Res No 078-13-13896RESOLUTION NO. 78-13-13896
A Resolution appointing Donna Shelley to serve on the Environmental Review
and Preservation Board for an unexpired term ending October 17, 20130
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions made by
those who serve on the various City boards and committees and wish to appoint a full complement to
each of the active boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to appoint Donna Shelley to serve for an
unexpired term on the Environmental Review and Preservation Board. This appointment(s) shall
expire October 17, 2013 or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1, 2009, Sec. 2 -22 "Term
Limits" of the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2) consecutive two -
year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee. After serving a maximum
of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be reappointed to the same commission,
board or committee unless at least one year has elapsed between the term limited position and the
effective date of commencement of the proposed appointment for a new term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby appoints Donna Shelley to the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board,
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment(s) shall be October 17, 2013 or until a
successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 6 thday of April , 2013.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
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APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE: 5 -0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Newman: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD /COMMITTEEAPPLICATION
6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305 -663 -6340
South Miami, FL 33143 Fax No. 3054634348
16 I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/committee(s):
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2. Name: Donna Shellev
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3. Home Address: _6544.SW 78th Terrace; South Miami
4. Business Address: Same_: _
56 Home Phone No. 786 -210 -9750 Business Phone No. Same
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60 E -mail Address :..writeamount(aiyahoo.com
7. Education /Degree Earned:. Bachelor of Liberal Arts..
Pertinent Experience: ;fob related expenence in historte preservation study of
architecture, manacler of construotion and `restoration: protects
Field Exnertise: Oversaw restoration of Victoria Mansion (Portland): a hlational° `
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8, Community Service:
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110 Are you a resident of the City?
120 Do you have a business in the City?
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Donna M. Shelley
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Education
Harvard University, Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, cum laude, 1985
Jekyll Island Museum Management Institute, Certificate, 2002
Experience
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DMS Studio, Inc., South Miami, FL, October 2004 - Present
DMS Studio provides consulting, writing, communication and fundraising services. Additional services
include the development of scholarly museum exhibit copy; grants management; and oversight of
historic preservation /restoration projects. DMS Studio understands the unique needs of not - for - profit
organizations.
Grant Writer
Office of Grants Administration, City of Miami, FL, November 2006 to September 2009
Research, identify, write and develop various public and private grant opportunities to generate new
funding sources and revenues for the City of Miami and community -based organizations. Curator for the
exhibition "In the Line of Duty" for the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum while on
assignment to the City Manager.
Assistant Director of Development
University of Miami, Rosenstiel School, Miami, FL, March 2004 to December 2004
Raise funds for assigned projects at the Marine and Atmospheric Science School. Cultivate funding
prospects in two areas: major gifts and foundations. Write grants. Assist in outreach and publicity.
Manager, Project Manager
Collier County Government Museums, Everglades City & Immokolee, FL, June 1998 to March 2004
Chief administrator for the Museum of the Everglades housed in a historic commercial laundry. Direct
daily operations, oversee and perform all duties (curator, education, outreach and fundraiser) for two
county museums. Build audiences for two new museums via art shows, special events and public
outreach. Write grants, direct work and administer grants for restoration project of 15 buildings and site
features at the Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. Successfully list both museum properties in the
National Register for Historic Places. Train and supervise volunteers and staff.
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Director
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Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME, May 1995 to May 1998
Chief administrator for a museum in a mid - nineteenth century private residence complete with original
furnishings. House is a National Historic Landmark. Direct daily operations; act as the museum's chief
liaison to the community and the public. Prepare and manage annual operating budget and grant
proposals. Raise funds for operations and development (including $1.25 million successful Capital
Campaign). Coordinate restoration and maintenance programs, and marketing and publicity. Build
visitor numbers via special events, publicity and community involvement.
Curator, Interim Co- Director
Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 1993 to April 1995
Responsible for the care, maintenance and exhibition of the collections of a historic house museum on a
35 -acre site. Collections include historic buildings, exotic and native flora and fauna, fine and decorative
arts, archives and library. Assist in writing grants. Oversee the successful completion of restoration
projects. Develop botanical tour; research project with the University of Miami; and volunteer training
information.
Associate Curator
USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA, 1990 -1993
The museum promotes the U.S. Navy and America's naval heritage through education outreach, public
access and historic demonstration. Curatorial duties: assist in the care of a maritime history museum's
collections, create exhibits and perform research. Supervise registrar, exhibit preparator, volunteers and
interns. Assist in grant preparation.
Honors
• American Association of University Women, Naples, "Woman of Achievement, 2004"
• City of Miami, Certificate of Appreciation, Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum, 2009
Community Service
• Historic Preservation Board for the City of South Miami (2006 -to present)
• Vice President, South Miami Alliance for Youth Board (2010 to 2012)
• Steering Committee Member, SoMi Art Night (2010 to present)
• Budget and Finance Committee, City of South Miami (2011)
• Secretary, Commission for Women, City of South Miami (2010 -2011)
Organizations
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• National Notary Association
Donna Shelley