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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 06 13 Regular 503 Appointments/ReAppointmentsCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 503 REQUEST: Informational Consent Public Hearings Regular X June 13, 2016 KS ALLL Regular Meeting City Manager Department The City Clerk requests that Members of the City Commission make applicable Appointments to the Code Enforcement Board, the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency, and the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee which reflect current vacancies and /or Terms of Office which will be expiring in July 2016. SYNOPSIS: Typically, this time of year annually, an Agenda Item is brought forward to the Mayor and City Commission related to all of the Terms of Office which will be expiring in July 2016 for Board and Committee Members, for the purpose of making any required Appointment(s)/ Reappointment(s). This Agenda Item is being submitted pursuant to current/upcoming Seat vacancies on some of the City's Boards and Committees to include the Code Enforcement Board, the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency, and the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee. CONSIDERATIONS: Related to the upcoming vacancies, the Board and Committee Members referenced in this Agenda Item have all been notified. The following is an excerpt from the City of Winter Springs' Code of Ordinances, specifically, Section 2 -41. - Appointments of boards and committees. Regular 503 PAGE 1 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 "(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to enhance the public's respect and confidence in the municipal services delegated to, and performed by, city boards and committees and to ensure that decisions of boards and committees are in the best interests of the city. The purpose of this section is also to establish uniform and consistent procedures and requirements for establishing and /or abolishing boards and committees, and appointing and removing members thereof, and for conducting board and committee business. To the extent the provisions of this section conflict with other provisions of this Code, it is the intent of the city commission that the provisions of this section shall prevail. (b) Definitions. As used in this section, the terms or phrases listed in this subsection shall have the following meaning: "Resident" shall mean any person living within the city limits at all times while serving on said board or committee, and at least six (6) months prior to being nominated, elected or appointed to the board or committee. (c) Requirements of board and committee members. Any person nominated, elected or appointed to serve on a board or committee of the city shall satisfy the following requirements, except as otherwise provided by state or federal law: (1) Complete a board or committee application as prescribed by the city commission; (2) Consent to a standard criminal background check; (3) Be duly registered to vote in Seminole County; (4) Be a resident as defined in this section; and (5) Has never been convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, of a felony in any jurisdiction, any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for purposes of this paragraph. (d) Appointment of members. Unless otherwise required by state or federal law, or specifically provided otherwise in the Code, each city board and committee shall be comprised of at least five seats numbered one, two, three, four and five, and appointments shall be as follows: (1) Each city commissioner shall appoint one member to the seat on each city board or committee that corresponds to the city commissioner's seat. Appointments shall be made within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the prior term for that seat. If an appointment is not made within such thirty -day time period, the appointment shall be made by a majority vote of the commission. The city commission may accept appointments made by any commissioner or the mayor regardless of seat number. (2) For any seat not corresponding to a commission seat number, the city commission may accept appointments made by any commissioner or the mayor regardless of seat number. (3) All appointments to a city board or committee are not effective until the appointment is ratified by majority vote of the city commission. (4) A board or committee appointment shall not be construed as creating or conferring, upon a person, any right or interest in serving on a board or committee including, but not limited to a contract, liberty, property or vested right." Term(s) ending in July 2016: Regular 503 PAGE 2 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 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. 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: • Rick Brown - Business Owner/Former City Commissioner • Matthew Criswell - Business Owner/Roofing Contractor • Carole Giltz - Teacher • Maurice Kaprow - Retired /School Administrator • Bill Poe - Retired/Business Manager • Dennis Robinson - Retired • Gregory Roero - Teacher Upcoming Code Enforcement Board Vacancies: Seat One - Deputy Mayor Jean Hovey: Mr. Matthew Criswell Regular 503 PAGE 3 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 Term Expires: July 2016 [Three (3) year Term] Mr. Criswell has noted his interest in being ReAppointed Seat Two - Commissioner Kevin Cannon: Mr. Gregory Roero Term Expires: July 2016 [Three (3) year Term] Mr. Roero has noted his interest in being ReAppointed Seat Five - Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs: Mr. Maurice Kaprow Term Expires: July 2016 [Three (3) year Term] Mr. Kaprow has noted his interest in being ReAppointed PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY: The Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency is a five (5) Member Advisory Board who serve a Term of four (4) years. Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of most months at 5:30 p.m. The following is an excerpt from the City's Code of Ordinances: Sec. 20 -57. - Duties; general. "(a) It shall be the duty of the planning and zoning board to: (1) Recommend to the city commission the boundaries of the various original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein and any proposed amendments thereto and to collect data and keep itself informed as to the best practices generally in effect in the matter of city planning and zoning to the end that it may be qualified to act on measures affecting the present and future movement of traffic, the segregation of residential and business districts and the convenience and safety of persons and property in any way dependent on city planning and zoning. The board shall recommend the boundaries of districts and appropriate regulations. (2) To hear and make recommendations on appeals only where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of any zoning ordinance or regulations adopted, as provided in this chapter. (3) To review and make recommendations to the city commission on any application for variance, as provided in this chapter. (4) To review and make recommendations to the city commission on any application for conditional use, as provided in this chapter. (5) To review and make recommendations to the city commission on any application for waiver, as provided in this chapter. (6) To hear and make recommendations on such other matters and issues and give such guidance as may be required by law or requested of it by the city commission. (b) The planning and zoning board may recommend such rules of procedure as are necessary and not in conflict with the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the city, or those statutes of the state which are specifically applicable to municipalities. (c) In addition to the duties set forth above, the planning and zoning board shall serve as the local land planning agency pursuant to the county comprehensive planning act and the local government comprehensive planning act of the state and the board shall commence Regular 503 PAGE 4 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 such duties on the adoption of the comprehensive plan by the city commission." Upcoming Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vacancies: Seat One - Deputy Mayor Jean Hovey: Appointment needed: Vacant Seat Term Expires: July 2016 [Four (4) year Term] Appointment needed: Vacant Seat Seat Three - Commissioner Pam Carroll: Mr. Robert Henderson Term Expires: July 2016 [Four (4) year Term] Mr. Henderson has noted his interest in being ReAppointed Seat Five - Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs: Ms. Suzanne Walker Term Expires: July 2016 [Four (4) year Term] Ms. Walker has noted her interest in being ReAppointed TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee is a five (5) Member Advisory Committee who serve a Term of four (4) years. Regular meetings are held Quarterly on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 5:15 p.m. The City Commission may establish, by Resolution, an Advisory Committee for any Assessment Area within which Assessments are imposed. Each Advisory Committee shall consist of at least five members appointed by the City Commission. Members of the Advisory Committee may be residents or persons with a vocational or investment interest in the assessed area. All members of any Advisory Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. Each Advisory Committee, for its respective assessed area, and in conjunction with City staff personnel, shall timely provide input and recommendations to City staff or City consulting professionals assigned the task of providing technical assistance in the following activities: (1) development of a budget for the desired local improvement or related services, (2) imposition of assessments to fund the local improvement or related services, (3) issuance of the Obligations when required, and (4) maintenance of the local improvement or the provision of related services. The advisory committee shall review and discuss issues related to the foregoing and other directly related matters of interest to the owners of property within the respective assessed areas and make such recommendations thereon as the advisory committee deems appropriate. This Advisory Committee appointed by the City Commission are appointed for a Term of four years and are tasked with reviewing and discussing issues related to the foregoing and other directly related matters of interest to the owners of property within the Regular 503 PAGE 5 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 Tuscawilla community. To serve on this Advisory Committee, you need to reside within the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification Assessment District. Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Vacancies: Seat Four - Commissioner Cade Resnick: Mr. Tom Vagnini Term Expires: July 2016 [Four (4) year Term] Any Appointment(s)/Reappointment(s) for any of your Boards and Committees that are not made at this Meeting, can be placed on the next Agenda, if so desired. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no related Fiscal Impact to this Agenda Item. 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 six (6) 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. Information about applicable Seats referenced in this Agenda Item has been provided to the applicable Board and Committee Members, the Mayor and City Commission; as well as information on other possible Board /Committee Applications that the City has on file has been provided to the Mayor and City Commission. RECOMMENDATION: An individual Motion is requested for each Nomination please. Appointments/Reappointments to be made by: Seat One — Deputy Mayor Jean Hovey: Code Enforcement Board Seat currently held by Matthew Criswell Regular 503 PAGE 6 OF 7 - June 13, 2016 and Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Vacant Seat (Seat was previously held by Howard Casman) Seat Two — Commissioner Kevin Cannon: Code Enforcement Board Seat currently held by Greg Roero Seat Three - Commissioner Pam Carroll: Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Seat currently held by Bob Henderson Seat Four - Commissioner Cade Resnick: Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Seat currently held by Tom Vagnini Seat Five - Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs: Code Enforcement Board Seat currently held by Maurice Kaprow and Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Seat currently held by Suzanne Walker Again, any Appointment(s)/Reappointment(s) for any of your Boards and Committees that are not made at this Meeting, can be placed on the next Agenda if so desired. ATTACHMENTS: None. Regular 503 PAGE 7 OF 7 - June 13, 2016