Item 18 Approval of New Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity BoardMeeting Date: August 16, 2022
Contact Name: Kathy Heard
Contact Number: Ext. 1023
Item # 19
Reviewed By:
Department Director: M ffi nip S' t
City Manager:
Subject: Approval of New Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board (3-year term)
Background Summary:
The Human Relations Diversity Board was created by Resolution in 2003. The purpose of this board is to promote
understanding, respect, goodwill, and equality among all citizens and businesses of the City of Ocoee. Members
of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve three-year terms. Currently, the Human Relations Diversity Board
has twelve (12) members, and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than thirteen
(13) members. Only those persons who reside in Ocoee, who own real property in Ocoee, or who are owners of
businesses located in Ocoee shall be eligible for membership.
Three (3) applications have been received. Katiana Shum, who is not a resident, but has indicated she is an
Ocoee business owner, submitted her application on February 28, 2022. Marcus Riggins, who is a resident in
District 4, submitted his application on June 1, 2022. Demetrick Brown, who is a resident in District 1, submitted
his application on June 11, 2022. All applicants have shown an interest in being appointed to the Human Relations
Diversity Board for a term ending May 2025.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint Katiana Shum (Ocoee Business Owner), Marcus
Riggins (District 4), or Demetrick Brown (District 1) to fill the one (1) vacant seat with a term ending May 2025?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends that the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners appoint either Marcus Riggins or Demetrick
Brown with a term ending May 2025. Katiana Shum submitted her application prior to Marcus Riggins; however,
Ms. Shum's application is incomplete due to inadequate business owner verification. The HRDB Bylaws state,
"Only those persons who reside in Ocoee, who own real property in Ocoee, or who are owners of businesses in
Ocoee shall be eligible for membership."
Attachments:
Board List
Board Applications
Financial Impact:
None
Type of Item: (please mark with an `Y)
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading _ Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
HUMAN RE LATIONS/DIVERSITY BOARD
Created by Res. #2003-21 on September 16, 2003; and
amended by Res. #2004-11; amended by Res. #2010-10; amended by Res. #2013-07; amended by Res. #2015-014;
amended by Res. #2016-009; and amended by Res. #2021-002
No less than 7 members, no more than 13 members - (3 year terms)
Member
District
Email
Term Expires
1. Rhonda Anderson -Robinson
1
rada64 e aol.coin
rda23642gmail.com
May 2025
2. Nichole Dawkins
4
ndawkinswsc@gmail.com
May 2023
3. William Maxwell
2
weniaxcom a,aol,com
May 2025
4. Lori Hart
4
lorihat-t93@gmail.com
May 2023
5. Jay Carr
2
Jaycarr72 a,hotmail.com
May 2024
6. Annette Brown
2
Annettebrown.ocoee a,yahoo.com
May 2024
7. Ages Hail
4
A esg hart n,gmail.com
May 2024
8. Ross Middleton
Ross 2highpointorlando.com
May 2024
9. Tonya Dorisca
1
tdorisca@researchdrc.com
May 2024
10. Brad Lomneck
2
bradlovesocoee@gmaiI.com
May 2025
11. Scott Kennedy
1
sl<ennedy@rselliott.com
May 2025
12. Jason Mellen
4
Jasonmellen74@gmail.com
May 2025
13. Vacant
COMMISSION LIAISON Non -voting nierrtber
George Oliver III Commissioner 407-905-3100 ext. 9-1040
Goliver a,ocoee.org
STAFF LIAISON
Doug Gaines
Assistant Support Services Director
RECORDING CLERK
Support Services 407-905-3100 ext. 9-1503
dgaines a,ocoee.org
Melanie Sibbitt City Clerk 407-905-3100 ext. 9-1026
City Clerk msibbitta,ocoee.org
APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board.
'r Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the Ocoee City Clerk, 150 N. Lakeshore
aA Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 or emailed to ccdl@ocoee.org. All submitted applications are public
<)va records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons.
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First Name Marcus Middle
E-mail Address mrig_ains@amaii.com
Last Riggins
Home Address 2781 Norway Maple Court, Ocoee, FI 34761
Home Telephone 407-536-7581 Celephone 407-575-4093
Place of work (Name) Millenium Technology Group position (Title) Engineer
Business Address 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
US Citizen: ❑ Yes ❑ No Registered Voter: ❑ Yes []No City District #1 4 1 City Employee: ❑ Yes ❑ No
City Resident at Least 6 Months? ❑ Yes ❑ No Department:
Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board: ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, please describe
State law prohibits service on more than one quasi-judicial board or elected/appointed office.
Please indicate the board(s) for which you seek appointment by the City Commission. Financial disclosure
and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes.
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.'
❑
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board'
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.'
❑
Planning & Zoning Commission'
❑
Code Enforcement Board'
❑
Personnel Board
❑
General Employees' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
❑
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
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Human Relations Diversity Board'
'Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial board.
' Background checks are required before a member may participate in public -contact events.
Have you attended at least one (1) meeting of requested board(s)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment
prior to submitting your application.
is this for Reappointment? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Please describe your qualifications for each board indicated above:
By my signature below, I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and
agree that a background check will be required when my duties include contact with the public.
Signature U MIA Date
06/01 /2022
You may attach additional supporti 4i formation. Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of
submission. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105.
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First Name ®emetrick Middle Lamar Last Brown
E-mail Address dlbrown1980@gmail.c®m
Home Address 735 Birch Hollow ®rive
Home Telephone Cellphone813-952-3223
Place of Work (Name)Simply Healthcare Plans Position (Title) Housing Specialist
Business Address 4200 W Cypress Street Tampa, FL 32703
US Citizen: ❑ Yes ❑ No Registered Voter: ❑ Yes [—]No City District o City Employee: ❑ Yes ❑ No
City Resident at Least 6 Months? ❑ Yes ❑ No Department:
Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board: Yes ❑ No If yes, please describe
State law prohibits service on more than one quasi-judicial board or elected/appointed office.
Please indicate the board(s) for which you seek appointment by the City Commission. Financial disclosure
and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes.
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.2
❑
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board2
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.2
❑
Planning & Zoning Commission'
❑
Code Enforcement Board'
❑
Personnel Board
❑
General Employees' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
❑
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
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Human Relations Diversity Board2
' Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial board.
2 Background checks are required before a member may participate in public -contact events.
Have you attended at least one (1) meeting of requested board(s)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment
prior to submitting your application.
Is this for Reappointment? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Please describe your qualifications for each board indicated above: I am a founding board member of
Young Black Professionals of Tampa, Inc, where I served years as the event chair coordiantar. I have provided assistance with Orlando's
Housing and Health equity event that featurred Magic Johnson.
By my signature b , I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and
agree that a ba k ro ch k i I b, required whe my duties include contact with the public.
Signature_------,-- Date 7/ 11 022
You may attach additiona supporting information. Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of
submission. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105.
Ocoee
Please use this form to apply for appointment to a citizen advisory or quasi-judicial board. -
Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the Ocoee City Clerk, 150 N. Lakeshore
Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 or emaiied to ccdl@ocoee.org. All submitted applications are public
records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and are open to inspection by all persons.
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First Name r
E-mail Address
Home Address
Home Telephone
Place of Work (Name)
Business Addressq4(
US Citizen: 0 Yes ❑ No
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Registered Voter: /❑ Yes ❑No City District,#(,,N�/A City Employee: ❑ Yes,A Notrt�
City Resident at Least 6 Months? ® Yes ❑ No Department:. i1 + Il..�(n�(
Presently Serve on Quasi-judicial Board: R Yes,] No If yes, please describe
State law prohibits service on more than one quasi-judicial board or elected/appointed office.
Please indicate the board(s) for which you seek appointment by the City Commission. Financial disclosure
and/or background checks are required for certain citizen board members; see footnotes.
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Fire Dept.2
❑
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board2
❑
Citizen Advisory Council for Police Dept.2
❑
Planning & Zoning Commission'
❑
Code Enforcement Board'
❑
Personnel Board
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General Employees' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
❑
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Trust
Fund Board of Trustees'
®
Human Relations Diversity Board2
z Financial disclosure forms must be submitted after appointment to a quasi-judicial board.
2 Background checks are required before a member may participate in public -contact events.
Have you attended at least one (1) meeting of requested board(s)? ® Yes ❑ No
You are strongly encouraged to attend at least one meeting of any board for which you seek appointment
prior to submitting your application.
Is this for Reappointment? ❑ Yes.] No
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By my signature below, I attest that the information provided herein is true and correct, and I acknowledge and
agree that a background checl ,will be required when my duties include contact with the public.
;nature/ Date
You may attach additional supporting information. Applications are valid for one (1) year from the date of
submission. Please direct any questions to the Office of the City Clerk, 407-905-3105.
111. Membership:
A. The HRDB shall consist of no less than seven (7) and no more than thirteen
(13) voting members. The City Commission shall designate one member of the City Commission
and the City Manager shall designate one member of staff, both of whom will serve as liaisons
(non -voting) members. HRDB members will be appointed by the City Commission from a list
of interested and eligible persons who have completed the application form for membership on
City boards and committees, and who are representative of the diversity of the community,
including race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnic group. Members are
expected to attend Board meetings and participate in a minimum of one Board -sponsored event
per calendar year. Applicants for membership should anticipate that participation will require
considerable devotion of personal time. Effective May 2014, all members shall serve a three (3)
year term and may be reappointed; irrespective of the number of terms previously served;
however, to ensure that approximately one-third of the authorized membership positions become
vacant in any given year, the City Commission may make appointments of one, two, and three
years of service.
B. Only those persons who reside in Ocoee, who own real property in Ocoee, or
ha are owners of businesses located -in -Ocoee -shall -be -eligible for memb-ership) Persons who
were convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude are ineligible.
C. Members of the HRDB shall meet as determined by, and in accordance
with, the provisions of the Bylaws for the HRDB and/or at such other times as may be called by
the Chair thereof. Notice of each meeting shall be provided to all members of the HRDB within
a reasonable time prior to the meeting. All meetings of the HRDB will be open to the public with
notice of the place, day, and hour of the meeting posted at Ocoee City Hall at least forty-eight
(48) hours in advance of any such meeting.
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