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Home My WebLink About2009 05 11 Regular 603 Appointment to Code Enforcement BoardCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 603 Informational Consent Public Hearings Regular X t Mgr. / ept. Mav 11, 2009 Regular Meeting REQUEST: Authorization The City Clerk respectfully requests that a Member of the City Commission make an Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board as a result of the recent resignation of Mathew Matisak. (Board Appointment) PURPOSE: This Appointment will fill a current vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board. CONSIDERATIONS: Mathew Matisak recently resigned from the Code Enforcement Board. The Code Enforcement Board is a seven (7) Member Board [with two (2) Alternates], which typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Term of Service for this Board is usually for three (3) years, however, this Appointment would be through July 2009. The Code Enforcement Board is the only Board/Committee which does not have specific Seat-related Appointments. As the Code Enforcement Board has specific criteria noted about its membership, the following information is included for your review: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "603" PAGE 2 OF 4 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." CITY ORDINANCE(S): The following are excerpts from the City's Code of Ordinances: Sec. 2-42. Appointment of boards and committees. "(e) Term. Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, all board and committee members shall be appointed to serve three-year terms and may be reappointed by the city commission for subsequent three-year terms without limitation. If a member is removed, or vacates their appointment for any reason, including death, excessive absences, or resignation, prior to the expiration of their term, the city commission may at its discretion appoint the first alternate member described below, or other qualified individual, whom shall serve the remaining portion of the unexpired term." "(h) Alternate members. At the discretion of the city commission, two (2) alternate members may be appointed to each City of Winter Springs board or commission, unless otherwise provided by law. Alternate members shall be provided with all agendas and documentation provided to regular members and shall be permitted to provide input during discussions. Alternate members shall not be permitted to vote on matters before the board unless they have assumed the duties of an absent regular member. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "603" PAGE 3 OF 4 The member of the board who has served longer as an alternate member shall be the first alternate board member. If the first alternate member leaves the board or is appointed a regular board member, the successor to the first alternate board member shall be that alternate board member with the longer service as an alternate member. The next appointed alternate member shall be designated as the second alternate board member. In the absence of a regular member from an official board meeting, the first alternate board member shall assume all duties of the absent regular board member, including the right to vote on any matter before the board at that meeting. If two (2) or more regular board members are absent from an official board meeting, the second alternate member shall assume all duties of an absent regular member, including the right to vote on any matter before the board at that meeting. In the absence of the first alternate board member from an official board meeting, the second alternate board member shall act in the place of the absent first alternate, including the right to vote on matters before the board at that meeting if a regular member is absent at that meeting." Sec. 2-57. Membership; appointment; qualifications. "The code enforcement board shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the city commission. 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 enforcement board shall, whenever possible, include an architect, a businessman, 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: • Dick Crenshaw -Businessman ^ Dale Kirby -General Contractor • James B. Pitts -Businessman • Gregory Roero -Teacher • Leah Weisman -Special Education Teacher • Laura-Leigh Wood -Real Estate Sales Associate • Vacant ^ Carole Giltz [Alternate IJ -Teacher • Hugh Fisher [Alternate 2J -Retired Manager/Television Broadcasting Executive CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING -MAY 11, 2009 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "603" PAGE 4 OF 4 RECOMMENDATION: A Member of the City Commission is respectfully requested to make a new Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board with consideration that Alternate(s) can be moved up. COMMISSION ACTION: