Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2013 — League of Cities — reading text

{\ RECEIVED] FEB 19 2013 De Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 100 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 February 11, 2013 Dear County Commissioners, On behalf of the Okaloosa County League of Cities, | would like to thank you for allocating two positions on the Okaloosa Restore Act Council (ORAC) for the Okaloosa County League — providing one municipal representative from the north end of the county and one from the south end. At our board meeting of January 24, 2013, held in Niceville, the board unanimously voted to appoint the City of Destin and the City of Crestview as the two representing municipalities. The City of Destin (south) appointed Mayor Sam Seevers as the primary member and Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Trammel as the alternate. The City of Crestview (north) appointed Councilman Charles Baugh as the primary member and Councilman Tom Gordon as the alternate. We appreciate your efforts to be fair and look forward to our county’s future with your leadership. Respectfully, <~ : \ _ 935, a aw / Mayor Sam Seevers City of Destin President, Okaloosa County League of Cities 2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar, Florida 32579 (850) 651-5723 www. ocloc.org Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee | Name__M avo Sarah “Sam'' Seevecs Address 2S in Drive Des ; 2S+ | Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: Yes No ( City Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: _ Environmental Veague of Cities Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) _ Education __Fishing/Seafood _ Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) Gradvare oF Fort Walton C5eacin Higih Seinen! Many Cotlege Coovses ~ No Degree B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) See Besume C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1.Major Mike Daclerson 850- 8SS~- bb838 2. Maryov Karcda\l \lise $SO- W78- 4551 3. Mayor David Caclle $50 -_ lo$2~- 3812. Page 1 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): S Ce Biesome E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? Ars per Weeksmonth F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? De bagure — [Ovo Coynntthe 452102, lao, Qane mer be? Lane De etiwe lO. Cour So, herle lating of, OaQer%a Conny 0 Commnatty riche Ce noe nen lS ww Ss ey A) errs Quseo. ~) de bedie) cam loc Jarre Uns Ae een Stern maa Sou Proce rd , wD SA O42, own s\oe Womrcd oo) ~lore ios tweak Kaa agro, OC). CtR20 Since ZOOS, Gis op pn Tomy pea Cen OL posed ome +> |hewd Gere Cite Ofperote, onc Sh lowe meeadlo, Seven sere D Go Preatecleowt as ate Koo cre Jam aldses price Se hee le Currency Se. 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If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on Working Group? “ves __No H. | certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. | authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references | have provided. | also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that | will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. | further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., | cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and | will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). homes es Sees Signature Sam S\eeu ed Date 4-3-1323 a) Page 2 RECEIVED Sarah “Sam” Seevers APR 11 2013 728 Spring Lake Dr. Destin, Fl 32541 Employment & Community Experience 1 am a long-time resident and local business owner and a highly active citizen. Since 2002, I have had the privilege of serving as a Destin City Council member and currently as the Mayor of Destin. I have been actively involved in several clubs and organizations such as the Destin Rotary Club, Board of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Board of Directors of the Northwest Florida League of Cities, and the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Mayors. I am also the current President of the Okaloosa County League of Cities. During my time on the city council, I served as chair for the city’s Community Redevelopment Agencies, President of the Northwest Florida League of Cities, and an executive board member for the Florida League of Cities. An active community leader, I served on boards for the Destin Chamber of Commerce, the Tourist Development Council, the Destin History and Fishing Museum and the American Cancer Society. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LIFE’S A BEACH PUBLICATIONS, LLC November 2003 - Present Destin, Florida Owner & Editor STARR MEDIA August 1999 - March 2005 Destin, Florida Owner & Office Manager BTW, Inc. August 1999 - September 2001 Destin, Florida Office Manager - Accounting for 5 Restaurants TOPS’L BEACH AND RACQUET RESORT January 1997 - March 1999 Destin, Florida Director Owner Relations - Resort Rental Manager SANDPIPER COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION October 1984 - January 1997 Destin, Florida Rental Manager COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Mayor, City of Destin 2010 - Present Mayor Pro Tem, City of Destin 2008 - 2010 Council Member, City of Destin 2002 - 2010 Chairman, Destin’s Community Redevelopment Agencies 2006 - 2010 Destin History & Fishing Museum Board Member 2006 - 2011 Okaloosa Walton Transportation Planning Organization 2004 - 2008 Rotary Club of Destin - Vice President 2006 -2007 Rotary Club of Destin — President Elect 2009 - 2010 Destin Family YMCA - Executive Board Member 2006 -2008 Honorary Commander, Eglin AFB 53 Wing 68th Squadron 2006 - 2007 Board Member, Destin Chamber of Commerce 2000 - 2001 Tourist Development Council Member 1995 - 1999 & 2001 - 2004 Tourist Development Council Chairperson 1997 - 1998 Okaloosa County League of Cities e President 2012 - Present e Boardmember 2010 - Present Florida League of Mayors e Board of Directors 2011 - Present Florida League of Cities e Board of Directors 2005 - 2009 e Florida League of Cities Executive Board of Directors 2007 - 2009 e Federal Action Strike Team 2007- 2012 e Board Liaison, Urban Administration Legislative Policy Committee 2008 - 2010 e Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Legislative Policy Committees 2004 - 2005 Municipal Loan Council 2006 - 2009 Northwest Florida League of Cities e Board of Directors 2003 - 2012 e President 2005 - 2006 e Second Vice President, Northwest Florida League of Cities 2004 - 2005 e Legislative Chairman, Northwest Florida League of Cities 2004 - 2005 2009 - 2010 e Legislative Vice Chairman, Northwest Florida League of Cities 2003 -2004 Governor’s Commission on Community Service 2012 - Present Take Stock in Children Mentor 2005 - 2012 Destin Rotary Club International 2005 - 2012 Destin Military Affairs Committee 2004 - 2010 Executive Committee, Citizens for Good Leadership PC 2000 - 2001 Executive Committee, Friends of the Emerald Coast PC 1999 - 2000 Committee Chairman, Destin Chamber Festivals 1992 - 1996 Chairman, Destin Mayfest 1996 Dean, Leadership Destin II 1992 Leadership Destin I 1991 Board of Director, American Cancer Society 1986 - 1997 Director, Cancer Getaway Weekend 1989 - 1997 Florida City Council Member of the Year, Florida League of Cities 2008 Ann Gibson Community Service Award 2006 Finalist, Council Member of the Year Florida League of Cities 2005 Rotary Club of Destin Rookie of the Year 2004 - 2005 Destin Area Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award 1995 CONTINUING EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS > Institute of Elected Municipal Officials > Advanced Institute of Elected Municipal Officials > State of Florida Community Association Management License Rick Owen From: Sam Seevers [sam@labpdestin.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 3:02 PM To: Rick Owen Ce: Sheila Hansen Subject: Okaloosa Restore Act Committee Mr. Rick Owen, On behalf of The Okaloosa County League of Cities, we would respectfully like to submit the name of our recommendation for the Okaloosa Restore Act Committee from Crestview. As you are aware, Councilman Charles Baugh who was our recommendation to the committee was not reelected. The Crestview City Council voted and approved Councilmember Tom Gordon to serve as the primary representative and Councilmember Joe Blocker will serve as an alternate. | have forwarded the application to Crestview for Mr. Gordon to fill out and send to you. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions at 850-502-6003. Mayor Sam Seevers, Destin President of the Okaloosa League of Cities Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name___Thomas Gordon Address__1212 Texas Parkway; Crestview, FL 32539 Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years:_x Yes ___No (_X City ___Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: _ Environmental _ League of Cities _ Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) __Education __Fishing/Seafood _ Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) Graduated from Crestview High School and attended Okaloosa Walton Community College (now Northwest Florida State College). Numerous national and state certifications from mechanical HVAC industry. Also many trade schools and continuing education due to mechanical HVAC license. B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) Experiences relative to RESTORE Committee is currently serving as Crestview Councilman and owner/operator of Gordon Air Conditioning & Gordon Martial Arts. Formerly owner/operator/player of Crestview Thunderbirds Semi-Pro Football Team. Actively served on numerous committees but never more than I could properly service. Coordinated several events such as semi-pro football games, two martial art tournaments every year, and an international martial art seminar located in Crestview. C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1.Ed Taylor - Central District Manager of Gulf Power 850-244-4779 2,Karen Hardell - President of Crestview Chamber of Commerce 850-683-1272 3, Alan Baggett - Executive VP of Building Industry Association - 850-863-5107 Page 1 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): Currently serving on Crestview City Council Formerly served on: Board of Adjustments for City of Crestview Building & Grounds Committee at Woodlawn Baptist Green Committee for Building Industry Association Board of Directors for Crestview YMCA E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? 2_ Hrs peXweekjmonth F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? RESTORE committee is extremely important to the residents of Okaloosa County to assure the funds from BP are properly and efficiently allocated. As a lifelong resident of Okaloosa county owning & operating businesses, I know firsthand the impact the oil spill had on this area. G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? __Yes __No H. I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. | authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references | have provided. | also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that | will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. | further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., | cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and | will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements b t County Attorney). Name: Thomas Gordon Signature__///0 1a MOO ate04/16/2013 Page 2