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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; APPOINTING JOHN
EDWARD SMITH TO SERVE ON THE CHARTER REVIEW
COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, ENDING
APRIL 20,2010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 John Edward Smith to serve
on the Charter Review Committee for a period not to exceed one year, unless that time is
extended by the City Commission. Appointment shall expire April 20, 2010 or until a
successor is duly appointed and qualified.
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 John Edward Smith to the
Charter Review Committee.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be April 20, 2010 or
until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2009.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
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6130 Sunset Drive Phone No. 305- 663 -6340
South Miami, FL 33143 Fax No. 305 -663 -6348
1. Name: �c V4 "kaz>
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2. Home Address: —
3. Business Address:
4. Home Phone Nc_ Business Phone No.
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5. E -mail Address:
6. Education Background:
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7. Community Service:
8. Are you a registered voter? Yes '✓ No
9. Are you a resident of the City? Yes No
10. Do you have a business in the City? Yes V/ No
11. Ethnic Origin?
White Non- 1[1ispanic2African American _ Hispanic American_ Other
12. I am interested in serving on the following board(s) /committee(s):
Fiist choice Second choice
Aird ch ce Fourth choice
Signatu �e Date - 1
Applicant
THIS APPLICATION WILL REMAIN ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR
Revised 8/02
JOHN EDWARD SMITH
- SOUTH MIAMI PROFILE -
IMAGE MARKETING I BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
Providing Professional Services to Institutions, Organizations,
Businesses & Individuals since 1982
Having moved from New York City in 1967, John Edward Smith became actively
involved with many cultural, civic and community organizations. He has served on
many community boards: Catholic Charities, the Miami Chamber Symphony, Miami -
Dade County Sister Cities Program, and in a leadership role with Spectrum Programs,
Switchboard of Miami, Leadership Miami, Bike, Miami, as well as chairing numerous
committees for Chamber South and the City of South Miami where he has lived for over
thirty years. He was named Honorary Ambassador of Asti (Italy) and awarded many
other honors for the promotion and development of Italian food and wine events
throughout the United States.
John Edward received his baccalaureate degree in Business Administration from Marist
College and his graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
A resident of South Miami since 1974, he established his marketing consulting business
in South Miami in 1982 and since that time has been involved with many community
initiatives. Together with the University of Miami Marketing Department he
coordinated South Miami retail area market research, and has fostered collaborations
with retail businesses, developers, civic leaders and officials in the City of South Miami
over many years. Among many other appointments he has served as:
Coordinator, South Miami Marketing Task Force, 1983 -85
Chairman, Mayor's Marketing Task Force, 1992 -1997
Chairman, Chamber South -City of South Miami
Community Development Council, 1997 -1999
Chairman, City of South Miami Zoning Task Force, 1999 -2003
Chairman, Valet Parking Task Force, Office of the City Manager, 2006
As Contributing Editor for Political & Community Affairs Community Newspaper's, he
wrote many issue - oriented editions of the newspaper in a special publication "South
Miami News — City Edition "(1995 -97). He also organized and moderated the candidate
debates and forums for several municipal elections.
John Edward has been instrumental in the development of special and annual events for
South Miami: 1983 Opening of the South Miami Metrorail Station, The Santa Parade of
the Elves, Summer Starts Here, the South Miami Craftsmen Festival, Sundays on
Sunset; and coordinated the development of a promotional materials, such as "South
Miami- Home Again" and the City of South Miami 75th Anniversary Edition of the
South Miami News. In October, 2005, he launched "in & around the shops south miami
town center" (now SOUTH MIAMI TOWN CENTER MAGAZINE) a glossy, four -color
publication to promote the businesses and services in the area.
JOHN EDWARD SMITH COMMUNICATIONS
IMAGE MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Providing services to institutions, organizations, businesses & individuals since 1982