november 2012 interface...your f.a.c.e. committees are in full swing achieving the goals they have...

INTERFACE. Vol. 24, No. 2 www.face-online.org

VOL. 24 NO. 2 NOVEMBER 2012

2012 - 2013BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentJim DehneCity of Lakeland

1st Vice PresidentMike TitmussCity of Fort Myers

2nd Vice PresidentMike DonovanCity of Palm Coast

3rd Vice PresidentJen BakerCollier County

SecretaryCindy DrakeVillage of Wellington

TreasurerJames AcostaSt. Johns County

Sergeant-at-ArmsSam SullivanAlachua County

Past PresidentMark CaskieCity of Brooksville

Next Board Meeting:December 14-15, 2012Location: Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg, FL

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

President’s Message 1-2

News from the Board 3-6

News from the Chapters 7

Certification Schedule 8

New Certifications 9

Late Recertifications 10-11

A Message from your President ...

PresidentJim Dehne

Time is flying by again this year! On behalf of your Board of Directors I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

Your F.A.C.E. committees are in full swing achieving the goals they have set for this year. The Program Committee is planning what appears to be the best conference yet. Michael Titmuss and his team are going to make 2013 in Daytona Beach a conference that everyone should attend. The combination of some new and exciting classes, along with some that the membership requested from previous conferences, along with some great networking equals excellence in my mind.

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Sam Sullivan and the Legislative Committee are already planning a visit to Tallahassee along with our lobbyist David Shepp to walk the halls of the capitol, discuss issues, and get the word out that F.A.C.E. is an association of close to 2,000 professionals who make a difference in the safety and well being of the residents in our state. We are fiscally sound again this year under the guidance of James Acosta. He really knows how to manage your money. Mike Donovan and the Certification Committee have been busy with their game plan for this and upcoming years. As a past 2nd Vice President I can assure you that they are making sure our training is relevant and up to date as education is the backbone of our association. Jen Baker and the Membership Committee are working diligently to get the word out to jurisdictions across the state about the benefits of becoming members of F.A.C.E. We are looking forward to another increase in membership again this year.

I am proud to work alongside Marilyn Crotty and her staff at the IOG. I have learned over the years that they play a very important role in our success. As board members and members alike come and go, the IOG has maintained a core of professional personnel who work with us to maintain the continuity that keeps our association respected by providing high quality training and managing our day to day operations.

It’s getting to be that time of the year to consider the possibility of becoming more involved in F.A.C.E. next year. There are 6 positions on the board that are open for members to fill each year. This year is unique because 5 of those 6 positions are now filled with members who will be term limited (excluding 2nd Vice President). There are also committees that need help. Committees are a great way to get started if you are interested in being involved, but not sure about being a board member. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the board meetings. These meetings are all open to our members and I encourage you to attend one or all of them and see how decisions are made regarding your association.

You should all be happy to know that we are a strong, diverse, fiscally sound organization made up of professionals throughout the state with the common goal of making sure all residents are afforded the opportunity to live in decent, safe, and sanitary conditions.

Please be safe out there and remember to train!





1st Vice PresidentMike Titmuss

Your Program Committee has met twice and has an early start organizing both an educational and entertaining conference. The group has been working very hard this year to incorporate everyone’s suggestions from the last Conference’s evaluation comments. The 2013 conference theme is “Riding the Waves of Change” and will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Resort / Ocean Walk June

25th – 28th.

This is a proven facility and an excellent location, so block out those dates on your calendars now and get prepared to attend. We have developed a very promising schedule of topics and professional speakers you will surely enjoy. The majority of the schedule is full; so now would be the time for anyone having any suggestions to make them known. The committee could most certainly use some assistance in identifying potential sponsors and exhibitors; please forward any recommendations ASAP. Sponsorship information and forms are available for your use at the following link:

http://www.face-online.org/conference/

If you have any questions regarding the conference please contact me or any of our committee members. The Program Committee wishes everyone a SAFE and Happy Holiday season.

Yours in Public Service,

Michael J. Titmuss – CEP, F.A.C.E. 1st [email protected]

2013 PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS:Monica Anderson – Oviedo; [email protected] (407) 971-5785Leslie Banta – St Johns County; [email protected] (904) 209-0704Hector Garcia – Daytona Beach; [email protected] (386) 671-5290Gwyn Herstein – Dayton Beach Shores; [email protected] (386) 763-5330Angii Kaiser – Lakeland; [email protected] (863) 581-2069Pam Taylor – Seminole County; [email protected] (407) 665-1725Jorean Washington – Orange County; [email protected] (407) 254-7750

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Jen Baker3rd Vice President

Where has the time gone? Weren’t we all just at the conference solving the world’s problems a few weeks ago?

Well, maybe not, but as time goes by so do Annual Fee deadlines. Annual fees were due on October 1st and must be paid by December 31st to avoid late fees. Please remember to send in your payment and any certification information. Please remember, your certification is your responsibility. I know this time of year we all have jingle bells on the brain, but I will say one more time, your certification is your responsibility.

Happy Holidays to everyone and their families and please remember to take a moment out of your busy schedules to help someone who may not be as fortunate as you. The kindness you show will be paid back to you tenfold. Be safe and be merry!

News from your Board ...

2nd Vice PresidentMike Donovan

Aloha everyone!

While on vacation, I found that the old adage about learning something new every day is still valid. I found out that the best place to be in the event of a tsunami is on board the ship. Sorry “Poseidon” movie.

My committee and I have been going over many courses for your CEH and have approved more of the FEMA courses. If you have taken any courses, let us know so we can check them out. Keep safe, enjoy the Holidays and keep learning.

Check your membership status, certification status, and continuing education hours on the member side of the F.A.C.E. website:

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News from your Board ...James Acosta

Treasurer

The financial status of F.A.C.E. to date is good. Our accounts’ totals as of 10-31-12 were:

• Operating (Fund) Account - $98,315.53; • Scholarship account (Savings) - $4,536.81; • Reserve Account (Savings) - $5,256.11• For a grand total of $108,108.45.

I am expecting our balances to go up with the start of submissions for this year’s membership annual fee from all of our members.


Sergeant-at-ArmsSam Sullivan

Your Legislative and Judiciary Review committee has been busy putting the finishing touches on a glitch bill regarding the recent changes to Chapter 162. Bob Hamilton and our lobbyist David Shepp have been instrumental in the development of this legislation. Once completed, we will share the finalized text with everyone.

Once this stage is completed, we will be seeking sponsors from the legislature. With the help of many members from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, the committee has identified some potential legislators to fulfill that purpose.

Finally, we will need the assistance of the entire membership in pushing for the passage of this legislation. If you have a good working or personal relationship with your state representative or senator, please contact me or a member of the committee with the name of that legislator.

In order to help with the passage of the legislation, the legislative and judiciary review committee will hold its in-person meeting in Tallahassee to discuss the matter with our elected state officials.

In other news, the committee has been working on some policy updates and is still trying to complete its survey of Florida jurisdictions. If you haven’t yet submitted your info or are unsure if you have, please contact me at [email protected] .

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!






Past PresidentMark Caskie

As we prepare this edition of the INTERFACE jurisdictions are in a new fiscal year. Some of you may have more changes, reductions, and/or reorganized. If your organizational structure is changing, please take a moment to log onto the website, www.face-online.org and update your contact information. Don’t forget your training and be sure that “you” are responsible to insure you keep up to date.

Florida continues to set the example and tempo at the national level. In this current year we have three of our members serving on the Board of Director of the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) with Donna Wisniewski serving as the President, Debbi Leigh as Treasurer, and Karen Matches as Sgt at Arms. AACE will soon hold its annual elections. This year Frank Cassidy, F.A.C.E. Past President, from the City of Cape Coral is running for the position of 3rd Vice President and Dorothy Hird, Past F.A.C.E. 3rd Vice President, from Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is running for the office of Secretary. Donna Wisniewski continues as next years Past President. Our Florida members continue to represent us well at the national level and I would like to thank them for their commitment to the profession and dedication to our organizations.

Speaking of elections. June is not that far off, just ask the program committee. June means elections for our F.A.C.E. Officers. Every year six of our officer positions are up for election. For 2013, five of those six positions will be available without incumbents as they are all term limited. This is a great opportunity to get involved. As the Chairman of the Nominating Committee I encourage you to email me at [email protected] , or call my office, at 352-540-3821, if you are interested or want more information.

Although you can wait till the Annual Meeting in June, it is best to get your name out early. In the May 2013 INTERFACE we post bios for candidates. You may also want to attend this year’s Board of Director meetings as a way to get up to speed on current issue. F.A.C.E. Board meetings are open to all members.

Please see the following excerpts from our by-laws with information about the eligibility, terms and duties of office for these six positions. The position of President is not open as Michael Titmuss, our current 1st Vice President, will become the president at the June 2013 annual meeting in Daytona. A full version of the By-Laws is available on our website at http://www.face-online.org/about/bylaws .

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT, INC.BY-LAWS

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Section 2. Eligibility for Office.

a. Any active, certified member in good standing for at least one year shall be eligible to run for office; provided, however, that in order to be eligible to run for the office of 2nd Vice President, an active member must additionally be certified in Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Level I), Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement (Level II), Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement (Level III), and as of June 1, 2011 Officer Safety and Field Applications (Level IV).

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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. Jen Baker, 3rd Vice President, extends an invitation to each chapter president to contact her with any chapter news.

Code Enforcement Officer Association of Palm Beach County (CEOAPBC) The CEOA of Palm Beach County holds bi-monthly luncheon meetings (at a nominal cost to attendees) and bi-monthly training (no cost to attendees) which are usually approved for F. A. C. E. credits. All are welcome to attend these meetings/trainings. Contact Ken Jackson at [email protected] or (561) 233-5541 for further details.

Northeast Association of Code Enforcement (NEACE) Northeast Association of Code Enforcement (NEACE) - Our chapter meets every other month right now due to budget cuts and jurisdictions unable to travel every month. We have pre-approved trainings at all meetings, whenever possible, to help ensure no one loses certification due to a lack of enough CEH's. We now have 3 NEACE members on the F.A.C.E. board which keeps us in the loop with all of the up-to-date information with F.A.C.E. and the Institute of Government. For membership, information or upcoming meetings contact Leslie Banta at 209-0704 or [email protected]

Tampa Bay Association of Code Enforcement (TBACE) Hello from Tampa Bay Association of Code Enforcement. TBACE has a new President! Robert Kollar, City of Pinellas Park. We are doing well and membership is increasing. The training has been great. Anyone interested in joining (the dues are still, only $10.00 a year), please contact our treasurer, Roberta Bowmer, who works for the City of Tampa. Her e-mail address is: [email protected]

Gold Coast Association of Code Enforcement (GCACE) We are a growing organization in Broward County, with members from Miami and Palm Beaches. Mr. Michael Wright from the Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership spoke at our November 13th meeting. We meet once a month and offer the opportunity to network with fellow code officers. Check our website for future training at http://Gcace.Yolasite.com/ or I can be reached at 954-344-5955. [email protected] (Pat Uber)

Treasure Coast Association of Code Enforcement (TCACE) The Treasure Coast Association of Code Enforcement meetings are suspended until further notice. Contact Monica Graziani, St. Lucie County, at [email protected] or 772-462-1599 for further information.

Polk Association of Code Enforcement (PACE) Contact Tanya Long at [email protected] for meeting information.

Southwest Association of Code Enforcement (SWACE) SWACE & Code Man would like to wish all of FACE a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Why not come join us for a Training meeting sometime; get yourself some FREE CEH’s and keep your FACE Certifications active. Check us out at this link: Why Join SWACE – What’s In It For Me?Don’t forget to send us your best of the worst code enforcement photos to be entered in our Photo of the Month contests Contact Michael Titmuss at 239-321-7950, e-mail [email protected].

Central Florida Code Enforcement Association (CFCEA) Contact Mark Herold at 321-633-2086 or [email protected] for meeting information.

Code Enforcement Association of South Florida (CEASF) Hello from Southeast Florida! CEASF is code enforcement officers in the Miami-Dade County area. If you are interested in becoming a member, or attending one of our meetings, please contact President Carmen Baker at [email protected] or 305-668-7334 for information. We look forward to seeing you!

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CERTIFICATION PROGRAMFEE SCHEDULE

Class hours • $12/hour, members; $16/hour, non-membersExams • $75, $110 (Late) members; $125, $160 (Late) non-

members; at PTI: $115 members, $175 non-membersLegal Issue Paper • $60, members; $80, non-members

The Florida Association of Code Enforcement has established five levels of certification for individuals working in the field of Code Enforcement in Florida, which include:

• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Level I) 40 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement (Level II) 40 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Legal Issues in Code Enforcement (Level III) 36 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Officer Safety and Field Applications (Level IV) 30 hours of classes and passage of examination

• Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) Requires three years employment in Code Enforcement, certification in Fundamentals (I), Administrative Aspects (II), and Legal Aspects (III), and writing and passing of an approved legal issue research paper (5 hours CEH credit given.)

CLASSES, CONTACTS, EXAMS

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Ft. Lauderdale, Sue Dean, 561.297.3749 Orlando, Susan Pruchnicki, 407.882.3960www.fau.edu/fiog www.iog.ucf.edu/face.htmlFundamentals of Code Enforcement

February 4-9, 2013Fundamentals of Code Enforcement

January 14-18, 2013EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. , February 9 2013 EXAM 10:00 a.m. - Noon, January 19, 2013

Administrative Aspects of Code EnforcementFebruary 11-15, 2013

Administrative Aspects of Code EnforcementFebruary 18-22-2013

EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 AM February 16, 2013 EXAM 10:00 - Noon, February 23, 2013Legal Issues of Code Enforcement

Feb 26, Mar 5, 7, 12, 21, 26, April 2, 4, 2013Legal Issues of Code Enforcement

March 18-22, 2013EXAM 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., April 4, 2013 EXAM 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., March 22, 2013

Officer Safety & Field ApplicationsApril 22-25, 2013

EXAM 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., April 25, 2013

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Tallahassee, Amy Brewer, 850.487.1870 Tampa, Becky Clayton, 813.974.2346www.iog.fsu.edu www.fiog.usf.edu

Fundamentals of Code Enforcement *February 25- March 1, 2013

Legal Issues of Code EnforcementFebruary 4-8, 2013

EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., March 2, 2013 EXAM 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., February 8, 2013*This class and exam will be held in Escambia County Officer Safety & Field Applications

February 25 - March 1, 2013EXAM 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., March 1, 2013

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY Fundamentals of Code EnforcementApril 8-12, 2013

Fort Myers, Joanne Hartke, 239.425.3273 EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., April 13, 2013www.fgcu.edu/iog Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement

May 6-10, 2013No classes scheduled. EXAM 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., May 11, 2013



Congratulations!The following individuals are now certified:

FUNDAMENTALS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (Level I)Tim Alcuri, Rene Alvarez, Alain Amiel, Robert Apicella, Vincent Bavaro, Deena Brannon, Jeff Briggs, Marcus Campion, Heidi Ceruto, Alan Clark, Kimberly Corbin, Mark Crowder, Bethany Csoros, Max Dersch, Vicki DiOrazio, Willie Emerson, Eric Flood, Sharon Foster, Evelyn Garcia, Pamela Gibbs, Lindsay Haga, Belinda Hawkins, Juan Hernandez, Leonardo Hernandez, Jeffrey Hites, Robert Horne, Randal Hunter, Ken Jackson, Glen Johnson, Deana Jones, Angela Kaiser, James Lolley, John Mayberry, Edward Miller, Wesley Miller, Patricia Moebius, Ty Mullis, Michael Nuriel, Heather Olszewski, Eugene Patton, David Pettis, Samantha Phillips, Leslie Ramos-Kelly, Lattiffe Rodriguez, Orlando Rodriguez, Patricia Snyder, Shane Suddreth, Sean Thompson, Andrew Trammel, Jennifer Trogdon, Carrie Turner-Daine, Todd VanLinda, Anthony Veltre, Clarence Wester, Carol Whitehead, Robin Winters, Beverly Wisman

ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT (Level II)Amanda Bonin, Richard Lovett, Beverly Singley, Anthony Veltre, Edward Wallace

OFFICER SAFETY AND FIELD APPLICATIONS (Level IV)Helen Archer, Spencer Bowens, Gustavo Caracas, Elizabeth Carr, LaVonka Collins, Robert Creston, James Fetter, Jose Gonzalez, Lillian Haughton, Rosemary Jefferson, Michael Mila, Debra Mitchell, Bernard Pita, Carlos Ramirez, Daniel Sanchez, April Skinner, Geraldine Tavares, Eric Wardle, Kevin Woodall

LEGAL ISSUES IN CODE ENFORCEMENT (Level III)Alejandro Araya, Raina Bergens, Greg Blanchard, Robert Brown, Scott Browning, Nilda Espinosa, Doris Ford-Johnson, Peggy Franco, Bradley Kelley, Robert Kollar, Heather Larrison, Michael Lopez, Cortney Marsh, Susan Meier, Paul Panik, Scott Pevy, Julie Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Delvin Powell, Stephanie Stevens, Darcie (Jan) Willis





RecertificationRe-certification was due for the following by July 1, 2012. There is an extension until December 30, 2012 with the penalty fee. To be recertified, the individuals listed must complete the steps described above the section their name is listed under, otherwise they will be decertified in their most recently earned level of certification on JANUARY 1, 2013

CHECK THIS LIST

CAREFULLY.

SEND IN YOUR AFFIDAVIT (IF REQUIRED), pay the F.A.C.E. Annual Fee

and LATE FEE NOW!Download the affidavit here: http://face-online.org/docs/affidavit-for-required-

ceu.pdf

The following individuals need to (1) provide proof of their 16 CEHs, (2) pay the F.A.C.E. Annual Fee ($55/$45), and (3) pay the late recertification fee ($50).

If you prefer not to maintain a F.A.C.E. Membership, you can pay the late, non-member Certification Maintenance Fee ($225 total).

Marvin AlexanderFelix ArciaSwendy Ariyanayagam (has hours)T. Dwayne Ausley (has hours)Tammy BaldwinBarbara BaldwinGeorge “Penny” BanksJaime BazeKeith BettcherJanet BruceMaureen BurkeWayne CameronJohn Chades

Edward CiezakPatrick ClarinoGus Cruz (has hours)Robert DunnJulie FearEdward FitzgeraldAnthony FloresCraig FranklinEdward GrahamTheodore HamiltonYvonne HarrisStacy Hirsch (pd Ann. Fee)Peter HurstRicky Jones

Clint KincannonCharles KlingerJune KrausR. L. KunkleRaymond LettsomeDonna Mayes-HillTeresa MyrickLinda PhillipsMary PinoBonnie PooleJorge QuinonesRobert RajewskiCarrie Reynolds (has hours)James Ridout

Luis RodriguezRamon RodriguezMarv SharpGary StillingsCarol SykoraDeanna ThomasTimothy ThompsonJerry ThompsonJosh WilsonSamuel Zamacona (has hours)Colon Zapatier(has hours)




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RecertificationRe-certification was due for the following by July 1, 2012. There is an extension until December 30, 2012 with the penalty fee. To be recertified, the individuals listed must complete the steps described above the section their name is listed under, otherwise they will be decertified in their most recently earned level of certification on JANUARY 1, 2013

CHECK THIS LIST

CAREFULLY.

SEND IN YOUR AFFIDAVIT (IF REQUIRED), pay for

F.A.C.E. Annual Fee and LATE FEE NOW!

Download the affidavit here: http://face-online.org/docs/affidavit-for-required-

ceu.pdf

The following individuals need to (1) provide proof of their 16 CEHs, and (2) pay the late recertification fee ($50).

Mary Allman (has hours) Alicia BishopCurtis BloomfieldLisa BrownFritz BurlinsonCarol BynumChris CampbellChris CounsellorDave CrabtreeNancy CrawfordGreg DelFavero (has hrs)Doug DenemarkJoe FairchildPaul FelkerGail Garneau (has hrs)Jean Gustin

Michael HaddenRachel HoustonJohn JohnsonYvette KetorDavid KissingerKaren KratzJohn MarcumAngelica MartinezAlbert McMullenWillie MillerRicardo MooreEd MoradSherry MusicRosemary NovoSuzanne O’SheaErin PeckPatti Petrulli

Vicki Pratt-BooneLuis RiesgoYfrahin RodriguezRaymond RuhJoel RutskyJeanette Said-JineteMelody SandersonNancy SharpeGerry SmilenDamian SmithDiane SpringerMichael StormJames TindleBonnie WilbanksBobette WoolfPhyllis WrightMary Zettel










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