INTERFACE Vol. 32 No. 3 Page 1 of 26 www.face-online.org VOL. 32, NO. 3 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, INC. www.face-online.org F. A. C. E. 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE is Coming Soon! Watch your e-mail for updates INTERFACE Table of Contents President’s Message 1 - 2 News from the Board 3 - 9 Updated Emergency Order 10 - 12 Training FAQ’s 12 - 13 Member in the Spotlight 14 - 16 Huskey Award Information 17 Conference Scholarship Application 18 Delegate Information 19-20 CEO Week Proclamation 21 Newly Certified Individuals 22 Delinquent Recertifications 23 Chapter News 24 - 26 President Michael Hauserman F.A.C.E. is facing a new year with renewed dedication. 2020 – 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Michael Hauserman Palm Beach County 1 st Vice President Linnelle Stewart City of Alachua 2 nd Vice President Mitch Posner West Palm Beach 3 rd Vice President Dwayne Johnson Palm Beach County Secretary Dorothy Hird Seminole County Comptroller Michelle Forstrom Fernandina Beach Sergeant-at-Arms Todd Hoagland City of Cape Coral Acting Past President Leslie Banta St. Johns County In December 2020, our beloved President, Cindy Drake, resigned from her board position and began her much deserved retirement. During this same time, resignations were also received from Sergeant at Arms, R. Sam Sullivan, and Past President, April Hartseil. Following these announcements, it fell to the Board to find replacements that would both represent the membership and be able to hit the ground running in their new positions. (continued on next page) First, I want to thank the membership for their continued trust and support of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement Board of Directors, and I am honored to be your new President.
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FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, INC.
www.face-online.org
F. A. C. E.
2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
is Coming Soon!
Watch your e-mail for updates
INTERFACE
Table of Contents
President’s Message 1 - 2 News from the Board 3 - 9 Updated Emergency Order 10 - 12 Training FAQ’s 12 - 13 Member in the Spotlight 14 - 16 Huskey Award Information 17 Conference Scholarship Application 18 Delegate Information 19-20 CEO Week Proclamation 21 Newly Certified Individuals 22 Delinquent Recertifications 23 Chapter News 24 - 26
President Michael Hauserman
F.A.C.E. is facing a new year w ith renew ed dedication.
2020 – 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Michael Hauserman Palm Beach County 1st Vice President Linnelle Stewart City of Alachua 2nd Vice President Mitch Posner West Palm Beach 3rd Vice President Dwayne Johnson Palm Beach County Secretary Dorothy Hird Seminole County Comptroller Michelle Forstrom Fernandina Beach Sergeant-at-Arms Todd Hoagland City of Cape Coral Acting Past President Leslie Banta St. Johns County
In December 2020, our beloved President, Cindy Drake, resigned from her board position and began her much deserved retirement. During this same time, resignations were also received from Sergeant at Arms, R. Sam Sullivan, and Past President, April Hartseil. Following these announcements, it fell to the Board to find replacements that would both represent the membership and be able to hit the ground running in their new positions. (continued on next page)
First, I want to thank the membership for their continued trust and support of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement Board of Directors, and I am honored to be your new President.
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President’s Message (cont.)
According to our bylaws, the First Vice President must resign his/her position on the board following the resignation of the President and assume that role. This left a vacancy in my past role as First Vice President. The entire Board took up the challenge to find a replacement that could take the reins in this very important position. They must not only fill the requirements of First Vice President, which include running the Annual Conference, but they must also be ready to assume the position of President in just a few short months. It is with pleasure I offer my congratulations to Linnelle Stewart with the City of Alachua as our new First Vice President. Linnelle served on the Program Committee in 2020 and again this year, she is well qualified. Please give her your utmost support. The Board of Directors also appointed very worthy candidates to the other vacated positions. Todd Hoagland with the City of Cape Coral has been appointed as our new Sergeant at Arms and has already been working very closely with our lobbyist and various elected officials. Leslie Banta with St. Johns County has been appointed as our new Past President. Leslie spent many years volunteering on the F.A.C.E. Board and has been an integral part of our association. Please take time to thank these volunteer members that have stepped up to keep the association alive and thriving for the membership. With the upcoming virtual conference in June also comes our annual elections. Please consider running for our open positions and becoming active in your association. We are currently planning on the process for speeches and voting during the virtual conference; more details will be provided soon. Contact Past President Leslie Banta if you are interested in running for office (see her InterFACE article for details). Lastly, the FACE Board issued an Executive Order on February 2, 2021, allowing in-person certification training again (see page 10). Please note, it will be a slow and gradual process to rebuild the certification training calendar due to COVID-19. Important FAQ’s regarding FACE Training in 2021 are listed on page 13.
Please contact me with questions or suggestions for the FACE organization: [email protected] Michael
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1st Vice President-Program Committee Chair Linnelle Stewart
As much as we would love to see all of your smiling faces in person this year, the F.A.C.E. Board of Directors has voted to cancel the in-person conference in Cape Coral and go virtual again. With the immense efforts from the Board of Directors, Program Committee, and the UCF Florida Institute of Government, the 2020 Conference was a great success with 392 in attendance. I was honored to be a Program Committee member for the first virtual conference in 2020 and will be working hard with the Program Committee again this year!
I would like to thank our Program Committee for their continued service in these ever-changing times:
• Donna Wisniewski, Retired, Past President
• Joe Petrick, West Palm Beach
• Beverly Singley, Highlands County
• Dawn Habel, City of Cape Coral
• Rachel Spradley, Martin County
This year’s conference will follow the same format as in 2020, with some live and some pre-recorded course offerings, and the Program Committee is hard at work developing a course schedule.
Tentative virtual conference dates are June 22 – 24, 2021.
Keep an eye on the F.A.C.E. website and your e-mail for upcoming details.
These current times have made it easier for interested members to attend virtual board meetings, and I would encourage all members to get involved. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or course suggestions!
Stay safe & healthy!
Linnelle
The 32nd Annual F.A.C.E. Conference is going virtual again!
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2nd Vice President-Education Committee Chair
Mitch Posner
Unicorns, Bigfoot, Nessie the Loch Ness Monster, bacon trees, honest politicians, and dragons are all things of myth that we cannot find absolute proof of. However, the long awaited and overdue Fundamentals rewrite is quite real and quite near completion. The completed sections were all submitted for formatting into the complete coursework. If all goes well the completed project will be turned over by the end of March to convert to a virtual course as well as processing for new test questions so it is ready to go live. I cannot understate the efforts of these involved, committee members:
Deborah Carrasco, City of Stuart Diane Devol, Pinellas County Kevin May Lourdes Rodriguez, Town of Miami Lakes Luc Mathe, City of West Park Peggy Arraiz, City of Fort Pierce Suzel Ceglarek, Polk County Special thanks to the always awesome 3rd year committee member Peggy Arraiz & UCF Florida Institute of
Government Director, Mari Rains, as we would have never come this far without their monstrous efforts. In other committee news, we’ve gladly welcomed Jon Martin from Orange County back onto the committee. His help was integral in the very early stages of this rewrite.
In this Coronapocalypse, live training has almost become mythological itself, so the committee has been quite busy in evaluating new topics submitted for CEH approval. Many members are having issues completing their CEH credits so for those who need it, I’ve posted two links below that will take you to pre-approved courses:
As always, you can check the FACE website for continuing education training opportunities as we do post those that are sent to us. We will certainly update it with information on the online Fundamentals course as soon as it is available.
One final thought for you all, please remember this pandemic is not over and complacency is dangerous. Hoping everyone stays safe and healthy throughout! In the meantime, I’ll be tied up looking for that bacon tree. I just know I can find it!!
NOTE: The FACE Board issued an Executive Order on February 2, 2021, allowing in-person certification training again (see page 10). Please note, it will be a slow and gradual process to rebuild the certification training calendar due to COVID-19. Important FAQ’s regarding FACE Training in 2021 are listed on page 13.
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3rd Vice President-Membership Chair Dwayne Johnson
Our conference will be held virtually once again as a vote from the F.A.C.E. Board of Directors opted to postpone the face-to-face conference for another year. At our last Board meeting we had a few people who retired or have moved on in their careers which opened the positions of Sergeant at Arms and 1st Vice President. Todd Hoagland from Cape Coral was voted in as the new Sergeant at Arms, and Linnelle Stewart from the City of Alachua was voted into the 1st Vice President position. I want to take this time and thank them and the others that have showed interest in becoming involved with F.A.C.E. There will be elections this year, and I suggest that if you are interested in becoming involved and have been on a committee or held a past position to submit your name and run for office. It is important that we have a Board that is engaged with members and the local Chapters.
Joe Petrick and I have begun chairing Chapter Engagement Meetings to make training, reporting, and the general business of the local chapters more streamlined when reporting to the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. This was something that our now retired President Cindy Drake started, and since has become the responsibility of 3rd Vice President, and Joe Petrick has become the Chair for meeting. He is also the current President for CEOA od Palm Beach County Chapter. If you know Joe Petrick reach out and thank him, he’s been the right hand of many on this Board right now and continues to support Florida Association of Code Enforcement.
The Membership Committee and Webmaster Committee have both lost committee members. If you are interested in volunteering, I have vacancies on these committees. The Membership and Webmaster Committees will have meeting the first part of March. Liana Teague, the current Webmaster, has noted a problem recently with the Forum, and the Board is in the process of allowing Metisentry to diagnose and fix the issue. The Forum should be up and running by the time this Interface is published. Membership have been looking into placing standardized forms on the F.A.C.E. Website that can be manipulated by your Legal Teams and create a standard library of forms. In conclusion if you are interested in becoming a committee member please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you and hope to see you all at the Virtual Conference.
Happy Valentine’s Day (belated) we are now 2 months into this New Year and approximately 1 year into COVID restrictions. This year has been tough for all of us, and my heart goes out to all our members that have been affected by this Pandemic.
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Secretary Dorothy Hird
Hello All,
I hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Well, it’s a new year and the holiday season has passed. I am looking forward to this year and possibly getting
back to our new normal.
F.A.C.E. has been taking a hit because of the Pandemic; however, we the F.A.C.E Board, are still taking care
of business, cutting back even more, and working hard to get our training programs up and running virtually
for the membership and anyone who needs training. It is not an easy process, but we are committed to making
sure we protect and provide for our members.
The board is still looking forward to, and appreciates your input on, how they can do better and what works
well for you.
Dot
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Sergeant-At-Arms Todd Hoagland
1) The results of the most recent proposed bylaw changes have been tallied:
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Section 2.a Yes- 105 No- 28 Section 3.b Yes- 100 No- 33 ARTICLE V. VACANCIES IN OFFICE: Section 2.f Yes- 115 No- 18 Special thanks to the 133 members that took time out of their busy day to vote on these important updates for our association.
2) The Florida code community has been abuzz since the announcement of SB60 & Companion HB883. Link and synopsis below. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/60
County and Municipal Code Enforcement; Prohibiting code inspectors designated by boards of county commissioners from initiating investigations of potential violations of codes and ordinances by way of anonymous complaints; prohibiting code inspectors from initiating enforcement proceedings for potential violations of codes and ordinances by way of anonymous complaints; prohibiting code enforcement officers from initiating investigations of potential violations of codes and ordinances by way of anonymous complaints; prohibiting code inspectors designated by governing bodies of municipalities from initiating investigations of potential violations of codes and ordinances by way of anonymous complaints; requiring persons who report potential violations of codes and ordinances to provide specified information to the governing body before an investigation occurs, etc.
Our lobbyist, Ryan Matthews, is seeking answers to two questions from your agency regarding this bill:
1) Does your agency accept anonymous complaints? 2) What percentage of the complaints are anonymous?
Please have one representative from your agency send your answers to [email protected] and the Legislative Committee will tally the results and forward them to our lobbyist.
With the decision to have a virtual conference for 2021, elections are still planning on being held. What the process is going to look like in a virtual world has yet to be determined. The Board of Directors will discuss the options and we will work to make this election as smooth as possible.
Questions or concerns for the Legislative Committee? Please send me an email to: [email protected]
Happy February to you all. Thank you all for the warm welcome as your new Sergeant at Arms. The Legislative Committee has been working hard on issues on your behalf. Below are some of the recent activities.
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The financial status of F.A.C.E. to date is decent, considering the circumstances of COVID-19. Our accounts’ totals as of 1-31-21 were:
Operating (Fund) Account - $90,032.00; Scholarship account (Savings) - $10,339.22; Reserve Account (Savings) - $5,344.88 for a grand total of $105,716.10.
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and your New Year is off to a great start. 2021 will be a much better year. BELIEVE!!! I can’t believe that is already February. June will be here before we know it.
Please welcome our new Board members, Linelle Stewart, 1st VP, and Todd Hoagland, Sergeant-at-Arms. They will be a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors. They have already hit the ground running. We are pleased to have them aboard.
The Program Committee has been working to get ready for the 2021 32nd Annual Virtual F.A.C.E. Conference. It’s going to be another fantastic conference.
Your Board of Directors are watching their respective budgets and keeping spending down to a minimum. F.A.C.E. is a little challenged this year financially. Membership is somewhat steady, but recruitment is essential, so if you know anyone in Code Enforcement who is not part of this great organization, get them on board now. Just a reminder, that your Annual fees of $50.00 are now past due if not already paid. Any submission of Annual fees at this point forward will require a late charge of $20.00.
STAY SAFE OUT THERE!
Comptroller Michelle Forstrom
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Leslie Banta Acting Past President
Thank you for allowing me to serve on the Board once again as Past President. It is my responsibility to recruit members that are interested in serving as Board Members.
One of the keys to OUR success is having diverse Board members with Great ideas who can think outside of the box with fresh, new ideas or techniques to accomplish the strategies and goals set by the Board. Have you ever thought of pursuing a position on the Board? NOW is the time! We are in some very different and difficult times in our lives and careers. Now is the time to step up and serve and make your thoughts count and make a difference. If you are interested in serving please contact me or any member of the Board. You can do it and it is rewarding to work alongside so many other talented people. If you are interested in more details about the responsibilities of the offices and/or want to run, please send me an email to [email protected]
Available offices: First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, and Sergeant at Arms Stay safe out there and remember to be Real, be Confident, and most of all be Kind!
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Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc Emergency Declaration and Orders
COVID-19 National Emergency March 28, 2020 (Amended February 2, 2021)
Whereas, COVID-19, a respiratory illness caused by a virus that spreads rapidly from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, constitutes a clear and present threat to the lives, health, welfare and safety of the members of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc.; and
Whereas, on March 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency; and
Whereas, on March 9, 2020 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued executive order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
Whereas, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of COVID-19 to be a global pandemic; and
Whereas, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, declared the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”).
Whereas, on March 24, 2020 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-83 directing the State Surgeon General and the State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory regarding the high risk from COVID-19 to certain segments of the population and advising those who may be at risk to stay at home.
Whereas, Florida Counties and Municipalities enacted individual Emergency Orders to protect the local population from the spread of COVID-19; and
Whereas, as vaccinations are currently in progress to combat COVID-19; and
Whereas, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida State Department of Health (FDOH) recommend implementation of
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community mitigation strategies to increase containment of the virus, including cancellation of large gatherings and social distancing between persons in smaller gatherings; and
Whereas, it appears that everyone, regardless of age or health condition, is threatened by COVID-19 and could be spreading the COVID-19 virus even if not displaying symptoms; and
Whereas, this Emergency Order is necessary to protect the lives, health, welfare, and safety of the Associations members, administrators and providers from the devastating impacts of this pandemic,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DECLARED Pursuant to the by-laws of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc. (F.A.C.E.) Article IV Section 4. Duties of Officers, President Michael J Hauserman shall be directly responsible for the supervision and guidance of the affairs of this Association and…perform other duties that would be recognized as being part of the office, I hereby order as follows:
Section 1. This Emergency Order applies to the operation and function of the F.A.C.E. through the Board of Directors. Section 2. Meetings of the Board of Directors, standing and special committees will occur via an on-line or telephonic meeting platform until such time as government restrictions have been lifted and it is deemed safe and reasonable to engage in an in-person meeting.
a) Virtual meetings will reduce, if not replace, expenses in board and committee travel, meals and sleeping rooms. Association operations moving to the virtual platform will require some technology and possible purchase of equipment and software. The Treasurer in collaboration with each committee chair will develop and present an amended budget for the remainder of the 2019/2020 budget.
Section 3. Certification courses offered through the Florida Institute of Government in partnership with the State of Florida University system will be allowed to be held in accordance with State of Florida and University COVID-19 guidelines and safety protocols. F.A.C.E. will continue to pursue virtual classroom options.
a. F.A.C.E. suggests that any employer that requires certification within a period of time grant an extension for that requirement. F.A.C.E. will allow members in this situation priority in future course registration along with members who were registered for postponed classes.
b. All class attendees who do not follow the aforementioned Covid-19 guidelines and safety protocols will be asked to leave the training, receive no CEH’s, and no refund.
Section 4. The eleven local Chapters of the association are encouraged to cease in person meetings and training. Each Chapter is encouraged to investigate virtual meeting and training options and to coordinate with the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs to obtain desired outcomes.
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VOL. 32, NO. 3 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 Section 5. The 2021 F.A.C.E Annual Educational Conference is postponed to a date and time to be determined, dependent upon negotiations with Marriott Hotels Weston, Cape Coral and other matters of public concern. Section 6. Late recertification continuing education hours for the January 2020 recertification period will be extended until December 31, 2020. As they were already late, the late recertification fee will apply. Section 7. The July 2020 recertification period continuing education requirements will be extended until June 30, 2021 without late recertification fees.
Section 8. The January 2021 recertification period continuing education requirements will be extended until June 30, 2021 without late recertification fees. Section 9. The association's Annual Meeting will be held virtually in June or July 2021. The details will be determined by the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs.
Section 10. The 2020/2021 Annual Fee due October 1, 2020 remains payable until December 31, 2020. After December 31, 2020 the established late fee will be assessed.
Section 11. The 2021 F.A.C.E. Annual Elections and Candidate speeches will be held online during the 2021 Annual Virtual Conference. A platform for the elections to be determined by the Board of Directors and Legislative Committee.
Respectfully submitted by: Attested to:
Michael J Hauserman, President Dorothy Hird, Secretary
***Important FAQ’s regarding FACE Training***
While the FACE Board is allowing in-person training again, it will be a slow and gradual process to rebuild the certification training calendar due to COVID-19. Where can I see and register for classes?
• Registration will be very limited initially because FACE is prioritizing the people who need the certification as a job requirement, and those who were registered last year but the class was cancelled due to COVID.
• Any open classes will be announced privately to those who were registered last year but then the class was cancelled due to COVID.
• IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE, the classes will be posted on each partner university IOG website FAU/FSU/UCF/USF). • Please do not call or email the university IOG’s, or FACE Member Support, to make inquiries about training, as
that only slows their work in rebuilding the training schedule. If your course was cancelled, they will notify you when training is scheduled and available in your area.
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Why aren’t there more certification classes to sign up for? • Due to COVID, we still have limitations in finding spaces that accommodate large groups while also maintaining
safety distancing requirements (many municipal buildings are still closed to the public). • Some FACE trainers are unable to travel due to COVID, and understandably, some are not willing to teach a
large group during the pandemic, so we have restrictions there as well. • General registration is limited because FACE is giving priority seating to the people who need the certification as
a job requirement, and those who were registered last year but the class was cancelled due to COVID. Why can’t FACE just move certification training online to Zoom, like other webinars?
• We are working to move content online. Significant changes must be made when transitioning from in-person to virtual learning, especially for a week-long program. Science proves that our brains cannot learn in a week-long Zoom course the way we can sit and learn in a week-long in-person class.
• The courses needed substantial content revisions, so we are using this time to update and improve the content and course materials.
• FACE has partnered with the University of Central Florida Institute of Government to update the Fundamentals certification first. We want to ensure the online version is still engaging and high impact.
• This requires a big-time commitment from a volunteer committee of code enforcement officers (who are very busy with their full-time jobs, plus COVID demands!). We are working as quickly as we can.
• We hope to offer Fundamentals online this Spring 2021. What if my agency/employer requires certification for employment?
• FACE’s COVID-19 Executive Order requests that employers grant temporary exceptions to this requirement due to the pandemic.
Why are the certification and exam fees increasing?
• FACE is a non-profit entity but must still reevaluate costs and programs to ensure we are fiscally sustainable. • FACE has not increased the training rates and exam fees in several years. However, fees for instructors, travel,
equipment, printing, administration, etc. have all increased. The costs to move certifications to online platforms is also a new, but worthwhile, expense.
• FACE’s programs are high-quality, yet our fees are still far less than many other professional memberships and professional certification programs.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all navigate this new normal due to the pandemic. Together we will rebuild our training programs to ensure Florida has some of the best-educated code officers in the nation!
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F. A. C. E. Historian Lori Troxel
Introducing F.A.C.E. Past President Michael Titmuss, CEP
Michael “Mike” Titmuss started his career in the Code Enforcement profession two days after September 11, 2001, by accepting the Chief Code Enforcement Manager position with the City of Fort Myers. He immediately recognized the need for code staff to obtain quality training and implemented new minimum requirements for all his Code Officers to obtain F.A.C.E. Fundamentals certification within two years of hire and provided educational pay incentives for each additional certification. Those officers that successfully obtained their Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) designation were moved into newly created Code Officer II positions. Mike was our 23rd President serving our association during the 2013-2014 term. I had the privilege to not only serve with Mike during his Board tenure, but also to interview him to give us some insight on his term leading our Association.
Q. How did you become President of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement?
A. I was unexpectedly nominated from the floor at our F.A.C.E. Conference.
Q. How did it feel to be nominated by another member of the Association?
A. Proud and Frightening, Daunting and Overwhelming.
Q. What was your main task, or the main issue that you wanted to develop within the Florida Association of Code Enforcement?
A. As First Vice President creating the F.A.C.E. Conference Program Committee Spreadsheet and improvement of Train the Trainer Program. As President & Past President my work on “The BUSINESS of F.A.C.E.” and the Contract Evaluation Committee recommendations.
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Q. What was your toughest challenge as President?
A. Reunifying F.A.C.E. with the UCF Florida Institute of Government (IOG). The contract evaluation committee identified F.A.C.E.’s affiliation with the UCF IOG as a symbiotic relationship which has been positive for both entities over the last thirty years.
Q. What was your biggest achievement, success as the President of our Association?
A. Chairing the Admin Contract Evaluation Committee. (A committee formed to identify, review, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for all F.A.C.E. contracts)
Q. Over the past thirty years how have the goals of the Association progressed? (Are they the same or have they changed over the years)
A. Goals have probably evolved some over the last 30 years or so.
Q. What did you like most about working in a volunteer position for the Florida Association of Code Enforcement?
A. The camaraderie experienced working through the many challenges with the Board and the feeling of accomplishment when successful.
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Q. Can you tell us a little about the other Board Members during your Presidency and how they contributed to the success of the Association?
A. F.A.C.E. only exists because of its Board members’ willingness and dedication to go above and beyond in their commitment to public service and the future of the organization. Those during my tenure will remain friends for life.
Mike retired from the City of Fort Myers on 2/26/21.
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The Joseph V. Huskey Award Do you know someone who exceeded what was expected of him/her, someone who went beyond the
normal job duties and by doing so helped to continue the advancement of our profession??
Joseph V. Huskey founded The Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) in 1989. He was the Association's first President and envisioned an organization that would promote and advance the profession and practice of Code Enforcement in Florida. Mr. Huskey held the office of President during 1990/1991. The following year the Joseph V. Huskey Award was established to recognize a code enforcement officer who exceeded what was expected of him/her, someone who went beyond the normal job duties and by doing so helped to continue the advancement of our profession. This prestigious recognition has so far been awarded to nineteen code enforcement officials. Each has been proud to carry on the vision of Mr. Huskey.
Each year the Board of Directors requests nominations for candidates to be considered for this award. Please take the time to let us know about someone you may feel promotes our profession with the exemplary vision of Mr. Huskey. Remember, it should be someone who exceeded what was expected of him/her, someone who went beyond the normal job duties and by doing so helped to continue the advancement of our profession.
Nominate someone who deserves this recognition for advancing our profession.
Send your nomination, in one page or less, to:
UCF Institute of Government, Huskey Award, 12443 Research Parkway, Suite 402, Orlando, FL 32826 before May 1st.
(Current members of the Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.)
Previous Joseph V. Huskey Award Recipients
1993 Paul Robertson 2002 Deborah Leigh 2013 Karen Matches
1994 Susan Jacobs 2004 Melissa Capiak 2014 Mark Caskie
1995 Herman Santa 2005 R. Brian Rewis 2015 Patricia Uber
1996 Carl Smart 2006 Cindy Diemer 2016 Shawn O’Rourke
1997 John Marcum 2007 Joe Fenton 2017 Mark Rodriguez
1998 Rick Wolf 2008 Hector Garcia 2018 Christine Zien-Combs
1999 Donna Wisniewski 2009 C. Scott Hair
2001 Phyllis Wright 2011 Janet Csomos
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Name: Member #:
Jurisdiction:
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone #: E-Mail Address
Have you attended a F.A.C.E. conference in the past? ____yes ____no
If yes, how many? _____ When was the last time you attended a F.A.C.E. Conference? (YEAR)
Criteria:
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. A maximum of three (3) scholarships per agency per year may be awarded. Must be an Active Member in F.A.C.E. Provide a written statement from your employer, on official agency letterhead, to confirm that funding is not
available for the applicant to attend the conference, and that he/she will be granted time off to attend the conference, if selected.
Member must provide a statement of 100 words or less, to describe why he/she would like to be a F.A.C.E. scholarship recipient.
Member Signature: Date: _
● Application must be submitted on or before April 30, 2021 Please send completed applications (Incomplete applications will not be accepted) and supporting statements to:
F.A.C.E. Scholarship Committee c/o Florida Institute of Government
Attention: Susan Pruchnicki 12443 Research Parkway, Suite 402
Orlando, FL 32826-3282
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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Article II Section 1 of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement By-Laws reads as follows:
Voting Delegates. Each participating agency, as defined in section 5 of this Article, shall be entitled to one vote, and shall designate one active member to be the primary voting delegate together with one active member to serve as an alternate who may vote only in the absence or incapacity of the primary voting delegate. Such voting delegate must be an active member of the jurisdiction he/she represents as the voting delegate. Such designation shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate representative of the participating agency.
In short, for an agency to vote at the conference in June, the form on the following page must be completed. It is short and painless and will serve to avoid confusion when the elections are held at the conference in June. Please choose a delegate and an alternate from your jurisdiction, complete the form, have it signed by the appropriate representative, i.e., Supervisor, Department Director, Assistant or City/County Manager, etc., detach it from this instruction portion, and return it to Sam Sullivan at the address below.
Return the delegate form on the following page no later than June 1, 2021 to Todd Hoagland by e-mail ([email protected]) or mail to:
City of Cape Coral Attn: Todd Hoagland/F.A.C.E. 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33990 If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 239-242-3789, or by e-mail at [email protected]. I look forward to seeing everyone virtually at our 32nd Annual Conference. Sincerely,
Todd Hoagland Sergeant-at-Arms Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc.
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Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week Below is a Proclamation for Code Enforcement Officers’ Appreciation Week, to highlight the important work that code enforcement performs. Copy/print the information below and create a document for signature by the Mayor or Chair of your jurisdiction.
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 7 - 11, 2021 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 _______________ 2021.
COUNCIL/BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
of ______________________________, FLORIDA
by: ________________________ Mayor/Chair
ATTEST; ________________________
Clerk
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The following individuals are now certified:
CODE ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL
None at this time
OFFICER SAFETY & FIELD APPLICATIONS
None at this time
FUNDAMENTALS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
Micelania Acevedo, Samuel Dorval
ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT
Kevin Albritton
Congratulations!
LEGAL ISSUES IN CODE ENFORCEMENT
None at this time
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Please contact Susan Pruchnicki at the UCF-IOG, [email protected] or 407.882.3960 if you are unable to access your online records.
DELINQUENT RECERTIFICATION
Please visit https://membersportal.face-online.org/members/login/. 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 Annual fees are payable online with a valid credit card, OR you may request an invoice. Click “Renew Membership” to register for and pay any back/late Annual Fees due. Checks or money orders are payable to F. A. C. E. Mail to the UCF-IOG office, 12443 Research Parkway, Suite 402, Orlando, FL 32826-32826.
DUE TO COVID-19, EXTENSIONS WERE GRANTED AS PART OF THE F.A.C.E. EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED ON APRIL 1, 2020:
If you were due 7.1.20: A one-year extension was granted by the F. A. C. E. Board of Directors to complete your training submit it no later than June 30, 2021. No Late Recertification Fee will be assessed unless the extended deadline is missed.
If you were due 1.1.21: A six-month extension was granted by the F. A. C. E. Board of Directors to complete your training and submit it no later than June 30, 2021. No Late Recertification Fee will be assessed unless the extended deadline is missed.
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NEWS FROM THE CHAPTERS
This section of the INTERFACE is dedicated to the local chapters within the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc. Dwayne Johnson, 3rd Vice President, invites each Chapter President to contact him at [email protected] with any Chapter News.
Central Florida Association of Code Enforcement (CFCEA): We are a large organization in Central Florida with members from Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The CFCEA holds meetings quarterly (January, April, July, and October), and during these meetings we offer training opportunities approved by F. A. C. E. for CEH credits. You may check our website for future training at www.cfcea.org, or contact President Maddie McDonald ([email protected]) for further details. Our meetings offer free training and the opportunity to network with fellow officers. Anyone interested in joining (dues still only $20/yr.) please contact our Treasurer, Matthew McDonald, at [email protected]
Code Enforcement Officers of Palm Beach County (CEOAPBC): The CEOA of Palm Beach County holds monthly training at various locations throughout the county. Training is generally approved for F.A.C.E. continuing education and is no additional cost to CEOA members. The annual membership fee is $25.00. If you have a suggestion or request for training contact Vice President, Dwayne Johnson [email protected], 772-463-2802. For further information contact President, Joe Petrick [email protected], 561-822-1487.
Gold Coast Association of Code Enforcement (GCACE): GCACE is dedicated to “Empowering Code Enforcement Officers through Training”. Membership includes state, county and municipal code enforcement professionals, law enforcement, community development, and other interested individuals located in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. We meet monthly in a different host city (except for June and December). Annual Membership is $30.00 which includes breakfast and IOG-approved CEH’s for certified attendees. Please visit us at http://gcace.yolasite.com , or by email at [email protected] . For additional information contact Chapter President Kimberley Sibner at [email protected] or 954-572-2350.
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 on a bi-monthly schedule. Our schedule is updated and posted on our online 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 Leslie Banta at [email protected]. If you would like information regarding chapter meetings, please contact Quarry Stuart at [email protected].
Polk Association of Code Enforcement (PACE): PACE meets at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding June, November, and December) with free approved CEH training and a light breakfast served before starting a business meeting. Please contact Vice President Tom Mulvaney ([email protected]).
Southern Florida Association of Code Enforcement (SFACE): This chapter is currently being re-established under new leadership. Contact Ivan Cotayo, President at [email protected] or Treasurer Esther Cabrera,[email protected] for more information.
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NEWS FROM THE CHAPTERS (continued):
Southwest Florida Association of Code Enforcement (SWACE): Nominations are being accepted for the position of Vice President during the month of May. SWACE members can be nominated by submitting the name to election committee members Andre Deschenes at [email protected] or Kristy Herrera at [email protected] . Election for the position of Vice President, if necessary, will be held in June.
Our Board meets on the second Wednesday of the even-numbered months; we hold membership training meetings on all odd-numbered months. ALL ARE INVITED! The subject and location are TBA. Visit http://codemanhero.com soon for chapter and training information. Also visit our blog site, http://codeenforcementnews.com for useful information relating to the code enforcement field. Keep those pictures rolling in! Check out the link to our SWACE website and learn more: http://codemanhero.com/about/swace/. Feel free to contact Todd Hoagland, President at [email protected] or call 239-242-3789.
Tampa Bay Association of Code Enforcement (TBACE):
New Board Members: Demetrius Johnson – President – City of Saint Petersburg – [email protected] Jay Bloomer – Vice President – City of Pinellas Park - [email protected] BillieJo Slatton – Secretary – City of Tampa - [email protected] Doug Allen – Treasurer – City of Temple Terrace – [email protected]
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of even-numbered months; location varies. We are still looking for locations for our meetings – please consider having your agency host an event! Contact President Demetrius Johnson, [email protected], or Vice-President Jay Bloomer, [email protected] for more information.
Treasure Coast Association of Code Enforcement (TCACE): Meetings are BACK! Please contact President Toni Ann D’Amico, [email protected] for information.
Volusia/Flagler Association of Code Enforcement (VFACE): Hello from East Central Florida! VFACE holds meetings quarterly on the 4th Wednesday (January, April, July, and October). These meetings offer training opportunities approved by F. A. C. E. for CEH credits. We encourage all to attend and be part of the newest chapter. Don’t forget that your F.A.C.E. and VFACE memberships are due by October 1st. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact David Hooker at [email protected] or call 386-236-2187. We look forward to meeting you.
We recently held our elections for 2020-2022 Board of Directors:
