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"CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE I:..-!VEST ORANGE" MAYOR•coMMIssoNER
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Mai 656-2322 SAM WOODSON
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ELLISSHAMRO
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM : Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
DATE : February 20 , 1991
RE: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
After reviewing well over 150 applications and interviewing
several applicants , I am pleased to announce the hiring of Ms .
Montye Reamer as our new Administrative Services Director.
A copy of her resume is attached . You can clearly see that Ms .
Reamer' s experience matches our needs in this position. She will
begin work around March 1 , 1991 .
Respectfully Submitted ,
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MONTYE ELIZABETH BEAKER
1722 PINE RIDGE ROAD
SANFORD, FL 32773-4850
(407)323-0049
EDUCATION: MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, BA, Urban Sociology,
1969, Magna Cum Laude .
MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, MA, Statistics, 1973
WORK EXPERIENCE:
March, 1990 - BEAMER, HOOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. , Sanford,
present FL, Principal and Senior Manager for the
development of impact fees , concurrency ,
management plans, capital improvements
elements, fiscal assessments , and construction
scheduling.
January, 1986 - SEMINOLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
March, 1990 Deputy County Manager, County. Administration:
--Supervised and directed the administrative
section of county government including:
Office of Management and Budget, Employee
Relations, Computer Services, Fleet
Management , Facilities Maintenance, and
Purchasing plus contract administration.
--Responsible for the development and
implementation of transportation and fire/
rescue impact fees. Also developed impact
fee studies for parks and libraries; County
Commission chose not to implement.
Responsible for accounting, vesting and
disbursement of voluntary road, parks, fire,
law enforcement and school impact fees .
--Responsible for the creation and adoption
of the capital improvements element of the
comprehensive plan.
--Negotiated the acquisition of purchased and
leased building space for Seminole County.
--Administered the contract and construction
observation for major construction projects
(Commission Chambers , Juvenile Justice
Center, Five Libraries,- Animal Control
Shelter) . Total value of construction
projects exceeded 10 million dollars .
--Analyzed cost containment methods for the .
coordination of services (e.g . , election
dates, space) among the seven cities and
county as well as all constitutional
officers .
March, 1984 - SEMINOLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
June, 1986 Computer Services Director:
--Managed the operation of a centralized
computer system.
--Implemented an automated payroll/personnel
system.
--Completed the finance management and
accounting system for County Finance.
--Developed an automated system for water and
sewer billing including hand-held meter read-
ing .
--Established a "one-stop" building permit
process .
--Created a centralized system for all develop-
ment review applications .
--Supervised all automation necessary for the
implementation of the countywide E-911 system.
--Served in dual role as Computer Services
Director and Deputy County Manager for six months .
October, 1980 - SEMINOLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
February, 1984 Planning Department--
Principal Planner 9/83. - 2/84
Planner/Information Specialist 10/82 - 8/83
Planner 10/80 - 9/82
--Developed the socioeconomic data utilized for
transportation modeling .
--Coordinated and presented information on
redistricting and reapportionment .
--Provided qualitative review of ordinances ,
resolutions , capital improvement element, and
official statements of all bond issues and
certificates of conformance.
--Participated in development of the Orlando
Urban Area Transportation System (OUATS)
modeling for the Florida Department of Trans-
portation and the East Central Florida
Regional Planning Council .
--Served as staff support for all County trans-
portation and corridor studies as well as
water and sewer service area reviews .
--Planned Geographic Information System in
cooperation with other . County departments ,
constitutional officers , and School Board.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
March, 1976 - BLAIR INSURANCE SERVICE, Casselberry, Fl
September, 1980 Business Analyst/Consultant .
June, 1974 - MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY MANPOWER CONSORTIUM,
February, 1976 Memphis , TN, Research Associate.
September, 1973 - JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA,
May , 1974 Instructor, Department of Sociology and
Anthropology.
June, 1973 - DADE COUNTY, Miami , Fl
August , 1973 Data Processing Consultant, Department of Human
Services .
September, 1971 - SHELBY STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Memphis, TN,
May, 1973 Instructor, Department of Social Sciences.
MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Memphis, TN,
Instructor, Law Enforcement Institute.
September, 1971 - BUREAU OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH,
May, 1973 Memphis State University, Research Assistant ,
REFERENCES : William Kirchhoff
2044 Hibiscus Court
Sanford, Fl 32771
(407) 322-7015
Robert Sturm
Seminole County Services Building
1101 E. First Street
Sanford, Fl 32771
Jerry McCollum
6411 Foxbriar Trail
Orlando, Fl 32818
MONTYE ELIZABETH BEAMER 1722 Pine Ridge Road
Sanford, FL 32773-4850
(407) 323-0049
REFERENCES--PROFESSIONAL
William Kirchhoff (former Seminole County Commissioner)
2044 Hibiscus Court
Sanford, FL 32771( 407 ) 322-7015
( 407 ) 645-0583 (office)
The Honorable Robert Sturm
Seminole County Services Building 1101 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
( 407) 321-1130 Ext . 7205
The Honorable Fred Streetman
Seminole County Services Building
1101 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
( 407 ) 321-1130 Ext . 7207
Jerry McCollum, County Engineer
6411 Foxbriar Trail
Orlando, FL 32818
(407 ) 323-2500 Ext. 5651
Robert A. McMillan, County Attorney
Seminole County Services Building
1101 E. First. Street
Sanford, FL 32771
(407 ) 321-1130 Ext . 7254.
Gene Williford, City Manager -
City of Oviedo 400 Alexandria Blvd.
Oviedo, FL
( 407) 366-7000
Beamer, Page 2
REFERENCES--PERSONAL
Madelaine "Lolly" Carnley
1445 Rockledge Drive
Rockledge , FL 32955
(407 ) 632-7576
Cindy Wright
373 Magnolia Place .Debary, FL 32713(407 ) 323-9615 Ext . 2012 (office)
James J . Bible
1342 Marcy Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
(407 ) 869-0300 (office)
Barry Hastings
8265 Via Hermosa
Sanford, FL 32771
( 407) 323-9615 Ext . 2055
Myrtle "Marty" Chan
533 Thames Circle
Longwood, FL 32750
( 407 ) 767-5722
CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF .. .ST ORANGE" MAVOR.COMMISSIONER
Ocoee LESTERDABBS,JR.
° �`v (�# CITY OF OCOEEES COMMISSIONER
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150 N.LAKHORE DRIVE RUSTY JOHNSON
OCOEE FLORIDA 34761 PAUL W.FOSTER
(4on 6562322 VERN COMBS
, SAM WOODSON
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ELLIS SHAM&O
1O: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
FROM: Peggy Psaledakis, Director of Personnel & Employee Relations
DATE: February 19, 1991
SUBJECT: Director of Administrative Services
Attached is the Background Check to date:
1. Received the requested five personal references from the
candidate. All five returned my phone calls.
2. Received six professional references from the candidate.
To date, three have returned my phone calls.
3. Sent for the Workers' Compensation history Report. The
report indicates no reported injuries.
4. Sent for th* Motor Vehicle Report on 2-12-91. The return
is usually two weeks.
5. Sent for the Criminal History Report on 2-12-91. The return
is usually three to four weeks.
6. The candidate is scheduled for her drug test and physical
on this date.
Note: Please review the attached to date and return for coupletion.
PP/dlb
Montye Beamer
Professional References
2-18-91 The Honorable Robert Sturm 321-1130 Ext. 7205. "If I had my
way she would still be here." Her resignation was forced. The In-Coming
Chair asked them to bend rules - her and the County Manager. She
wouldn't do it. Yes, she has a sense of humor. Anyone that works for
government has to have one. I'd have her back in a minute.
2-18-91 Jerry McCollum, County Engineer 323-2500 Ext. 5651. She is a
fine professional and personable parson. 1 worked with her on ten or
fifteen different projects. We would he fortunate to get her. She has
a dry sense of humor, you have to get used to it. She can be assertive -
she dealt with alot of men and you know how they react to women sometimes.
She dealt with them on a professional level. She will say whats on her
mind and do what she has to do.
2-18-91 Gone Williford, City Manager Oviedo 366-7000. He said to say
°hello°to Ellis from him. They worked together from opposite sides of
the table. She was quite professional although they did not always agree
which is not unusual for Cities and Counties. She was able to give and
take on both sides of working issues. They worked close on transportation
impact fees. She had a close working relationship with the County Manager
and they probably saw her as tied to him - They didn't like him - That's
probably why she was forced to resign. She has gcrrl organizational skills.
She is used to delegating but did come up through the ranks.
2-19-91 The Honorable Fred Streetman 321-1130 Ext. 7207. She was the
Deputy County Manager responsible for facilities expansion. She oversaw
the expansion of the Committee Meeting's meeting roan. She completed all
tasks and projects on time. She has a strong camaitnent to what she is
doing. She is very der+endable, has a great deal of honesty and integrity.
She is a good project driver. Seemed to get along well with peers. One
member of the Commission didn't like her. She was a woman who lost her
election the following year. Montye ran into political problems with newly
elected members of the Board - They ran on a platform to get rid of the
County Management Team. The County Manager was forced to resign along with
Jim Bible, who was also a Deputy Manager. That was all a mistake. I think
Montye misses goveriunent.
Montye Beamer
Personal Background Check
2-18-91 Madeleine "Lolly" Carnley 632-7576. They have been personal
friends since 1976. She is a quality person and quality friend that
you don't find anywhere. My husband sees her as a sister. My husband
had a heart attach while we were vacationing in the Caribbean. Montye
flew down at her own expense and stayed with me through the ordeal.
She is very compassionate. - Her ex-husband was a professor. She has
been divorced a couple of years. She portrays a staunch exterior but
when you get to know her she is not staunch under that exterior.
2-18-91 Barry Hastings 323-9615 Ext. 2055. Barry worked under her
twice in two different roles. They became friends and he has known
her for over seven years. She can take it as well as give it. She
has a warped healthy sense of humor. Montye dreaded election periods.
She did not have the ultimate desire to become the County Manager, it
was not the right time for her. She doesn't like to sit still. She
likes challenges - If there are no more challenges she kicks herself
in the butt and naves on. She is definitely a workaholic.
2-18-91 Myrtle "Marty" Chan 767-5722. She has known her for several
years. She worked with her on the Charles Bronson Campaign. She has
a strong work ethic, is very much into detail - Gets along well with
most people - extremely capable - is assertive when she needs to be -
She is extremely confidential and easy to confide in.
2-18-91 James J. Bible 869-0300. He has known her for six years and
did work with her at one time in Seminole. She is extremely organized,
nothing misses her.C` She left Seminole at the same time many of us did,
after an election, along with the County Manager." She is kind of
reserved but when you get to know her you can have alot of fun around
her. She gets slot out of her people - She can be demanding when she
needs to be. She will spend alot of time with her people bringing them
along.
2-18-91 Cindy Wright 323-9615 Ext. 2012. She is a real complex
person. There are two sides to her. She is very much a perfectionist
and expects the same from co-workers and subordinates. Cindy worked
with her and they now have a friendship. They've traveled together -
movies and theatre. She has a good sense of humor which is sometimes
dry and you don't always get it. She gets mixed reviews fran subordinates,
sane think she walks on water and others find her too demanding. She
expects alot from herself and others. Work was once an escape for her
but after her divorce that changed. She understands work and play, which
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are both elements for a well rounded person. She will go the extra
mile if need be. An employee once ran into a problem with medical
expenses for her child and MonLye went to the wall for them.
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Health Central Hospital
• ' .. •Florida League of Cities
▪ wv3'7r'- Leadership Program(1997) (August, 1997-present) Ocoee, FL
zy Performed all Community Relations duties.
y •Leadership West Orange Program(1995) including Senior Central Volunteer Services,
.� •Florida Institute of Gocernmen[- Govvrunent Relations and C nmnuuty
`' Education ay well as assuming responsibilities
h Advanced Institute for Elected Officials(1995) for Fxpress('are and Paramedics.
•Florida Institute of Government-
• s•Yg+"A Institute for Elected Officials(1994) President/Co-Owner,
• ' *' Compression Therapy, Inc,
, 101 City Commissioner, (1991-1997) Ocoee, FL
. Ocoee Company's purpose is to provide durable
4,i • Responsibilities include approving a $20 medical equipment through prescription only
to patients diagnosed with 1 m hedema and
• .ems s,�'I million annual budget and recommending P� K > P
course of action to the(:ity Manager venous problems.
• "S't4'Fz Responsible for all aspects of business
, • Reviewmr and ive changes to the D P
Comprehensive Land use Plan.new Zoning including sales;marketing Oita hilEng.
, administration and customer service.
Codes;policies and procedures for
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",:F 4. bonding for master water plan water procedures manual.
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bt paid lobbyist for Ocoee.Apopka Winter • Coordinate services for low-income
; handicapped clients with medical
'+ "S Garden and working closely with same, pP
ci• °. &fi resulting in rcechig increased monies equipment and insure compliance
through the securing of re-allocation of gas with Federal/State regulations.
pv.t tax in Orange County. Achievements;
37 t < • Spearheaded and implemented an economic • Successful development of this new
+ plan that worked for West Orange and lake business into a viable company
ttl County citizens.5oday that project has
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Dear Mayor Vandergrift:
I regret that I no longer have a copy of my resume'that I
could update for review by you and the City Commissioners.
However, I can rather hurriedly provide you with the following
employment history that should suffice for an interim sit-
uation.
Board of County Commissioners, Orange County
1985 - 1989 County Administrator
1980- 1985 Exec. Dir., Orange County Convention Center
1974- 1980 Deputy County Administrator
Assistant County Administrator
Assistant to the County Administrator
City of Winter Garden
1965- 1974 City Manager
A number of former city officials, such as Betty Hagar,
Raymond Crawford, Ben Griffin, Louis Whitehead, Bill
Stinnett, all know me personally and are some what familiar
with my employment history.
If I can be of assistance to the City of Ocoee during this
transitional period, I would be pleased to do so.
Respectfully,
Thomas R. Sewell
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806 Hastings Drive
Kissimmee,Florida 34744
December 29,2000fir
Ph. (407)933-577, [
E-Mail:m grider/aaol.cmu
Mayor Scott Vandergrift
City of Ocoee
150 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee,Florida 34761-2258
Dear Mayor Vandergri8
I have a list of potentials who might be available on short notice to serve as Interim City
Manager of Ocoee. Some have indicated a willingness to serve as an Interim City
Manager recentily and some of the others have indicated in the past they would consider
it,but I have not contacted them recently.There are two types in the lists. There are
retired and experienced Managers,who could serve until you got a permanent Manager.
The second group is made up of Managers in transition who are looking for a job and
might serve you while their applications are being sent out. This group may or may not
serve until you get a permanent Manager. It is possible that you city would be a
promotion from their last city and they might consider staying on as permanent Manager.
1. Frank Faison,P.O. Box 1078, Lynn Haven,F1.32444-1078. He is retired and has a
bachelor and Masters degree. He served as Manger at Lynn Haven,Sanford and
Pensacola plus other cities.I have not talked to him and don't kkuow whether he will
serve as an Interim City Manager. His Ph is(850)271-3353.
2. Travis Kiligore,Unit 114,Scarlet Oak Circle, Altamonte Springs,Ft. 32701-6503.He
has served as City Manger of Oakland Park, Fl. Boynton Beach,Fl,Deerfield Beach
plus others.His Ph is 407) 245-6191 and work is(407)48143933.He holds a real
estate license but has indicated a willingness to serve in the past. He is retired
3. James Huff, 4654 Goldfinch Lane,Merritt Island,Fl. 32953-8552. He is retired but
served cities in Mo., la,Ca., and Pa. I have not talked to hint recently,but he said he „p
might consider sieving as in Interim Manager aboiu t to years ago. His Ph. number is
(321)459.9715
4. William Law,2616 Barefoot Creek Circle,Navarre,F7.32566-8771, He is retired and
has served as Manager in Pensacola.Boca Raton plus others. He recently expressed a D
willingness to serve as an Interim Manager. His Ph is(850)936-9725.
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5. Nicolas Meiszer. 256 Redfish Creek Drive,St. Augustine,Ft. 32095-042a. He is -�
retired and has served as St. Johns County,Ft,AlbanyGa.G and Austin,Tx_ plus
others.In past years he has indicated he would consider a Interim Manager Job,but '/Jp
haven't talked to him this year His ph is(904) 825-0428. e J°� �"f
6. O. Sam Ackley,3295 Royal Oak Court,Titusville,FL He is an MIT and has been n°
Manager in Titusville,Kissimmee,Miami Shores plus others. His Pit is(321)383)
1774.
7. Susan Boyer, 1 l0 Palmeri)Place,Lady Lake,Fl. 32159. She is an MIT and has
served as Mgr. in Avon Park,Fl. and Lady Lake. Fl.Her Ph. is(352)753.3392.
8 John Asmar,7033 Trysail Circle,Tampa,FL 33607-5848. He is a MIT and was His
Assistant City Manager of Clearwater,FL He went when the City Manage'
Pb. is(813)33607-584&— ,62S I Q'-5 3 D"
9. Henry Dunn,Retired,but recently Manager in White Springs, Fl. He was a local
government consultant for the
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10. Harold Emrich,presentily serving in an interim capacty at Oakland,Fl. The address
-- - there is P.O. Box 98,Oakland,FL 34760-0098.He has worked as City Manager for C 1S
Dolton.,Fl. plus others.. His Ph is(work)(407)656-1117, (Home)(407) 860-1294, ens(
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Richard Simmons nVN
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O. SAM ACKLEY3295 ROYAL OAK DR. •TITUSVILLE,
FL• 3278011 PHONE: 321-383-1774• FAX: 321-383-
4016December 31,2000
Honorable Mayor S. Scott Vandergrift
City of Ocoee
Via E-mail
Dear Mayor Vandergrift:
Please consider this letter and the attached resume' as my application for the position of
interim City Manager- City of Ocoee.
I have a passion for being a City Manager and thoroughly enjoy working with elected
officials and staff to create a superior local government. You will note from my resume that I
have strong experience in the Public and Private sectors. I have served as the City Manager
of high growth areas and been responsible for setting up the programs and policies
necessary to insure quality growth and development. Many of the programs and policies I
developed have remained in use for fifteen years. I have also been on the other side of the
table and worked with many cities while in the private sector. This has given me insight few
candidates for the position of interim City Manager can claim.
I believe I meet the City's needs in every respect and would be pleased to discuss my
experience,management abilities and style with you and the City Council. You asked about
my plans in the profession and the status of applications with other cities.
I am not currently interviewing with another City. I have had business obligations which
required that I selectively apply to Counties or Cities in Florida. I have just fulfilled those
obligations. It is my intent to actively pursue a City or County Manager position in 2001 if I
am not selected as your interim manager.
I believe my combination of strong public management experience,education and
private sector experience will give me the ability to work effectively with you, City Council
and staff to lead the City of Ocoee to exeellance in relations with the citizens and taxpayers,
other government agencies, and City employees.
Although I am currently active in the private sector and serve on a public advisory board
at Reedy Creek, I am willing to take steps to assure you and the City Council that I have no
conflicts of interest.
Sincerely,
O. Sam Ackley
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RESUME
O. SAM ACKLEY
Phone:407-383-1774
Personal
Address: 1702 Fig Tree Drive, Titusville,Florida 32780
Birth: March 21, 1949;Kingsport,Tennessee
Married-Diane Ackley
Education
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida,Orlando, Florida
Bachelor of Arts(Public Administration)
Graduate: University of Central Florida, Orlando,Florida
Master of Public Policy
Work Experience
I/98-Present: Merchant Processing,Inc. d.b.a. Retriever Payment Systems
5095 S. Washington Ave. Suite 106
Titusville,FL
Owner-This company provides credit card processing and related equipment for
merchants and agent banks.
1990-Present: First National Bank of Osceola County
Founding Director
4/95-4/99: City of Titusville.Florida
P. O. Box 2806
Titusville,Florida 32781-2806
City Manager-Full service city. Population, 43,000; 20 square mile
service area;$35,000,000 operating budget,490 employees. Capital
Outlay Budget S45,000,000 in two years.
1986-1995: The Ackley Group
22 W.Monument Avenue
Kissimmee,Florida 34741
Ackley Realty,Inc. -Full service real estate company; Ackley Construction and
Development Co.,Inc. -General contracting and real estate development;Ackley
Homes,Inc. -New homes sales and construction;Lifestyles U.S.A. -Founding
Director-Travel related industry with offices in Kissimmee,FL and
Boumemout ,England
1984-1986: Tompkins Investment Group
1637 E.Vine Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34743
Director of Administration-Real estate development, construction and
investments
1981-1984: City of Kissimmee
P. O.Box 1608
Kissimmee,Florida 34741
City Manager-Full service city, including generating electric utility and airport.
Population: 19,200; 10.25 square miles; $52,511,974 operating budget;400
employees
1977-1981: Villaee of Miami Shores
10050 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores,Florida 33138
Village Manager-Affluent community with full service country club owned and
operated by the Village.
1976-1977: City of Holly Hill
City Manager
1973-1976: City of Sanford
Assistant to the City Manager
Personnel Director
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND
OFFICES
Present
• Member,Pollution Control Board,Reedy Creek Improvement District, Lake Buena Vista,Florida
• Board of Directors,First National Bank of Osceola County,Chairman Personnel Committee
• Member, Florida City and County Managers Association
Past
• President, City Managers Association,Dade County,Florida
• Member, Osceola County School Board Strategic Planning Committee
• Chairman,Parks Advisory Committee,City of Kissimmee
• President,Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Urban Policy Committee,Florida League of Cities,Tallahassee, Florida
• Member,Advisory Committee for Institute of Government,University of Central Florida and
Valencia Community College
• Board of Directors,Downtown Kissimmee Area Council
• Member, Florida City and County Managers Association,Board of Directors
• Chairman,Board of Adjustment,City of Kissimmee
• ABILITIES
• Growth management
• Strong at team building and leadership
• Able to motivate and relate to people
• Personnel management
• Consensus building
• Resolving conflicts between public and private sectors
• Public finance and municipal bonding
• Administering Workers'Compensation Self Insurance Fund
• Overseeing the managing of public utilities-electric, water and sewer, stormwater
• Productivity analysis and improvement
• Articulate public speaker and excellent writer
• Interacting and negotiating with organized labor
• Business and Economic Development
• Project management
VITAE
O. SAM ACKLEY
PUBLIC SECTOR 1972 - PRESENT
Public Utilities
I reopened negotiations with U. S.Department of Justice on behalf of the City of Titusville. I was able to
reduce$600,000 in fines, already agreed to as a result of a consent decree,to$475,000. The fine was for
violations of Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)standards and tertiary sewer discharge to the Indian
River Lagoon. In addition to the fine,the City was under strict deadlines to complete$38 million in capital
improvements associated with eliminating all sewer plant discharges to the Indian River Lagoon. When a
critical path element of the work was stalled and threatened to delay the overall project,I negotiated with
the Florida Department of Transportation(DOT)and the contractor and was able to develop an alternative
that saved the City money and kept the project on schedule. The overall project was completed on schedule
and under budget.
As a member of the Reedy Creek Improvement District,Pollution Control Board,we oversee the
Environmental Functions of the District. We have built State of the Art sewer treatment plants, successfully
developed composting as a method of disposing sludge,and done innovative original scientific study of the
environment and water quality. We have undertaken extensive sampling for over 15 years and this
information has been modeled using State of the Art computerization.
Structured and organized the refinancing of Electric Utility Revenue Bonds in the amount of$72,000,000.
This issue set the record for the lowest rate over the prior 48 months and held this record for many years.
This issue was very innovative and incorporated an accredit call provision for an eight-year recall. This was
the first time the accredit call provision had been used since the 1920's and it is now common in revenue
bond issues.
Built a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Electric Generating Plant for$27,000,000 with no cost overruns. This
was a design build and involved State of the Art technology provided by the aerospace industry and
complicated negotiations with the gas industry for gas rights.
Upgraded the City of Kissimmee's bond rating by going to New York and meeting with Moody's. Our
presentation and research resulted in an"A"rating.
Constructed several sewer treatment plants from Sanford, Florida to Titusville,Florida-from 1 MGD to 6
MGD.
Developed innovative policies regarding billings and utility management, which have saved millions of
dollars. Such things as energy management systems,energy conservation programs targeted to reducing
peak demand, demand metering, effluent re-use,use of effluent as make-up water of cooling towers, water
conservation policies, alternating meter reading and averaging of consumption.
General Government
In each local government I managed I initiated a short term and long term strategy for effective
management/leadership in accordance with the elected bodies wishes. In Kissimmee we focused on growth
management and quality of life. The long-term strategies are just now coming to fruition. In Titusville we
focused on economic development and revitalization of the city. In each case our (the elected body's and
my)strategy was successful.
In Titusville, I initiated an innovative citizen participation program called "Transformation Titusville."
This program is designed to return confidence to the general public that they run their local government not
the "bureaucrats". It is a structured Strategic Planning effort which goes one step beyond a typical
strategic planning effort. It requires that all participants agree that they will support the results of their
efforts in private and in public. It requires that all decisions-such as the Mission Statement, Beliefs,etc.-
are unanimous! It requires that the participants(i.e. citizens)run the process. It requires that the
participants not only develop the plan but the steps necessary to implement-such as who is responsible,
how much it will cost,how will it be funded,when will it need to be completed. Titusville had
approximately 600 citizens participate in the process. This program was mentioned in a favorable article
about Titusville in the April '99 issue of Florida Trend.
I have initiated efforts to out source and competitively bid government services. This process was
developed using employees as members of teams which split responsibilities between developing the
"specifications" for our Request for Proposals(RFP)and Requests for Qualifications(RFQ); and evaluating
"bids." By using employee teams the process was less threatening and seen as fairer. Employee teams also
"bid" on the work when appropriate.
Redefined the City's approach to Economic Development. Encouraged industry and business leaders to get
involved and recommit. Focused on High Tech start-ups,Joint Ventures and our highly skilled labor force.
The Space Coast Development Council documented over 300 value added jobs in 1998 and they predict to
exceed that number in 1999 not counting Aerospace or Department of Defense. They anticipate over 2,000
net new value added jobs by the year 2002, again not counting Aerospace or Defense.
Set up employee teams and initiated productivity measures, which resulted in the reduction of 5%of the
work force.
Through employee teams,initiated the migration from a main frame computer to a PC environment using the
cost savings to finance the purchase of a new fully networked Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
system using state of the art software. Payback of the entire migration will take 4 years using savings from
the main frame. Installed state of the art fiber optic network ATM switches to handle wide area network
connect with outlying city facilities.
I have extensively used television to communicate with the public. We installed a studio and routinely
produce a talk show featuring topics of interest to the public and routinely broadcast Council, Planning
Advisory Board,Code Enforcement,and Board of Adjustment and other advisory boards(when they had
meetings of interest).
Initiated a Web site for the City of Titusville(httpd/www.titusville.com)using Citizen volunteers- Total
costs to the City was less than$500. Please visit-you will be impressed.
One of the first in the nation to use audio/video budget presentations at public hearings. Produced videos on
energy management and neighborhood problem resolution. Received national recognition. Wrote the script,
produced graphics and jointly directed,in association with Storer Broadcasting, a televised budget for
Miami Shores Village,Florida.
As Personnel Director in Sanford,Florida,organized, staffed and implemented one of the most successful
self-insurance programs in the State of Florida.
Successfully defeated several attempts by the Teamsters,Electrical Workers,Laborers International Union
and Police Benevolent Association(PBA)to organize municipal employees in Sanford,Holly Hill,Miami
Shores,Kissimmee and Titusville,Florida.
Decertified the police and fire unions in Kissimmee.
Developed responsive growth management tools for the City of Kissimmee including sewer allocation
program;developer/builders'manual on how to get through the system;density transfer concept;public
policy manual to accompany the comprehensive plan and many more. During my tenure in Kissimmee,the
City grew at the rate of 10%per year.
Increased minority employment through innovative networking and referral systems and aggressive
recruiting techniques.
Negotiated with the county to contract with the City to provide ambulance, fire and traffic signal
maintenance in the unincorporated areas.
Implemented computer aided dispatch for the City and set the groundwork for countywide dispatch.
Negotiated a lease and development contract for 120 acres of airport property for an industrial park.
Negotiations involved the airport,Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)and developer.
Conducted productivity studies for garbage collection and disposal,law enforcement, fire and general
employees.
Successfully turned cemetery,airport,golf course, clubhouse, restaurant,pro shop,marinas and similar
operations into profit or self-funding centers in each city managed. This was accomplished with sensitivity
and without losing sight of the historical reasons those functions were being provided by the City.
Faculty Adjunct, University of Central Florida,Political Science Department. Administered Section 8
Housing and Urban Development(HUD)grant for the Improvement of Local Planning and Zoning Policies
and Procedures. Most successful program of its kind in the state. Involved six-county area with over 100
attendees made up of Planning and Zoning Board members.
Wrote the Management Plan for the Oklawaha River Basin Water Quality Management Study. This was
one of the first water quality management studies in the country. The management plan included
organizational strategy and the refinancing of existing debt on several sewer plants owned by different cities
in three different counties. It also included the issuance of new debt.
Served on various boards and committees such as Urban Policy Committee-Florida League of Cities;
Institute of Government;Florida City and County Managers Association;City Managers Association of
Dade County.
Proprietary operations owned by Government
Reorganized the management of a City Cemetery to make it self perpetuating and to eliminate City funding.
Re organized the Miami Shores Country Club to eliminate Village funding while maintaining competitive
charges and fees. Restaurant,Lounges and Pro shop were made profitable with sound business practices,
excellent marketing and accountability.
I reorganized the Titusville Municipal Marina,which had lost money consecutively for 15 years and made it
profitable in 2 years. I hired a new manager from the private sector and put him on a bonus plan. We
maintained a customer satisfaction survey and reviewed it monthly. Our satisfaction ratings went up and our
profits followed.
PRIVATE SECTOR 1983 to 1995
Real Estate Development
Developed 472-unit mixed-use award winning golf course community in partnership with the owner of the
Houston Astros. Took an existing project and,through innovative redesign,lowered density but increased
the appraised value by 30%. Engineered, permitted and supervised construction of infrastructure. When the
prime site contractor failed,took over and completed construction. Negotiated innovative effluent re-use
agreement with City of Kissimmee. One of three team members that negotiated a loan with Barnett Bank
and an innovative lease purchase with the golf course operator. Sales consistently performed in the top 20%
of projects of this type even though the project was pioneering and hit the market in 1990 during the
beginning of the Gulf War.
Developed 81 lots in Osceola County, 204 lots in Cocoa, 134 lots in Melbourne and 25 acres of
environmentally sensitive land on Shingle Creek in Osceola County. Acquired the land,engineered the site
and obtained all permitting. In the case of 81 lots in Osceola County,constructed the infrastructure and
marketed, sold and built the homes.
Consultant on Various Projects
Called in on a 300 acre subdivision after three stop-work orders had been issued by various regulatory
agencies because the developer had begun work without the required permits. The project was back under
construction and permitted in 90 days.
Consulted on the rezoning of a 147-acre island in the middle of Lake Tohopekaliga. Involved such groups
as the Audubon Society, Sierra Club, state and county to obtain approval for a mixed-use commercial hotel,
golf course and marina.
Worked with the Chamber of Commerce to write the sign and tree ordinances;both of which were adopted
by local governments.
Numerous other consulting services were provided to the public and private sectors as part of our efforts to
buy or sell real estate or to develop land.
Building Contractor
Built various projects including clinics,restaurants,multi-family,custom homes,production housing, interior
completions and renovations. Largest single job S5,800,000 Monaco Villas.
A small bonding line has been maintained from time to time for work at Disney World.
New Home Sales
Successfully organized new home sales and construction company. Undertook a market study, developed a
market niche and positioning statement,developed floor plans and pricing schedule.
Real Estate
Extensive experience in all types of real estate acquisitions, marketing and sales.
While with Tompkins Investment Group,was responsible for buying apartment sites and land for
subdivisions. Sites obtained were developed into over 500 living units in less than two years. Undertook
the purchase negotiations, rezoning, engineering, and permitting of developed lots. Organized and staffed
property management division. Responsible for rent and occupancy of all apartments and commercial office
space in five-county area comprising 1,800 apartments.
Sold 960 acres to the Kissimmee Utility Authority for power plant site and use. Site has been permitted and
constructed.
Owned the largest full service real estate company in Osceola County with offices in Kissimmee and St.
Cloud. Annual dollar volume exceeded$20,000,000 in sales. Services include residential and commercial
real estate marketing and sales,property management, holiday rental management,RELO relocation
services, and subdivision/building sales,
Banking
Founding Director, First National Bank of Osceola County;Chairman Personnel Committee;member Loan
Committee; member Branching Committee. $112,000,000 Bank with five offices.
Co founder and owner of Merchant Processing,Inc. d.b.a. Retriever Payment Systems. We specialize in
providing credit card processing and equipment to agent banks and their customers. Since April of 1999 we
have increased our sales by 188%. We expect this trend to continue in 2000.
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mayorscott
From: <JohnFAsmar@aol.com>
To: <mayorscott@msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 1:27 PM
Attach: resume.doc
Subject: (no subject)
Mr. Mayor,thank you for your call. Attached is a resume for your
consideration. I will call you so that we may discuss further. Please forgive
me for the informality. I will, of course, formally send you a cover letter
and resume if you are still interested in my qualifications and leadership.
Thanks again.
Respectfully,
John Asmar
813.281.2330
12/30/2000
John Fares Asmar
7033 Trysail Circle
Tampa, FL 33607
813-281-2330
Qualifications Ten+ Years of CEO/COO Experience
Directing Municipal
Summary Corporations & County Governments
with Budgets to $250 Million
Change Agent Experienced in Effecting Business
Turnarounds
• Executive leadership for cultural& operational change: Led four
full-scale,highly successful turnarounds of organizations having
serious financial constraints and operational deficiencies
• Strategic planning: Collaborated with elected officials, community
activists,business leaders and employee teams on establishing
corporate visions, long-range and short-term goals and objectives,
and strategic plans
• Operational management: Created and implemented action plans
for community growth and development; established operational
policies, procedures and controls
• Infrastructure development: Designed and reengineered critical
business processes to contain costs and increase customer satisfaction
• Fiscal planning, budget analysis&administration: Planned and
administered capital and operating budgets; established fiscal
policies, accountabilities and controls;reduced expenditures,
increased revenues and improved cash flow
• Human resources management for effective team building:
Recmited and developed high-energy,results-driven management
teams and customer service-oriented support staffs
• Strategic partnerships & relationship building: initiated and
executed high-impact business development and marketing
campaigns that spurred community growth, improved market
positioning and improved revenue base
• Contract negotiations: Negotiated collective bargaining agreements
with unions and other employee organizations; privatized government
functions to achieve operational efficiency
• Sales,marketing& promotions: Established and directed a full
range of programs encouraging industry relocation, attracting new
customers, educating consumers and enhancing corporate image
• Technology solutions& optimization: Redesigned and automated
information systems to streamline workflow, support critical
decision-making processes, and improve response times to consumer
demands
• Capital project management: Managed the planning, design and
construction of multimillion-dollar facilities, parks, roads and bridges
Education Master of Public Administration (1990)
Specialty in Local Government Administration
University of West Florida-Pensacola, FL
• Graduate Assistantship
Bachelor of Science,Multinational Business (1986)
Florida State University-Tallahassee,FL
• Marshall Hamilton Scholar
• Pensacola Junior College President's Choice for Academic
Excellence& Leadership
John Fares Asmar - page 2 813-281-2330
Career History ADMINISTRATOR FOR
PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
City of Clearwater- Clearwater, FL (1999-2000)
A coastal community in Pinellas County totaling 26.5 square miles and
housing 104,000 citizens
• Member of the City's executive management team
• Departmental management(72 employees): Directed two
departments performing comprehensive municipal planning,
development and code enforcement
• $4.6 million annual departmental budgets
CITY MANAGER- City of Homestead- Homestead, FL
(1997-1999)
Gateway to Everglades&Biscayne National Parks, Pennekamp State
Park and the Florida Keys, the City is located in southern Miami-Dade
County, totals 16 square miles and houses 28,000 citizens;Homestead
is adjacent to a major Air Force base
• Chief Administrative Officer of the City(450 employees):
Directed a full array of departments,programs and services including
electric,water and wastewater utilities,motorsports and sports
complexes
• $78 million unified annual budget
• $16 million general fund operating budget
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
City of North Miami Beach - Miami Beach, FL (1995-1997)
A community on the Intracoastal waterway in north Miami-Dade County
totaling five square miles and housing 37,000 citizens
• Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of the City(500
employees): Collaborated in the direction of 11 departments;unique
responsibilities included economic and community development
initiatives
• $68 million unified annual budget
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Escambia County- Pensacola, FL (1993-1995)
Westernmost county in Florida Panhandle, Escambia is surrounded by
three bodies of water; covers 673 square miles and houses 266,000
citizens;the County contains a major naval installation that employs
over 20,000
• Acting County Administrator/Civil Defense Director.
Responsible for a unified county budget of$250+million and 1,200
employees
• Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of the County(400
employees): Directed a wide array of departments,programs and
services including a 10,000-seat civic center, mass transit and a 1200-
inmate correctional facility
• $41.3 million annual departmental budgets
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT- City of Pensacola -
Pensacola, FL (1989-1993)
Located in Escambia County, Pensacola houses 58,000 citizens; first
settlement in the USA
• Assistant Project Manager: Performed research and analysis,
contributed to program development, implementation and
administration in the areas of human resources,risk management,
finance, budgeting and contract administration
Affiliations Clearwater Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Tampa Bay Partnership
International City and County Management Association
Florida City and County Management Association
Government Finance Officers Association
Florida Economic Development Council
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Dear Mayor Scott.
Per our diKussiccs 1 am aL t tnang to moat]this in5orans5on to you. If yna have any cneeaons,or need
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Mayor Scott Vandergrifr
City of Ocoee
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761-2258
Ile: Interim Town Manager Position
Dear Mayor Scott;
I enjoyed speaking with you this morning concerning the filling of the interim position of City Manager.
As we discussed,I am forwarding to you my resume for consideration for the interim position. It is
with great interest that I submit my application. Over the past twelve years,I have had the chance to
see the many changes occur along the cast coat and central Florida. I have had the opportunity to work
ur Volusia,Polk and Lab County and have worked for communities in these County's that have been
committed to maintaining their identity,while embracing community quality of life issues and improved
intergovernmental relations.
I recently completed an interim position with Lake County, as the Interim Director of Operations for
the District Five Medical Examiner. This position proved to be extremely challenging and rewarding as
there were many internal and organizational problems to overcome. This was formally a private
operation that is now governed by a Live County Committee. This was my second interimposition with
Lake County. Each time T. have been brought in to repair organizational and financial issues and
develop a sense of teamwork.
Prior to this,I served as the Town Manager of Lady Lake,Florida. The Toter,of Lady Lake is a fast
growing community, located to the north of Orlando, in Lake County. This part of central Florida is
beginning to feel the pressures of growth due to its proximity to the Orlando metro area. Lady Lake's
growth is driven by the continued development of one of the states largest Connuunity Development
Districts (The Villages). This retirement development spans three (3) Counties and is a constant
challenge as new DRJ's are created,which in turn effects multiple levels of service issues. During my
tenure, cot: reorganized the 5:.ancing and purchasing procedures of the Tow.+, completed the
construction of $2.2M Municipai Complex and began the process for renovation of the forte'Town
Ilan into the new Library. I served as the Towns ninth marcher since 1988. Prier to the Town of
Lady Lake, I served as the City Manager in Avon Park, Florid. The City of Avon Park is a rural
community, rich in history and tradition. During my tenure with the City we faced many challenges
ranging from extra ordinary low employee moral, a dysfunctional polka department, to no formal
budgetary procedures. During the time I was with the City we began the slow process of reversing
these situations. I developed for the City a Budget Document and internal budget procedures;redefined
budget allocations making it possible to purchase needed equipment (i.e., fire truck, miscellaneous
vehicles and equipment);through personnel changes and establishing clear policies and procedures,the
police department began to gain back public confidence; developed a recreation department; and
initialized the development of a recreation complex. Many of these items were made possible in both
municipalities due to the management team's recognition of the importance of teamwork and candid
input.
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In both of these communities,due to their size,the Manager has had to be involved in all aspects of the
Citv's operation. This has included the development ofitraster plans for water,sewer and storm water,
analysis of the Fire Department(to stain operation,privatize or contract with the County),grants,and
development of Recreation Department and park master plans.
I served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Pun Orange.where I was employed for seven years,
before becoming the City Manager in Avon Park. During that time, I had the opportunity to be
involved in all aspects of the operations of a City recognized for its progressive approach The City
initiated many innovative financing techniques and addressed many varied issues, including
privatization,a transportation utility fee and fleet financing fund. One of the largest utility projectsthat
1 was involved with was the development of a reclaimed water program for the City. I developed a
close working relationship with the Manager and staff The time there not only allowed me to do City
projects and address relevant community issues, but expand my experience beyond general
administrative functions and into more detail oriented aspects of City government.
As a firm:x employee of the largest Ciry in Osceola County,Florida and a Cm Liar employee of the City
of Port Orange,the second largest City in Volusia County(at that time),I have experienced gmwthand
its effects and understand the challenges and opportunities that it offers.Having also worked in smaller
communities that are not experiencing growth or are basically built out,I understandnce challenges that
relatively flat revenues cause. In each of my positions, I have had to develop sound financial
management plans for both long term and short-tent development of the community. With my
combination of government experience and management background,I bring to you a foundation of
qualifications for this position that few candidates could offer.
Nut only do I have the cooperation and confidence of my fellow employees,I also have received the
same from others in management. I am currently serving on several corruiritt e$for my state association
(FCCMA)and completed my second term on the Board of Directors this past spring.
I love the Central Florida area and six the many diverse opportunities and challenges that this
community will face during the coming years I feel confident that 1 can bring to the City a level of
dedication, resourcefulness, leadership and professionalism necessary to accomplish the community's
goals and objectives.
in the short term, if I were selected as the InterimIinerim Manager, that same level of dedication,
resourcefulness and development of teamwork would be employed. I would welcome the oppnrtunity.
Thank you for considering me for the Interim City Manager position. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Susan R. Boyer
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SUSAN R. BOYER
110 Palermo Place
Lady Lake, Florida 32159
Telephone No.: (352) 753-3392(Home)
Entail: SboyerhwootaiooLcoin
EDUCATION:
* an r tit" its i Politica Sc'eree HieAd i 'strange University of Florida,Gainesville,Florida -
May 1987
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Major concentration in Public Administration. Certificate of
Environmental Studies. University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida-May 1985.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Interim Director of Operations-District Five Medical Examiner Leesburg,Florida
June 2000 to October 2000
lob Activities;District Five serves five(5)County's: Citrus,Hernando,Lake,Marion,and Sumter.
Responsible for the supervision,direction and planning for the operations of the Medical Examiner
Office. The position is dirwtly,responsible to the Chief Medical Examiner. Administers, reviews and
analyzes the Medical Examiner Office budget; prepares budget documents; develops narrative
information for proposed budgets;attends Medical Examiner Committee meetings. Handles employee
complaints and grievances. Create,implement and maintain standards for safety of all employees and
the facility according to OSHA,State and Local specifications. Supervise purchasing activities and
monitor various operating contracts- Develop a Policy and Procedure Manual. Serves as the liaison
to the medical community, funeral homes, law cntomemeir agencies and the general public.
interim Risk Manager. Lake County Board of County Commissioners,Tavares,Florida(Population
210,000)
October 1999 to April 2000
Job Acliviti5s:Responsible for planning.,, overseeing and maintaining a program of risk management
for the County, including protection of County assets and employees front loss..identifying exposures
to loss and nnnirnizing financial impact. Managing all insured and self-insured prog.rams,including
group medical, life, dental and disability. Oversee, iunnaoe and monitor workers compensation
claims, property loss and liability claims against the County. Conduct monthly safety meetings
Oversee the preparation of the insurance budget for the County; prepare and monitor the risk
managen&na budget.Evaluate bids and makes recommenclatioin.Tasked with implementing programs
to improve the image and understanding of risk management. Responsible for County-wide safety
program and for compliance with State and Federal standards.
Independent Consultant City of Lake Mary,Lake Mary,Florida
July 1999 to September 1999
Job Activities.. Rewrote the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. This manual had not been
updated in many years and needed to be brought up to date with current industry practices,current
law. ELSA,etc. In addition,management wanted to make some additions and deletions to the old
manual.
Tcw n. Town of Lady Lake,Florida(Population 14,469)
February June 1999.
Lob Activit,r The Town of Lady Lake is a full seniec municipality with the exception of Fire and
has an operating budget of approximately$4 million. Council-Manager position was created in 1988.
Within the Town's corporate limits is one of the largest Community Development District (CDD)in
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the state. Completed cen uetion of a 20,000 sq.11. Municipal Complex and renovation plans for the
relocation of the Library into the former Town Hall. GFOA distinguished budget award;
improvements in financial management and purchasing. Development of Master Plans in the areas
of Water.Sewer,Stormwater and Parks. Due to personnel changes, had the opportunity to run the
Personnel and Finance Departments. Responsible for implementing public policy and programs as
authorized by the governing body.
Interim Assistant City Mal -r.City of Haines City,Florida(Population 11.6831
April 1997 to October 1997.
Jon Activities: The City of Haines City is a full service City. Phis position serves as the Main Street
Executive Director, for a very active Main Street Program. Responsible for the operation of the
City's Comtnunityy Redevelopment Agency. The writing and submission of grants,responsibilities in
Risk Management,and budgeting. Specific projects as requested by the City Manager.
City Manager. City of Avon Park. Florida, (Population 8,300)
October 1994 to August 1996.
Jvb Act vitiei; The City of Avon Park is a full service City with an operating budget of approximately
$4 million and a water plant with a 8.6MGD capacity and sewer plant with a 1.5.MGD capacity. The
City also has full-time police and fire departments. Comprehensive administrative work in a
community with little depth in upper management-In accordance with the City Charter, serve as the
personnel director for the City. The City has three unions (PBA, IAFF and ASCME) and
approximately 75 employees- Serve as the Airport Manager for a General Aviation Airport. Stall
liaison to various City Boards such as the Airport and the Community Redevelopment Agency. Due
to personnel changes have had the opportunity to run the Police Department and the P arming
Department Function without the assistance of mid-level management. Responsible for
recommending public policy and municipal programs to a seven-member governing body.Responsible
for implementing public policy and programs as authorized by the governing body.
Assistant City Mnnngey. City of Pori Orange, Florida,(Population 37,615)
October 1991 to October 1994.
Job Activities: Responsible liaison and administrative staff work in assisting the City Manager; direct
and supervise the Administrative Services Division of the City Managers Office; conduct research
procedural and administrative studies on subjects under consideration by the City Council anchor City
Manager and prepare reports containing proposed or recommended solutions;research and process
grant requests;assist Department Heads on selected projects;attend all City Council meetings; assist
City Manager in preparing the annual budget and IP; responsible for preparation and distribution
of City Citizen Newsletter & inserts in the utility bills; supervise and responsible for the
telecommunication services for all City offices;stall liaison to various City Boards and Commissions;
represent the City Manager in working with City Departments,other government agencies,the media
and community organizations; training from the Federal Emergency Mariann-near Institute on
hurricane and disaster preparedness and response and as acting public information officer;act as C,ty
Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
A,_;,,sis tit w the ('its Mana_g_er City of Port Orange, Florida, (Population 33,700)
July 1988 to October 1991.
Job activities: Responsible for the preparation of the.Agenda Commentary for the City Manager for
the City Council Agenda and preparation and disinnution of City Council agendas and packet
information;development of City Newsletter;assist City Manager in preparing the annual budget and
CI P;liaison for the Mayor.City Council and City Manager at designated meetings or functions; grant
coordination and writing;public relations for the City Manager's Office;resolve complaints directed
to the City Marugees Office;supervise and coordinate activities of an assigned group of Departments;
drafted the City's first Policies and Procedures Manual;coordinated Recycling Program promotion;
staff liaison for the Beautification/Environmental Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Advisory
Board,Charter Review Board,and the Library Adv ory Board; involved in all aspects of the water
re-use program including construction proposals and public education; responsible for the
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telecommunications senses for all City offices:supervised the operations ol'the City Clerks Office;
act as City Manager in the absence or the City Manager; and perform related work and special
projects as required.
Phi I. C'nv orKissimmee, Kissimmee,Florida,(Population 28,617)
September 19$7 to June 1988.
L bJ'ctivitics; Punning work,involving research, formulation and development of elements for the
City's Comprehensive Plan; responsible for development of Departmental budget; land use
interpretation, ordinance development, and administration;; review of development proposals, site
aration of
Board aglans, endasgitents;and conducted use Recreation Study/Evaluattion tiiionrof of and future sg Advisory
nlenninu latern. City of Kissimmee,Kissimmee, Florida
June 1987 to September 1987.
lob Activities: Planning work,involving the development of elements of the Citvs Comprehensive
Phan, parti_ularly land use; compiled reports concerning special problem areas; and responsible for
handling inquiries and complaints.
Resear h Asscriats,. Institute of Government,University of Florida, Gainesville,Florida
August 1986 toy 1987.
Job Activities: Project Director on the'lown of Palm Beach Citizen Satisfaction Survey; Ocala,
Florida,Vision 2020-Focus Group Leader(Transportation);additional duties included research,test
development, and evaluation.
Ekdrinnistrathe Intern. Thom of Palm Beach,Florida,(Population 9,700)
May to August 1986.
Job Activities: Member of the Budget Review Committee; censtnteted and implemented a Citizen
Satisfaction Survey;responsible for handling complaints and inquiries:and compiled special reports.
PROFE$SIONAL, MEMBERSHIPS AND RECOGNITION:
International City Management Association(ICMA) 1988 to Present
-ICMA Conference Assistance Scholarship Recipient 1989
-ICMA Conference Assistants Exchange Program 1990
- ICMA Committee on Diversity in the Work Place -Member 1990 to 1991
-ICMA 1998 Conference Host Committee 1996 to 1998
-Partners and Youth Program-Co-Chair
Florida City and County Management Association(FCCMA) i988 to Present
-FCCMA Board of Directors-Director at Large 1995 to 2000
-FCCMA Foundation Promotion-Chairman 1999 to 2000
- FCCMA Ethics Committee-Member 1996 to 2000
- FCCMA Membership and Recognition Committee- Chairman 1997 to 1999
-FCCMA By-Laws Review Committee -Member 1997 to 1998
-FCCMA\Members In Transition Committee- Member 1997 to 1998. 2000
- FCCMA Assistant Steering Committee-Member 1991 to 1995
- Assistant Steering Committee-Co-Chair 1995 to 1996
-FCCMA Plat Support Committee-Member 1993 to 1996
- Plan Support Committee- Chairman 1996 to 1997
- FCCMA Conference Planning Committee-Member 1993, 1994. 1995,2000
-FCCMA Membership and Recognition Committee-Member 1990 to 1994
Public Risk Management Association(PRIMA) 1999 to 2000
Risk Be Insurance Management Society(RIMS) 1999 to 2000
- Workers' Compensation Claims Professionals(WCCP) 1999 to 2000
Lake/Sumter Cate/County Management Association 1998 to Present
Government Fin:nce 011kms Association(GFOA) 1998 to 1999
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- Volusia County Management Association 1988 TO 1994
- American Society of Public Administrators(ASPA) 1990 to 1997
Local Government Leaders Public Policy Forum-Harvard-s 1990
J.F.K. School of Government
- Clutstarding Young Woman of America(Award) 1991
Who's Whc of American Women(Award) 1992, 1996
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CIVIC AND GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce-Board of Directors 1998 to 1999
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- Lady Iake Friends of the Library 1998 to Present
Rotary International 1994 to 1997
Avon Park Historical Society 1995 to 1997
Avon Park Chamber of Commerce 1994 to 1996
United Way of Highlands County-Board of Directors 1996 to 1997
Safety Village-Board of Directors 1990 to 1993
- Junior League 1993 to 1996
- Jaycees 1987 to 1994
- Friends of the Port Orange Library 1990 to Present
- March of Dimes"WalkAmericx Campaign Coordinator- 7989 to 1994
City of Pon Orange 1992 to 1994
East Volusia Walk Committee
- United Way-Assisted with Campaign- 1988 to 1994
Cry of Port Orange
City of Avon Park 1995 & 1996
Port Orange/South Daytona Chamber of Commerce -
Intergovernmental Relations Committee 1989 to 1994
- Committee to Support Education 1993 to 1994
- Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce -Recreation/Open 1988
Space Task Force
- Florida Girls'State Delegate 1979
REFERENCES: Will be provided on request.
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01/e2r2d91 14: 4 9e4/5544da PuWELL AND JUNES CPA PAlE Ci
Date: January 2, 2001
To: Mayor Scott Vandergrift
Fax: (407) 578-3036
From: Henry Dunn
I served as Manager in Paoli , Indiana in 1999 and White Springs, Florida this
past year.
01/02/2001 14: Ln 90E7554430 POVELL AND JONEs CP.4 PAGE L2
HENRY DUNN PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Post Office Sox 3474
Lake City, Florida 32056 Telephone 904 961 8095 ,
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to successfully develop, plan, organize, manage and direct the
administration activities and operations of a city or county government.
• Broad and successful experience in governmental administration and related
consulting experience to cities and counties.
• Extensive and successful experience in developing, revising and
administering total personnel systems for cities, counties and other public
agencies.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to public officials in interpreting
statutes, regulations and court decisions that pertain to human resource
management issues.
• Experienced in developing personnel policies and procedures, compensation
plans and classification plans.
• Skilled in interpreting, applying and enforcing departmental regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in relating with all levels of
professionals, technical personnel and general public.
• Ability to plan, manage and administer budgets.
pROFESSIONAI, EXPFBTFNCF
Local Government Adviser-Principal 1975 - 5/30/1998
Office of the Governor
Department for Local Government
Kentucky State Government, Frankfort, KY
Management consulting to cities and counties.
Lssal Government Consultant 1972 1975
College of Business
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
This position was the beginning of the position listed above.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued).
1971 - 1972
Citv Manner
City of Richmond, Richmond, KY
Fluidness Adminlstratar
1970 - 1971
Rockaway Township, Rockaway, NJ
city Manager.
1967 - 1970
City of Canton Georgia, Canton, GA
Citv Manager
1964 - 1967
City of South Fulton, South Fulton, TN
Village Manager
1960 - 1964
The Village of Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, FL
City Manager 1959 - 1960
City of Mt. Holly, Mt. Holly, NC
Administrative Assistant
1957 - 1958
Office of the County Manager
Metropolitan Dade County, Miami, FL
Administrative Assistant 1956 - 1957
Office of City Manager
City of Clearwater, Clearwater, FL
Administrative Assistant 1955 • 1956
Office of City Manger
City of Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, FL
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville,FL •
1954 - 1955
Graduate Level Studies in Public Administration
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL 1951
BSBA Degree in Business Administration
•
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Full Member-International City Management Assoclatien (ICMA) Washington, DC
Currently server on Evaluation Committee for Annual Awards Program ICMA
Currently serve on National Planing Committee for 1998 Annual Conference in
Orlando, FL ICMA
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WILLIA1( H. LAW, JR.
• PERSONAL
Born: Colonie, New York Mailing Address:2616 Barefoot Creek Cr.
February 23, 1930 Navarre, FL 32566
Height: 5 '-10" Telephone: (904) 936-9725
Weight: 225 lbs.
EXPERIENCE
Agency Datg_g TiC1E Fooulation Number of
Employees
Sarasota May/93 Director 276, 000 104
Co. , Florida June/89 of Ceneral
Services
Department Head for principal staff agency which supplies fleet
services, purchasing, central printing, courier, stores services,
maintenance of buildings and grounds plus new building
construction, land and building leases.
Hollywood, Jan/89 Deputy 123, 500 1, 310
Florida March/85 City Mgr.
Principal assistant to the City Manager. Responsible for
interdepartmental projects and functions, capital budgeting, act
for the city Manager in his absence or by his direction.
Management March/85 President N/A 1
Consultant Jan/84
Delray Beach, Jar./84 Interin 43, 000 480
Florida Ju1y/63 City Mgr.
Chief executive officer responsible for full service city
including services such as police, fire, water end sewer
utilities, planning, zoning, building, inspection, public works,
parks and recreation, golf course, capital projects, etc.
Cuifside July/83 General N/A 100
Resorts Oct/81
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General manager for a management company which operated five
motel properties in resort setting on Pensacola Beach.
Dade County Oct/Si Assignments 1.7 1.7 ,000
Florida Jan/75 noted below
initial appointment as Special Assistant with responsibility for
Seaport, Airport as well as Building and Zoning. Later directed
revenue producing facilities which included: five golf courses,
five marinas, two camp grounds, three parking lots, parking
garage, public gun range, thirty food dispensing sites including
full service restaurants, all of which were accomplished within a
proprietary fund. Responsible for developing specifications and
bid packages for various concession activities and restaurant
facilities. Prior assignment was to direct the General Services
Administration, which included: architectural design and
construction of public buildings; purchasing; insurance and risk
management; mobile equipment fleet, central stores, printing and
mail service, building maintenance; property leases; electronic
communications; energy conservation and projects requiring
interdepartmental coordination.
Boca Raton, May/75 city 49, 000 710
Florida ➢ec/72 Manager
Chief executive officer responsible for a full service city
including services such as police, fire, water and sewer
utilities, garbage collection, planning, community development,
major capital projects, building inspection, public works, parks
and recreation, etc.
Tallahassee Dec/72 Staff N/A 8
F1.House of Jan/71 Director/Governmental
Representatives Operations
Directed staff effort to review, analyze and prepare legislation
in the Committee's area; approximately 15% of all legislation
introduced in both houses.
Pensacola, Jan/71 City 59,500 950
Florida Oct/65
Chief executive officer responsible for a full service city
including services such as police, fire, garbage collection,
planning, zoning, building inspection, public works, parka and
recreation in addition to regional gas, water and sewer utility
systems, a regional airport, seaport and a two-county library
function.
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Between 1958 and 1965 I served as Chief Administrator in
Irvington and Franklin Township, New Jersey, Woodstock, Illinois,
as well as Guttenberg, Iowa. These communities ranged in size
from 53, 000 to 1,800, respectively. In each municipality, I have
been the executive officer, negotiator and administrator.
Collectively, the above positions provided me with administrative
experience in small, medium and extremely large organizations.
In addition, extensive opportunities in land planning, data
processing, building and ground maintenance, recreation,
governmental relations, utility operations, capital project
construction, labor relations and personnel administration were
realized.
MILITARY
United States Navy June/53 Electronic Technician
Honorable Discharge July/49
EDUCATION
DATE AEGREC HBJOR
University of Pennsylvania Feb/59 MGA Public
Wharton. School-Fels Sept/57 Administration
Institute
University of Maine June/57 BA Public
History and Government Dept. Sept/53 Management
Troy Nigh School June/49 General
Troy, New York Sept/44
The two university programs are considered among the best in the
nation. Both were accelerated, heavy duty formats. Maine had
heavy engineering and business exposure as a part of the Public
Management Program; Pennsylvania stressed administration,
personnel and finance. Maine's course was oriented toward small
jurisdictions and Pennsylvania's was directed toward larger
operations. Between the two schools, I have an educational
background in: Administration; Finance; Personnel; Labor and
Management Relations; History; Politics; Highway Construction;
Public Relations; Municipal Law; Accounting; Statistics;
surveying; Sanitary Engineering; Health; Police and Fire
Administration; Assessment; Zoning; Planning; Federal and State
Government. Other fields associated with business and
governmental activities were also explored during my formal
education.
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Nicholas M . Meiszer
N 252 Redfish Creek Drive St. Augustine, Florida 32095
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January 2, 2001
Mayor Scott
City of Oconee
City Hall
Oconee, Florida
Dear Mayor Scott.
Attached is a resume of my background, education and experience, as requested. I
believe that I could he of some assistance on a pan-time basis and could assist you and
the Council in recruiting and hiring a permanent City Manager.
As I indicated on the phone, I was elected to the St. Johns County Commission in
November, 2000, and consequently I am no longer doing consulting work on a full-time
basis. As a life member of the International City/County Managers Association, my
primary interest is promoting professionalism in local government. Perhaps we could
discuss some arrangement in greater detail in person and I would be happy to come to
Oconee with no obligation to discuss possibilities.
Sincerely yours,
q ,
Nicholas M. Meiszer
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RESUME
Nicholas M. Meiszer
252 Redfish Creek Drive
St, Augustine, Florida 32095
Telephone (904) 825-0428
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Professional Experience
Senior Government Advisor in Economic Development
U.S. Agency for Intemational Development
Comity Administrator, St. Johns County, Florida --61i2 years
St. Augustine population 110,000
City Manager, Albany,Georgia -- 512 years
Serving a population of about 100,000
City Manager, Austin,Texas -- 21/2 years
Population at that time was about 350,000
County Administrator,Chesterfield County, Virginia -- 4 years
Part of the Richmond,Virginia Metro Area
Population was 170,000
County Manager, Forsyth County, North Carolina -- 7 years
Winston-Salem is the county seat
Population was 240,000
City Manager, Henderson, Kentucky -- 2 years
I was the city's first city manager
Population 30,000
City Manager and Assistant City Manager, Gulfport,Florida -- 5 years
Tampa _.St. Petersburg Metro Area
Population 12,000
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President, National Association of County Administrators
Director, Georgia City and County Managers Association
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'I:he Urban I,and Institute
I he Academy of Political Science
American Public Works Association
Florida City and County Managers Association
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Cose-Western Reserve University - Cleveland, Ohio
Master or Arts In rul,IIc Adndt lttrallon
Xavier University- Cincinnati, Ohio
nacheter or Science to rolllleal Science
Florida State University - Institute for Continuing Education
Short Courses fir City Managers
University of South Florida, Tamp, Florida
Certificate in Construction Engineering
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Certificate -AdvancedMonagement rn_srit,re
Intemar(onal City Monogement.4ssociation
University of North Carolina, Chapel lull, North Carolina
Institute o/Government-Management by Oblectives
Engineering Institute of Dayton, Uayton, Ohio
Certificate In Omit 011ons Research
Certificate In Management Mfr.-motion Systems
International City Managrrnent Association, Washington, U.C.
Instltule for rralnlmg In Municipal Administration
PrInc(ples and P,octice ofUrban Planning
Techniques JMunlclpal Administration
National Defense University
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Diploma In National Security Management
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University of Texas, Austin, Tcxas
Chair of Free Enterprise
Certificate-Economics/Free Enterprise
U.S. Armed Forces Institute
Preflight Aerodynamics
Conversational German
Professional Activities, Boards and Gong iittees
Chairman, Appomattox River `Hater Authority
The Authority opera les water treatment facilities serving 1Mee counties and two cities in central
Virginia
Executive Director, Chehaw Park Authority
.The Authority operates a 1.000 acre wild animal park n?arAlbany and wes created by the Georgia
State Legislature.
Adjunct Professor of Government
Virginia Cammmmeohh University, Richmond, Virginia
Albany State College, Albany,Georgia
Metropolitan Economic Development Commission
Serving Richmond.Chesterfield,llenrieo and Hanover. Virginia
Fcn nding Board member
chairman, Albany Area Criminal Justice Academy
One of twelve academies in Georgia for training of law enforcement personnel serving southwestern
Georgia.
Georgia Municipal Association
Municipal Government Commute., served rwo terms
Local Government Finance Advisory Group
State of Georgia
Department of Community Airs
International City Management Association
First European Task Force visiting England. Germany,Netherlands
Women and Minorities in Management Task Force
Committee on the Environment
Georgia Land information Study Committee and State Mapping
Advisory Hoard,member-appointed by Gov.Joe Frank Harris
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National Association of Counties
Booed of V rectors
Member of study group which visited Germany
Texas Foundation for the Improvement of Local Government
Asstcted in the esiabltshmtnr of the foundation under the sponsorship of the Texas Municipal
League
Albany - Dougherty County Economic Development Commission
Founding member of three way partnership including city, county and chamber of commerce
r epresentaiives
Florida innovation Group •
Board of Directors
University of North Florida
Center for Local Government
Advisory Board Member
Cogsu,Ilirig Services
State of Iowa, County Commissioners Association
Iowa State Legislature -Comminee on County Government
Des Moines, Iowa
Slate of New Jersey, Local Government Commission
Visited the Counties of Bergen, Camden,Patterson,Mercer and New Brunswick
State of Montana, Department of Local Government
Flathead County
Missoula County
Virginia Municipal League
Richmond, Virginia
Texas Municipal League
Austin, Texos
National Association of Counties
Allied Strvicts Pr glen
Afanket°,Minnesota-Blue B crib Coanty
Indianapolis, Indiana-Marian County
RESUME
Anthony G. Otte.
288 Bent Oak Court
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-323-8458
TOOTTE@Isbg.net
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• City Manager, City of Leesburg, FL. 7/96- 9/00
City population: 15,000;Utility service population: 50,000. City utilities: Electric, Natural Gas,
Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Sanitation, Telecommunications, Internet. City Regional
Airport. A Florida Main Street City. One CRA district. 354 FT staff; $105 million budget.
Significant Achievements
Revitalized downtown with a $2.4 million Main St. "streetscape", a new Towne Square,
and grant-funded park improvements. Initiating a team approach, we developed a creative
financing package necessary to fund the project. Occupancy rates increased from 60 to
99%, and the downtown CRA assessed valuation increased nearly $6 million from private
property improvements encouraged by the project;
Initiated two bond re-financings that will save over $1 million in debt service per year and
realized $3.5 million cash for a new police station;
Initiated housing program: over 400 sub-standard houses, many abandoned, became the
subject of a multi-faceted program directed by a new city Housing Services Department.
The new department contains no new positions: it was removed from another department
and given additional duties. The program features partnerships with two non-profit
agencies (one of which, the Community Development Corporation of Greater Leesburg
and Vicinity, was formed with my assistance), a new code enforcement ordinance, and
two CDBG grants in four years. Over 200 homes have now been removed or upgraded;
- Constructed a cost-effective, 3.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant and force main: $10
million;
- Successful City Airport management: Constructed improvements and purchased adjacent
property with $5 million in grant funds. Purchased property has been leased out and the
airport is now profitable for the first time;
- Negotiated a profitable city Internet service contract. The city also receives free service
for staff and the city library service;
- Negotiated the city's first cell tower contracts: $95,000 annually;
- Re-structured electric rates and established a public service tax in preparation for the
possibility of de-regulation;
-Initiated a Natural Gas Incentive Plan to encourage developers to install gas;
- Initiated a successful campaign before FDOT for a FL Turnpike interchange that opens
up a large area for industrial and commercial development;
-Negotiated a Letter of Intent with two merchant power plants;
- Assisted 16 businesses with financial incentives to establish 234 new jobs.
- Completely re-organized salary administration: Eliminated cost of living raises and
installed a market approach to setting salary ranges, with savings on the order of
$100,000 per year;
- Successful union strategies: Negotiated a cost-effective fire department union contract,
eliminating parity with police salaries and introducing the market approach;won the
only union election, held in the police department; and avoided union elections in two
other departments;
- Initiated a curfew proposal and ban on laser lights, both approved by the City
Commission,to enhance law enforcement operations;
- Initiated a cost-effective new system of bulk item pick-ups in the sanitation division,
avoiding the cost of additional equipment and personnel, and generating revenue;
- Initiated city participation and a creative funding mechanism for the"Lights of I ake"
program, providing Christmas lighting displays downtown and in a city park;
-Initiated organizational development programs: team-building for each work unit,
Employee Advisory Committee, General Employee Pension Advisory committee, Health
Insurance Task Force, and revised Termination Appeal Board;
- Played a key role is settling a class-action lawsuit brought by the NAACP in federal
court that was four years old when I arrived;
-Expanded the Telecommunications Utility, doubling the mileage of fiber optic cable and
adding new customers, including a major utility customer.
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Awards/Recognition/Memberships
- National League of Cities and Caucus of Black Elected Officials Award for support in
establishing the Community Development Corporation of Greater Leesburg and Vicinity
-Florida City/County Management Association First Place Award for Innovations in
Technology and Communications, for Internet service and Telecommunications Utility
- Government Finance Officers Association Budget Compliance Award, 1999 and 2000,
the first such awards given to the city
- Appreciation Award from the Leesburg Partnership
- Golden Hammer Award,Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, "in recognition of the
major role you played in the restoration of downtown Leesburg."
-"Man of Courage"award from the Community Development Corporation of Greater
Leesburg and Vicinity, for"selfless service for the citizens of Leesburg"
• -Recognition from Homes in Partnership for efforts to eliminate substandard housing
- Recognition from Boys& Girls Club for supporting recreation programs
- Recognition from the International City Management Association for 25 years of service
to local government, (1997)
-Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Florida Municipal Power Agency
- Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Florida Municipal Electric Association
-Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
-Board of Directors, Leesburg Partnership
-Member, Urban Administration Committee, Florida League of Cities
-Member, Lake County School District Advisory Council for Vocational-Technical, Adult
& Community Education
- Member, Lake Griffin Restoration Task Force
-Member, Leesburg Rotary Club
City Administrator(City Manager), City of Tavares, FL 9/85 -5/96
Population: 10,000. City utilities: Water, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater; 91 FT
staff; $8 million budget.
Significant Achievements
-Planned and managed the construction of a new city hall ($1.6 million). Change orders
held to 3.43 %. Wrote article on free site analysis published in the ICMA Newsletter,
April 18, 1994. Financing was done in conjunction with re-financing an existing issue to
keep debt service low.
- Managed an aggressive utility expansion including the creation of a utility service
district, construction of a 1MGD wastewater treatment plant ($6.6 million), a 15" well
and 500,000 gallon storage tank, and over 15 miles of water and wastewater lines; and
the negotiation of numerous service agreements.
- Attracted the development of a 400 bed hospital and negotiated the annexation and re-
zoning of surrounding parcels totaling nearly 500 acres.
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- Gained statewide recognition as one of the first cities to implement a stormwater utility,
and a recycling program.
Awards/Recognition/Memberships
- City received its' first ever FGOA Award of Excellence in the presentation of financial
statements for the fiscal year 1992-93
- City recognized as one of the first to implement a recycling program with a state grant
award as provided through the 1988 solid waste management act
- Awarded a"Key to the City" by the Mayor
- Director, Tavares Chamber of Commerce
-Board Member, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Events Committee
- Vice-President, Tavares Historical Society
• - Chairman, Lake County Sesquicentennial Committee, 1995
-Member, Fifth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
- President, Lake County City Manager's Association
Division Coordinator,Finance and Administration Division, 7/83- 8/85
Northern Kentucky Area Development District, sub-state district serving 8 counties and
56 cities. District population: 313,500; 26 staff. $765,000 budget.
Significant Achievements
- Successfully developed and helped implement the first budgeting process for a city of
21,000.
Awards/Recognition
-Directed a communications program that won a 1984 award of"Excellence" from the
National Association of Regional Councils.
- Area Governor, Toastmasters International
Public Administration Specialist, 10/80 - 6/83
Northern Kentucky Area Development District.
Significant Achievements
- Prepared a city clerk's procedures manual purchased by over 60 cities in the US and
Canada.
-Wrote a model procurement code manual.
•
Awards/Recognition
-Prepared the only CETA plan rated "Excellent" by state staff in 1982.
Criminal Justice Specialist, 7/76 - 10/80
Northern Kentucky Area Development District
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Significant Achievements
- Prepared a model police rules and regulations manual adopted by nine city police
departments.
- Advisor for a three year project which successfully consolidated a city& county
communications center.
- Directed the development of three county disaster plans.
Planning Assistant, 7/72 - 6/76
Campbell-Kenton Regional Crime Council, a single purpose agency to administer the Law
Enforcement Assistance Administration program in two urban counties.
Significant Achievements
• - Prepared over 100 LEAA grant applications. Over 90% were funded.
- Project Director for a two county crime prevention project employing four police
officers. Received training at the National Crime Prevention Institute.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Full Member, International City/County Management Association
- Member, Florida City Management Association
- Graduate, Leadership Central Florida, 1998
- Graduate, Leadership Lake County, 1993
EDUCATION
- Master of Public Affairs, University of Cincinnati, 1983 (4.0 GPA)
-Bachelor of Arts, Thomas More College, 1972
PERSONAL
- Married to Joyce(Ruehl), CPA; two sons. Kevin (II), David (7).
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