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Home My WebLink About2011 01 10 Regular 600 Review Appointed Joint Economic Development Task Force COMMISSION AGENDA Consent Informational ITEM 600 Public Hearing Regular X January 10, 2011 Meeting / ‘' ,a1 Mgr. / ` p,, Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager and the Community Development Department requests the Commission review the previously appointed members of the Joint Economic Development Task Force and make the final appointments for the remaining members. SYNOPSIS: The Winter Springs City Commission and Oviedo City Council met in a joint meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. At the meeting, the consensus of the City Commission and the City Council was to explore establishing a joint economic development entity that would serve both cities. The Winter Springs City Commission and the Oviedo City Council met in a joint meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. At this meeting, the City Commission and the City Council reviewed a draft interlocal agreement establishing a joint economic development task force that would serve both cities. The Winter Springs City Commission approved the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Oviedo establishing the Joint Economic Development Task Force at their December 13, 2010 regular meeting, adding a fourth ex- officio member of the Task Force from the Seminole Regional Chamber. CONSIDERATIONS: The consensus of the City Commission and the City Council at their November 10, 2010 joint meeting was as follows: 1. The task force will be comprised of seven (7) voting members and three (3) ex-officio, non - voting members. 2. The voting members shall be appointed to two (2) year terms. 3. Five (5) voting members shall constitute a quorum. January 10, 2011 Regular Item 600 Page 2 4. The appointment of the chairperson shall alternate on a rotating basis between Winter Springs and Oviedo. The first chairperson shall be appointed by Winter Springs. 5. The City Commission and City Council shall each appoint one (1) at -large voting member. 6. The City Commission and City Council shall jointly appoint five (5) voting members as follows: a. Two (2) members from the University of Central Florida; b. One (1) senior staff member designated by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners; c. One (1) member from the Metro- Orlando Economic Development Commission; and d. One (1) member from Seminole State College. 7. All voting members serve at the pleasure of the City Commission and City Council. 8. The three (3) ex-officio non - voting members shall be: a. The Mayor of the City of Winter Springs b. The Mayor of the City of Oviedo; and c. The President of the Oviedo/Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce. TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS: The Oviedo City Council, at their regular meeting of December 6, 2010, approved Resolution 2271 -10 with Winter Springs establishing a Joint Economic Development Task Force. They also nominated Cynthia Sucher as their member from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Robert Brancheau as their at -large member. Mr. Brancheau is the Senior Director of Planning and Engineering for the Orlando International Airport. The Council also suggested the following members as part of their discussion: • Ed Schons from UCF • Tracy Turk of her designee from the Metro Orlando EDC • Bill McDermott or a senior staff person from Seminole County • Dr. E. Ann McGee or her designee from Seminole State College Based upon discussions and a consensus at the November 10, 2010 joint meeting, Winter Springs at -large member will be John Bush who will also serve as Chairperson for the first two (2) years. Pursuant to the previous discussions at the joint meeting, actions of the Oviedo City Council and the Winter Springs City Commission, and appointments from the various member organizations; the proposed membership of the Joint Economic Development Task Force is as follows: • Cynthia Sucher from UCF • Robert Brancheau — Oviedo at -large • John Bush — Winter Springs at- large, Chairperson January 10, 2011 Regular Item 600 Page 3 • Ed Schons from UCF • Brian Walters from the Metro Orlando EDC • A senior staff person appointed by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners • James Henningsen from Seminole State College In addition, the Mayors of each city and the President of the Oviedo/Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce would serve as ex-officio, non - voting members. In addition, a representative from the Seminole Regional Chamber was added as a fourth (4 ex- officio member during the City Commission's December 13, 2010 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact to the City in approving the membership of the Joint Task Force. The fiscal impact of chairing the meetings and providing clerk services for the first two years was presented and discussed by the City Commission at the December 13, 2010 meeting. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City Manager; City Attorney /Staff; placed in Press Packets; placed in the City Hall (Lobby) City Commission Meeting binder; and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, information related to this Agenda Item has been sent to media/press representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, all Homeowner's Associations on file with the City, all individuals who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Department Directors; and also 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. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission: 1. Approve the membership outlined above for the Joint Economic Development Task Force. The City's direct appointees are John Bush as an at -large member and Ed Schons as the City's representative from UCF. 2. If the Commission confirms the individuals listed for membership, staff will work with the City of Oviedo to contact these individuals and make formal requests that they serve on the Task Force. ATTACHMENTS: A Brian Walters Biographical Information B James Henningsen Biographical Information Brian Walters - Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) serving Cent... Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT A About the EDC 1 investor Center 1 EDC Events ViM 4,., gaa S earch Orlando . ` • ECONOMIC Putting imagination 10 %+, DEVELOPMENT ORLANDO COMMisstt)\ About Metro Orlando Relocate & Expand Data Center Industry Strengths News Contact Us Home 1 About the EDC 1 Staff 1 Brian Walters E -rna:i Pr Services Staff Executive Vice President, Innovation & Business Development Board of Directors 3 1 . 407.422.7159 x236 Success Stories Brian Walters@OrIandoEDC corn .j Download vCard History Invest in EDC Career Opportunities Internships Bio: In May 2010, Brian joined the EDC as Executive Vice President heading up the Innovation & Employment Business Development team. In his role, he oversees all business development functions and EDC Events team members of the organization. Directions Prior to joining the EDC, Brian served as the president of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation for eight years. There, he was responsible for administration and strategic Graphic Standards direction of the two-county, two-state economic development organization where he was instrumental in the establishment of the Cass/Clay Economic Plan, an initiative designed to place that region in a stronger position to compete for businesses and jobs in emerging high -tech industries such as vaccine Pro!•ct Assistance) development and smart technologies, among other notable accomplishments. Brian is an accomplished economic development professional with a proven track record of success and i •—sw over 15 years of direct industry experience in Purvis, MS; Conroe, TX; and Dumas, TX. He is a member of f-lk the International Economic Development Council. He was very involved in the community in Fargo, ND. f��..t....:r4 F \ ss. and he looks forward to becoming involved within the community in Metro Orlando. ORI. 0 1•—•0,) Education: M.S., Economic Development, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS B.S., Geography, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND U About Metro Orlando Relocate & Expand Data Center Industry Strengths News Regional Overview Available Properties Commercial Real Estate Advanced Manufacturing Story Ideas Top 10 Reasons Access to Capital Demographics Agritechnology Press Kit Major Happenings Economic Gardening Education Aviation & Aerospace Expert Sources Facts & Rankings Incentives Exports Clean Technology & Statistics /Demographics Testimonials Taxes Housing Sustainable Energy publications Media Coverage Recruitment & Training Major Industry Digital Media Multimedia Center Community Partners Permits & Licenses Quality of Life Film 8 Television Media Coverage Map Room Transportation Production International Business Utilities Life Biotechnology Confidential Project Workforce Financial Services & Management Financial Technology Manufacturing, Warehousing & Distribution Mnrlalinn Simulation it http: / /www.orlandoedc.com/About -the- EDC /Staff/brian - walters.shtml 1/3/2011 About Seminole State: Executive Team: Dr. James D. Henningsen - Seminole State Colle... Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT B Dr. James D. Henningsen Interim Vice President, Educational Programs /Chief Academic Officer Dr. James D. Henningsen brings more than 20 years of experience in community college administration to his role as Interim Vice President, Educational Programs. He is responsible for the design and delivery of academic programs, courses, services and regional campus administration. He provides leadership in creating an academically challenging and !P stimulating learning and working environment in which students, faculty and staff thrive by collaborating to support students as they achieve their educational and career goals. Prior to his current role, Dr. Henningsen served as Vice President for Student Success between 2004 and 2010. In that role, he was responsible for Student Success Services including Admissions, Financial Aid, Assessment and Testing, Counseling and Advising, Enrollment Services, International Students, Disability Support Services, Career Development, Articulation, Student Life, Institutional Research and Intercollegiate Athletics. Dr. Henningsen earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership and master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography from the University of Vermont. He serves on the Statewide Council of Instructional Affairs and is a noted presenter on enrollment management, student success strategy and community college leadership topics. http: / /www.seminolestate.edu/ about /executivestaff/henningsen.htm 1/5/2011