City of West Palm Beach Boards and Committees
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P.O. Box 3366 West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Meets:
Description: Affordable Housing Advisory Board advises the City on housing and housing-related issues.
Purpose:
Contact: Jeannette Smith
Phone Number: (561) 822-1250
| Members of this Board: |
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| Beerthuis, Kirk |
| Cabrera, Suzanne |
| Cassidy, Zachary |
| Chamberlin, James |
| Godek, Bernard |
| Halstead, Rosliand R. |
| Jenness, William |
| Miller, Huntley |
| Peduzzi, Joseph A. |
| Sain, Eric |
| Weiss, Gregg |
Art In Public Places Committee
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm
Description: (a) There is hereby created the city art in public places committee to consist of seven members appointed by the mayor. The first three appointees shall serve a term of one year, the second two appointees shall serve a term of two years, and the last two appointees shall serve a term of three years. Thereafter, all terms shall be for three years.
(b) The art in public places committee shall designate one of its members to act as chair for a term of one year, or until a successor is elected and qualified. The art in public places committee shall maintain minutes of all of its meetings.
(c) Each member of the art in public places committee shall serve without compensation.
Purpose: Sec. 78-121. Art in public places committee created; membership and organization.
Contact: Linda Mia Franco
Phone Number: (561) 822-1443
| Members of this Board: |
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| Biagi, Angela |
| Bigeleisen, Deborah |
| DeCicco, Marcello |
| Frank, Richard J. |
| Knox, James P. |
| Presta, Frank |
Audit Committee
Meets: Meetings will be held the third Friday of each month 8:30 A.M.
Description: Upcoming Audit Committee Meetings
Purpose:
Contact:
Phone Number:
| Members of this Board: |
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| Baker, David H. |
| Camacho, Peter |
| Caspari, Harvey B. |
| Commissioner James, Keith A. |
| Fintzy, Leonard |
Beautification Advisory Committee
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Linda Cullen
Phone Number: (561) 758-5227
| Members of this Board: |
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| Crippen, Joel |
| Cullen, Linda G. |
| Green, Suzette |
| Koons, Caroline M. |
| Miller, Jr., Willie A. |
| Minkler, Patricia |
| Reames, Grace |
| Sacher, Harriet M. |
| Schober, Joseph F. |
| Truitt, Susan M. |
| Vazquez, Alberto |
Civil Service Board
Meets: Varies
Description:
Purpose: Civil Service Board
Contact:
Phone Number: (561) 494-1000
| Members of this Board: |
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| Carter, Michael |
| Kammerer, Christopher |
| Willoughby, Kathy |
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meets: Biweekly
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Kimberly Briesemeister
Phone Number: (561) 822-1450
| Members of this Board: |
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| Commissioner James, Keith A. |
| Commissioner Materio, Shanon |
| Commissioner Mitchell, Kimberly |
| Commissioner Moffett, Sylvia |
| Mayor Muoio, Jeri |
Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Kimberly Briesemeister
Phone Number: (561) 822-1450
| Members of this Board: |
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| Adams, Charles |
| Cleary, John B. |
| Cleveland, Michael |
| Doran, Rhea D. |
| Greene, J. Russell |
| Howe, Michael |
| Ream, David Alexander |
| Williams, T. Denise |
| Winter, Douglas G. |
Construction Board Of Adjustments & Appeals
Meets: Every third Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Description: Reviews applications for contractor licenses to operate within the city and holds hearings for disciplinary action against such licenses
Purpose: Hears appeals of decisions of the Building Official and considers variances of the technical codes
Contact: Doug Wise
Phone Number: (561) 805-6650
| Members of this Board: |
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| Canavan, Daniel T. |
| Davila, Michael D. |
| Fennell, Everett C. |
| Hullihan, Timothy F. |
| McCarthy, Thomas J. |
| Rowe, Larry B. |
| Stellino, Michael J. |
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am
Description:
Purpose: Advises on issues of crime prevention, law, enforcement deployment & community education in criminal justice matters
Contact: Bryan Kummerlen
Phone Number: (561) 822-1616
| Members of this Board: |
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| Jones, Michele |
| Justice Rabb, Ira J. |
| Loyless, Jennifer B. |
| Morrison, Beverly Elliott |
| Peduzzi, Joseph A. |
| Smith-Barnes, Denise |
| Warnecke, Ronald E. |
Cultural Affairs Committee
Meets:
Description:
Link to WPB Cultural Organizations List:
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Purpose: Advises on involving arts & culture in all aspects of the City.
Contact: Denise Malone
Phone Number: (561) 822-1562
| Members of this Board: |
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| Adams, Ilene |
| Clarke, Everee Jimerson |
| Cohen, Carol R. |
| Dobrick, Jerry |
| Elderd, Chuck |
| Elisofon, Jill |
| Fisher, Paul |
| Gonzalez, Rick |
| Hayes, William |
| Jamieson, Paul |
| Larose, Esaie |
| Maeder, Cheryl |
| Raing, Deborah G.R. |
| Roberts, Carol |
| Rosenstein, David |
| Ross, Gregory |
| Sterrenburg, Joan |
Downtown Action Committee (dac)
Meets: Every second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., City Commission Chambers, City Hall
Description: Downtown Action Committee Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Purpose: Reviews all applications for appeals, variances and special use permits in the downtown master plan area and acts as the Zoning Board of Appeals for the downtown master plan area
Contact: Ana Maria Aponte
Phone Number: (561) 822-1439
| Members of this Board: |
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| Carpenter, David L. |
| Harris, Timothy K. |
| Janssen, Roger P. |
| Kwok, Konrad |
| Nichols, Deborah L. |
Downtown Development Authority
Meets: Every second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m., 400 Clematis Street, Suite 202
Description:
Purpose: Serves in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the downtown area
Contact: Raphael Clemente
Phone Number: (561) 833-8873
| Members of this Board: |
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| Assad, Roy B. |
| Casey, Linda |
| Fowlkes, Clint |
| Hurley-Lane, Mary |
| Lewis, Bruce N. |
| Pincus, Howard |
| Samuels, Robert |
Education Advisory Committee
Meets: Every fourth Wednesday each month at 6:00 p.m.
Description:
Purpose: Addresses matters concerning education of the citizens
Contact: Phyllis Brooks
Phone Number: (561) 822-1390
| Members of this Board: |
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| Amritt, Carl |
| Barto, Claudia Kirk |
| Dawson, Bettye T. |
| Harrison-Nelson, Annie |
| Kennedy, Eric D. |
| Kloba, Dr. Joseph |
| Rawls, Trey |
| White, Dr. Charles |
| Wiener, Dr. Roberta Behr |
Employee Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee (457)
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact:
Phone Number: (561) 822-1310
| Members of this Board: |
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| Bolton, Mary Kimberly |
| Cooney, Patrick |
| Deputy City Adm., Dorritt Miller, |
| McConnell, Richard |
| Moree, Brian |
| Penque, Louis |
| Wilder, Alden C. |
Employee Defined Contribution Administrative Committee (401a)
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Patricia Brosamer
Phone Number: (561) 494-1000
| Members of this Board: |
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| Cooney, Patrick |
| Deputy City Adm., Dorritt Miller, |
| Green, Jeffrey |
| McDermott, Linda |
| Storch, Barbara |
Employees Defined Benefit Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Margie Adcock
Phone Number:
| Members of this Board: |
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| Barnard, Victoria |
| Burd, Robert |
| Cooney, Patrick |
| Green, Jeffrey |
| Kahle, Craig U. |
| Rodgers, Benny E. |
| Support Serv. Director, William Swisher |
Firemen's Pension Board Of Trustees
Meets: 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm
Description:
Purpose: General administration, management, and responsibility for the proper operation of the Firefighters retirement system
Contact: Scott Barr
Phone Number: (561) 624-3277
| Members of this Board: |
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| Bozetarnik, Peter H. |
| Dorey, Rick J |
| Green, Jeffrey |
| Merrell, David |
| Walker, Brian |
Golf Commission
Meets: Every second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
Description:
Purpose: Makes decisions relative to management of the municipal golf course
Contact: Dorritt Miller
Phone Number: (561) 822-1400
| Members of this Board: |
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| Greenfield, Jerome |
| Jensen, Bonni S. |
| Juliano, Barbara |
| Kimmel, Bernard |
| Littles, Robbie T. |
| Mailloux, Scott |
| Scholl, George W. |
| Shipman, Alfred J. |
| Williams, Ed |
Historic Preservation Board
Meets: Every fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall
Description:
Purpose: Reviews and approves all changes to historically designated structures within the city in accordance to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
Contact: Friederike Mittner
Phone Number: (561) 822-1457
| Members of this Board: |
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| Bessinger-Morse, Laura |
| Brasseur, Jeffery D. |
| Cullen, Linda G. |
| Ferguson, Gwendolyn |
| Henderson, Esq., Rebecca L. |
| Little, Dana P. |
| Newgent, Bill |
| Rodriguez, Jose I. |
| Stefansic, Jeanne |
Homeless Resource Center Oversight Committee
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Lela Jordan
Phone Number: (561) 804-4975
| Members of this Board: |
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| Chester, Don |
| Encinosa, Belci |
| Garcia, Dr. Joaquin |
| Levine, Alan S. |
| Mahon, Mary Margaret |
| Tisdale, Noretta |
Library Advisory Board
Meets: Every second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Description:
Purpose: Makes recommendations for the guidance of the library activities
Contact: Chris Murray
Phone Number: (561) 868-7717
| Members of this Board: |
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| Castillo, Shaun M. |
| Conley-Harding, Leesa |
| Datena, Mabel |
| McGovern, Michelle Oyola |
| Parry, Leo R. |
| Peppers, Andrea |
| Peterson, Lois |
Mayor's Greater Northwest Advisory Board
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Description:
Purpose:
Contact:
Phone Number:
Nominating Advisory Committee
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month 5 PM - City Center / Mayors' Board Room
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Wendy Hensley
Phone Number: (561) 822-1350
| Members of this Board: |
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| Avellana, Jorge |
| Baker, David |
| Bonlarron, Todd |
| Cernicharo, Aimee |
| Contreras, Elena |
| Corry, Laura |
| Frost, Jonathan "Jack" |
| Harris, Timothy K. |
| Harvie, Glen |
| Jacobson, Bill |
| McGovern, Michelle Oyola |
| Newgent, Bill |
| Raing, Deborah G.R. |
| Smith-Barnes, Denise |
| Ziegler, Anna |
Nuisance Abatement Board
Meets: 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall
Description:
2012 Hearing Dates:
January 5, 2012
February 2, 2012
March 1, 2012
April 5, 2012
May 3, 2012
June 7, 2012
July 12, 2012
August 2, 2012
September 6, 2012
October 4, 2012
November 1, 2012
December 6, 2012
Purpose: Hears cases on properties cited for drug activity, prostitution, or gang activity
Contact: Lisa Conforti
Phone Number: (561) 822-1363
| Members of this Board: |
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| Currier, Romin |
| Little, William |
| Medina, Raul |
| Mentser, Alan D. |
| Pullum, Nancy S. |
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. in Room 519, City Hall
Description:
Purpose: Addresses all matters affecting the City's parks, open spaces, and recreational programs
Contact: Christine Thrower
Phone Number: (561) 804-4903
| Members of this Board: |
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| Burdick, Gregory |
| Gallagher, Kerry |
| Odum, Michael R. |
| Ream, David Alexander |
| Russell, Graham Maxwell |
| Sned, Patricia J. |
Planning Board
Meets: Every third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall
Description:
Purpose: Recommends policies for physical development and advises in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, and considers whether specific proposed developments conform to the Plan
Contact: Angella Jones-Vann
Phone Number: (561) 822-1441
| Members of this Board: |
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| Dominicis, Virginia |
| Jackson, Charles Carlton |
| Kotzen, MD, Jeffrey H. |
| Mayans, Steve |
| McLeod, Todd |
| Spina, Keith |
| Weiss, Gregg |
Plans And Plats Review Committee
Meets: Monthly
Description:
Purpose: Recommends policies for physical development and advises in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, and considers whether specific proposed developments conform to the Plan
Contact:
Phone Number:
| Members of this Board: |
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| Brown, Robert |
| Carsillo, Michael |
| Collins, Brian |
| Daniels, Derrick |
| Greene, Rick |
| Martinez, Luis |
| Moree, Brian |
| Noel, Vince |
| Tucker-Carsillo, Kelly |
| Vann, Angella |
| Ward, Tracy |
| Zachritz, Christopher |
Police Pension Board Of Trustees
Meets: On-call
Description:
Purpose: General administration, management, and responsibility for the proper operation of the Police retirement system
Contact: David M. Williams
Phone Number: (561) 471-0802
| Members of this Board: |
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| Fragakis, Chris |
| Frost, Jack |
| Marchese, Troy |
| Mitchell, City Administrator, Edward M. |
| White, Wilton |
Small Business Committee
Meets:
Description:
Purpose: Considers/decides any appeals of decisions by the manager of the City's Small Business Division to not certify, firm or business, under Chapter 66 of the City Code
Contact: Tiffany M. Neilly-McCray
Phone Number: (561) 822-1277
| Members of this Board: |
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| Burdick, Geoffrey C. |
| Contreras, Elena E. |
| Daddona, Philip |
| Schwartz, Seth |
| Sullivan, Thais R. |
| Thomas-Anthony, Tammy S. |
| Zahniser, Alice V. |
South Dixie Highway Corridor Implementation Committee
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Description: In response to the recommendations of the ULI's TAP, the City decided to form an Implementation Committee for South Dixie. On June 18th, 2012, City Staff held a public meeting to make all interested parties aware of the ULI TAP recommendations and of the upcoming establishment of the South Dixie Highway Implementation Committee which would be composed of representatives of the residents, property owners, and businesses in or around the corridor. Below is a pdf copy of the power point presentation given at this meeting.
Purpose:
Contact: Denise Malone
Phone Number: (561) 822-1562
| Members of this Board: |
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| Dowdle, Elizabeth |
| Foose, Dr. Karl |
| Gianniotes, Anthea |
| Guralnick, Brian D. |
| Jacobson, Bill |
| Jones, Michele |
| Pace, Faustina |
| Rubio, Dina M. |
| Schmidt, Ed |
Stormwater Utility Board
Meets:
Description:
Purpose: Advises on the goals and priorities of the storm water utility, and hears appeals of storm water rates
Contact: David Hanks
Phone Number: (561) 494-1060
| Members of this Board: |
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| Castillo, Julie Hermes |
| Clayton, John |
| Potter, David L. |
| Prymas, Angela A. |
| Rosenstein, David |
Sustainability Advisory Committee
Meets:
Description: The Committee was appointed by the Mayor for terms of two years and is composed of nine regular members that are residents or have their principal place of employment within the City.
General goals of the committee include:
(a) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and employ environmentally-responsible products and technologies.(b) Promote the use of methods, systems and materials that do not deplete natural land, water, and energy resources or harm natural cycles.
(c) Encourage the growth of green businesses and green jobs within the city, as well as the adoption of sustainable practices by existing businesses.
(d) Empower every resident of the city, regardless of social demographics or economic means, by informing city residents of practical and attainable ways to live sustainably.
(e) Lead by example as a green municipality.
(f) Work cooperatively with leaders in the nonprofit and academic communities, the private sector, the State of Florida, the Federal government and local governments throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida in matters relating to sustainability.
(g) Encourage sustainability as an integral part of the future development of the city.
(h) Develop and implement a city-wide sustainability action plan.
We thank the Sustainability Advisory Committee for their willingness to serve (and sustain!) our City!
Purpose: The focus of the Committee is to help advance the sustainability goals of the City, please see generalized goals below.
Contact: Penni Redford
Phone Number: (561) 804-4981
| Members of this Board: |
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| Aagerstoun, Mary Jo |
| Burgess, Jonathan |
| Crampton, Lew |
| Jadunandan, Jonathan |
| King, Edwin |
| Navarro, Frank |
| Rodriguez, Rafael |
| Schreiber, Janet |
Traffic Calming Advisory Committee
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Brian Collins
Phone Number: (561) 494-1076
| Members of this Board: |
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| Alford, John |
| Beadles, Miranda |
| Bomford, Malcom |
| Carsillo, Michael |
| Chavez, Augusto J. |
| Collins, Brian |
| Gawaldo, Gerry |
| Hanks, David |
| Warren, Elizabeth |
Transportation Advisory Committee
Meets:
Description:
Purpose:
Contact: Alex Hansen
Phone Number: (561) 822-1435
| Members of this Board: |
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| Bernard, Carmen |
| Bonjanoswski, Alice |
| Clemente, Raphael |
| Cohen, Charles |
| Eirikis, Denis |
| Foster, Ken L. |
| Frano, Ronald |
| Kirkpatrick, Sabrina |
| Kolins, Ron |
| Kuvin, Spencer T. |
| McClane, Ed |
| McPoland, Patric R. |
| Pateman, Mark L. |
| Roberts, Carol |
| Staudinger, Richard |
| Stubbs, Jr., Moses B. |
| Townsed, Jr., Louis R. |
Water Advisory Board
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm
Description: The Water Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Commission with respect to matters relating to long-range planning for the City's public water system and in matters relating to the development, use and management of water resources within the City.
The Water Advisory Board meets at least once every three months from 4pm - 6pm at City Hall - Public Utilities 4th Floor large conference room.
Purpose:
Contact: David Hanks, Director of Public Utilities
Phone Number: (561) 494-1046
| Members of this Board: |
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| Castillo, Julie Hermes |
| Coniglio, Gail L. |
| Haywood, Kenyetta V. |
| Levine, Terry J. |
| Marshall, John A. |
| Sain, Eric |
| Schack, Myles |
| Scherer, Steven M. |
| Weinstein, Stuart |
West Palm Beach Housing Authority
Meets: 1st Friday of each month at 8:00 am
Description:
Purpose: Oversees public housing developments
Contact: Laurel Robinson
Phone Number: (561) 655-8530
| Members of this Board: |
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| Camacho, Peter |
| Echols-Starr, Thyra |
| Foreman, Seymour |
| Scott, Antonio B. |
| Scruggs, Zenobia |
| St. Lawrence, Charles V. |
Zoning Board Of Appeals
Meets: Every first Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall
Description:
Purpose: Hears and decides appeals when errors of order, requirement or the decision made by the zoning officer
Contact: Angella Jones-Vann
Phone Number: (561) 822-1441
| Members of this Board: |
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| Carman, James M. |
| Franks, Rae C. |
| Kastner, Thomas P. |
| Lawrence, David B. |
| Steinberg, Alan |