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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 08 23 Regular 602 Revised Application For Advisory Board And Committee Members COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent ITEM 602 Public Hearings Regular X August 23, 2010 Regular Meeting Mgr. / I :.t. Authorization REQUEST: The City Clerk requests the City Commission consider for approval a revised application for Advisory Board and Committee Members. SYNOPSIS: The City Commission has a number of Advisory Boards and Committees. Any interested citizens that wish to serve on any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees are required to complete an Advisory Board and Committee application. In October 2001, the City Commission approved the Advisory Board and Committee application that is currently in use. Staff requested that modifications be made to the Advisory Board and Committee application, including revising the list of City Boards and Committees to include the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. CONSIDERATIONS: The Advisory Board and Committee application that is currently in use was initially approved by the City Commission at the October 29, 2001 City Commission Special Meeting. With the approval of Ordinance Number 2001 -49 in October 2001, was the requirement that the City Commission approve a standard application that shall be completed by any Winter Springs resident wishing to serve on any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees. Over the last few months, City Staff has suggested some modifications be made to the City's Advisory Board and Committee application. The current Advisory Board and Committee application has been revised by the Office of the City Attorney and is included with this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 23, 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "602" PAGE 2 OF 2 All completed Advisory Board and Committee applications have been and will be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Upon receipt by the Office of the City Clerk, completed Advisory Board and Committee applications will be reviewed by the City Clerk and will then be forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission for their consideration. FISCAL IMPACT: No funding requirements are tied to the approval of this Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: Staff and the City Clerk have corresponded with the Office of the City Attorney, and the City Manager on this Agenda Item. Copies and /or access to this Agenda Item have been provided to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Department Directors; placed in Press Packets; placed in the Lobby City Commission Meeting Binder; and will be available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk requests that the City Commission approve the attached revised Advisory Board and Committee application as submitted. ATTACHMENT: A: Revised Advisory Board and Committee application ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARD /COMMITTEE Only applications containing an original signature will be considered. Applications may therefore not be submitted by email, fax or other such means. Applicants may attach a resume, references, recommendations, or other such documentation that the applicant desires to have the City Commission consider. Please be aware that documents submitted to the City are public records available for inspection to the extent allowed by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Please complete the following in the space provided: A. GENERAL 1. Name: 2. Home Address: 3. Occupation: 4. Telephone (cell): Telephone (other): 5. Email: B. ELIGIBILITY The information provided in this section is for purposes of determining whether you are eligible to serve on a City board or committee: 1 a. Are you duly registered to vote in Seminole County: (Y)_ (N)_ 1 b. Are you duly registered to vote in the City of Winter Springs? (Y)_ (N)_ 2a. Do you live within the City limits of Winter Springs: (Y)_ (N)_ 2b. What district do you reside in? (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2c. How long have you been a resident of the City? 3. Have you ever been convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, of a felony in any jurisdiction? Any plea of nolo contendere (no contest) shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this question. (Y)_ (N)_ 4a. Do you presently serve on any other City of Winter Springs board, committee and /or program? (Y)_ (N)_ 4b. Please list each: 5. Do you have any private or personal interests which might conflict with serving the City's interests, if you were to be appointed to serve on this board or committee? (Y)_ (N)_ 6. City ordinance requires that all persons applying for a City board or committee must voluntarily consent to a standard criminal background check before being appointed to a board or committee. Do you voluntarily consent to having a standard background check being performed on you by the City of Winter Springs? (Y)_ (N)_ 6a. Are you related to a City of Winter Springs Commission member by blood adoption or marriage? (Y)_ (N)_ 6b. If yes to 6a, please provide relation: C. INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE Please see attached descriptions for each of the following boards or committees and indicate below on which board or committee you wish to serve. Please indicate your preference with a one (1) indicating your first choice and rank any additional choices with successive numbering. 1. Please indicate to which board or committee you are applying: Beautification of Winter Springs Board _ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee _ Board of Trustees Code Enforcement Board Districting Commission (every 3 years, 2013) — Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — Planning and Zoning Board /Local Planning Agency — Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee — Other /Ad Hoc Committee — 2. Briefly state why you are interested in serving on this board or committee (attach additional sheets as needed if interested in more than one board): 3. Briefly state any specialized knowledge or prior experience you have that would be useful in assisting the board or committee in accomplishing its purpose (attach additional sheets as needed if interested in more than one board): 4. Briefly state any experience you have in serving on any governmental board or committee: D. STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Florida law requires that the City annually submit a report to the Secretary of State disclosing race, gender, and physical disabilities of board and committee members. Please check the appropriate boxes: RACE GENDER African - American Male — Asian - American Female _ Hispanic- American _ Not Known Native American Caucasian DISABILITY Not Known _ Physically disabled YOU HEREBY REPRESENT TO THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS HAS THE RIGHT TO RELY ON THAT INFORMATION. YOU HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS, AND THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE LAW, WHICH MAY PERTAIN TO YOU IF YOU ARE APPOINTED TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. IF APPOINTED IT IS YOUR SOLE OBLIGATION AND DUTY TO COMPLY WITH SUCH LAWS. Signature: Date: Please return to: City of Winter Springs The Office of the City Clerk 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 2799 Revised 8/23/2010 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FLORIDA — ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD Beautification of Winter Springs Board: This five (5) member advisory board is empowered and directed to consider and study the entire field of beautification in the City. Regular meetings are held quarterly on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: This five (5) member advisory committee will further the development of an interconnected network of trails, sidewalks, and bikeways within the City and will advise and make recommendations on matters relating to non - motorized transportation. Regular meetings will be quarterly on dates to be determined. Board of Trustees: This five (5) member advisory board administers the City's pension plan pursuant to the provisions adopted by the City Commission. Regular meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November. Code Enforcement Board: This board holds hearings complete with testimony with discussion on findings of fact based on evidence of record and conclusions of law and issues orders affording the proper relief consistent with powers granted herein. The Code Enforcement Board is comprised of five (5) regular members. Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Districting Commission: This five (5) member advisory commission files a report containing a recommended plan for establishment or adjustment of the district boundaries. By City Ordinance this advisory commission meets every three (3) years. The next Districting Commission will be selected in late 2012 or early 2013. Regular meetings are held when agreed upon. Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District Advisory Committee: This five (5) member advisory committee reviews and discusses issues related to the foregoing and other directly related matters of interest to the owners of property within the Oak Forest Community. Regular meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of January, April, July, and October. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: This nine (9) member advisory committee promotes and makes recommendations on the planning, design, construction, and utilization of City parks and related special events, fundraising, and recreation programs. Regular meetings will be held quarterly; dates to be determined. Planning and Zoning Board /Local Planning Agency: This five (5) member advisory board recommends to the City Commission the boundaries of the various original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein and any proposed amendments along with dealing with traffic circulation elements and the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also makes recommendations to the City Commission on variances, waivers, conditional uses, and administrative appeals. Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee: This five (5) member advisory committee reviews and discusses issues related to the foregoing and other directly related matters of interest to the owners of property within the Tuscawilla Community. Regular meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October. Other Ad Hoc Committees as may be established from time to time. Revised 8/23/2010