Item #02 Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board �� of Good Lit 1g
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: November 6, 2012
Item #
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Tisha Williams Department Director: Beth Eikenbe ry
Contact Number: Ext. 1023 City Manager: Robert Fran
Subject: Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board
Background Summary:
Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve two -year terms. Currently the Human Relations Diversity
Board has thirteen (13) members and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than
fifteen (15) members. Narupa Tiwari was appointed to the board in March 2012, since her appointment she has
missed 4 of 6 meetings. The board has recommended her removal subsequent to her failure to respond to board
correspondence requesting an explanation of her absences. There is currently one application on file from past
member Barbara Ann Boudokhane with an interest in again serving on the board.
Issue:
Should the honorable Mayor and City Commission remove Narupa Tiwari and appoint Barbara Ann Boudokhane
to the Human Relations Diversity Board with a term ending May 2014?
Recommendations
The City's Human Relations Diversity Board is recommending that the City Commission remove Narupa Tiwari
and appoint Barbara Ann Boudokhane to the Human Relations Diversity Board with term ending May 2014.
Attachments:
Board List
Board Application
Financial Impact:
None.
Type of Item: (please mark with an `x')
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading x Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
x Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. N/A
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HUMAN RELATIONS/DIVERSITY BOARD
Created by Res. #2003 -21 on 9/16/2003
Res. #2003 -21 amended by Res. # 2004 -11 changing quorum to 50% plus (1) one; amended by 2010 -10
(residency for membership)
No less than 7 members, no more than 15 members - (2 year terms)
MEMBER DISTRICT CONTACT INFORMATION TERM ENDS
1. Nicole Dawkins 4 407 - 860 -0639 (H) May 2014
1326 Plumgrass Circle 407- 296 -0002 (W)
tajena5 @aol.com
2. Mariann Zaccaro 1 407 - 802 -5906 (H) May 2014
477 Northern Durango Ave marizaccaro @gmail.com
3. William Maxwell (Chairman) 2 407 - 656 -0054 (H) May 2013
558 Woodson Avenue 407 - 447- 3117(W)
407 - 694 -5905 (C)
407 - 447 -4746 (F)
wemaxcom @aol.com
4. Michelle Turner 3 407 - 202- 7895(H) May 2013
306 Royal Drive 407 - 656 -8520 (W)
mtaylor45 @live.com
5. Jennifer Hopkins (Vice- 2 407 - 293 -4159 (H) May 2013
Chair) 407- 375 -5041 (C)
2095 Alclobe Circle hopkinsjj @msn.com
6. Gwendolyn King n/a 407 - 293 -4209 (H) May 2014
148 Cranfield Court 407- 445 -7663 (W)
Orlando, FL 32835 gdee40 @yahoo.com
7. Ira Calloway n/a 407 - 295 -1418 (H) May 2014
1306 Weston Wood Blvd i.calloway @att.net
Orlando, FL 32818
8. Morgan Curry 2 407 -536 -0332 (C) May 2014
106 E. Lakeview Street
9. Rose -Nancy Joseph 2 954- 336 -1871 (H) May 2013
504 Water Way Court rosenancy.joseph @gmail.com
10. Patricia Cornell 4 407 - 296 -3101 May 2014
1426 Carriage Oak Court rpcever @cfl.rr.com
11. Narupa Tiwari 2 407 - 656 -0800 (H) May 2014
1007 Coastal Circle 407 - 762 -3891 (W)
narupatiwari @yahoo. com
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12. Ronald Pierce 2 407 - 656 -8998 (H) May 2014
606 Orange Avenue 734 - 497 -4312 (C)
13. Margarita Del Valle n/a 561- 856 -5809 (H) May 2014
2446 S, Conway Road #94 407 - 877 -1175 (W)
Orlando, FL 32812
14. Derek Persad 1 407 - 654 -4714 (H) May 2014
2724 Cabernet Circle 407 -573 -0228 (W)
Ocoee, FL 34761 smd60 @yahoo.com
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS
Commissioner Gary Hood 1 407 - 905 -3112
ghood @ci.ocoee.fl.us
STAFF LIAISON
Joy Wright Community 407 - 905 -3100 ext. 9 -1530
Relations joy.wright @ci.ocoee.fl.us
Manager
RECORDING CLERK
Tisha Williams City Clerk's 407 - 905 -3100 ext. 9 -1023
Office tisha.williams @ci.ocoee.fl.us
RESIGNED
Sridhar Rangaswamy (02/15/12)
Michael Snytkin (02/14/12)
William Floyd (12/01/11)
Gabriel Padilla (09/18/11)
Maria Irizarry (06/07/11) Removed by CC
Fay Alston (05/05/11)
Berwyn Oltman (Declined Reappointment 05/05/11)
Ode Mendoza (03/03/11)
Aurelio Rodriguez (01/06/11)
Nanci Johnson (10/27/10)
Dr. Alex Roa (5/6/2010) (replaced by Gabriel Padilla)
Carole Amey (Resigned 10/26/2009 — Replaced by Ashley Papagni)
Lester Dabbs, Jr. (Resigned
Dahlia Peart (Resigned 09/27/2009 — Replaced by Jennifer Hopkins)
Louis Fazio, Jr. (Resigned 03/31/2009)
Amanda Brumfield (Resigned 03/10/2009)
James Fleming (Resigned Feb. 2008)
Matt Garland (Resigned Feb. 2008)
Carmen Arzola (Resigned Feb. 2008)
Dorcas Dillard (Declined Reappointment May 2008)
Ibrahim Habach (Removed Nov. 2008 for non - attendance)
Karen & Phillip Lee Fatt (Resigned April 2007)
Sandra Davidson (Resigned July 2007)
Frann Kelley Rodriguez (Resigned July 2007)
MaryEllen Murray (Declined Reappointment May 2007)
Danny Vereen (Declined Reappointment May 2007)
Martha Lopez - Anderson (Resigned Oct. 2007)
Debra Booth (Resigned 01/04/2006)
John & Kitsy Phillips (Resigned (May 2006)
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APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
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(2) If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk's office at (407) 905 -3105.
City of Ocoee • 150 N. Lakeshore Drive • Ocoee, Florida 34761
Phone: (407) 905 -3100 • Fax: (407) 905 -3168 • Website: www.ocoee.org
WHO'S WHO
News Release
For Immediate Release
Barbara Boudokhane to Be Profiled in Exclusive Registry
Barbara Boudokhane is a single mother and artistic photographer
OCOEE, FL, September 10, 2012, Barbara Boudokhane has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication,
leadership and excellence in photography.
Barbara Boudokhane is an active member of her community in Ocoee, Florida. She is an ex board member of the City of Ocoee Human
Relations Diversity Board (HRDB) and proudly served as Chairman of The HRDB Annual Black History Month Essay Contest in
February 2012. The contest, which was open to students in I I or so elementary and middle schools, garnered 205 essays with the
inspirational theme of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Ms. Boudokhane's picture was featured in the West Orange
Times in the presence of the Chairman of the HRDB, W. Maxwell, the Mayor of the City of Ocoee, Scott VanderGrift, other board
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members and the Grand Prize Essay Winner. Most recently, she was asked to be a judge for the City of Ocoee Concer which will be
held in Fall 2012. She will also be exhibiting her sunset pictures and others at Starke Lake, Ocoee at the Mount Dora Art Festival in
November 2012, and has been asked by Paul James Peter, artist and President of the Mount Dora Artistic Committee, to join their
Board as of September 2012.
Ms. Boudokhane also volunteers at St. Andrew Catholic Church in researching "The Voice of the Poor" issues dealt with on a day to
de basis by the St, Vincent de Paul outreach program. She works in close conjunction with the President of St. Vincent de Paul at St,
Andrew Catholic Church under the Catholic Diocese of Orlando.
Ms, Boudokhane' Associate Degree in Film Production Technology from Valencia Community College in Orlando, Fla., was earned in
2004. Unfortunately due to family disability circumstances, she was unable to practice in this field aside from the work she completed
on movies, television shows and commercials with Director/Producer Ralph Clemente, who was Valencia Community College's Film
Technology Director during her two -year degree program. She worked on the movie "Varley's Game."
Ms. Boudokhane's real passion is photography. She has published and exhibited many works in Brussels, Belgium. Notably, she had a
One Woman Photography Exhibit in 1984 entitled "Impressions of Ireland" at the Nuances Galerie d'Art which was presented in a
cibachchrome format. In 1982, she received an Administrative Achievement Award from IBM. Ms, Boudokhane is only 30 credits
short of her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management at Phoenix University. and is planning to complete her degree as of
September 2013.
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WHO'S WHO
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CITY OF OCOEE
MINUTES OF HUMAN RELATIONS /DIVERSITY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 4, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Commission
Chambers of City Hall, 150 North Lakeshore Drive. Member Calloway gave the
invocation and Member Pierce led the Pledge of Allegiance. The clerk called roll and
determined there was not quorum present at 7:03 p.m., however upon the arrival of
Member Dawkins at 7:21 p.m. a quorum was now present.
PRESENT: Chairman Maxwell, Member Zaccaro, Member Dawkins, Member Calloway,
Member Pierce, Member Persad, and Member Joseph
ALSO PRESENT: Recording Clerk Williams
ABSENT: Member(s) Cornell, Turner, King and Vice - Chairwoman Hopkins were absent
excused. Member(s) Del Valle and Tiwari were absent unexcused.
BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION
Chairman Maxwell discussed his observation of collaboration between the board and
city personnel. He explained that the day prior to the Saturday Fiesta de Colores event
six board members arrived at Bill Breeze Park expecting to meet with city personnel to
assist in completing the final preparatory steps for Fiesta de Colores. Upon arrival they
found no city personnel and after contacting city hall was informed no one was
currently available to assist them. After quite a lengthy wait he contacted a city
commissioner that promptly arrived and offered assistance. He further stated he does
not feel city electors [the commission] and personnel are supportive of the board and
the objectives assigned to them. Member Joseph suggested inviting the directors of the
department to attend a meeting prior to the event to ensure everyone understands
what is expected of them. Member Persad agreed with Member Joseph further
suggesting to have at least two individuals aware of the responsibilities expected.
Chairman Maxwell stated the certificates of participation for the vendors that
participated in Fiesta de Colores were not sent out in a timely manner and received no
urgency on behalf of city personnel. Member Zaccaro stated she believes the board
needs to have a presence at every city commission meeting just as city departments.
The board agreed to make her their voice at the city commission meetings.
Member Calloway stated he was present during the time in which Chairman Maxwell
attempted to get some assistance in the preparatory set -up for the event. He echoed
the chairman's concerns that city personnel did not promptly respond to their request
for assistance until Chairman Maxwell contacted a city commissioner for assistance.
Chairman Maxwell stated that a few days prior to the event he walked the field and
marked ant hills with blue flags. He requested the field to be mowed. The ant hills and
flags were gone, but only because when they mowed the field they removed the flags
but did not treat the ground for ants. Member Pierce reminded the board that a few of
the volunteers left early due to ant bites.
Chairman Maxwell stated that Ex- Officio Hood has not attended more than three
meetings.
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October 4, 2012
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Member Curry stated that the field is sprayed beforehand for Founders' Day and
treated for ants. He suggested following up with the city as to why this was overlooked
for this event.
The invocation and pledge were done at this time, but have been noted above in the
call to order of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 6, 2012
Member Dawkins seconded Member Pierce moved to accept the minutes as written for
September 6, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTENDANCE
Recording Clerk Williams advised the board that Member(s) Curry and Tiwari
attendance had met the three unexcused absences threshold for removal as stated in
the board bylaws.
Chairman Maxwell asked Member Curry to make his case before the board for his
excessive absences. Member Curry stated he works odd jobs and does not always
know his schedule in advance.
A consensus of the board was to retain Member Curry as a member. Chairman Maxwell
spoke briefly to Member Curry regarding the importance of his attendance at the
monthly meetings.
Recording Clerk Williams asked for direction regarding Member Tiwari. Chairman
Maxwell directed that she be notified of her potential removal from the board via
regular post allowing ten (10) days for a response.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Member Cornell provided the report to the clerk's office and Liaison Wright via email
advising of her absence from the meeting. Member Joseph inquired about the $362.00
for Mike Bissett itemized under Fiesta de Colores. Chairman Maxwell stated he believes
the $362.00 has been misstated in the reporting and should be allocated for the 25
DVD's. Chairman Maxwell suggested tabling further discussion until the November
meeting. Member Calloway stated he does not see the four (4) $25.00 gift cards
donated from Publix Supermarkets in the reporting. Member Joseph will contact
Member Cornell to confirm the donations and allocations related to Fiesta de Colores.
Member Pierce, seconded by Member Calloway, moved to accept the report as
presented in the absence of Member Cornell and will address the concerns in the
November treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously.
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October 4, 2012
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FIESTA DE COLORES
Member Joseph thanked the board for the teamwork exhibited by each board
member in getting things done for Fiesta de Colores. She suggested in the planning
next year to have a rain site and better coordination of event activities with the
vendors.
Chairman Maxwell suggested establishing a Performance Standards Review
Committee to review all legally binding agreements between the city and vendors
participating in their event(s) to ensure all parties are aware of and prepared to meet
the requirements stated in the agreement. Further discussion ensued.
Member Joseph suggested each member write a bulleted summary on their
perspective of the event success and areas of improvement.
Member Joseph, seconded by Member Calloway, moved to approve each board
member compose a summary of their perspective of the event success and areas for
improvement with suggestions that will be used to compile a list of best practices.
Motion carried unanimously.
Member Calloway suggested having someone sing the national anthem live at the next
event and better delegation of duties among board members at the event.
Member Joseph stated the involvement in the sub - committee meetings is scarce and
more board members need to diligently try to attend more sub - committee meetings.
MLK, JR. UNTITY PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Chairman Maxwell distributed an outline and some talking points for the preliminary
planning of this event.
Board discussion ensued regarding religious and political affiliation of the board. Board
consensus was to remain neutral.
Member Calloway volunteered to lead the performance review committee.
Member Pierce seconded by Member Zaccaro moved to accept Member Calloway to
lead the performance review committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Maxwell stated the city commission suggested cutting this event. He thinks
this a great networking opportunity, and is not in favor of cutting the reception dinner
for this event. Member Joseph stated the comment was probably made because the
individuals in attendance of this event are city officials and board members; perhaps if
a purpose was assigned to this event it may not come off as HRDB throwing a party for
themselves.
Chairman Maxwell outlined the various committees he believes will be necessary for
the planning of this event and asked for volunteers on each committee. Member
Joseph stated she does not understand the necessity of the various committees as their
will be one sub - committee in which everyone will be involved in the planning of the
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October 4, 2012
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entire event. The dates chosen for were October 23rd, 24th and 25th to check availability
at the Tom Ison Center at 6:00 p.m.
Member Joseph advised the sponsorship letter will be changed to reflect Liaison Wright
as the contact person, and the introductory date removed so that the letter is
generalized and can be used as necessary.
Member Dawkins seconded by Member Calloway moved to accept the letter with the
modifications agreed upon. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Maxwell asked the board for dates to host a sub - committee meeting for this
event.
ADA AWARENESS
Member Dawkins suggested the city get more involved in making people aware of the
needs of these individuals within the community and incorporating ADA awareness into
all future Human Relations Diversity Board events. She is interested in hosting a resource
fair as the first ADA awareness event; not only focusing on physical disabilities, but
mental disabilities as well.
Member Joseph suggested bringing a purpose to the MLK, Jr. event reception by
focusing on a social issue within the community (i.e. ADA Awareness, health,
homelessness, etc...).
NEXT AGENDA - October 4, 2012
MLK Event and Celebration Preliminary Planning
New Brochure - Chairman Maxwell
ADA Awareness - Member Dawkins
Black History Month Essay Contest Preliminary Planning
Attendance - Recording Clerk Williams
QU ESTIONS /COMMENTS
No comments from any board members.
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Tisha Williams, Recording Clerk William Maxwell, Chairman
ecenter of Good LIV Illdc, .
Mayor � Commissioners
S. Scott Vandergrift 1 Gary Hood, District 1
Rosemary Wilsen, District 2
• Rusty Johnson, District 3
City Manager ,�, �� Y
Robert Frank - Joel F. Keller, District 4
October 17, 2012
Ms. Narupa Tiwari
1007 Costal Circle
Ocoee, FL 34761
Dear Ms. Tiwari:
Member attendance is of great importance to the Board as we are actively planning community
events that require member participation and commitment in order to be successful. Your
attendance record shows you have accrued three unexcused absences in the past six meetings, and
have only two meetings since your appointment. In accordance with the bylaws, the Human
Relations Diversity Board made a motion on October 4, 2012, to recommend your removal from
the Board if a response is not received from you within ten days from the date of this letter.
The City Commission will rule on the board's decision at the Commission meeting on November
6, 2012; you may oppose the board's recommendation in person or in writing if you desire.
Ocoee City Clerk
150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
telephone: (407) 905 -3105
facsimile: (407) 905 -3168
email: ccdl @ci.ocoee.fl.us
On behalf of the City of Ocoee, thank you for your volunteer services as a member of the Human
Relations Diversity Board. We understand, with today's busy schedules, you may not have the
time to commit to a volunteer board at this time and we appreciate the time you have given. We
hope you will consider serving on a volunteer board in the future when your schedule permits.
Sincerely,
Beth Eikenberry
City Clerk
City of Ocoee • 150 N Lakeshore Drive • Ocoee, Florida 34761
phone: (407) 905 -3105 • fax: (407) 905 -3168• www.ocoee.org