Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 03-09-2010 Regular — reading text

Decorating Den Interiors - VP 1984 until present USAF - 1969 - 1980 Active Duty 1980 - 1995 Reserve Duty Retired 1995. Highest Grade - Lt Colonel Education University of New Hampshire - BA 1969 University of Nebraska at Omaha - MS Urban Studies 1976 Troy State University - MS Public Administration 1986 Awards Bronze Star Medal, USAF 1973 2nd USAF Meritorious Service Medal, Oak Leaf 1995 USAF Meritorious Service Medal 1978 USAF Commendation Medal for Heroism 1972 Organizations Chairman of Board Salvation Army (past) President Military Officers Assoc ( past) President elect YMCA of the Emerald Coast Vice President FWB Rotary Club City of Ft Walton Beach Municipal Planning Board ( present) Chair Long Range Planning - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ( present) Miracle Strip Officials Assoc. - Retired professional sports official Emerald Coast Chorus, VP Public Relations ( present) Personal Married to Carol L. Stearns, Two sons and daughter -in -laws 4 grandchildren 84-  COPIES TO MAYOR, COUNCIL & APPOINT ID FFICER 23 Feb 2010 j DATE TO: FWB City Council Members SUBJ: City Council Appointment, Seat # 2 Dear Council Members, I am interested in being appointed to the FWB City Council. I have lived in the southern portion of this county since 1956 and lived continuously in the City since 1981. My heart" and " soul" are with this community. If I am appointed, I will be fair - minded about all issues, examine all issues thoroughly, and question issues that do not make sense. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical from the University of Arkansas and a Master Engineering Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Florida. I am also a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida ( PE # 35496). I am a retired engineer, employed at Eglin AFB for 37 years working on having been USAF weapon development programs. Also I have been a member of the FWB City Council for two four -year terms and have served on numerous city boards including the Municipal Planning Board ( past chairman), the Board of Adjustments, and the Firefighter Pension Trust Fund Board. I have such awards excelled in my employment at Eglin by obtaining as the USAF Civilian Achievement Award, USAF Special Act Award, and the Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award. At present I am a member of the Community Redevelopment as well as Agency, and the OW TPO Citizen Advisory Committee the Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee. I am also chairman of the Okaloosa County Environmental Council and am an activity member with the FM Chamber of Commerce being on their Government Affair Committee and the Green Awareness Task Force. I am also one of the Chamber Ambassadors who welcome our new businesses to our community and area. Sincerely Charles Dean Covey, II , P. E. 270 Brooks Street SE Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 Phone: 850 - 803 - 2872 E - Mail Address: coveycd@cox. net 85-  006T f(p l4, r M, Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Emerald Coast Convention &z Visitor Bureau, Inc. s% March 1 2010 Ms. Helen Spencer, City Clerk Fort Walton Beach City Hall 107 SW Miracle Strip Pkwy Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Dear Ms. Spencer: I would like to be considered for one of the vacancies on the Fort Walton Beach City Council to be appointed in the near future. I am a resident of Fort Walton Beach, tax payer, voter and have lived at 63 8 Powell Drive NW since 1992 and have been a resident of the area since 1990. I presently hold the position as the Executive Director of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC), and President Chief Executive Officer for the Emerald Coast Convention & Visitor Bureau, Inc. ( CVB, Inc.) for the past 19 years and 11 months. I have been involved with politics on the local, state and national level through my positions as the counties spokesperson for the tourism industry serving not only as Executive Director of the TDC /CVB, Inc., locally for the past almost 20 years, but on the state level as an appointed Commissioner for the Florida Commission on Tourism/ Visit Florida by the Governor and served as Vice -Chair for several operational committees, Secretary and Treasurer, plus a member of their Executive Committee. Nationally I have been involved with contacting Senators, Congressmen through various affiliations I belong to on issues dealing with the tourism economics of our area, region and state. Please consider my willingness to serve when appointing an individual to fill the vacancies on the City Council. Sincerely, Darrel C. Jones, CMP, RMP, ITS Executive Director President & CEO EMERALD COAST CONVENTION & VISITOR 131' REA17, INC. OKALOOSA TDC FILM COMMISSION * OKALOOSA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VISITOR WELCOME CENTER 86-  Peter Dunahugh 113B Cedar Avenue SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 March 1, 2410 4 Helen Spencer RECFVED City Clerk U4R - 2 2010 C[ TY & PO Box 4009 TAIVAGER OFFICE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 To Whom It May Concern: Please consider me for the position of Temporary City Council Member for Seat 2 as advertised in the newspaper. Attached is a copy-'of my educational background and positions I have held that relate to the open position. T would appreciate the opportunity to serve the people of Fort Walton Beach_ Thank you. Sincerely, Peter bunahugh 87_  Peter Dunahugh 1138 Cedar Avenue SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Education: Qualif ied and took West Point exam_ Bachelor of Business Administration Masters Degree in Finance Work Background: Owned own business Assistant Supervisor, Fort Walton Beach Golf Course Code Board Member, Fort Walton Beach. Past President, Cedar Avenue Condo Association. 88_ March 1, 2010 Mayor and Councilman, Fort Walton Beach Gentlemen: I am declaring my desire for the appointment of Council that has been vacated by the death of Mr. V. Miller. As you all know, I have been honored with being Mayor of our beautiful city for 8years. As a Current member of the Municipal Planning Board, and the Economic Advisory Group, I do believe that I am qualified for this position as I have been keeping up with the business of our city. I am a business owner in downtown Fort Walton Beach. It is very important to me the business of our City be carried out to the very best for each of our citizens. Thank you for considering me as your new Councilwoman. 1e a Glover 89_  W Z ENN4 03- 03 - 1 0 PO 1 : 30 RCVD 32 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 F= n. RE To: The City Of Fort Walton Beach LIAR -- 2010 car r FR Attn: City Council L C` March 1, 2010 - I would like to recommend Phillip Rose to serve the remaining term of Seat 2, vacated by Virgil Miller. Phillip has lived in the community for the past 13 years. I have dealt with him over the years and is a man of principals. Phillip loves this community and has the ability to make good decisions on the issues concerning our City of Fort Walton Beach. Tha ou m u'cker 90- March 9, 2010 TO: Mayor & Council FROM: Helen Spencer - City Clerk SUBJECT: Candidates for Vacant Council Seat 2 The following individuals have submitted a letter /email of interest as a candidate for Fort Walton Beach City Council vacant Seat 2. Dean Covey, 270 Brooks Street, SE Janet Wilson, 368 Gardner Drive, NE Allan Stearns, 2 Ipswich Circle, NE Darrel Jones, 638 Powell Drive, NW Peter Dunahugh, 113B Cedar Avenue, SW Glenda Glover, 115 Waynel Drive, SE Phillip Rose, 3 Pryor Road, SE ( listed at 9 Pryor Road) Joyce gillie gossom, 25 Bay Drive, SE Henry A. Kelley, 344 Oakland Circle, NW Paul D. Horn, 617 Cambridge Avenue, NE Ken Wright, 159 Brooks Street, SE, Unit 101 The