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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 3
TO : Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
DATE : JUN 2 6 1996 FILE :
SUBJECT: Appointments - Historic and
Environmental Preservation
Board
FROM : Ce O REFERENCES:
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ENCLOSURES: City Commission Agenda
July 11, 1996
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that three (3) members be appointed to fill vacancies
on the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, based upon names and
qualifications submitted to the City Clerk.
BACKGROUND:
The Historic and Environmental Preservation (HEP) Board has three (3) vacancies due
to the expiration of the terms of of Nancy Siemion (landscape architect) and Jeanette
Poole (real estate broker), and the resignation of Michael Goldstein (business finance
or law). Members of the HEP Board must be experienced individuals representing
specific professions related to the Board's responsibilities. Listed below are the
names of persons who qualify for each category and who have submitted applications
to the City Clerk for appointment to fill the vacancies on the Board. Because Board
members must be appointed in these specific positions, the following categories for
Commissioner Corollo and Commissioner Plummer, based upon previous
appointments, are listed below.
Commission Appointment Category Applicants
Group By
1 Comm. Corollo Landscape Architect Susan Hall
2 Comm. Corollo Real Estate Broker Steven Polakof
3 Comm. Plummer Business and Finance/Law Anthony Balze
Kenneth Merki
Wyn Morris
Joseph Richar(
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OFFICIAL
N O M I N A T I O N F 0 R M
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
NAME
BALZEBRE, ANTHONY FRANCIS ("FRANK")
PERMANENT ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
3843 KUMQUAT AVENUE COCONUT GROVE, FL 32133
OCCUPATION
SALES and MANAGEMENT/ TEMPORARY & PERMANENT PERSONNEL
BUSINESS/EMPLOYER
CREATIVE STAFFING COMPANY
BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
7700 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
TELEPHONE (HOME)
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS) -< Of-
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446-7065
279-7799
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LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY
OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU Tiit2TITLE:
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NONE OTHER THAN HOUESHOLD......
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THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD -MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WHO
MEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECK THE "CITIZEN"
CATEGORY. NOMINEES WHO MEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK THE "ALTERNATE MEMBER"
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
_ ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
XXX PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW.
XM CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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WITHIN THIS SPACE, PROVIDE . SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE EDUCATION, EA,CRIENCE, ACTIVITIES, AND/OR
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION WHICH DEMONSTRATES YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS) CHECKED
ABOVE.
I received a liberal arts education here and abroad and finished it off
with a business education in management, law and finance background. Havii
grown up in the 'wood' business, I was able to appreciate early pioneer
housing in the City and abroad in my travels to the Islands.Being native
born, I have been fortunate to watch and realize the issues that has
metamorphised this great City and Bay area. I believe that my innate feel
and understanding to preserve our cultural heritage combines with my
aptitude for business issues. I also strongly believe that my civic inter --
belies my passion and appreciation for those issues that matter to the
citizenry of our surrounding area who live, work and sail in -Miami......
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, OR ATTACH A SEPARATE RESUME.
EDUCATION:
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, PA.
(prepatory school)
Bishops Stortford College
London , England
(postgrad studies in arts)
University of Florida
(freshman year)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Harvard College
(summer and continuing studies/
arts and languages)
Babson College
Wellesley, MA
(studies in business management and
business law and finance)
Allied Lumber Company Dantzler Lumber/Export Creative Saffing Co.
3767 Shipping Avenue 1410 SE 9th Court
Sales/Management
Miami, FL Hialeah, FL Office and Event Staff
est. 1947 est. 1887 (Lipton Tournament,
VP/Manager Sales Manager Centennial Dinner,
responsible for sales/operations Grand Prix...)
fiscal duties/ deaih wholesale
and export of lumber to the trade.
Sales Volume of �12 million
Company dissolveunder Eminent Domain due to MetroRail
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
COCONUT GROVE VILLAGE COUNCIL, West Grove District Representative
Environmental and Historic Preservation Committee,Chairp!erson
SOUTH GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Boardmember
Membership Committee, Co -Chair
SUNRISE COMMUNITY, Inc./Board of Trustees MBDPL:Miami Beach Design
Walk-a-Thon Committee/ Chairperson Preservation League.......
ST. HUGH CHURCH OF COCONUT GROVE /St.Hugh Outreach Center
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Nomination Form to be Completed
by Prospective Applicants for Appointment
to Advisory or Administrative Boards
Position and Board for which you have been nomi Hated Member -
(Position)
CITY OF MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
(Board)
jNSImx.;.rzONS: Please complete and sign this form and return it along
with a brief resume.
1. Nam: ANTHONY FRANCIS HALZERRR ("PRANK")
(First) (MidiiI e) (Last)
n and Number)
COCONUT GROVE FLORIDA 33133
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
3. Address of Business: not applicable
(Street and Number) (City) (State)
6. Occupation: senior Account Manager
PLEASE MICATE "Yes" or "No" to the following questions by checking the
appropriate bcx, also please elaborate on your answers where requested.
7. Are you a United States Citizen? Yes x No
8. Are you presently indebted to the City of Miami for any real or personal
property tax, license fee, or property lien? Yes No x
If Yes, please give detaJ1 below:
9. Do you presently own property in the City of Miami other than your home
and/or place of business? Yes No _X
10. If question 9 above is answered "Yes" is all of this property in
oonformanoe with City Ordinances? Yes No
If "No" please give details below:
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CITY OF MIAMI
Personal Information Form for Nominees
to Advisory or Administrative strat.ive Boards
(Page 2)
11. Are you currently a member of auy Advisory or Administrative Board or an
employee or officer of the City of Miami? Yes No X
If "Yes" please give details below:
12. The City of Miami routinely makes a police check of the background of
individuals ncalnated for positions on advisory or administrative
boards and committees. The City Co=ission and the City staff make
every effort to ensure that these checks and their results are
maintained in oonfidenoe. Do you have any objections to such a. check
) conducted? (See QmUnaWe No. 8622, amending Sec . 2-104 of City
Cods .
Yes No
13. Please indicate . in the space below any areas in which you might find
yourself in a position of conflict of interest should you be appointed
to the Board for which you have been nominated.
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(Date)
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ANTHOMI F. BALZEBRE
(Signature)
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OFFICIAL
N O M I N A T I O N F 0 R M
RECEN'=
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HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
NAME CIT1' E'Rk_. .
S USAN .TI%LL lSC7,V NALL -,1T Y -
PERMANENT ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
+141 fit- oz-&F, jx<'a4v
OCCUPATION
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BUSINESS/EMPLOYER
BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
tEPHO
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LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
NONE
THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WHO
MEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECK THE "CITIZEN"
CATEGORY. NOMINEES WHO MEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK THE "ALTERNATE MEMBER"
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.190��5
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW.
✓ CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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WITHIN THIS SPACE, PROVIDE SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE EDUCATION, . .:RIENCE, ACTIVITIES, AND/OR
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION WHICH DEMONSTRATES YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS) CHECKED
ABOVE. ,
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PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, OR ATTACH A SEPARATE RESUME.
EDUCATION:
SF,JF
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
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96- 50,
130 AIhambra Circle
Suite 1250
Coral Gables. Florida 33
Tel:305 447.9149
Fax:305 461.9932
RESUME
SUSAN JELLISON HALL, ASLA
President, Susan Hall & Associates, Landscape Architects
150 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1250
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 447-9109 Fax: (305) 461-9932
Member, American Society of Landscape Architects
Firm established: 1984
Minority -owned: 100%, female owned
Personnel by discipline: Susan Jellison Hall, Principal Landscape Architect
Deena Bell Vazquez, Staff Landscape Architect
Draftsman (1)
Secretarial (1)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
State of Florida, Landscape Architectural Registration #853
Registered since 1982
EDUCATION
Purdue University, School of Agriculture, BSLA 1980
Landscape Architecture Degree
Teaching Assistant, Department of Landscape Architecture
PUBLICATIONS
"Florida Architecture", 1991 edition, Kline Residence
Residential Landscapes, Teaching Text by GM Pierceall, Case Studies
The Miami Herald, Garden & Design 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
"Southern Living" Magazine
"Florida Real Estate", March 1992
American Society of Landscape Architects, National Award of Merit
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Joseph H. Hill Award, Indiana Association of Nurserymen & Growers
City Of Coral Gables Beautification Awards, 1990, 1992
Plymouth Congregational Church, Woman of the Year, 1990
TEACHING
Visiting Lecturer and Juror, Florida International University, Masters of Landscape
Architecture Program
Guest Lecturer, various civic and Community Groups
Lecture/Tour Program, Coral Gables Garden Club
Fairchild Tropical Gardens; Design Review Committee 1993 - current
Plymouth Congregational Church Board of Trustees, 1993-1996
Member, Villagers Historic Preservation Group, 1991 - current
Chair, Coral Gables Annual Garden Tour Program
Past Chair, Board of Christian Education, Plymouth Congregational Church
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Miami Corps Center, Miami, Florida, 1994
Site landscape design and contract administration of new 18-acre
vocational/technical school campus for the Federal Department of Labor.
Completed 1994. Site landscape budget: $300,000
Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Kane Concourse, West Island Improvements.
Worked with the Town and Florida Department of Transportation in
redesign of roadway and subsequent landscaping.
Site landscape budget: $80,000
Broad Causeway Improvements. Completed 1990
Worked with HNTB in the overall site planning and landscaping of Broad
Causeway following complete civil renovation and new toll facility
construction. Site landscape budget: $200,000
Bakery Center Renovations. 1994
Currently working on preliminary site master planning for the
redevelopment of the Bakery Center in South Miami. Site development,
landscaping and hardscape design. Site development budget: undetermined
James Gray Residence, Coconut Grove, Florida 1993-1995
7-acre single residence. Provided site master planning services and contract
documents for the restoration of this historic home located on Biscayne
Bay. Work includes site landscape design, site landscape lighting, site
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irrigation,plans, and site hardscape design and detailing. Completion date:
Spring 1995. Site development budget: $350,000
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OFFICIAL
NOMINATION
FORM
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
NAME l ,;♦
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PERMA ENT ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)rri
OCCUPATION xi n1
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BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
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TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
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THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION' BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WHO
MEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECK THE "CITIZEN"
CATEGORY. NOMINEES WHO MEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK THE "ALTERNATE MEMBER"
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW.
CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
t/ ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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SIGNATURE DATE
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OFFICIAL
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HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
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BUSINESS/EMPLOYE
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TELEPHONE (FAME)
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(STREET, CITY, ZIP
STREET, CITY, ZIQ CODE)
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS
LIST ANY CfHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WHO
MEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECK THE "CITIZEN"
CATEGORY. NOMINEES WHO MEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK THE "ALTERNATE MEMBER"
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
_ REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
PERSON EXPERIENCED IN EDD FINANCE OR LAW.
CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURA!
HERITAGE OF THE CITY ANO/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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Statement of background, experience, etc.
1. 1 have lived in the Miami area for the past 35 years.
2. Married and have 2 preschool age children. We reside on the
Venetian Causeway, one of the most beautiful areas in Miami
that is now designated as "historic", which I worked hard to
obtain.
3. Worked for 15 years as and Interior Designer with my own
company.
4. Involved in architecture and design as regards the Environment
for a great many years.
5. 1 am now the owner of a private Montessori preschool on South
Beach. This project included renovations and ADA requirements .
for access into the house.
6. Member of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Letter L,
and a member of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and
sit on the Education Committee.
7. 1 began the Venetian Causeway Neighborhood Alliance and served
as the Vice Chairman until last year.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design from MDCC,1975-1977.
I attended the University of Miami for 4 years from 1968 to 1972 and\
studied English lilterature in the Secondary Level, and again attended
f91988 to 1990 and studied Public relations and Graphic Design.
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Wyn J. Morris, President • Elaine R. Milman, Headmistress
1345 Alton Road ■ Miami Beach, Florida 33139 ■ (305) 672-6667 Day ■ (305) 374-2557 Night ■'(305) 535-0819 Fa
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HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION Ba
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NAME - --
S-re0E�3 paL WALTER J. FOEMAN
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PE%4AHENT ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE) CITY CF "!',H', FL .
S ?oI A)02.T%A fatVAOn.'a t> J e, t'1I A'-^L � FL- 33137
OCCUPATION
(Z.eAL- ESTAT L2C I+AC31 TAT►a.J e
OUSINESS/EMPLOYER
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BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
11,0% 30FYeICSOJ ,ivcJJC� t1t�•�1 13�cACkA l. 331-3
TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
3a5 - 7s41-3599 3os•- S3%J-6555
LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY. OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
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79E HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESEP.VATIOX BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITION
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS W7
MEET THE OENONSTRATEO KNOWLEDGE AND E.rPERIERCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECX THE 'CITIZE,
CATEGOR!, NOMINEES WHO MEET AMY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK n=- "ALTERNATE NENBE
CATEGORY.
_._._ ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARC;ITECT REGISTEPED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION % EXPERIENCE A
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN CADE COUNTY HISTORT OR ARCHITECTUR
HISTORY.
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING .DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
� REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
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PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAN.
CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTUi
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL. ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE NEKSER LINO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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CI4ut PERTLYc'NT INFOF, i WHICH OE.4CHSTRA.TcS YOUR -,*JALiF!CAT: . �R TiE PCSITICN(5i CHECKED
ABOVE.
In real estate, Mr. Polakoff currently oversees, as President, finances, acquisitions and marketing for the
Vintage Properties Group of Companies, a Florida real estate historic rebabilitation, brokerage and property
management company. Founded in 1987, Vintage Properties acquired and rehabilitated twenty-two art deco
apartment buildings in the South Beach Historic District of Miami Beach. Today it manages these properties, as
well as actively brokers properties in both the South Beach area as well as in the historic Morningside district of
Miami. Prior to joining Vintage Properties, Mr. Polak -off was a partner for t%vo years in Castle Properties, a New
Jersey -based real estate development and condominium conversion company which specialized in the restoration
of older properties. From 1983 to 1985, Mr. Polakoff was Vice President and General Counsel to Continental
Wingate Capital Corporation, a real estate syndication company whose primary focus was development and
syndication of residential housing and historic rehabilitations.
In addition, in 1993, Mr. Polakoff acquired, saved and completely restored one of Miami's most significant
historic structures, the 1925 w-ihter home of the original developer of Morningside located on Biscayne Bay.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOU'ING INFORtt4TIOA IN THE SPACE PROVIGED, OR ATTACH A SEPARAic RESUME.
EDUCATIOM:
Mr. Polakoff is a graduate of Hamilton College (B.A., magna cur.. laude, Phi Beta Kappa, '76) and New York
University Law School (J.D., '79).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the real estate work experience above, Mr. Polakoff currently devotes a significant portion of his
business time to -the audiotext industry. As president of Advanced Communications Corporation (New York Metro
and West Coast: information and voice mail providers), Mr. Polakoff spends his time managing the finances,
operations, product development and marketing for these companies. Prior to commencing his real estate career,
Mr. Polakoff was an associate attorney with the law firm of Rosenman & Colin in New York City from 1979 to
1983 where he was active in real estate syndications, equity stock offerings and mergers and acquisitions.
8RGAMIZATIOMS AND COMHU4ITY ACTIVITIES:
Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Board Member and Vice President (1994 - present), Morningside Preservation Society
Member, Ad Hoc Morningside Committee for Creative Urban Solutions
Sustaining Member, S.A.V.E. - An Advocacy Education Organization
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OFFICIAL
N0MINATI ON, FORM
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
NAME
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BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 4900, Miami, Florida 33131
TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
(305) 856-5805 (305) 371-2700
LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
1644 Onaway Drive
THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MUST BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.
CHECK THE POSITIONS) FOR WHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS WHO
MEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHECK THE "CITIZEN"
CATEGORY. NOMINEES WHO MEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK THE "ALTERNATE MEMBER"
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY MEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN DADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
X PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW.
X CITIZEN WITH DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AND/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE MEMBER WHO QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
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WITHIN THIS SPACE, PROVIDt A SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE EDUCATION, _.,rcRIENCE, ACTIVITIES, AND/OR
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION WHICH DEMONSTRATES YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION(S) CHECKED
ABOVE. ,
My undergraduate degree consisted of a co -major in
environmental studies. I have also practiced
environmental law in Miami for eight years. I have
lived in the Miami area. for 31 years, and the last
5 years in Coconut Grove. I have a personal interest
in preserving our natural environment.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, OR ATTACH A SEPARATE RESUME.
EDUCATION:
See attached resume.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
See attached resume.
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
See attached resume.
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PRACTICE EXPERIENCE 2
Mr. Richards' primary areas of practice include environmental law representing
businesses in regulatory and compliance matters relating to hazardous substances and
waste handling, environmental permitting and land use matters; property owners in
matters relating to the environmental liabilities associated with the ownership and
transfer of real property, mangrove permitting, landlord tenant environmental
disputes and environmental issues in bankruptcy; insurance interests regarding
liabilities for hazardous waste contamination; environmental groups and landowners
regarding land use planning, zoning and natural resource protection; he has extensive
experience with NEPA, CWA, CERCLA, FOIA, and Chapters 119, 120, 373, 380
and 403, Florida Statutes and FDEP water quality, permitting and storage tank
regulations.
Mr. Richards has worked on large nationally significant environmental litigation
including the Everglades water quality Iawsuit; he represents clients before the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the South Florida Water
Management District, the Division of Administrative Hearings, and Dade County's
Department of Environmental Resources Management.
BARS AND COURTS
The Florida Bar
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
EDUCATION
B.A., Baylor University, 1984, Political Science, Environmental Studies
J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1987
Board Member, University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy
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BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Florida Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section
American Bar Association, Natural Resources Section
Policy Advisory Committee, Florida Institute of Phosphate Research
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Author and Speaker, Marshalling & Disposition of Estate Assets: Environmental
Issues in the Abandonment and Valuation of Property, Bankruptcy Issues Confronting
the Environmental Practitioner, Environmental and Land Use Law Section Seminar,
The Florida Bar, Miami, Florida (January 13, 1995).
Co -Author, Environmental Liabilities in Commercial Leasing: Perspectives in
Litigation, Drafting and Tenant Management, 69 F1a.B.J. at 64 (Jan 1995).
Co -Author, Securing Financing in an Uncertain Environment: Post -Kelley Jitters, 2
Fla. Real Est.J.No. 19 at 2 (October 1-15, 1994).
Co -Author, Shielding the Commercial Landlord from Environmental Liability: Issues
in Negotiation and Tenant Management, 15 Envtl. & Land Use Section Rptr. (Fla.
Bar) No. 6 at 2 (July 1994).
Program Chairman, Environmental Compliance: Self -Examination, Auditing and
Release Reporting, Environmental and Land Use Law Section Workshop, The
Florida Bar, Tampa, Florida (September 18, 1995).
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JOSEPH D. RICHARDS
2643 Natoma Street
Miami, Florida 33133
(305) 860-8544
EDUCATION AND HONORS
University of Florida College of Law; Gainesville, Florida, Juris Doctor, December 1987: Baylor University; Waco,
Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Environmental Studies; May 1984: Member of The Florida Bar and the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of Florida; Member of the Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Florida
Bar, University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, Board Member; Environmental Law Society, President; Honors
List Candidate.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
Law Office of Joseph D. Richards, Miami, Florida; 1994 - present
Solo Practitioner
Practice primarily environmental law representing businesses in regulatory and compliance matters relating to hazardous
substances and waste handling, environmental permitting and land use matters; property owners in matters relating to the
environmental liabilities associated with the ownership and transfer of real property, mangrove permitting, landlord tenarit
environmental disputes; insurance interests regarding liabilities for hazardous waste contamination; environmental groups
regarding land use and natural resource protection.
Richards & Goldstein, P.A., Miami, Florida; 1993-1994
Shareholder
Founded and managed environmental law firm representing businesses and private parties in matters relating to the
environmental liabilities associated with real property, hazardous waste permitting and regulation, mangrove permitting,
the Abandoned Tank Restoration Program, drycleaner regulation and contamination, lender liability, tenant evictions, real
estate closings and administrative law matters; represent clients before the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and Division of Administrative Hearings, Dade County's Department of Environmental Resources Management, the Circuit
and County Courts of Dade County and the Third District Court of Appeals.
Peeples, Earl & Blank, P.A., Miami, Florida; 1989 - 1993
Associate
Drafted pleadings, motions and memoranda of law in federal and state court litigation including complaints for declaratory
and injunctive relief and answers to water quality law violations, products liability and contract claims, drafted briefs in state
and federal court appeals and argued before the 3rd DCA; conducted all facets of discovery, researched and drafted legal
memoranda regarding subject matter and personal jurisdiction of federal courts, NEPA, CWA, CERCLA, FCA, FOIA, and
Chapters 119' 120, 373, 380 and 403, Florida Statutes and FDEP water quality, permitting and storage tank regulations;
analyzed complex technical issues regarding water quality violations and the environmental effects of water management
on wildlife and vegetation; supervised paralegals; developed and supervised document and information center for a large
nationally significant environmental lawsuit. Drafted purchase and sale agreements and handled real estate closings and
various land use matters.
Solo Practitioner, Miami, Florida; 1988 - 1989
Represented, businesses in storage tank compliance and hazardous waste contamination matters and the Early Detection
Incentive Program.
Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, Florida; 1997 - Law clerk
Performed legal research in areas of Environmental Law including the CWA
Brigham, Moore, Gaylord, Schuster & Sachs, P.A., Miami, Florida; Summer 1986 - Law clerk
Performed legal and factual research in Eminent Domain and Land Use litigation.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVID S
TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD FOR TE S AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS,\(re
currently three .3) vacancies on the
Historic andtal Preservati Board, which positions
were formerlyy Nancy Sie on (landscape architect),
Jeanette Pooestate br 'er), and Michael Goldstein
(business andlaw);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT WSOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
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e followi ' individuals are hereby
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members of th City of Miami Historic and
Board in t following categories for
e October 27, 1996, o until the nominating
ves office, whichever occur first:
Landscape Archit t member
Nominated by Comm sioner Carollo
Real Estate Broker er
Nominated by Commissi er Carollo