HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 06 22 Regular 600 Code Enforcement Board Appointment COMMISSION AGENDA
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ITEM 600 Public Hearings
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June 22, 2015 KS ALLL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The City Clerk requests that the Mayor and/or Members of the City Commission make the
following Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board, related to a Term of Office which
expires in July 2015.
SYNOPSIS:
Typically, this time of year annually, Agenda Item(s) are brought forward to the Mayor and
City Commission related to the Terms of Office which will be expiring, and this Agenda
Item specifically deals with the Code Enforcement Board, for a Term of Office which is
expiring in July, for the purpose of making an Appointment.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Related to the upcoming vacancies, the Board Member referenced in this Agenda Item has
been notified.
Term(s) ending in late July 2015:
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD:
The Code Enforcement Board is a seven (7) Member Board, which meets monthly, on the
fourth Tuesday, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
In accordance with Florida Statutes, the Term of Service for this Board is three (3)years.
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The Code Enforcement Board has specific criteria related to its membership, as noted below:
Florida Statutes: 162.05 Local government code enforcement boards; organization.
"(1) The local governing body may appoint one or more code enforcement boards and legal
counsel for the enforcement boards. The local governing body of a county or a municipality
that has a population of less than 5,000 persons may appoint five-member or seven-member
code enforcement boards. The local governing body of a county or a municipality that has a
population equal to or greater than 5,000 persons must appoint seven-member code
enforcement boards. The local governing body may appoint up to two alternate members for
each code enforcement board to serve on the board in the absence of board members.
(2) Members of the enforcement boards shall be residents of the municipality, in the case of
municipal enforcement boards, or residents of the county, in the case of county enforcement
boards. Appointments shall be made in accordance with applicable law and ordinances on
the basis of experience or interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the respective code
enforcement board, in the sole discretion of the local governing body. The membership of
each enforcement board shall, whenever possible, include an architect, a businessperson, an
engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor."
The following is an excerpt from the City's Code of Ordinances: Sec. 2-57. Membership;
appointment; qualifications. "The code enforcement board shall consist of seven (7)
members to be appointed by the city commission to seats numbered one (1), two (2), three
(3), four (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7) in accordance with section 2-42(d).
Appointments to the board shall be on the basis of experience or interest in the fields of
zoning and building control. The membership of the code enforcement board shall,
whenever possible, include an architect, a businessperson, an engineer, a general contractor,
a subcontractor and a realtor or as otherwise provided by law."
Type of employment of the current Code Enforcement Board Members:
• Laurie Bates Calhoun - Telecom Broker
• Matthew Criswell - Commercial Roofing Contractor
• Hugh Fisher-Retired/Manager/Television Broadcasting Executive
• Carole Giltz - Teacher
• Maurice Kaprow- Retired/ School Administrator
• Bill Poe -Retired/Business Manager
• Gregory Roero - Teacher
At Large Seat - Current Appointment/Reappointment Needed:
Ms. Laurie Bates Calhoun
Term Expires: July 2015 [Three (3)year Term]
Ms. Laurie Bates Calhoun has advised Staff that she does NOT wish to be ReAppointed
Note: At the June 8, 2015, Commissioner Pam Carroll made an Appointment to
ReAppoint Ms. Carole Giltz whose Term of Office was also set to expire in July of 2015.
This ReAppointment was ratified by the City Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no noted Fiscal Impact to this Agenda Item.
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COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
In May 2015, the Board Member referenced in this Agenda Item whose Term of Office is
expiring was contacted.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Mayor or any Commissioner may make this At Large Appointment.
Appointment which can be made by the Mayor or any Commissioner:
• At Large Seat currently held by Laurie Calhoun - Code Enforcement Board
(Does NOT wish to be ReAppointed)
Any Appointment(s) not made at this Meeting, can be placed on the next Regular Meeting
Agenda, if so desired.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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