Res No 225-14-14319Resolution No.225-14-14319
A Resolution acknowledging Commissioner Bob Welsh's (Group Seat III)
appointment of Helene Valentine,as the representative of Group Seat III,to
serve on the Green Task Force fora two-year term ending November 5,
2016.
WHEREAS,Article II,Section 8,Sub-section A of theCity Charter provides that:
***WhenaBoardorCommitteeis comprised of five members,each City
Commissioner shall appoint one person to serve asa representative onthe
BoardorCommittee.When there are more than five(5)members ona
BoardorCommittee,each City Commissioner shall appoint one person to
serve asa representative on the Board or Committee,and all members of
suchBoardorCommittee inexcess of five(5)shallbe appointed by three
(3)affirmative votes of the City Commission based on recommendations
submitted byanyCity Commissioner.When a Board or Committee hasless
thanfive(5)members,thentheselection of allmembersshallbebythree(3)
affirmative votes of theCity Commission from recommendations submitted
byanyCityCommissioner.(Amended 2-09-10)
WHEREAS,theMayorand Commission recognize theimportant contributions madeby
those who serve onthe various city boards and committees,andwishto have a full complement
toeach of the active boards and committees;and
WHEREAS,thereisnocurrent representative forCityCommissionGroupSeatIIIonthe
Green Task Force;and
WHEREAS,CommissionerWelshnowdesirestoappointHeleneValentinetoserveon
the Green Task Force,ashis representative.Therefore,Helene Valentine's appointment shall
expire November 5,2016 or upon her removal or until a successor is duly appointed and
qualified;and
WHEREAS,commencingwithappointmentsmadeafterJanuary 1,2009,Sec.2-22
"Term Limits"ofthe Code of Ordinances provides that,appointees are limited to two (2)
consecutivetwo-yearterms of membershiponaspecificcommission,board,orcommittee.
After serving a maximum oftwo(2)consecutive year terms,an appointee shall notbe
reappointed tothe 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;and
WHEREAS,Ms.Valentine hasnot serve onthe Green TaskForceinthepast;and
WHEREAS,pursuantto Sec.2-22 "Term Limits"oftheCodeof Ordinances,thiswillbe
considered tobe Ms.Valentine's first,two-year term forthe purposes of Term Limits.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
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Res.No.225-14-14319
Section 1.The City Commission hereby acknowledges Commissioner Welsh's
right to appoint Helene Valentine toserveonthe Green Task Force as the representative of
Group Seat III pursuant to the terms of the City Charter.
Section 2.The expiration date of this appointment shall be November 5,2016,
oruponher removal,or until a successor isduly appointed and qualified.
Section 3.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6^day of November,2014.
ATTEST:
FORM,
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APPROVED:
MATOR
COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Stoddard:Yea
Vice Mayor Harris:Yea
Commissioner Edmond:Yea
Commissioner Liebman:Yea
Commissioner Welsh:Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICA TION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Phone No.305-663-6340
Fax No.305-663-6348
I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/committee(s):
Green Task Force
First choice
Third choice
Name:HeleneValentine
(Please print)
Home Address:73°°sw 65thAve.
Second choice
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Business Address:Universityof Miami SchoolofMedicine
Home Phone No.305-667-6947
E-mail Address:helvalentine@yahoo.com
Business Phone No.305-781-8407
Fax No.
Education/Degree Earned:Batchelor ofArts in Biology at Maryville College,Maryville,TN
Pertinent Experience:Studied biology and chemistry in college,and the interaction between man and the
environment.I ama member of numerous environmentalorganizations(Ex.Nature/OceanConservancy,SierraClub,etc).
Field Expertise:College classes in the environment.During my early employment at the University ofMiami,I
studied and surveyed pollutants (trace metals,pesticides,plastics)in South Florida waters and animals.
I participate inthe university's "green"initiative.
8.Community Service:
Member of the South Miami Urban Landscape Committee
9.Attached Resume:•(Optional)
10.Are you a registered voter?
11.Are you a resident of the City?
12.Do you have a business in the City?
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