01-31-2019 - WorkshopCity Council
City of Edgewater
Meeting Agenda
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Mike Thomas, Mayor
Christine Power, District 1
VACANT, District 2
Megan O'Keefe, District 3
Gary T. Conroy, District 4
Council Chambers1:00 PMThursday, January 31, 2019
WORKSHOP - Interim City Manager Interviews
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
2. PRESENTATIONS - INTERVIEWS
a.Interim City Manager Interview - Croteau, Jamie
Croteau, Jamie - Resume & Letter - 01-07-19Attachments:
b.Interim City Manager Interview - McNees, Michael
McNees, Michael ResumeAttachments:
3. ADJOURN
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of these proceedings should contact City Clerk/Paralegal Robin L. Matusick , 104 N. Riverside Drive,
Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1102, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you
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City of Edgewater
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104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:AR-2019-3988,Version:1
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Interim City Manager Interview - Croteau, Jamie
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January 5, 2019
Robin Matusick, City Clerk
City of Edgewater
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Dear Ms. Matusick:
I am writing to express my interest in the position of Interim City Manager for the City of
Edgewater, Florida. My municipal experience includes over 20 years of professional
service as a Human Resources Administrator, Administrative Services Director, an
Assistant City Manager and City Manager. This has provided me with extensive
experience in local government management.
As an Assistant City Manager in the City of Ocoee and the City Manager in Orange City,
I have worked directly with all operating departments. This has given me a broad range
of skills and an excellent understanding of city finance. These positions have made me
understand the importance of being accessible to the Council, city residents, business
owners, and staff.
In addition to my management experience, I possess leadership skills and the ability to
understand and solve complex issues and problems. I have dealt with difficult budgeting
issues, worked on problem resolution for construction projects, overseen risk
management/litigation, restructured departments, and implemented community
redevelopment agencies.
believe my diverse local government experience, along with my educational
credentials, make me a good fit for the City of Edgewater, and I would welcome the
opportunity to discuss this position with you further. I have attached my resume for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Jamie Croteau
455 NE 29th St
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
(407) 760 - 7755
Jamie Croteau
455 NE 29th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
407-760-7755
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced ICMA Credentialed Manager with a commitment to excellence
• Highly successful, ethical, results -oriented leader with a strong focus on customer service, staff
development, strategic planning, contract negotiations, planning and budgeting, and policy
development
• Proven ability to develop productive relationships with the Council, the community, and staff
CITY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
City of Orange City, FL
City Manager
April 2010 — December 2015
Job Responsibilities: City Manager in a city of 11,000 with a general fund budget of approximately $11
million and an overall budget of $15 million. City was approximately 70% non-residential. Responsible for
the oversight of Public Works, Fire/Rescue, Police, Utilities, Community Development, Community
Relations, Human Resources, Parks/Recreation, Information Technologies, and Finance.
Achievements
• Worked with the City Council and Citizens to develop a shared vision for the City
• Developed an annual strategic planning process with Council to set goals and worked with staff to
align budget priorities to meet those goals
• Reduced City workforce by 7% with no service reduction
• Developed an inter -local agreement with the City of DeBary to provide municipal services, Fire
and Animal Control Services, to the City of DeBary
• Worked with the City of Deland to share purchasing services
• Developed several new parks through combination of grants and general fund dollars
• Constructed the City's first dog park
• Worked with FDOT to acquire the Mill Lake property for development of a 20 acre central park
and stormwater facility and completed the first phase of the three phase construction process
• Negotiated a 25% reduction in residential garbage rates
• Oversaw Citywide meter replacement program to automate water meter reading and billing
services
• Developed and implemented a water/wastewater master plan to correct water/wastewater
deficiencies
• Received approximately $8.5 million from the State Revolving Fund to correct deficiencies in the
water/wastewater system
• Developed and implemented a stormwater improvement program
• Increased community outreach by increasing print and electronic communications and
implemented the OC Cares app to allow citizens to easily communicate with the City
• Added almost $5 million to fund balance in preparation for achieving Council's long term goals
• Implemented a Community Redevelopment Agency to assist in revitalizing the downtown core
• The City consistently earns both the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation award and the
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Jamie Croteau
City of Ocoee, FL January 2006 — March 2010
Assistant City Manager
Job Responsibilities: Assistant City Manager in a city of 34,000 with a general fund budget of
approximately $34 million and an overall budget of $70 million. Responsible for the joint oversight of
Public Works, Fire/Rescue, Police, Utilities, Community Development, Community Relations, Human
Resources, Parks/Recreation, Information Technologies, and Finance.
Achievements
• Implemented the City's first Community Redevelopment Agency
• Managed the property acquisition process
• Assumed residential garbage service from a private contractor
• Coordinated legislative consulting services
• Worked on implementation of new Fire Service Fee Assessment
• Organized a goal setting/visioning session with the City Commission as a precursor to a full
strategic management plan
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Boca Raton, FL
Management Services Director
December 2015 - Present
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the Human Resources and Risk Management Divisions. Duties
includes over sight of Employee Benefits, including the self-funded medical program, safety program,
training and organizational development.
Achievements
• Brought in to oversee newly created division
• Developed organizational structure
• Streamlined benefit processing and saved $36,000 in annual fees
• Working on developing a broad supervisory training program
Seminole County Government
Administrative Services Director
September 1997 — January 2006
Job Responsibilities: Department Director responsible for a $26 million operating budget and the
oversight of four divisions: Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Services, Support Services, and Risk
Management. Duties included property management, employee benefits, safety, security, vending
services, mail/copy center operations, and construction management.
Achievements
• Responsible for approximately $60 million in capital projects including project oversight for the
new County Criminal Courthouse
• Negotiated construction contracts
• Handled risk management/litigation settlements
• Directed the County's space needs assessment and master planning effort
• Improved departmental morale as evidenced by Employee Survey results
• Developed a departmental strategic plan to align department goals with County goals
• Instituted a service delivery method that reduced call-in work orders
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Jamie Croteau
Orange County Government
Human Resources Administrator
October 1995 - September 1997
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the daily operations of the Benefits/Records Section. Duties
included developing recommendations for benefit plan changes, making presentations to the Board and
various committees, negotiating with insurance carriers, managing a $30 million budget, implementing
policy changes, developing targeted wellness programs, and motivating and coaching ten staff members.
Achievements
• Negotiated a $5 million dollar savings on the medical program
• Streamlined the medical benefits budgeting procedures
• Partnered in the implementation of a new Human Resources Information System
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Master of Business Administration
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science, Economics
PROFESSIONAL
ICMA Credentialed Manager
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Robin Matusick
From: Jamie Croteau <jth921@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2019 5:08 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Interim City Manager Position
Attachments: Cover Letter City of of Edgwater.doc; Jamie Croteau January 2019.docx
Ms. Matusick,
I am interested in the position of Interim City Manager with the City of Edgewater. I have attached my resume
and cover letter for your consideration.
Thank you,
Jamie Croteau
407-760-7755
City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Michael Alan McNees
5105 S. U.S. Highway 1
Grant-Vakaria, Florida 32949
321-507-3743
mikemcnees(c)-yahoo.com
Employment History
City Manager — City of Melbourne, Florida — 02-2013 to 12-2018. Full service coastal city
with a year-round population of 80,000 and daytime population more than double that, a
staff of 900 full time equivalent (FTE) employees and a budget of $200 million. Commercial
center for the Space Coast's aviation, technology, defense and aerospace industries with
corporate headquarters of Harris Corporation and major presence of Northrup Grumman,
Rockwell Collins, GE and many others. Siginficant economic development work including
expansions of both Northrup Grumman and jet manufacturer Embraer S.A., including
negotiations that led to one of the largest corporate expansion announcements of 2016 with
Melbourne chosen as site for design of the new USAF long range bomber. Incident
Commander for emergency response. Also managed three Community Redevelopment
Agencies, including a significant downtown redevelopment program.
Interim Chief Executive Officer— USA Track and Field. 09/2010 to 05/2012. 100,000
Member National Governing Body. Assumed full duties of CEO during protracted Board -
conducted CEO search, including contract negotiations (i.e. contracts with USOC and Local
Organizing Committee for conduct of 2012 Olympic Trials), event development and
execution, merchandising, marketing and promotions, Board relations.
Chief Operating Officer — USA Track and Field — 03/2009 to 05/2012. Recruited to serve as
#2 executive for USOC-designated National Governing Body for the sport of track and field
and road racing, primrily to advance proposed governance and business process reforms.
Appointed Interim CEO when the change -agent executive was terminated in 2010, pending
selection of new CEO. Duties included strategic planning, programmatic supervision from
youth to masters including international teams, budgeting, sponsorship and event
development and administration, merchandising, and elite athlete programs including
selection and logistics for all USA national teams including Olympic teams. USATF Liaison
to USOC, NCAA.
County Administrator — Blaine County, Idaho (Sun Valley area) — 5/07 to 3/09. First
appointed CAO for 2400+ sq. mile county, population 23,000. Annual budget $26 million.
City Manager - City of Sarasota, Florida (Population 54,000)_ 9/01 to 1/07. Chief Executive
Officer for the "Best Small City in America" (Money magazine, 2000) with 800 FTE and a
budget of $140M. Executive Director of Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency,
overseeing $1 billion in redevelopment over 3 years, including negotiation of development
agreements. "Special Award for Courage in Communication" from the FCCMA for "City
Manager's Blog": srgcm.blogspot.com
Michael A. McNees — Page 2
Employment History - continued
Board of County Commissioners - Collier County FL - 8/84 to 9/01. 2000 sq. mi. county
contains much of both Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve,
among fastest growing in the nation for 80's and 90's.
Chief Operating Officer/Assistant County Manager - 9/95 to 9/01. Responsible for all
day-to-day operations under Board of County Commissioners (1400 employees, budget
$611 million). Authority on hiring, salary administration and discipline issues; large-scale
special projects. Responsible for recommendations to County Commission on all debt -
related issues. Also served as:
- Interim County Manager- 1/97 to 6/97 and 11/99 to 3/2000.
- Acting Emergency Services Administrator - 5/99 to 5/01. Management of countywide EMS
system, Emergency Management, Helicopter Operations, and two dependent fire control
districts.
- Acting Transportation Administrator - 5/00 to 9/00.
- Utilities Administrator- 2/94 to 9/95. Senior manager of 200 employee, 75,000 customer
water and wastewater utility.
- Management and Budget Director - 10/89 to 2/94.
- Utilities Finance Director - 4/86 to 10/89
- Administrative Assistant to Utilities Administrator - 8/84 to 8/96
Comptroller, West Coast Windows Inc. - Naples, FL — 4/83 to 2/84
District Manager - Internorth, Inc. (Northern Propane Gas Co.) Naples, FL — 2/80 to 4/83
Profit center responsibility for propane gas distribution and service operation.
Graduate Assistant Track Coach, Louisiana Tech University_ 9/77 to 12/79
Supervision and training of all sprinters and hurdlers, approximately twenty student -athletes.
Education and Training
• MBA, Management, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, 1979
• AB, Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1977
(Big Ten Track Champion, 1977)
• FEMA Incident Command System and National Incident Management System Certifications
• Center for Creative Leadership - "Leadership Development Institute"
• Graduate - Advanced Government Finance Institute, Government Finance Officers'
Association
Michael A. McNees — Page 3
Professional, Community Activities
Current
• Member International City Management Association
• At -large member, Board of Directors, Florida City -County Management Association
• Member, Center for Ethics and Leadership, Florida Tech University
• Board of Directors, United Way of Brevard County
• Team Captain, Space Coast Runners Racing Team
Previous
• Board of Directors, USA Team Handball
• Board of Directors Running USA. Trade Association for the running industry
• Delegate — 2011 Congress of the International Association of Athletics Federations, Daegu,
South Korea
• Delegate — 2011 Pan American Athletics Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico
• Team Leader, Team USA, 2011 IAAF World Outdoor Championships, Daegu, South Korea,
and 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Istanbul, Turkey
• Board of Directors, Fly Sun Valley Alliance
• President, HealthCare Sarasota (self-insurance pool/healthcare services buying consortium)
• Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, Management Committee Chair
• Committee for Economic Development, Sarasota County
• Sarasota Downtown Partnership Board of Directors
• Founding Member, Sarasota Actors Workshop
• Advisory Committee for the Masters Program in Public Administration, Florida Gulf Coast
University
• Four -term President, Naples Players Inc. — One of 10 largest community theaters in the U.S.
Completed successful $6.8 million capital campaign and construction of two -auditorium
theater complex in the heart of downtown Naples.
• Board member and 1" Vice President, Children's Advisory Board, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
Collier County
• Member Florida Association of Counties, Administration and Finance Technical Advisory
Committee
• Associate Instructor, Management Principles for various colleges, including Edison
Community College and Barry University
• Volunteer Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach, Lely H.S., Naples, FL — 5 years
Personal Interests
Running, acting, guitar, scuba, fishing, boating, bicycling, skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing,
basketball.