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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 Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any 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 are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771. Page 1 City of Edgewater Printed on 1/25/2019 City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:AR-2019-3988,Version:1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Interim City Manager Interview - Croteau, Jamie DEPARTMENT: City Clerk/Legal City of Edgewater Printed on 1/25/2019Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 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 2 1 P a o e 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 31Pai,e 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 Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:AR-2019-3989,Version:1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Interim City Manager Interview - McNees, Michael DEPARTMENT: City Clerk/Legal City of Edgewater Printed on 1/25/2019Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 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.