May 2015 INTERFACE - FACE Online

INTERFACE. Vol. 26, No. 4 www.face-online.org

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2014 - 2015BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentSam SullivanAlachua County

1st Vice PresidentCindy DrakeVillage of Wellington

2nd Vice PresidentBill Van HornCity of Altamonte Springs

3rd Vice PresidentLeslie BantaSt. Johns County

SecretaryLori TroxelSt. Johns County

TreasurerJames AcostaSt. Johns County

Sergeant-at-ArmsDanny ThompsonCity of Lakeland

Past PresidentMichael TitmussCity of Fort Myers

Next Board Meeting: June 22-23, 2015Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

President’s Message 1-‐2

News from the Board 3-‐8

News from the Webmaster 9

News from the Chapters 10-‐11

News from our members 12

Certification Schedule 13

Newly Certified Members 14

Members w/ Recert. Issues 15-‐16

Code Enforcement Proclamation 17

2015-‐16 Candidate Info 18-‐25

Voting Delegate Form 26

F.A.C.E. Conference Sponsors 27

A Message from your President ... President

Sam Sullivan

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since we were celebrating our Association’s twenty-‐fifth anniversary. Soon we will be meeting again in Naples for what presents itself to be a fantastic conference. The Program Committee has been toiling day and night to put together the most enriching, exciting and interesting conference to date. You can register with the click of your mouse at http://face-‐online.org/conference/ You don’t want to miss it!

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As you will note from reading the other articles in this edition of InterFACE, the Board has moved several items forward over the course of the past year: We have become more technologically efficient; our finances are solvent; our membership is growing again; our voice in Tallahassee is growing; our records have been digitized; and, our certification program keeps getting better. These advances take place thanks to the tireless efforts of your volunteer Board of Directors and committee members. They dedicate hours of their time every year to move our Association forward.

Many people have announced their candidacy for the 2015-‐16 F.A.C.E. Board of Directors. Please take the time to review their biographies in this edition of the InterFACE and approach them with your questions at conference. In order to vote, each jurisdiction must have a delegate. You can find a delegate form in this newsletter or pick one up at the Legislative Committee table at conference. Be certain to fill one out and to participate. This is your Association, your vote matters!

Want to get involved but don’t have the time for the demands of a board position? There is always a great need for energetic and dedicated code officers on the Association’s various committees. Let the next Board of Directors know you are interested in serving on a committee by filling out an interest form you can find online at http://face-‐online.org/wp-‐content/uploads/FACE-‐Committee-‐Interest-‐Form-‐5-‐2-‐14-‐Online-‐version.pdf .

Thank you to all who voted on the recent by-‐law amendment. By a vote of 64-‐5, the creation of Article V-‐2-‐e was approved by the membership. This will enhance board continuity in the case of a vacancy caused by a lack of candidate. Thank you for taking the time to participate in our Association’s future.

You will notice that there is a new section in the InterFACE. In an effort to incorporate more from the Association, we now have a “News from Our Members” section. Have a colleague who reached a milestone or did something spectacular? Let us know by notifying the Third Vice President for inclusion in the next issue! We want to know about your successes and share them with your colleagues statewide!

Be safe out there. See you in Naples!

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1st Vice President Cindy Drake

May!!! May??? How did it get to be May already!? The 26th Annual Conference “Make Every Connection Matter” at the Naples Grande Beach Resort June 23-‐26, 2015 is upon us.

The Program Committee has been working diligently to provide an enjoyable conference experience. Our theme, Make Every Connection Matter, will be reflected in our audience and our curriculum. Sessions will focus on reinforcing and enhancing professional knowledge as well as furthering personal development.

A decorating theme of Sunsets in Paradise has been chosen to celebrate our host, The Paradise Coast. What does YOUR Sunset in Paradise look like? Submit a photo of your Sunset in Paradise noting your name and where the photo was taken. The photos will be used in a special way throughout the conference.

The awards banquet on Thursday June 25th will feature local talent Deb and the Dynamics. Wear your favorite tropical print outfit and join us for a delicious meal, presentation of some special awards, fun and relaxation.

This is a conference you don’t want to miss! The resort features a spa, a relaxing pool area and is a short walk or tram ride to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Paradise Coast region has many attractions you’ll want to explore. Make plans to bring the family and consider taking advantage of the resort’s offer of rooms at the conference rate of $105 per night for 3 days before and 3 days after the conference.

The Program Committee will continue to work to provide everything you need for an enjoyable conference experience. Looking forward to seeing everyone in June!

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2nd Vice PresidentBill Van Horn

The Education and Certification Committee was tasked with identifying future courses to offer all F.A.C.E. members for additional training opportunities and Continuous Educational Hours (CEH). The Committee assembled a survey that had listed 16 different topics and it was distributed to all Chapter Presidents to vote on during their area meetings in March and April. The survey allowed all

attendee’s to vote for their favorite courses and their least favorite courses. The support from the Chapters was exceptional, every President responded back within a few hours and e-‐mailed a copy of each survey that was filled out. Thanks to every Chapter for allowing the Committee a few minutes of your time out of your full agendas. I also want to thank the Education and Certification Committee members that volunteered to attend at least one meeting on the membership’s behalf to discuss the importance of voting and having your voice heard.

By an overwhelming number, the favorite course that was offered was the Meth Lab and Site Decontamination requirement class, which received approximately 30% of the votes. A close second was an Arbor Training course (including plant identification, ability to discern if diseased, dead, ect.), Plan Review/Maintenance of Improvements (ability to read and interpret plans), Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures and Social Media (PIO – use of social media to promote Code Enforcement).Now that the Committee has heard from so many and we have an ideas of areas that YOU have an interest in, the hard work will begin to assemble classes and knowledgeable instructors to spread the information to YOU.

Speaking of Local Chapters, I had the privilege to meet a couple of Chapter Presidents in person, a couple through phone conversations and many via e-‐mails during the attempt to rollout the survey. I want to invite every member of F.A.C.E. to attend a Chapter meeting and get involved, network with other Officers and earn CEH’s at the same time. Remember the Chapter Board members are all volunteering their time and they always love to see a large turn out, so please make every attempt to attend the next Chapter meeting for your area and get to know your neighboring Officers!Also get involved by volunteering to join one of the F.A.C.E. committees, the interest form is always on the website, so fill it out and get involved.

I want to thank every F.A.C.E. member for their continued interest in our organization and hope to meet many of you at the Conference, so please don’t hesitate to stop by and say Hello!

The Education and Certification Committee is always here for your benefit. Please contact us with questions, comments or concerns. You can e-‐mail us directly at svpresident@face-‐online.org and remember to keep learning every chance you get!

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News from your Board ...

TreasurerJames Acosta

The financial status of FACE to date is good. Our accounts’ totals as of 04-‐29-‐15 were:Operating (Fund) Account -‐ $84,557.94; Scholarship account (Savings) -‐ $6,497.63; Reserve Account (Savings) -‐ $5,283.26 for a grand total of $96,338.83.

Your Board of Directors are watching their respective budgets and keeping spending down to a minimum.

3rd Vice PresidentLeslie Banta

I would like to thank you the members for allowing me to serve on the Board for the past 2 years. My committee and I have made many connections and gained lots of NEW members to this awesome organization called F.A.C.E.

Have you ever stopped to think about how you fit into this organization? How active are you as a member? Do you stay up on the Board and its actions? Take a minute and think about it. Because we as members are F.A.C.E.; without each and every one of you we would not be an organization. We Are F.A.C.E.; I encourage you to get involved, if you are wondering how you can do that, there are many committees or possibly a board position that you might be interested in. I am always available to answer membership questions. I look forward to seeing you all at the 2015 annual conference next month. Have a healthy and safe summer.

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Sergeant-at-ArmsDanny Thompson

First of all let me thank you all for the opportunity to serve on the board as you sergeant at arms for the past two years. As I look back over the nearly fourteen years as a member of this organization I counted 10 years of service starting in 2004 on the membership committee. It is amazing to see all of the changes that have taken place. My first year on the membership committee we handed out printed a membership list then

progressed to CD’s and now it’s a click of the mouse.

The past five years have been a real learning experience serving on the legislative committee. I think that every year I have learned something about our state government. I didn’t realize how difficult it is to get legislation passed and to the governor for his approval. With that I will give my last update on the education bill that we had on the table this year. The house committee came back to our sponsor and said that our bill was unconstitutional, with that it was never heard in committee. The reason given by the legal counsel for the house was (a non-‐governmental agency cannot mandate training to government agencies.) So with the house not going forward the senate bill also died.

Unless the upcoming board stops it, the legislative committee will continue to look for a way to get our state government to recognize the importance of having a minimum standards training in place for code enforcement officers in the State of Florida.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone next month at our annual training conference in Naples. Don’t forget your delegate form!

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SecretaryLori Troxel

Conference is a little over a month away and I am excited that we have two nominations for Secretary, and I want to personally wish them luck during the election process. All my projects are completed or near completed for one of these lovely ladies to take over and move us into the next level of excellence! As this is my final InterFace Article of my term as Secretary, all I am going to do now is take the time to thank you all for the opportunity to serve you for the last two years; it has been both a pleasure and an honor. I look forward to being a contributing member of this Association for many years to come. I enjoy my profession, working with the public, and I want to continue working with fellow members to see our profession taken to the next level not only for ourselves but for the communities we serve. Lori L. Troxel, CEP, PMHICode Enforcement ProgramSt. Johns County904/209-‐0686 SecretaryFlorida Association of Code Enforcement Board of Directors


CEH and Membership Information is available 24/7 through the F.A.C.E. Website

Here is how to see the hours we have for you:

1. Visit www.face-‐online.org and click on the "Login" link in the upper right corner.

2. Your user name is your email address and then enter your password.

3. Once you are logged in you will see your most current membership information, when it was paid, and all the current contact information we have for you.

4. To view your current certifications and hours, click the left menu button for “My Certifications.”

5. To view your current certificate status, click the left menu button for “Recertification Status.”

6. Make sure you "Log Off" when you have finished looking at your record.

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News from your Board ...Past PresidentMichael Titmus

Welcome to the May 2015 issue of the InterFACE.As the immediate Past President this year it is my honor, duty and pleasure to chair the Nomination Committee and it’s never too early to start preparing for the elections.

Speaking of elections... Every year 6 of our 8 board of director positions are up for election. For 2015, 3 of those 6 positions will be available without incumbents as they are term limited. This is a great opportunity to get involved. I encourage you to email me at [email protected] or call my office at (239) 321-‐7950 if you are interested or want more information.

It is best to get your name out early. Candidates may also want to consider attending our Board of Director meetings as a way to get up to speed on current goals, projects and issues. Our F.A.C.E. Board meetings are always open to all members.

Please see our by-‐laws for more detailed information about eligibility, terms and duties of office for all board positions. The position of President is not open as Cindy Drake, our current 1st Vice President, will become the president at the June 2015 annual meeting in Naples. A full version of the By-‐Laws is available on our website at: http://www.face-‐online.org/about/bylaws

So… Please forward any and all suggested nominees for our FACE Board of Directors.The current incumbents can be reviewed at the following link:http://face-‐online.org/board/

Remember even if you are unable to consider participating on our Board, YOU can still -‐

“Get involved in FACE”.

Consider becoming a member on one of our standing Committees? Click on this link for a copy of the new Committee Application form.Our organization is only as strong as our member’s interest in continuing to make it the BEST association in the country. Don’t forget -‐ maintaining your active membership and certifications is both a privilege and responsibility of being a FACE member. Stay Safe & Keep Training…Always Yours in Public Service, Michael J. Titmuss – Immediate Past President

Check your membership status, certification status, and continuing education hours on the member side of the F.A.C.E. website:

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How many hours have I submitted?

When am I due to Re-Certify?

Is there anything else I need to do to be ready to re-certify?

These are three common questions asked by our membership. The answers are available 24/7/365 on the web. From our website www.face-online.org click “Login” in the upper right hand corner of the webpage, or, in the “Join or Renew Here” sidebar, click “FACE Members Portal”. Both selections will take you to the Members Portal login screen. Once there enter your email address and password to access the members portal. If you forgot your password, there is an option on the login screen to help you reset it. Once in the membership portal, I suggest your first stop is to select the My Info tab in the main menu and do a quick review of your contact information to ensure that all of the information is correct. THIS IS IMPORTANT. This is how we communicate with you about several things to include your Certification. If your information needs any corrections, click on “Edit My Info” and make the needed corrections. Don’t for get to Save when you are done with corrections. If you have not already upgraded your password to 8 characters (numbers or letters only) you will be required to do so anytime you make changes. Now that your info is verified or corrected, select the Recertification Status tab in the main menu. Once there you can see a snapshot of your recertification statue, and it might look like this: Recertification Status

Your Current Recertification Period: 07-2014 to 07-2016 Under this recertification period, you are Certified until: 7/1/2016 In order to recertify for the next period, which begins on 7/1/2016, you will need to address the following items.

Recertification Exception Description Missing Memberships Missing membership for 2015/16

Missing Credit Hours Recertification requires a total of 16 hours, you currently have 2 hours and need 14 more hours

Missing Memberships for ‘future years’ can be paid once the fee is established. Future Annual Fees are turned on, on or about July 1 of each year. The info above shows a good status. This member is certified, has about 1 year to obtain and submit 14 more hours of Continuing Education Hours, and needs to pay next year’s membership. If you see the note at the bottom of the box, next year’s membership fee can’t be paid until after July 1. If you are late for getting items submitted or paid for recertification you may also have an Outstanding Assessment in the recertification Status that looks like this:

Outstanding Assessments There is an outstanding assessment: Late Recertification Fee for $50.00

Outstanding Assessments show up in your Invoice Tab and can be paid like any other invoice.




NEWS FROM THE CHAPTERS This section of the INTERFACE is dedicated to the local chapters within the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. Leslie Banta, 3rd Vice President, extends an invitation to each chapter president to contact her with any chapter news.

Code Enforcement Officer Association of Palm Beach County (CEOAPBC) The CEOA of Palm Beach County holds bi-monthly luncheon meetings (at a nominal cost to attendees) and bi-monthly training (no cost to attendees) which are usually approved for F.A.C.E. credits. All are welcome to attend these meetings/trainings. Contact Ken Jackson at [email protected] or (561) 233-5541 for further details.

Northeast Association of Code Enforcement (NEACE) Northeast Association of Code Enforcement (NEACE) - NEACE invites you all to join us in our upcoming training lunches for F.A.C.E. approved CEH’s, Information, and Networking opportunities. NEACE meets for training on a bi-monthly schedule. Our schedule is updated and posted on our face-online.org chapter page http://face-online.org/chapters/neace so please visit the site, and join us if you can. If you are in the Northeast Florida Region and are interested in joining our Chapter please contact James Acosta at [email protected]. If you would like information regarding chapter meetings please contact Jackie Raes, President at [email protected] or call me at (352) 374-5244 x 2311.

Tampa Bay Association of Code Enforcement (TBACE) meetings are held the first Tuesday of even-numbered months; location varies. We are still looking for locations for our TBACE meetings for the months of August, October and December 2015. Please consider having your municipality host one of these meetings. If the cost of a light lunch is an issue for your agency TBACE can help with the cost. Tuesday June 2, 2015 11:30a.m. The board has regretfully accepted the resignation of Liz Nichols as president of T.B.A.C.E.. Liz will still be involved in our meetings and there to offer a guiding hand when we need it. With her resignation, Mark Runnals will now assume the role of President, which means there will be an opening for Vice President. We will need someone to step up and take over this position. Please contact Mark Runnals at [email protected] or 941-932-9418 should you be willing to take on this position for the remaining term.

Gold Coast Association of Code Enforcement (GCACE) is dedicated to empowering and providing code enforcement officers with the tools and information needed to advance their training. Membership includes, but is not limited to, state and local code enforcement professionals, law enforcement, community development, planning, and other interested individuals located in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade County. We meet monthly in a different host city (except for June and December). Annual membership is $30 and includes breakfast and IOG approved CEHs for all attendees.

Visit us at http://gcace.yolasite.com/ or email us at [email protected] for more information. Please contact Kimberley Sibner, President, for membership information [email protected]

Treasure Coast Association of Code Enforcement (TCACE) The Treasure Coast Association of Code Enforcement meetings ARE BACK!! Please contact John Colando, President for more information [email protected].

Polk Association of Code Enforcement (PACE) PACE meets at 9:00 am on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, excluding June, November and December with free CEH approved training and light breakfast served before starting a business meeting. PACE also hosts a Spring Training Seminar usually in March or April, that is either half day or full day, and is usually $25-30/person on a CEH approved subject matter. The month of the Spring Training, PACE may or may not have a business meeting. Past monthly training topics have included: Lakes and Stormwater- Only Rain Down the Drain, Bees and Stinging Insects, Mobile Home Registration-Legal Aspects and Regulation of, Dogs and Animal Control Issues, Unlicensed Contractors, etc. All are welcome to attend regular meetings or the Spring Seminar and the regular meeting location changes each month. For more information on meeting locations, training topics, etc., please contact Angii Kaiser at [email protected] just held it’s Spring Seminar on April 24 with great speakers and lots of great information offered.

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NEWS FROM THE CHAPTERS (continued)This section of the INTERFACE is dedicated to the local chapters within the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. Leslie Banta, 3rd Vice President, extends an invitation to each chapter president to contact her with any chapter news.

Southwest Association of Code Enforcement (SWACE) Our Board meets on the second Wednesday of the even numbered months and we hold membership training meetings on all odd numbered months. BUT ALL ARE INVITED!

The subject and location are TBA. Visit “codemanhero.com” soon for chapter and training information. ALSO, visit our blog site here http://www.codeenforcementnews.com/ for useful information relating to the code enforcement field. Keep those pictures rolling in! Check out the link below to our SWACE website and learn more. http://www.codemanhero.com/about/swace/ Feel free to contact me: Shawn Horton, SWACE President at 941-764-4148, e-mail [email protected]

Central Florida Code Enforcement Association (CFCEA) We are a large organization in Central Florida with members from Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. The CFCEA holds meetings quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct). These meetings have training opportunities which are approved by the IOG for F.A.C.E. credits. Check our website for future training at http://cfcea.webs.com/ or contact our past-president, Lee Ann McCullough-Wham at [email protected] or 321-633-2016 for further details. Our meetings offer free training for members and the opportunity to network with fellow code officers. Anyone interested in joining (the dues are still, only $20.00 a year), please contact our treasurer, Debra Boothe at [email protected].

South Florida Association of Code Enforcement. (SFACE) Hello from Southeast Florida! SFACE is made up of code enforcement officers in the Miami-Dade County area. Our next meeting will be May 27th at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Silvia Escobar, [email protected] or 786-877-9871. We look forward to hearing from you!

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News From Our Members

Wellington Code Compliance Officer Mike Morabito re;res

Mike grew up in Hialeah and graduated from Hialeah High School in 1968. He pursued studies at Miami Dade Junior College and went on to the University of

Miami to study Business AdministraEon. As they do someEmes, circumstances changed and Mike pursued a career in construcEon. AGer several years, Mike’s reputaEon as a master carpenter garnered him recogniEon within the industry. He won several awards in Broward County as

CraGsman of the Year. In mid 2007 Mike joined the City of Lake Worth as a Code Enforcement Officer and the CRA Liaison. In 2012 Mike joined the Village of Wellington's Code Compliance Division.

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In MemoriamEdgar J. "Skip" Lewis, beloved father, son, brother and friend, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at the home of his father on March 25, 2015, aGer a short ba[le with esophageal cancer and complicaEons from sleep apnea. Skip was born November 23, 1957 in West Palm Beach. He

grew up in Lake Clarke Shores, then raised his family in West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. He proudly served the Boynton Beach Police Department as a Code Enforcement Officer for 22 years and was a mentor to many new officers who came through the department. Skip was in the media

when he went above and beyond his duEes at Boynton Beach's law enforcement. In October of 2011,

he provided surveillance support in the capture and arrest of two criminals in an armed robbery a[empt at two banks. He later was awarded a cerEficate from the FBI for his skilled cooperaEon and outstanding assistance in connecEon with their invesEgaEve efforts. Skip also received the City of Boynton Beach's "Civilian CommendaEon Ribbon" for this effort. The ocean was where he loved to be the most. Free Eme found him at the beach, fishing and scuba diving. Skip loved to cook, and was

quite the master chef. Li[le League Baseball was an early life experience where he excelled. Skip was extremely proud of his two daughters, Brooke Lewis of West Palm Beach and Lindsay Maldonado (Jorge) and his grandson, John of Loxahatchee, FL. Skip was greatly loved by his friends, family and co-‐workers. His calmness, wit, smile and gentle spirit will be missed by all.




CERTIFICATION PROGRAMFEE SCHEDULE

Class hours • $12/hour, members; $16/hour, non-membersExams • $85, $120 (Late) members; $135, $170 (Late) non-

members; at PTI: $125 members, $185 non-membersLegal Issue Paper • $60, members; $80, non-members

The Florida Association of Code Enforcement has established five levels of certification for individuals working in the field of Code Enforcement in Florida, which include:

• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement 40 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement 40 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Legal Issues in Code Enforcement 36 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Officer Safety and Field Applications 30 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) Requires three years employment in Code Enforcement, certification in Fundamentals (I), Administrative Aspects (II), and Legal Aspects (III), and writing and passing of an approved legal issue research paper (5 hours CEH credit given.)

CLASSES, CONTACTS, EXAMS

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Ft. Lauderdale, Sue Dean, 561.297.3749 Orlando, Susan Pruchnicki, 407.882.3960www.fau.edu/fiog www.iog.ucf.edu/face.html

Administrative Aspects of Code EnforcementJuly 20-25, 2015

Fundamentals of Code EnforcementMay 18, 2015

EXAM 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, July 25, 2015 EXAM 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., May 23, 2015 Fundamentals of Code Enforcement

July 27-August 1, 2015EXAM 10:00 a.m. - Noon, August 1, 2015

Officer Safety and Field ApplicationsSept 14-17, 2015

EXAM 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., September 17, 2015 Fundamentals of Code Enforcement

*course is in Port St. Lucie* November 2-6, 2015

EXAM 10:00 a.m. - Noon, November 7, 2015

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDATallahassee, Amy Brewer, 850.487.1870 Tampa, Becky Clayton, 813.974.9627

www.iog.fsu.edu www.fiog.usf.eduFundamentals of Code Enforcement

November 16-20, 2015EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., November 21, 2015

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY Officer Safety and Field ApplicationsSept 28- Oct 1, 2015

Fort Myers, Joanne Hartke, 239.425.3273 EXAM 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., October 1, 2015http://www.fgcu.edu/iog/

Fundamentals of Code EnforcementOctober 20-25, 2015

EXAM 10:00 a.m. - Noon, October 25, 2015




Congratulations!The following individuals are now certified:

FUNDAMENTALS OF CODE ENFORCEMENTTatiana Acero, Nicole Anbach, Bikransky Athouriste, Robert Bailery, Hank Baker, Ernst Baptiste, Christopher Bass, Karl Baumann, Thomas Bourgeois, Charles Butts, Ainsley Caldwell, Sarah Caskie, Scott Catasus, Nyrva Chavannes, James Dahlen, Bryan Davis, Diane Devol, John Dunlap, Ronald Duverna, Dail Echevarria, Gloria Fike, Jose Flores, Carolyn Francis-Royer, Elena Garcia, Jerry Gentry III, Steve Gladwell, Armando Gutierrez, Margaret Hancotte, Somkar Harnandan, Robert Harrison, Nichole Holton, Valerie Hoskavich, David Jimenez, Christopher Johnson, Laura Jones, Michael Kearney, Edward Keelan, Sterling King, Deborah Lapointe, John Lorfils, Jeffrey Louis, Alyson Mancari, Jose Matos, Kandice McCorkel, Fritznel Medastin, David Miko, Phillip Morgan, Mostyn Mullins, Heather Murray, Malaika Murray, Jeremy Oligny, Kevin Pogany, Carlos Principe, Dominick Ranieri, Chris Sammartino, Armelinda Seals, Kayleigh Sloman, Dwight Smith, Wanda Space, John Spicuglia, Anthony Sullivan, Idaline Vazquez, Julio Velazquez, Michael Verostic, Jesse Weed, George Whitt, Marissa Williams

ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF CODE ENFORCEMENTShani Allman, Karen Baum, Cindy Bedford, Jeffrey Berg, Deanna Bojman, Diana Cahill, Thomas Card, Jason Catalano, Alba Chang, Michael Clover, Bobby Cobelli, Ricardo Collings, Griselda Contreras, F. Eddy Drovie, Richard Haley, Jr., William Hill, Laura Jones, Yvette Ketor, David Kissinger, Todd Larson, Jeffrey Louis, Vijma Maharaj, Jorge Martelo, Diego Munoz, John Riley, Michael Schroeder, Daniel Sierra, Lee Smith, Jeff Urfer, Kristopher Weiskopf

LEGAL ISSUES IN CODE ENFORCEMENTLisa Bishop-Hill, Ariel Coll, Alejandro Del Rio, Tanya Guim Leon, Christopher Johnson, Julio Medina, Patricia Moebius, Daniel Nelson, Mary Rich, Mark Rodriguez, Pedro Villada, Glenn Weixler

CODE ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALPeyton Whitfield

OFFICER SAFETY AND FIELD APPLICATIONSRenee Barrow, Amy Becker, Matt Began, Lisa Bishop-Hill, Lynn Bruno, Victor Caps, Jessica Capo, Joseph Cea, Shawna Chancey, John Cioffi, Tom Clig, Danny Condomina, Peggy Corbett, Margarita Cruz, Lisette Cutie, Andre Deschenes, Madison Dorman, Michael Drost, Luz Marina Fernandez, Helena Forbes, Irish Gardner, Michelle Green, Chalimar Gregory, James Gregory, Terri Guerra, Leonardo Hernandez, Jeffrey Hites, Linda Holloway, Nicole Holton, Melissa Howes, Craig Johnson, Angela Kaiser, Teal Kawana, Jeffrey Letourneau, Diane Link, Mary Lockyear, Michael Lubeck, Joel Madariaga, Mostyn Mullins, Brian Palmer, Aaron Pool, Bonnie Poole, John Preston, Carlos Principe, Tammy Proulx, Wilson Quintero, Jr., Joy Rambaran, Leslie Ramos-Kelly, Lazaro Remond, Mike Renfroe, Roy Robinson, Herrick Rowan, Teri Rumberger, Carmen Sanchez, Steve Shifley, Daniel Sierra, David Springer, Susan Stone, Armando Vega, Louise Wardell, Jesse Weed, Bruce Whalen, Mathew Willman

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RecertificationRe-‐certification was due for the following by December 31, 2014. There is an extension until June 30, 2015, with the penalty fee.

Please visit http://face-‐online.org, log in to your personal account, and click the “Recertification Status” tab on the Menu Bar. The screen that appears will indicate what needs to be paid/completed to bring you into compliance. Proof

of attendance may be sent via fax, e-‐mail, or snail mail to Susan Pruchnicki at the UCF-‐IOG. All fees are payable online with a valid credit card. Click “Renew Membership” to register for and pay any back/late Annual Fees; click “Invoices” to pay the late recertification fee. You may also send a check or Money Order, payable to F. A. C. E., to the UCF-‐IOG office for any/all fees due.

5787 William Abbo[7648 Andre Abdul7757 John Ajakaye6703 Steve Alderman7471 Alain Amiel4064 Richard Andre5785 Jennifer Baker6123 Carmen Baker7494 Bethany Banyas5684 Janice Barnes1808 Carlos Bauer5834 MarEno Bertuzzi3181 Walter Blackmer7580 Stanley Bomstein5223 Shujwanna Bradley7713 Jack Bradley7339 Keith Brien2520 Courtney Cain5807 Sue Ellen Calderon7596 Marcus Campion7847 Jay Carrasquillo5759 Juan Castro4891 Mark Civej7582 Alan Clark7717 Ronald Cooper6752 Bob Crisco7242 ChrisEna CurEss3125 Mark Davis3201 Linda De Napoli7597 Max Dersch7764 Joseph Dimina6768 Richard Dodd

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RecertificationRe-‐certification was due for the following by December 31, 2014. There is an extension until June 30, 2015, with the penalty fee.

Please visit http://face-‐online.org, log in to your personal account, and click the “Recertification Status” tab on the Menu Bar. The screen that appears will indicate what needs to be paid/completed to bring you into compliance. Proof

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PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens in this community through the enforcement of building, zoning, housing, animal control, fire safety, environmental and other codes and ordinances; and

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are often not credited for the jobs that they do in saving lives and improving neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, every day, assisted by support and program staff, they attempt to provide quality customer service to the public for the betterment of the community; and

WHEREAS, too many times their efforts go unnoticed, even after code compliance has been accomplished due to their efforts and expertise; and

WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, well trained, and highly responsible individuals who take their jobs seriously and are proud of their department and the local government within which they serve; and

WHEREAS, the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) has declared the first week of June be set aside by local government to honor and recognize their Code Enforcement Officers;

NOW THEREFORE, through the authority vested in me by the Commissioners/Council of ___________________, Florida, I do hereby proclaim the week of June 1-5, 2015 as CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ APPRECIATION WEEK in _____________________________ (City/County) Florida, in accordance with the statewide observance of the same and encourage citizens of _______________________ (City/County) to join this Council/ Commission in expressing appreciation for the dedication and outstanding service provided by the individuals who serve as our Code Enforcement Officers.

Duly proclaimed and adopted in regular session this ________ day of ________A.D. 2015. BOARD OF CITY COUNCIL/COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of ______________________________, FLORIDA by: _______________________________ Mayor/Chair ATTEST; ____________________________ Clerk




Candidate - Leslie Banta2015-2016 F.A.C.E. 1st Vice President

My name is Leslie Banta; I have been in the Code Enforcement profession for 14 years. I am currently a Code Enforcement Officer for St Johns County. In my capacity as a Code Enforcement Officer I am responsible for enforcing all non-

technical ordinances, which include zoning, housing, commercial, and sign codes. I have been a F.A.C.E. member since 2005 and have obtained all four F.A.C.E. certifications.

I am currently your 3rd Vice President of F.A.C.E, also having served two years on the program committee. I have served one year as President, Past President, and three years as the secretary of the N.E.A.C.E. (Northeast Association of Code Enforcement) local chapter. I am an active volunteer in my community as a Leader with Girl Scouts of Gateway Council I have helped my troop work on leadership skills, and achieve their Bronze Award, and we are currently working towards their silver. I am currently serving as the Experienced Lead Committee member for the Relay for Life.

I am very dedicated to F.A.C.E. by serving on the Board of Directors, committees and maintaining my membership and certification. I pledge to continue my Commitment as 1st Vice President with the same Professionalism and Enthusiasm. During my 2nd year in office as 3rd Vice President my committee and I were able to reach out to some jurisdictions and invite them back to F.A.C.E. We held our second annual Membership Drive, providing a full scholarship with lodging to our winner.

My goals and commitment to the position of 1st Vice President are to continue to work with the Board to ensure that we F.A.C.E. “OUR” organization is providing exceptional, cutting-edge training for all of us in the code enforcement profession. We are dedicated to promoting the safety, education, and recognition of code enforcement personnel throughout the state, continue the efforts to increase networking and fellowship among members.

It will be my Honor and Privilege to serve you as your next 1st Vice President of The Florida Association of Code Enforcement. “Leslie B for First VP”




Candidate - Bill VanHorn2015-2016 F.A.C.E. 2nd Vice President

Bill VanHorn is your current 2nd Vice President of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Board of Directors, with hopes of serving our members for years to come.

Bill is the Chairman of the F.A.C.E. Education & Certification Committee which maintains and updates CEU’s, certifications and Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) Legal Topic’s statewide.

Bill has all four F.A.C.E. certifications and has the received the recognition from F.A.C.E. of CEP, after acceptance of his legal issue paper on foreclosed properties in 2007.

Bill has been with the City of Altamonte Springs since 1997, currently has the responsibility of Code Enforcement Officer III/CEP & Fire inspector I, as he additionally holds a Fire Safety Inspector I certificate through the State of Florida Division of State Fire Marshal.

In March 2005, Bill received the City of Altamonte Springs “Shining Star Award”, which is the equivalent of an employee of the month award given out to a selected employee of over 400, this award is suggested to City Supervisors by fellow city employees and if found to have met all requirements, awarded before all employees.

In September 2010, Bill received the “City Manager’s Award of Excellence”, which has been in place for over 20 years, but has only been given to a hand full of employees. This award was given to Bill for not only his desire to go above and beyond the call of duty, but for his compassion to help two separate families that were down on their luck that needed serious help. Bill took it upon himself to make contact with outside agencies that offer assistance with items such as food, financial assistance and shelter; Bill even helped one of the individuals secure a job with the City’s Urban Beautification Division.

Away from work, Bill is married to a Police Officer for Altamonte Springs, he has a son that graduated Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with his degree in Civil Engineering and a second son that has recently graduated from Valencia University of Central Florida in the Business field.




Candidate - Ken Jackson2015-2016 F.A.C.E. 3rd Vice President

My name is Ken Jackson and I am a Code Enforcement Officer for Palm Beach County. I have been in a code enforcement capacity since 1992.

I have been a member of F.A.C.E. since 1995 and have served on the Education and Membership committees. I have achieved all four F.A.C.E. certifications.

I have been an active member of the Code Enforcement Officers Association of Palm Beach County since 1992 and have been honored with serving as its President since 2010. I have also served as its past President (1998-2000 and 2006) and past Vice-President (2002-2004). And, I am an active member of the American Association of Code Enforcement.

As President of the CEOA of Palm Beach County, in addition to the responsibilities that come with this position, I participate in recruiting new members and coordinate educational seminars that provide our members the benefit of training in all aspects of code issues and continuing education hours as required for the maintenance of F.A.C.E. certification.

I am hard working and committed to F.A.C.E. and will work hard for the betterment of the F.A.C.E. organization. I would appreciate your voting for me for the position of Third Vice.

Thank you.




Candidate - Jackie Raes

2015-2016 F.A.C.E. 3rd Vice PresidentMy name is Jackie Raes. I am a Code Enforcement Officer

with Alachua County. I would like the opportunity to serve as

your 3rd Vice President. I have been a member of F.A.C.E. for

the last 16 years. I started my Code Enforcement career in

Monroe County and have been in my current position for 11 years. I hold all four certifications with F.A.C.E. I am also a

certified ICC/ACCE Property Maintenance & Housing

Inspector. I am the current Chapter President for the North

East Association of Code Enforcement. I have served on the

Program Committee for the past 2 years planning your conference and feel that I can serve you more by being a

member of the Board. I will work hard to continue the growth

of our membership and to keep reaching out to those

jurisdictions that are not currently involved.




Candidate - James Acosta

2015-2016 F.A.C.E. Treasurer

My name is James Louis Acosta and the Supervisor of Code

Enforcement for St. Johns County. I have been a member of

F.A.C.E. since 2000 and I have been your Treasurer for the

past six years. I am once again asking for your vote for the

office of Treasurer. I promise that I will keep your books

balanced, opened, and you informed of their status. I will

provide you a little summary of my experience and I will try to be brief: I am

currently the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) treasurer, and

the Northeast Association of Code Enforcement (NEACE) treasurer. I am, and

have been since 1995, the treasurer of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 113

in St Johns County. I am a Past President (twice) of NEACE. I have a Masters

Degree in Business Administration from NOVA Southeastern University. I am a

certified Correctional Officer in the State of Florida and have been for 23 years.

I have obtained Code Enforcement Professional certification. I have served twice

on the membership committee and once on the Program committee for F.A.C.E.

I am a retired Major with the United States Army Corp of Engineers. My

experience in leadership, financial savvy and dedication to make our organization

the best there is and the best that there is to come is what I have to offer you the

stockholders of this company. I ask that you once again give me the opportunity

that you will never regret.




Candidate - April Hartseil

2015-2016 F.A.C.E. Sergeant-at-ArmsMy name is April Hartseil and I would like to announce my candidacy for Sergeant at Arms. I have been a member of F.A.C.E. since 1999, and currently certified in Fundamentals, Administrative Aspects, and Legal Issues of Code Enforcement. I have served on the F.A.C.E.

Legislative and Judicial committee for four years and would like the opportunity to serve the members in the capacity of Sergeant at Arms. During my time on the legislative committee, I have made contacts within Tallahassee that I hope to call upon as we continue to strive for continuity within our organization. I am very enthusiastic that this will be the year that we will be able to establish minimum training standards and achieve our goal.

I started my career in Alachua County for the Clerk of Courts and later transitioned to City of Alachua. My duties at the city included Building Permitting, Planning and Zoning and Code Enforcement. Working for a smaller organization it gave me the chance to learn and grow. In 2000, I took another career move and relocated to Highlands County where I still reside and work

as a Code Enforcement Official. I am proud to be able to say that I have served the citizens of Highlands County to the best of my abilities’ for 15 years and look forward to many more.

In 2003, I was called upon by Randy Way, City of Labelle to begin another local chapter of F.A.C.E. That is when I had the opportunity to be one of the founding members of Southwest Association

of Code Enforcement (S.W.A.C.E.). I served as treasurer for the organization until 2007.

When I am not discussing the issues that all code enforcement officers encounter, I am active in the Heartland Dog Club and attending dog shows and events for the benefit of our four legged friends. I also spend as much time as possible with my own Papillion and German Shepherd Dog.

I also enjoy participating in the Miles for Moffitt race in Tampa with my own husband, and son and Susan G. Komen Race in West Palm Beach with my sister.

I look forward to serving the members of our great organization as your Sergeant of Arms and

would appreciate your vote.




Candidate - Marlene Serrano

2015-2016 F.A.C.E. Secretary

Hi! My name is Marlene Serrano and I am

currently the Manager of Operations for Collier

County Code Enforcement. I have worked in the field of Investigations and Code Enforcement for over 20 years. I am

responsible for managing the daily operations of our department, which

include all financial and fiscal functions, managing hearing and

operations staff. I have been a member of F.A.C.E. since 2006 and

certified in Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, Administrative Aspects and Legal Aspects. Throughout the years, I worked endlessly to ensure all

our staff maintains their F.A.C.E. certifications, arranged F.A.C.E.

training and monitored staff’s Continuing Education Hours (CEH). I

have a Masters Degree in Business Management from Hodges University.

I have also served as staff liaison to the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and the Council of Hispanic Business Professionals in Collier County. As

a liaison, I prepared meeting agendas, minutes, organize meetings and

coordinated approval of new Board members and guest speakers, among

other duties.

I offer to you my experience in management and leadership as well as in

the enforcement profession for over 20 years.

I would be honored to provide my service with our association with

dedication and professionalism. Thank you in advance for your time and

consideration in my bid to serve you as Secretary for F.A.C.E.




Candidate - Deb Wiggins

2015-2016 F.A.C.E. Secretary

Palm Beach County Planning Zoning and Building: 19 years Code

Enforcement, 8 Years Zoning Division, 4 years Building Division; serve on Palm Beach County Emergency Information Center Team

(disaster information center); Palm Beach County Liaison to Solid Waste Authority.

Public and Organizational Service:

•Florida Association of Code Enforcement - member since 1985; Certified F.A.C.E. Legal Issues of Code Enforcement; completed F.A.C.E. Trainer’s Program;

served on two Conference Committees and served as Conference Photographer and Trade Show Manager.

•Code Enforcement Officers Association of Palm Beach County - served as President, Vice-President and Secretary; currently serving as Treasurer.

•Member American Association of Code Enforcement.•Professional Photographer’s Guild of Palm Beach County – served as Secretary.

•Florida Professional Photographer’s Guild – prior committees include: Conference Host and Photographic Competition.

•Professional Photographer’s Guild of America – prior member.•Sports Car Club of America – member since 1994; serve as Race Official

(facilitate events/enforce safety and technical regulations); prior Florida Region Meetings/Banquet Planner.

•Uplift Assistance (aiding Homeless Mothers/Children) - prior member Board of Directors.

•March of Dimes, Palm Beach County Chapter – prior member; served on Logistics Committee and as Photography Coordinator.

Education:

Palm Beach State College - currently pursuing Associate in Arts Major (Core Programs) and Emergency Management Certification; member Phi Theta Kappa.




A"en%on F.A.C.E. Members!!!

Ar#cle II Sec#on 1 of the Florida Associa#on of Code Enforcement By-‐Laws reads as follows:

Vo#ng Delegates. Each par#cipa#ng agency, as defined in sec#on 5 of this Ar#cle, shall be en#tled to one vote and shall designate one ac#ve member to be the primary vo#ng delegate together with one ac#ve member to serve as an alternate who may vote only in the absence or incapacity of the primary vo#ng delegate. Such vo#ng delegate must be an ac#ve member of the jurisdic#on he/she represents as the vo#ng delegate. Such designa#on shall be in wri#ng and signed by the appropriate representa#ve of the par#cipa#ng agency.

In short, for an agency to vote at the conference in June, the form at the boLom of this page must be completed. It is short and painless, and will serve to avoid confusion when the elec#ons are held at the conference in June. Please choose a delegate and an alternate from your jurisdic#on, complete the form, have it signed by the appropriate representa#ve, i.e. Supervisor, Department Director, Assistant or City/County Manager, etc., detach it from this instruc#on por#on, and return it to the Danny Thompson at the address below

If you are not aLending the conference but wish to vote in the elec#on, you may do so by coming to the conference in Naples on June 25th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Return the designa#on form below to Danny Thompson, by mail (no later than June 15th, 2015) or Fax (no later than June 19, 2015) to: City of Lakeland Code Enforcement, ALn: Danny Thompson 1104 Mar#n L. King Jr. Av, Lakeland FL 33805. Fax# 863-‐834-‐6266

If you have any ques#ons, please contact me by telephone at 863-‐581-‐2112, or e-‐mail me at [email protected], I look forward to seeing everyone in Naples for our 26th Annual Conference.

Sincerely,Danny ThompsonSergeant-‐at-‐ArmsFlorida Associa#on of Code Enforcement, Inc.

Delegate Form

I, hereby designate __________ Printed name of Designator Printed Name of Delegate

and ___________________________________ as Alternate. Printed Name of Alternate

______________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name of JurisdicEon Signature of Designator

______________________________ Title of DesignatorReturn to: Danny ThompsonCity of Lakeland1104 MarEn L. King Jr. Av Lakeland FL, 33805






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