Item #02 Apppointment to the Code Enforcement Board
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: March 27, 2007
Item # 2..
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Melanie Sibbitt
Ext. 1026
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Reviewed By: ~
Department Director: ____
City Manager:
Subject: Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board.
Background Summary:
The Code Enforcement Board was created by Ordinance No. 741 on June 16, 1981. The purpose of this
board is to review infractions of the City technical Codes, negotiate compliance and impose fines for
failure to comply. The Code Enforcement Board is to have seven (7) regular members and two (2)
alternate members, all with three year terms.
The board currently consists of seven (7) regular members and one (1) alternate member. Therefore,
there is currently one (1) alternate member position available.
One application has been submitted for a position on the board by Shahzad Ahmad (District 3).
Issue:
Should the City Commission appoint Shahzad Ahmad (District 3) to the Code Enforcement Board as an
alternate member with a term ending June 201 O?
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners consider appointing Shahzad
Ahmad (District 3) as an alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board.
Attachments:
Board Application
Board List
Financial Impact:
N/A
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x'J
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
-L Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
For Clerk's Deat Use:
.-L- Consent Agenda
_ Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
_ Original DocumenUContract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original DocumenUContract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
N/A
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Created by Ord. #741 on 6/16/81/Amended by Ord. #1004 on 9/1/87/ #89-43 on 11/21/89/ #95-06
on 3-7-95. Members must be City residents per 9 7-5.A, Code of Ordinances and they
will serve 3 year terms.
(7 regular and 2 alternate members)
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Members District Phone Number Term Expires
1. Randy Chancey (V-Chair) 4 407/293-6251 (H) June 2008
1856 Sparkling Water Circle 407/560-3775 (W)
Ocoee, FL 34761 randy .chancev@disneV.com
2. Robert Godek (Chairman) 2 407/877-0973 (H) June 2008
1316 Olympia Park Circle 407/420-6665 (W)
Ocoee, FL 34761 407/466-4428 (C)
rhQodek@tecopartners.com
3. Michael Godek 1 407/886-8641 (H) June 2008
3289 Jamber Drive 407/363-0059
Ocoee, FL 34761 mrQodek@pcl.com
4. Jim Morton
708 E. Lakeshore Dr 2 407/656-8914 (H) June 2009
Ocoee, FL 34761 321/278-7231 (W)
CPSA89@earthlink.net
5. Lee Ann Stanley 3 407/993-4020 (H) June 2009
563 S. Bluford Avenue leeannstanlev@aol.com
Ocoee, FL 34761
6. Michael Hopper 2 407/656/2720 (H) June 2007
1405 Daria Street 352/536-6880 (W)
Ocoee, FL 34761 352/536-6866 (W)
mhopper317 @vahoo.com
7. Steven Ballard 2 407/291-1086 (H) June 2008
1029 Featherstone Circle 407/432-3700 (W)
Ocoee, FL 34761 sballard@masondixon.com
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Alternates
1. Darrel Lowery
507 Bernadino Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
2 407/877 -0265 (H)
321/278-5211 (C)
dlowerv2@cfl.rr.com
June 2009
2.
Attorney
Fowler & O'Quinn, P.A.
Mary Sneed, Esq.
Empire Building
28 W. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
407/425-2684 (W)
407/425-2690 (Fax)
RESIGNED
John H. Linebarier 2005
John Konicek 2005
Robert Donenfeld 2005
Ron Strosnider 2006
Carol Arney 2006
Denise Lenko 2006
REMOVED
Bill Henderson (removed 10/05)
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CITY OFOCOD
APPUCATION POll SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
(please Print Legibly)
1. Name: Shah2ad Ahmad E-mail Address:shahzadesq@earthIink.net
2. HomeAddress:146 Lonahirst LOOD Home Phone: 407-905-9790
City. Slate, Zip: Deoee. pI 34761
3. Business: DBKSM&N Business Pbonc: 407-422-2454
4. Business Addresl: 332 N. Maqnolia Ave. Orlando. Fl 32801
5. Brief Summary of Education and Experience: B. A -Criminal Justice
J .D- Law
Beven years of exnerienc8 as B nract1cing attorney.
6.
Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes -:!.- No
Are you a registeted votAlr? Yes * No
Resident of the City for 6 months or longer?
Do you hold public office?
Are you employed by tbe City?
Do you now serve on & City Board or Committee?
PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS WHICH INTEREST YOU:
District 1# .3
Yes ....:!!...- No
Ves_ No *
Yes No ~
Yea No *
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for Fire Department
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Human RellltionllDiversity Board
Puks a.d ReeratJOII AdvlsOly
Board
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JiJNANCJAL DISCLOSUU FORMS AURl.QUlUD rou.oWlNG APPOINTMENT
What school does your child attend? (Only for Edue1ltion Commission)
12. Why do you think you are qualified to servo on this board?
Ag an Attornev, I have an overall understanding
o~ the 1e9a1 ~rineip1eB that affect a eitv qovernment
and itg citi2Ang.MoraovRr, I am about to be appointed
as an arbitrator for the NASD. which involves-COnt J.,
13 - Please .u.ch resumeror other information to mist Commission in making appointmenfl.
SIONA~ -=> DArE: 3/9'",/07
Note: (I) Applicallon dTcclive for om. YEAR from dllle of compleliOll.
(Z) Iryou U\'4I111)' quatioaI, pICIIIl can Ik City CIaIt's otUcllll (407) 905-.J IOS
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Continued-detailed analysis and collective decision making.
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SBAHZAD .AII.MJ:D
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
HISTORYI
SKILLS
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146 LonpirstLoop, Ocoee. FL 34761 (407) 341-0981 e-mail: shahzadesq@eartbilinknet
Florida Bill', admitted June 1998
Touro College Jacob D. Fudlsberg Law CeII.r, Long Island. NY CAIl6)
J.D. Graduate. December] 997
Awsnll: Dean's List, Spring 1997
AttMtks: ReseardI Editor, International Law Review, Fall 199&
Assist1lnt Managing Editor. Environmental Law Journal, Spring 1997
Anistaftt C,tes Editor, Environmental Law Journal, Spring 1997
Jud&c. Student Bill' Association ludicial Review Board, 1997
Ameri<:an Trial Lawy<<s Association
Touro Law Center Summer Law PrOZrDm in India, Shimla, India, 1995
Florida Atlantic: Uoivenlty, Boca Raton, FL
B.A. Criminal Justice 1994
Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, FL
Aw.rdl: PnlSident'a Ust, Spring J992
Dean'sUst, FaJ11991, Fall 1992
Activities: Phi Theta Kappe Honor Society, 1991-1992 (comnwnity services)
Law Firm of de Beaubien, Knlaht, Simmons, Mantzaris, & Neal, P.A., Orlando, FL
Associata Attorney March 2002 - Present
Reviewed contracts, analyzed laws and cases; practiced corporate and immigration law,
Law Offices otRalph S. Francois, North Miami Beach, FL
Associate Attorney October 2001 - Febnwy 2002
Represented individual and corporate clients; practiced bankruptcy and immigration law.
Law omc:es ofLawreoce P. Latalf. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aaodale Attor.ey August 2001 - October 2001
Represented corporate clients; practiced immigration law.
Law 0ftI_ of'Carto .Jeaa..Jnepb, Fort Lauderdale, FL
AaociateAttorJleY January 2DOO-August2oo1
Represented individual and corporate clients; practiced benkruptcy and immigration law.
Indepelldeat Work. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aalodat. Attor..y July 1999 - December 2000
Practiced bankroptcy. immigration (family-based petitions), and some corporate law.
Claolces & AlIOtfates,lae.. Fort Lauderdale, FL
la-boUR Couosel Febnl8lY 1999 - December 2000
Negotiated, drafted agreements, and managed legal affai~ of corporation.
AmerJeau RepJatory Servicu Corp., Fort Lauderdale, FL
IJa..bouae CoaDel February 1999 - December 2000
Provided Icpladvice and drafted tariffs for 1elecommunicationa companies.
Ultra-uratyles. lac., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Praid.t May 1998-July 1999
Built and managed profitable sales organization of over 700 personnel.
Law 0fIiee ofDavlcl SperliDg. Long Island, NY Febrwuy 1997 - JWIO 1997
LeplAallCant August 1997-November 1997
Conduch:d legal research in immigration law, drafU:d petitions.
IateraatlollaJ Bu...... Ricb.. aDd Aaylam CUalc, Long Island. NY
Shide.t Aupstl997 - December 1991
Conductl:d legal research on asylum issues.
Born in 1972; U.s. Citizen for OYer 20 years; Multilingual (fluent in Urdu aDd Hindi)..
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March 8, 2007
City Clerk
City of Ocoee
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee. FL 34761
Facsimile 407.6S6-S72S
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please accept the attached resume and application for the Advisor Board positions
that may be available in the City of Ocoee. Although my primary choice is the Code
Enforcement Board. I would 8lsa like to serve on the Board of Adjustment or the
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals at the same time if possible.
Currently, I work for the Law Finn of de Beaubi~ Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris,
&. Neal. P A, the seventh Iarpst fum in CentIal Florida. My job duties consist of
reviewing real estate contracts and lawsuits. negotiating settlements. and providing legal
consultation.
It is 8lsa noteworthy that I am about to become a certified arbitrator for the NASD
(National Association of Securities Dealen). I have passed the lI'bitration exam and on
March 22, 2007, I will become eligible to preside over securities disputes.
Thank you for considering this application. Please contact me to arrange an
interview.
Trulr;{
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Shahzad Ahmed. Esq.
146 LOllghirst Loop
Ocoee, FL 34761
407.341-0981 (cell)
407-905-9790 (H)
Sbllh7Mf!llt1@earthlink.net