products. •Designed and implemented comprehensive bakery training programs, onboarding and coaching teams at each location to execute recipes and production standards with precision. •Provided ongoing weekly support and guidance to bakery managers, troubleshooting operational challenges, improving efficiency, and maintaining high product quality and service standards. •Monitored and controlled food costs across multiple locations; maintained accurate cost tracking and reporting to the operations team on a weekly basis to support budgeting and profitability goals. •Standardized production processes and documentation to ensure consistency across locations, streamline workflows, and uphold food safety and sanitation practices. •Supported cross-functional collaboration with operations, procurement, and leadership teams to align bakery priorities with business objectives. // Amanda's Cakery •Winter Garden, FL 01/2004 - 01/2010 Owner & Operator •Founded and operated a full-service custom cake and dessert bakery, building the business from concept to a successful local brand known for high-quality designs and exceptional customer service. •Managed all aspects of bakery operations including client consultations, custom cake design, pricing, production scheduling, and fulfillment for weddings, birthdays, and special events. •Developed and perfected a wide range of cake recipes and decorating techniques to deliver consistent, visually stunning, and delicious products tailored to customer specifications. •Oversaw day-to-day business administration, including order tracking, inventory control, supply ordering, bookkeeping, and customer communications. •Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, and local health regulations in production and handling processes. •Delivered personalized customer experiences, building strong relationships that resulted in repeat business and positive word-of-mouth within the community. •Coordinated delivery and setup of custom orders for off-site events, maintaining product quality and presentation through final execution. City of Ocoee •Ocoee, FL 01/2000 - 01/2003 Director of Recreation Administrative Assistant •Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Recreation, facilitating efficient department operations and contributing to strategic program delivery. •Managed complex scheduling for the recreation department calendar, coordinated facility and program bookings, and communicated schedules with staff, vendors, and community partners. •Delivered front-line customer service by fielding phone and email inquiries, assisting residents with registration, program information, and event details, and resolving concerns professionally and courteously. •Prepared, organized, and maintained department records, reports, correspondence, public notices, and official documents, ensuring compliance with municipal retention standards. •Supported budgeting and purchasing processes by assisting with purchase orders (POs), tracking expenditures, and coordinating billing for recreation activities and supplies. •Coordinated logistics for special events and community programs, including site reservations, participant communication, and on-site facilitation support. •Served as a key liaison among department staff, other City divisions, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and successful delivery of leisure services. •Assisted with development and distribution of promotional materials, marketing recreation programs to residents EDUCATION Associate of Science Le Cordonn Bleu •Orlando, FL Updated 05/26/2026 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Created by Ordinance No. 908, 9-02-86/Amended by Ordinance Nos. 937, 93-02, 98-29, 2009-012 and Repealed by 2021-052 Reestablished by Resolution No. 2021-011, Amended by Resolution No. 2022-03 Members must be legal residents of the City of Ocoee or members of a City sporting organization that utilize the Ocoee parks (9 Members/Three-Year Terms/Quorum is 50% plus One) Member District Email Term Expires 1.Jane Rainer Ocoee Youth Soccer League Rep 4 jrainer5@gmail.com 10/28 2.Sherrall Applegate 1 acodapple@gmail.com 10/26 3.Vacant 4.Vacant 10/28 5.Qubeliah Graham 4 trooperQ@hotmail.com 10/27 6.Michelle Cummings 2 macummings0522@gmail.com michelle.cummings@3mgroofing.com 10/28 7.Ravi Bickram 2 ravibickram@aol.com 10/29 8.Vacant 9.Vacant Commission Liaison Rosemary Wilsen 407-298-1574 RWilsen@ocoee.org Staff Liaison Mark Johnson 407-905-3100 ext. 9/5002 Recording Clerk Gilda Shaw 407-905-3100 ext. 9/5110 GShaw@ocoee.org