Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 19, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Cheryl J. Gillespie, Supervisor
FROM: Ashana Lawrence, Agenda Development Coordinator
CONTACT: Ashana Lawrence
PHONE: (407) 836-5483
DIVISION: Agenda Development Office
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of the Membership and Mission Review Board’s recommendations for advisory board reappointments and appointments. (Agenda Development Office)
A. Agricultural Advisory Board: Reappointment of James C. Dowdy in the tree producer and/or arborist representative category and Michael D. Patterson in the equine and/or livestock industry representative category and the appointment of Robbin L. Ward in the plant/foliage nursery industry representative category and Ricky Artes in the fruit crop industry representative category, all with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
B. Animal Services Advisory Board: Reappointment of Dr. Nanette P. Parratto-Wagner in the veterinarian representative category and the appointment of Cathy A. Houde to succeed Rosina A. McVicker in the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando representative category and Dannielle A. Southon to succeed Erika B. Higgins in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
C. Building Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals: Reappointment of David E. Washington in the consumer representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
D. Children and Family Services Board: Reappointment of Alycia C. Banks, Samara Jules-Robinson, Dr. Willie J. Montague, Janae N. Moore, and Traci L. Smith-Kimes in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
E. Citizens’ Commission for Children: Reappointment of Talia P. DeCant and Leo A. Robinson in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
F. Citizens’ Review Panel for Human Services: Reappointment of Daphne Simmons in the physically challenged representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2028.
G. Development Advisory Board: Appointment of Alan R. Danaher to succeed Dr. Arnold Sanchez in the homeowners’ association or residential representative category with a term expiring June 30, 2027.
H. Disability Advisory Board: Appointment of Kristi Keoughan to succeed Benjamin V. House in the at large representative category with a term expiring June 30, 2027.
I. Environmental Protection Commission: Reappointment of Dawson L. Amico in the agricultural industry representative category, Margaret S. Atkins in the recognized environmental conservation organization representative category, and Kelly S. Eger-Smith in the environmental specialist representative category and the appointment of Richard A. Horn to succeed Peter J. Fleck in the regulated business or municipality representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
J. Fire and Life Safety Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals: Reappointment of Christopher G. Creamer in the fire alarm contractor representative category and Bill G. Graney in the engineer representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2028.
K. Green PLACE Advisory Board: Reappointment of Elaine A. Imbruglia in the at large representative category and Eric Rollings in the recognized environmental conservation organization representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2027.
L. Health Facilities Authority: Reappointment of Dr. Charlotte Coppenhaver and Jeff Hogan in the at large representative category with terms expiring December 31, 2029.
M. Housing Finance Authority: Reappointment of Curtis C. Hunter in the finance representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2029.
N. Industrial Development Authority: Appointment of Nico LoDolce to succeed Julio Rocha in the at large representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2029.
O. International Drive CRA Advisory Committee: Reappointment of Chadwick Hardee in the at large representative category, Derek N. Baum in the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce representative category, Chris S. Mueller in the Mayor’s representative category, and Carmen K. Petersen in the Universal Boulevard Property Owners Association, Inc. representative category with terms expiring January 1, 2028. Note: This will be a third term for Mr. Hardee and will require a supermajority (5) vote of the Board of County Commissioners. The recommendation for a third term is based on a request from Universal Boulevard Properties. The request cites Mr. Hardee’s representation of one of the largest employers along International Drive and his continued involvement in key redevelopment initiatives within the CRA district. A third term would allow for continuity on several ongoing priorities, including the completion of the Community Center, public safety improvements at the Sand Lake Road and International Drive intersection, and redevelopment efforts in Tangelo Park. His reappointment would also help maintain institutional knowledge and stability as the CRA approaches its Sunset Review, while allowing continued leadership on projects already underway.
P. Nuisance Abatement Board: Reappointment of Kyle E. Dalton and Mark Guberman in the at large representative category with terms expiring January 1, 2028.
Q. Orange Blossom Trail Development Board: Reappointment of Morgan L. Hostetler in the Orange County representative category with a term expiring January 14, 2030.
R. Sustainability Advisory Board: Appointment of Curt M. Ostrodka to succeed Susanne Torriente in the smart infrastructure or resiliency representative category with a term expiring June 30, 2027.
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