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Res No 148-12-13705RESOLUTION NO. 148-12 —13705 A Resolution appointing members to the Budget and Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year 2012- 2013for a term ending September 30, 2012. WHEREAS, the City of South Miami recognizes that fiscal management and careful budget preparation in order to be services to its residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the preparation of the City's budget is requiring expertise and /or experience which is normally limit a key function of government is sound able to provide a high level of municipal a highly specialized area of endeavor ed to professionals within the financial management, accounting, auditing and municipal management fields; and 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 the members for the Budget and Finance Committee for the 2012 -2013 fiscal year budget, as established by Section 2 -26.8 of the City's code of ordinances, and pursuant to Article I1, Section 8 of the Charter, as amended on February 9, 2010. 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 the following individuals to serve on the committee to commence upon passage of this resolution for a term ending September 30, 2012: 1. Gabriel Edmond 2. Scott Fuhrman 3. Curphy W. Grant 4. Yvonne Beckman 5. Denise Covington (Mayor Stoddard) (Vice Mayor Liebman) (Commissioner Newman) (Commissioner Harris) (Commissioner Welsh) Section 2. The expiration date of these appointments shall be September 30, 2012, or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2A_ DAY OF July , 2012. ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED: Page 1 of 2 Res. No. 148 -12 -13705 READ AND PP OVED AS TO FORM, LANGUA EGALITY AND TTORNEY COMMISSION VOTE: 5 -0 Mayor Stoddard: Yea Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea Commissioner Newman: Yea Commissioner Harris: Yea Commissioner Welsh: Yea w:\my documents\resolutions\resolution budget finance committee 2012.doc Page 2 of 2 ' South M /arras JUL i J / W J i Ail- Anttetiea Ctt x E > L a � a ®'A z u o i F �"9. lR. ' ��'i���r't'� }. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD /COMMITTEE APPL ICAT ION 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Phone No. 305- 663 -6340 Fax No. 305- 663 -6348 10 I am interested in serving on the following boards) /committee(s)0 ti First choice Second choi e Third choice Fourth choice I Name: 'C ►�) �'j � �3 �� (Please prigt) 3. Home Address: 4 �i / �J , fir%' l , ' `rir,• e f %✓1 s 3,3/ 9.3 4. Business Address: �t S5 � (n/ 4,5� 7L 4* MIA 5. Home Phone No. ���— �,. {y %� Business Phone No. Fax No. 6. E -mail Address: �L CXfl a 01 (41)112, t A 7. Education/Degree Earned• ; C� %t? 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Signature Yes Yes Yes P No No C Date A licant vp Revised 5/2010 Gabriel Edmond, J.D. 6241 SW 61 Street South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 992 -6937 G_Edmond201,2 i (n ail corn PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Proven leadership, management, and training abilities developed while holding a variety of responsible positions in law, government relations, and education. • Excellent communication skills and extremely knowledgeable with ability to share important insights. • Quickly develop rapport with people of diverse ages, cultures, personalities, and economic backgrounds. • Many years of experience in teaching, coaching, and motivating young people. • Demonstrated gift for inspiring individuals and teams toward higher achievements. • Managed the participation of transportation labor in all regulatory proceedings of the federal government. • Managed and trained a team to respond to the legislative needs of a U.S. Senator, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teacher — American History, Government, and Contemporary Issues 9/05 to Present Southwest High School Miami, FL 33165 • Teach 6 classes consisting of 30 or more students for grades 9 -12. Many years of experience in education as classroom teacher working with Advanced Placement, gifted, at —risk, special needs, and multicultural students including limited English proficient, second language learners as well as other students in the high school environment. • Plan and create innovative lesson plans and a student — centered learning environment that stresses cooperative learning, class participation, differentiated instruction, high student expectations, and hands -on activities. • Participate in staff meetings, addressing problems including family relations, staff cooperation, community support, and problem issues with individual children. • Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with national, state, and district requirements to deliver instruction. Increased average AP scores 20 points above district average and 10 points above state average. • Elected to serve on School Educational Excellence Committee ( 5 years). • Elected School Site Steward United Teachers of Dade ( 5 years). • Selected Rookie Teacher of the Year. Realtor- Associate Keyes Company Miami. FL 33177 5/04 to 5/06 • Represented and provided counseling to real estate owners /purchasers in all aspects of a real estate acquisition. Duties include recognizing buying patterns, designing market strategies, and expanding client base. Legislative Counsel AFL -CIO, Transportation Trades Department (TTD) Washington, D.C. 20006 10/99 to 9/03 • Worked together with TTD's 35 affiliated unions to represent transportation labor's collective interests before the United States Congress, the executive branch and the independent agencies of the federal government including the U.S. Department of Transportation and its transit, aviation, and other modal agencies. • Duties included monitoring legislative, public policy and regulatory initiatives affecting the millions of members of transportation labor. • Managed the participation of transportation labor in all regulatory proceedings of the federal government, including counseling affiliates regarding regulatory proceedings strategy and drafting regulatory responses. • Played a lead role in reforming federal drug & alcohol regulations to ensure important due process protections for over a million transportation workers. Legislative Counsel/Legislative Assistant/Policy Analyst Senator Bob Graham Washington, D.C. 20510 5/97 to 10/99 • Advisor to the Senator with principal responsibility for judiciary, housing, government affairs and social issues. • Duties included representing the Senator before constituent and interest groups, analyzing and drafting policy statements, and preparing Senate floor statements. • Managed and trained a team to respond to legislative needs of the Senator, constituent groups, and interest groups. • Served as lead counsel and advisor to the Senator during historic Senate impeachment Trial of William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States. Legislative Correspondent /Aide Senator Bob Graham Washington, D.C. 20510 5/96 to 5/97 • Responded to legislative inquiries and correspondence related to foreign affairs, defense, international trade, intelligence,and drugs on a time urgent basis. • Developed innovative tracking system for monitoring legislative inquiries. • Represented the Senator before constituent and interest groups. • Drafted memoranda and Senate floor statements. Temporary Legal Assistant Oblon, Spivak & McClelland Arlington, VA 22202 2/95 to 3/96 • Worked in patent section of this intellectual property firm that specializes in international patent litigation cases. • Conducted legal research on federal anti - dumping statutes and the legal definition of domestic industry in unfair import practice area. • Assisted with the development of charts, exhibits lists, and other legal materials in preparation of complex litigation. Legal Intern Sierra Legislative Office Washington, D.C. 20520 EDUCATION Summer 1993 Assisted with the development of environmental and public policy positions concerning the Great Lakes. Helped environmental citizens group participate in federal rulemaking process at EPA by writing comments on the Great Lakes Initiative. Lobbied for the enactment of several congressional bills concerning environmental justice. Howard University School of Law Washington, D.C. Juris Doctorate May 1994 University of Miami Miami, FL Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & History May 1991 AFFILIATIONS & ACCOLADES Miami -Dade Council of Social Studies Florida Council of Social Studies Board Member South Miami Alliance for Youth Board Member South Miami Neighbors Howard University South Florida Alumni Association University of Miami Alumni Association Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) District wide School Assessment Committee (2007 -2008) MDCPS District wide School Safety Committee (2007 -2009) Outstanding Young American Award, 1998 It t CP VE __ .. JUL 12 2012 o r 3 SouT2Y - 1 d a d a ute- Axccraca calm CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) zua,. Referred by: Josh Liebman OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARDICOMMITTEFAPPLICATION 6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305- 663 -6340 South Miami, FL 33143 Fax No. 305- 6634348 L I am interested in serving on the following board(s) /committee(s): Budget and Finance First choice Second choice Third choice Fourth choice 2. Name: Scott Fuhrman (Please print) 30 Home Address: 7720 SW 61 st Ave. South Miami, FL, 33143 4. Business Address: 1035 NW 21 Terr, Miami, FL, 33127 50 Home Phone No. 305- 668 -6591 Business Phone No. 305- 324 -5900 Fax No. 305- 325 -9573' 69 E -mail Address: sfuhrmarnafloridabottling.com 7, Education /Degree Earned: UM JD, MBA; FSU BS Political Science /Business Pertinent Experience: Field Expertise: 80 Community Service: Habitat for Humanity, Homeless Assistance Center of Miami, CFCE 90 Attached Resume: (Optional) 1.0. Are you a registered voter? Yes X No 11. Are you a resident of the City? Yes X No 12. Do you have a business in the City? Yes No X Signature 0 Date Applicant Revised 5!X1.10 SCOTT P. FUHRMAN Address: 7720 SW 61 Ave, South Miami, FL 33143 Cellular: (305) 9044072 E -mail: fuhrman @gmail.com LAKEWOOD ( E.vecmiz)e Vice Pre Manage Internal including advanc facilities to allow programs. Work BILL NELSON I "rtnance. Associate Worked with the South Florida; set results and donor HOLLY REAL Project Direaor, "11 Lobbied the City speeches for the Commissioner of inquiries and gav KERRY -EDWA Assistant to the JNa: lx%orked directly Treasurer and tall fundraising event UNITED STAI StaffAssistunt Managed the fron staff and drafted i projects for the st PROFESSIONAL HISTORY :GANIC, Miami, Florida January 2012 - Present ?nt, Shareholder & Director d External Sales Departments and Marketing Department. Oversee bottling facility operations, mechanization and otherinzptovements. Acquired additional production and warehousing r expanded operations. Execute new product development strategies and employed social media at various levels including employee; shareholder and director on a regular basis since 2000. R SENATE, Miami Beach; Florida May 2011 - September 2011 nce Director to successfully execute the fundraising plan. Organized fundraising events in as lead organizer for $40k event. Prepared call sheets and managed call times; tracked call tribution history. Advanced event sites and staffed the Senator at fundraising events. ATE DEVELOPMENT, Miami, Florida May 2005 - December 2007 Green" High -Rise Office Development .mission for expedited permitting and obtained a height variance for the project. Drafted open on topics ranging from local market conditions to "green" construction. Served.. as City of Miami Mayor's Careen Commission on.Einvironmental Policies. Responded to press rviews to local and out -of -state media about the project. S 2004, Washington,; D.C. May 2004 - Novernber`2004 l Treasurer Treasurer to organize events for high -dollar Trustees division. Drafted public statements for points for fundraising conference calls. Managed the Treasurer's daily schedule and oversaw sties. Tasked with site planning, invitations VII? /RSVP lists, events logistics and execution. SENATOR BILL NELSON, Washington, D.C. January 2003; - August 2003 office, supervised interns and coordinated Capitol tours. Performed research for the legislative mstituent correspondence, Answered phones, greeted visitors and performed various special ffers. Staffed the Senator during committee hearings and attended staff legislative briefings, EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida Master of Business Administration December 2011 Juris Doctor December 2011 December 2011 Honors: ' Dean's Certificate of Achievement (highest grade) in Alcoholic Beverage Law Leadership Positions: Vice - President, Democratic Law Students Association; Vice - president, Irish 1Vnlerican Law Students Association FLORIDA STA'T'E UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida Bachelor of Science in Political Science tivith a minor in Business Honors: Dean's List UNIVERSITY 1 Honors: Eagle Scout; [ Alumni Board spearfishing, to COLORADO BOULDER, Boulder, Colorado an's List SKILLS AND INTERESTS May 2004 Fall. 2000 - Spring 2001 Clinton Global Initiative University; Alumnus, The Washington Center for .Internships; Ransom Everglades School; Young Benefactor Society, Ransom Everglades School. Enjoy ;, marathon running, weight lifting, golf, skiing, fishing, cross - training, hiking and camping. Referred Lyr $out6 bSlatnl r' l o r 1 d u All- AmetPCa City f c 200t CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARDICONNITTEEAPPL.ICATION 6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305 - 663 -6340 South Milani, FL 33143 Fay No. 305- 663 -6348 1. I am interested in serving on the following board(s) /committee(s): Budget and Finance First choice Second choice Third choice Fourth choice 2. Name: Curphy W Grant (Please print) 3. Home Address: 3550 Washington St, Apt 309, Hollywood, FL 33021 4, Business Address: 5750 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL. 33143 54 Home Rhone No. 954- 822 -6034 Business Plione No. 305 - 662 -5472 Fax No. 305 -662 -5435 6. E-mail Address: egrant(a�fnbsm.eom 7. Education/Degree Earned: BSc Accounting Pertinent Experience: Extensive experience in all areas of banking since 1979 Field Expertise: Accounting and Finance 84 Community Service: Advisory Board Member, City of South Miami CRA since 2009 96 Attached Resume: ❑ (Optional) To. Are you a registered voter? Yes No X 114 Are you a resident of the City? Yes No X 124 Do you have a business in the City? Yes No X Signature If c Date / • Z 3 ' A plicant Revised 5 /2010 south Miaml F l o r 1 d a All a City zoo f Re erred by: L l �_i% l s � Ti'Js 1J . �T� CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD /COMMITTEE APPL /CAT /ON 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Phone No. 305- 6634340 Fax No. 3054634348 L I am interested in serving on the following board(s) /committee(s): First choice Second choice Third choice I Name: I Home Address: 4. 5. 6. 7. RM 9. 10. 11. 12. Business Address: Home Phone No. E -mail Address: Education/Degree Field F.xnertice! Mrs. Yvonne H. Beckman 5871 SW 83rd St. South Mianil, FL 33143 Fourth choice WED R13EC oX 432793 Community rvice: Attached Resume: F1 (Optional) Are you a registered voter? Yes ii No Are you a resident of the City? Yes v No Do � ou ve a business in the Ci ? Yes ` No Y h' Signature. Revised 512010 Date ) �t APR 13 2010 o,n4h MClwnit • t a r 1 an. .- clry of SOUT so ooAR Icoh �r f irrrEAPPLIcAnom lw Sigila Revised 4/07 THIS APPLICATION WILL RElYLUN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI South Miami All - America City 'I 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners DATE: July 19, 2012 FROM: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D:, City Manager Dear Commission, Pursuant to the City of South Miami Code of Ordinance, Section 2 -2.1. -Rules of procedure of city commission; I reviewed the proposed resolution appointing members to the Budget and Finance Committee for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 for a term ending September 30, 2012, .In performing the review part of the process is to review the respective nominee's committee application to determine eligibility as specified in City of South Miami Code of Ordinance, Section 2-26.8. - Budget and finance committee, subsection (c) Membership, terms, to wit: Members of the committee shall be appointed by the mayor as provided for by the City Charter. The mayor shall attempt to include representatives of the local business community, residents, and accounting and finance experts, in the membership of the committee::. Additionally, part of the review process is to ensure that any nominee, through - the nomination process, does not knowingly violate the Charter; City Code of Ordinance, laws of the state or U.S.A., or violate any contracts the City may currently be under. In reviewing the nominees for the Budget and Finance Committee I . found that Ms. Yvonne Beckman, a South. Miami resident, completed. the City of South Miami Board /Committee Application and provided the pertinent information. From the makeup of the proposed group that would be making up the Budget and Finance Committee Ms. Beckman would be a qualified candidate as a citizen. It is with the deepest regret °though that I must report that a series of emails generated by Yvonne Beckman along with other emails generated by . others in the community .causes much concern to me regarding their motives and actions. On March 10,:2012 Ms. Beckman wrote an email to inp ukh@ mail.com, Lorie, valerienewman09@gmail.com regarding Ms. Lorie Yanoshik's resigning from the City' Planning Board. In the email, Ms., Beckman alludes to the "Cuban.mafia" who have done exactly the same. This.statement in and of itself is not an issue but it does begin a course of national origin attack upon certain people. Two emails from Ms. Yanoshik dated..April 15 and May 26, 2012, where she makes disparaging remarks relating to the ethnicity of the Chief of Police and his relationship with others. In the two emails she specifically refers to "Cuban Mafia." In the two emails it is apparent that she is aware, of a drive to make a Charter change as it relates to the Chief of Police and the Finance Director positions and that she believes that there is a Cuban Mafia composed of employees' of the City and non city employees. Additionally, in the email from Sharon McCain to Lori Yanoshik dated April 14, 2012, the question is asked by Ms. McCain, "...who on the commission is behind this story and once again didn't want to dirty their finger nails ?" Ms. Yanoshik responds, "Stoddard, of course. Followed by the dynamic duo." On June 28, 2012, an email was sent by Commissioner Bob Welsh to Nkenga Payne, Assistant City Clerk, to forward a one way communication to the rest of the members of the Commission. The email deal with the calling of a special commission meeting to discuss an ordinance to put on the next election ballot a proposed charter change to add to the officers of the commission listed in Article II, Section 7 (Officers), A (appointments) a fourth officer of the Commission, that of Chief of Police, who would serve at the pleasure of the Commission yet on a daily basis comply with the instructions of the City Manager. The reason stated is, "to make the Chief of Police more responsive to the will of the people." On July 5, 2012 there was a second email from Commissioner Welsh detailing 5 points of which point 4 dealt with in part with the aforementioned charter change of the Chief of Police being a chartered officer. On July 13, 2012, Ms. Yvonne Beckman sent a letter to the Chief of Police of South Miami regarding an incident that occurred on May 2012 and mentions Michael Schmich's arrest as being questionable and her own incident of being arrested for allegedly unlawful reasons. On July 15, 2012, a writing from Commissioner Welsh was printed on the Miami Herald where he describes-;the ethics violation complaint filed by this writer as the City Manager. He marginalizes his :indiscretions by stating that, "The city 'manager was looking for a 100 -yard. kick- off return and had to settle for a safety. "' In the same writing he mentions, Commissioner Valarie Newman as ' allegedly saying, "Shaine, on You" on YouTube, .referring. to Commissioner Welsh. On, July- 17, 2012, Commissioner. Welsh places a public records request for. all email conversations written and received by Valerie Newman, written and received by Hector Mirabile, PhD, and Written and received by Orlando Martinez, from September 2010 to the present. On, July 18, 2012, Mr. David Sanguesa wrote a highly defamatory and "hatred letter about the Chief of Police and I for our being Cuban and refers to the Cuban Mafia which is the term that Ms. Beckman used in her March 101h email. From the writings provided by Commissioner Welsh, Ms. Yanoshik and Beckman, and Mr. David Sanguesa; and the times that they were sent; as well as their conduct it is apparent that the four are conspiring to violate the civil rights of Chief Orlando Martinez De Castro; Hector Mirabile, PhD, and Commissioner Valerie Newman by intentionally selecting their'victims, and their (Chief Orlando Martinez De Castro and Hector Mirabile, PhD) contractual rights to work in the City of South Miami, because of their actual or. perceived .national origin; to wit Cuban heritage. Additionally, it is also apparent that the four are conspiring to force the Chief of Police to take action in not prosecuting Mr. Michael Schrnich for his arrest by the South Miami Police; which may be considered obstruction of justice. The e -mails form the basis of what is commonly know in US and State law as a "Hate Crime" and are at minimum considered slanderous. It is illegal in this country to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation or National origin. Therefore, I recommend that Ms. Beckman's application for appointment into the Budget and Finance Committee not be ratified by the Commission. END OF MEMORANDUM