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RESOLUTION NO. 9 589
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS
TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD FOR TERMS AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, there are currently three (3) vacancies on the
Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, which positions
were formerly filled by Nancy Siemion (landscape architect),
Jeanette Poole (real estate broker), and Michael Goldstein
(business and finance or law);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The following individuals are hereby
appointed to serve as members of the City of Miami Historic and
Environmental Preservation Board in the following categories for
terms to expire October 27, 1996, or until the nominating
commissioner leaves office, whichever occurs first:
APPOINTEES: DISCIPLINE/NOMINATED BY:
Landscape Architect member
Deferred Nominated by Commissioner Carollo
Real Estate Broker member
Deferred Nominated by Commissioner Carollo
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
J U L 2 5 1996
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96- 589
Section 2. The following individual is hereby appointed
as a member of the City of Miami Historic and Environmental
Preservation Board, to serve the remainder of an unexpired term
expiring October 27, 1996:
APPOINTEE: DISCIPLINE/NOMINATED BY:
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Business and Finance or Law member
Joseph Richards Nominated by Commissioner Plummer
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July 1996.
JOE�-� "rau �1,0 , KA.YOR
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WALTER AOEMAN
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM j2 ■ 2 2
To : Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : JUN 2 6 1996 FILE
of the City Commission
SUBJECT: Appointments - Historic and
Environmental Preservation
Board
FROM : Ce O REFERENCES:
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ENCLOSURES : City Commission Agenda
July 11, 1996
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 (HEPI 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 Balzer
Kenneth Merk(
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 33133
OCCUPATION
SALES and MANAGEMENT/ TEMPORARY & PERMANENT PERSONNEL
BUSINESS/EMPLOYER
CREATIVE STAFFING COMPANY
BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
7700 North Kendall Drive
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Miami, FL 33156
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TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
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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�(PrTITLIrJ
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.
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, PROVIDE A SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, 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. Hav
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 fee
and understanding to preserve our cultural heritage combines with my
aptitude for business issues. I also strongly believe that my civic inte.
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 Staf
est. 1947 est. 1887 (Lipton Tournament,
VP/Manager Sales Manager Centennial Dinn=
responsible for sales/operations Grand Prix...
fiscal duties/ dealt wholesale
and export of lumber to the trade.
Sales Volume of 12 million
ComAanv dissolve under 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
Walk-a-Thon Committee/ Chairperson
MBDPL:Miami Beach Design
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 nomizated Member -
(Position)
CITY OF MIAMI HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
(Bo xd)
INS: Please complete and sigh: this form and return it along
with a brief resume.
1. Name: _ ANTHONY FRANCTS BAT 7FRRR ( 2RANK" )_
(1�sst) (Mi dcile) (Last)
2. Address of Permanent Resit: _ 3843 KUMQUAT AVFNUR
(Street and Number),
COCONUT GROVE FLORIDA 32133
(City) (State) (zip Code)
3. Address of Business: not applicable
(Street and Number) (City) (State)
4. Home Phone Number 4 4 6- 70 6 5 5. Busi ness Phone Number 2 7 9- 7 7 9 9
6. Ooaapation: _Senior Account Manager
PLEASE IMICATE "Yes" or "No" to the following questions by checking the
appropriate box, 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 tag, lioense fee, or property lien? Yes No x
If Yes, please give details below:
9. Do you presently own property in the City of Miamiother than your home
and/or pl.aoe of business? Yes No x
10. If motion 9 above is answered "Yes" is all of this property in
confozmanoe with City Ordinanoes? Yes No
If "No" please give details below:
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CITY OF MLAMI
Personal Information Form for Nominees
to Advisory or ,Administrative Boards
(Page 2)
11. Are you currently a member of any Advisory or Administrative Board or an
employee or offioer 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
i nr9 i vidua].s nominated for positions on advisory or administrative
boards azxi coin nittees . The City Commission and the City staff mane
every effort to ensure that these checks and their results are
maintained in confidence. Do you have any objections to such a check
being conducted? (See Ordinanroe No. 8622, arming Sec.2-104 of City
Code.)
Yes No g
13. Please imidioate in the space below any areas in which you might f
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yourself in a position of oonfliot of interest should you be appoin
to the Board for which you have been nominated.
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(Signature)
ANTHO F. BALZEBRE
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OFFICIAL
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HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
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NAME - CITY r; EPX,
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S USAN fI;LL ISO�V HALL
PERMANENT ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
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OCCUPATION
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BUSINESS/EMPLOYER
BUSINESS ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP CODE)
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TELEPHONE (HOME) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
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LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
IUO/JFI
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.'Aa53
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 A SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE EDUCATION, EXr�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:
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
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130 Alhambra Circle
Suite 1250
Coral Gables. Florida 33
Tel: 305 447-9109
Fax: 305 461.9932
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SUSAN JELLISON FIALL, 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 9853
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
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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
CIVIC
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
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LIST ANY OTHER PROPERTY(IES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIM LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
THE Hi5TORIC AND ENV IRONMENTAL'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 ANQ
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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OFFICIAL
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LIST ANY CITHER PROPERTM ES) LOCATED WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI LIMITS TO WHICH YOU HOLD TITLE
THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD IMUST 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 USINESS D 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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Statement of background, experience, etc.
Education:
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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.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, interior Design from MDCC,1975-1977.
I attended the University of Miami for 4 years from 1968 to 1972 and\
English lilterature in the Secondary Level, and again attended
,studied
8 to 1990 and studied ublic relations and Graphic Design.
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TELEPHONE (HONE) TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)
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CHECK THE POSIYIOH(S) FOR UHICH YOU ARE QUALIFIED. tIOHINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITiONS WHO
KEET THE DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT SHOULD ALSO CHEC% -nIC CITIZEN"
CA1tGG Ri. NONIHEES WHO HEET ANY OF THE LISTED CATEGORIES MAY ALSO CHECK TI1= "ALTERNATE KVBER-
CATEGORY.
ARCHITECT REGISTERED IH THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
LANDSCAPE ARUiITECT REGISTEM IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
HISTORIAN OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN QUALIFIED BY BEANS OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE AND
HAYING 004ONSTRATED 01OWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN BADE COUNTY HISTORY OR ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY.
ARULITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN HAVING .OENONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN -
ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Z REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSED BY THE STATE; OF FLORIDA.
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✓ PERSON EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAW.
CITIZEN WITH OEMONSTRAT£D VYOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL
HERITAGE OF THE CITY AHD/OR CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL, ENVIRONMENT.
ALTERNATE MEMBER U00 QUALIFIES UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGiORIES.
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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 rehabilitation, 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 liiami 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. Polakoff was a partner for two 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. Alakoff 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 wihter home of the original developer of Morn.ingside located on Biscayne Bay.
PLEASE PROYIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORHATIOX IN T-HE SPACE PfiOYIDED, OR ATTACH A SFPARAIC RESUME.
EDUCATION:
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 audioteat 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.
ORWI7ATIOX5 AND COWUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Board Member and Vice President (1994 - present), Moraingside Preservation Society
Member, Ad Hoc Morningside Committee for Creative Urban Solutions
Sustaining Member, SAX.E. - An Advocacy Education Organization
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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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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION WHICH DEMONSTRATES YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS) 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
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 lawsuit; 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
PUBLIC ATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Author and Speaker, Marshalling & Disposition of Estate Assets: Environmental
Issues in the Abandonment and Valuation of Property, Bankruptcy Issues Confrontin
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 Fla.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).
CITIZENSHIP
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2643 Natoma Street
Miami, Florida 33133
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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 tenant
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, C WA, 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; 1987 - 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 Doman and Land Use litigation.
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