FEPA Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2012 3:00 pm - Florida ...

FEPA Board of Directors Meeting 

February 7, 2012 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

FEPA 2012 Annual Meeting and Work Session 

Ponce de Leon room 

Daytona Beach, Florida 

Minutes 

President Jerry Smith called the meeting to order and thanked all for their attendance. Mr. Smith acknowledged 

the presence of a quorum and entertained a motion for approval of the October 12, 2011 Board of Directors 

Meeting minutes. Mr. Ron Mills moved approval of the minutes as presented, with Ms. Anne Miller providing 

a second. The motion passed without objection. Mr. Smith then continued with the next item on the agenda the 

President’s Report. He indicated that it had been an extremely active year and he was very pleased with all that 

FEPA had accomplished. He was able to personally attend 6 of the 7 areas’ meetings and that he was very 

proud that FEPA had continued to increase its presence with the Florida Association of Counties, the Small 

County Coalition, the Domestic Security Oversight Council and the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. Mr. 

Smith also noted the very positive relationship that FEPA has developed with Congressman Gus Bilirakis and 

the Congressman’s willingness to champion local emergency management issues. Mr. Smith advised the Board 

that an agreement with North Florida Regional Council had been executed to create curriculum for the 

Emergency Management Director/Key Staff course funded by the Division of Emergency Management and 

added that the project was a goal of his as FEPA President. In closing, President Smith noted the success of the 

Functional Needs Support Summit and thanked everyone for their assistance in bringing the Summit to the 2012 

Annual Meeting. 

President-Elect Miller followed with her report and also noted the success of the FNSS Summit. She added that 

putting it together was very labor intensive, but clearly worth the effort. Treasurer Ron Mills added that he had 

received a lot of positive feedback on the summit and noted that he had learned much during the discussion. Ms. 

Miller advised that FEPA will receive a rough transcript of the Summit from the CART reporter which will be 

very effective to identify and track key issues. Ms. Miller deferred the remainder of her report to the 

Committee Report section of the agenda. 

Secretary Mary Blakeney reported on the success of the “What is a FEPA” training session at the Annual 

Meeting that had just concluded. She also reported on her participation on behalf of FEPA in the “Communities 

of Excellence Awards”. 

Treasurer Mills then provided the Board with the Treasurer’s report of current assets, liabilities and spending 

levels for the 2011 budget. By a motion by Alan Harris with a second by Scott Nelson, the Board accepted the 

Treasurer’s report without objection. Mr. Mills followed with an update on the 2012 Annual Meeting and the 

number of participants, speakers, exhibitors and speaker/presenters. He reminded everyone of the Keynote 

Speaker, Mr. Robert Stevenson, scheduled for the Wednesday opening session.

President Smith then asked Ms. Eve Rainey to present the draft proposed 2012 FEPA budget to the Board. Ms. 

Rainey directed board members’ attention to the budget document included in their meeting package and 

highlighted the line items that had increases or decreases from the current budget. She noted the traditional 

revenue streams for the Association and that the budget as proposed would require transfer from reserves to 

balance revenues and expenditures. After a Board discussion of the budget line items, Ms. Rainey was directed 

to secure an alternative location for FEPA records and materials and not renew the lease for the physical office 

space on Cagney Drive. With this adjustment, Mr. Harris moved and Ms. Miller provided a second to approve 

the FEPA 2012 budget. President Smith thanked the Board for their support of the financial resources to allow 

the Association to continue its enhanced programs and projects for FEPA members. To conclude the Reports 

section of the agenda, Executive Director Rainey announced that the 2012 FEPA Mid-Year meeting is 

scheduled for July 18-20, 2012 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. 

Moving to the Committee Reports President Smith began with the Legislative Report and provided an update on 

the budget and substantive issues before the 2012 Legislature. Of particular interest to the Board were the 

Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program bill and a proposal regarding the location of AEDs. Ms. Rainey reminded 

the group that FEPA distributes a weekly “Legislative Update” during the Regular Session. 

During the Membership Committee report Ms. Rainey presented Board members with current membership 

levels and renewal progress. Ms. Miller reminded the Board that part of their responsibilities was to promote 

FEPA membership and build the Association’s membership base. Ms. Blakeney offered to share the “What is a 

FEPA” presentation with Board members so they could use it to present to groups and allied agencies and 

organizations in their respective areas. Ms. Miller added that it was often difficult for the FEPA Officers to 

attend all the meetings of affiliated organizations and suggested that the Area Governors could attend meetings 

being held in their areas to represent FEPA. 

Certification Commission Chair Lee Newsome presented the Certification Commission report and commented 

on the busy year for the Commission and its many accomplishments. He presented the Commission slate of 

officers for Board approval as well as a list of additional members to the Commission. Mr. Harris moved with 

Mr. John Dosh providing a second to approve the slate of officers and new Commissioners as presented. The 

motion carried without exception. Mr. Newsome then presented the list of certification candidates for Board 

approval. The list was approved as presented without objection. 

Alton Scott represented the Training and Development Committee in Committee Chair Doug Bass’ absence and 

reported on the 2012 FEPA Basic Academy scheduled to be held March 18-24, 2012 at the Escambia County 

EOC in Pensacola. He noted that the Instructor Recognition Program would be recognizing 5 additional 

trainers at the Annual Meeting Awards ceremony and that the GHC sponsored IEMC would be held in Gulf 

County Florida April 2-4, 2012 in Port St. Joe. Mr. Scott concluded his report by advising the Board that the 

EM Academy survey to County Directors was ready and would be distributed soon. 

Anne Miller presented the latest draft committee by-laws for the FEPA Business and Industry Committee for 

review. She noted that the Board was not expected to take action on the by- laws today, but was asked to 

review and comment on the document. Mr. Paul Latham followed with the Higher Education Committee report 

and updated Board members on recent Committee meetings at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and 

noted that there was a Higher Education workshop scheduled for the Annual Meeting. Mr. Alan Harris reported 

on the proposed FEPA student group at UCF. Mr. Mills moved with Mr. Roger Hagan providing a second that 

the Board support the student group proposal in concept and that the Higher Education Committee take the lead 

on the program. The motion passed without exception.

Ms. Cecilia Patella presented the Mitigation Committee report and advised that the Certified Floodplain 

Managers exam was being conducted at the FEPA Annual Meeting and a CFM Refresher Course was presented 

at FEPA as well. With respect to the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Committee it 

was reported that an EMAP Assessors Training is being conducted in Florida in February. It was also noted 

that several FEPA members are trained EMAP assessors and could contribute to the Committee. 

Mr. Scott Nelson began the Liaison Reports with an update on Florida Sheriffs Association activities. Mr. John 

Wilson followed with a report from the Domestic Security Oversight Council and an upcoming Funding 

Priority Summit scheduled for April, 2012. Assistant DEM Director David Halstead noted that the bids 

received for the Statewide Threat Assessment Project were too high for the budget and the proposal would be 

reworked and bids would be re-solicited. 

Mr. Richard Smith reported that the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) was conducting its usual 

course of business. He reminded the Board that commission meeting materials and minutes were available on 

the SERC section of the DEM website and through the Local Emergency Planning Committees. Mr. Smith also 

reported that the workshops and training sessions for the Governor’s Hurricane Conference (GHC) in May were 

established and reminder the Board of the student “mentor mingle” at the GHC. Mr. Tim Alexander followed 

with the Florida School Board and School Superintendent Association report. He reported that a section on 

emergency management was on the agenda for annual training for these groups. 

President Smith then called on the Area Governor’s for Area Reports. Area 1 reported that President Smith and 

President Elect Miller attended a recent Area 1 meeting. Area 1 added that they were excited to be hosting the 

FEPA Basic Emergency Management Academy in March. Area 2 reported on the progress of the new 

Lafayette County Emergency Operations Center and Area Directors’ concern with the proposed DEM county 

ranking project. Area 3 reported that the DEM Region 3 Coordinator is on board and fitting in well. Area 4 

reported that Annette Doying was appointed as the Director of Pasco County Emergency Management and Jill 

Newman was the Interim Director in Hardee County. Area 5 reported on the memorial service for Mr. Bob Lay 

and indicted that Keith Holman had recently retired as Martin County Emergency Management Director. Areas 

6 and 7 indicated they had no significant events or activities to report. 

Before adjourning the meeting President Smith noted that this would be his last meeting presiding over the 

Board as President and thanked Board members for their enthusiasm and support through the year. He added 

that he planned to maintain an active role in the Association as President-Elect. 

There being no additional business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned. 

Approved May 16, 2012

FEPA February 7, 2012 - Board Meeting Attendance Roster 

__X__ Jerry Smith 

__X__ Anne Miller 

__X__ Ron Mills 

__X_ Mary Blakeney 

____ Charles Tear 

__X__ John Dosh 

__X_ Randy Mc Daniel 

__X_ Scott Nelson 

__X__ Donnie Land 

__X__ John Ward 

__X__ Adam Faircloth 

__X__ Paul Latham 

__X__ Alan Harris 

__X__ Bob Howard 

__X__ Rick Zyvoloski 

____ Don Hermey 

____ David Perez 

____ Jeff Goldberg 

__X__ Ron McQueen 

__X__ Lori Vun Kannon 

__X__ Roger Hagan 

President 

President-elect 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

Immediate Past President 

Area 1 Governor 

Area 1 Alternate Governor 


Area 2 Alternate 


Area 3 Alternate 








Parliamentarian 

Past President 

Chaplain 

__X__ Bryan Koon (Dave Halstead) 

DEM Ex-Officio 

__X__ Eve Rainey 

Executive Director 

X = Attended in Person 

T = Attended by Teleconference

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