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Special Council Meeting
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Special Council Meeting - Nov 29 2023
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
Consideration of Applicants to Temporarily Fill Vacancy Council Seat 1
During the September 21, 2023 Workshop, Council reached a consensus to accept applications from
interested individuals for the purpose of filling the remaining term of Council Seat 1. A new council
member, who will be selected through the qualifying and election process, will be sworn in during the
April 11 Council Meeting.
During the October Special Council Meeting, Council agreed to wait until after the Village's Qualifying
Period, which ends on November 21, 2023 at Noon, to consider an appointment.
Applications Received (in order of receipt):
1. *Jayson French
2. Justin Bosnoian
3. Chloe Bringerud
4. Thomas G. Bradford (Current Environmental Advisory Committee Member)
Harrison Vaughn, Ruben Cruz, and Julie Mitchell withdrew their applications and Mr. Ciaglia did not
attend the 10/16/23 Special Council Meeting.
* Running for Council in the 2024 Election
IMPORTANT NOTE: It should be noted, Council retains the discretion to either make an
appointment to fill the Seat or choose to leave it vacant.
This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by
completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-
768-0443.
BUDGET • - •
BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: N/A
FUNDING SOURCES: N/A IS THIS A PIGGYBACK:
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❑ Yes ❑ N/A
DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES?
❑ Yes ❑ N/A
COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A
Temporary Council Applicants
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Jayson French
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Council Member Vacancy _ Seat 1 - Submission #466
Date Submitted: 9/29/2023
PERSONAL to FO R—'N1ATION:
You must be an incorporated Village of Tequesta resident, 18 years of age or order,a registered voter and have lived in the
incorporated Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year prior to being appointed.
The Village of Tequesta is looking for a dedicated volunteer to till the remainder of the term for Village Council Seat 1,which
expires on April 11,2024. Please note this is a temporary appointment through April 11,2024,at which time a new council
member who has gone through the qualifying and election process will be sworn in during the April I 1 Council Meeting.
If you have the time to dedicate to your Village,are a registered voter in Palm Beach County,and have lived in the incorporated
Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year before appointment,we encourage you to apply.Applicants must
attend the 10/16/23 Special Council meeting at 5:30 PM to answer Council questions.
Important Note:Council may or may not make an appointment. Council reserves the right to leave the Seat vacant or
may take additional time to make a decision.
Contact the Village Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 with questions.
Name*
.layson French
Rd
Address"
rR,.jj
39 Willow
1
Incorporated Village of Tequesta address only
Email*
jaysonefrench@gmail.com
Home Phone Cell Phone*
5612812674
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Business Phone Occupation*
Firefighter/Paramedic
Current Employer* Position/Title*
City of West Palm Beach Driver-Engineer
RESIDENCt'INFORMATION:
Length of Residency within the Village of Tequesta* Are you a registered voter'
1 year 2 months Yes
(incorporated residents only should apply) (Board membership requires you to be a
registered voter)
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:
High School College
John I. Leonard Purdue Global
Experience*
I am I am writing to express my sincere interest in serving our community as a member of the Village Counc
and to formally submit my application for consideration.
In terms of relevant experience, I have been employed as a firefighter/paramedic for 17 years and spent 5
years as the President of West Palm Beach Association of Firefighters where I served 280 members.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of gaining insights from diverse perspectives, encompassing
those of employees, elected officials, business owners, and citizens. This experience has empowered me to
advocate for prudent budget allocation in support of public safety enhancements at the local, state, and
federal levels. Currently, I work as a consultant for the International Association of Firefighters where I assis
in educating our nation's firefighters on activism, communications, lobbying and negotiations.
Be specific
Special Interests*
My expertise lies in facilitating consensus among public safety personnel, city administrators, and citizens,
crafting mutually satisfactory agreements. These accords frequently entail securing federal grant funding an(
alternative financial resources beyond annual tax revenue,
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Are you currently serving on other Boards and Committees(local/county/state)?
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Response*
Yes
No
If yes,which Board or Committee and Describe your Duties:*
Nfa
If yes,how long have you served on the Board/Committee?
*
Nja
List and describe all organization affiliations and positions you have held that would be applicable to your service as a
temporary Council Member.*
In terms of organizational affiliations that would be applicable to my service, I am currently the President of
Palm Beach County Council of Firefighters and Paramedics which represents all firefighters from all
municipalities in Palm Beach County. We operate a nonprofit organization to assist firefighters, their families
and the community. We also use our time as a think tank for public safety innovation. Previously, I served or
the Town of Palm Beach Pension Board and City of West Palm Beach Firefighters Voluntary Employee Benefit:
Board.
Disaster Relief Team: I am assigned to a Disaster Relief team that deploys resources throughout the east
coast to assist in securing homes and providing necessities. We stage resource trailers throughout the
southeast and monitor all disasters. last year for Hurricane Ian we spent 8 days with 100 volunteers in the
disaster area. We secured 300 homes as well as providing housing for the families that lost their homes.
BASIC.RESUME INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:*
On a personal note, I am married with 3 children, two are homeschooled and one is in college. Our family hz
been members of Family Church for the last 15 years.
Before becoming a firefighter, I owned small tax preparation office in downtown West Palm Beach. This
experience gave me an understanding of our federal and state tax structure as well as how small to medium
size businesses tend to operate.
Following the closure of my tax preparation office, I embarked on a new venture, establishing a successful
401k marketing firm in Palm Springs, FL, which eventually expanded to employ 15 professionals. This
experience within the financial industry equipped me with the ability to identify and rectify prevalent
misconceptions that often plague the field. Concurrently, my wife and I undertook real estate endeavors,
revamping and selling several single-family properties in West Palm Beach and Jupiter as part of our busines
operations.
I believe in preserving the Tequesta lifestyle as we currently enjoy it. Public Safety is my area of expertise ai
there are always ways to improve it, especially through federal grant funding.
I appreciate your consideration.
1 certify that the statements 1 have made on this form are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature* Date*
Jayson French 9/29/2023
By typing your name above, you are
electronically signing the application,
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Justin Bosnoian
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Council Member Vacancy - Seat 1 - Submission #468
Date Submitted: 10/3/2023
PERSONAL INEORi<1AT1ON:
You must be an incorporated Village of Tequesta resident, 18 years of age or order,a registered voter and have lived in the
incorporated Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year prior to being appointed.
The Village of Tequesta is looking for a dedicated volunteer to till the remainder of the term for Village Council Seat 1,which
expires on April 11,2024. Please note this is a temporary appointment through April 11,2024,at which time a new council
member who has gone through the qualifying and election process will be sworn in during the April 11 Council Meeting.
If you have the time to dedicate to your Village,are a registered voter in Palm Beach County,and have lived in the incorporated
Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year before appointment,we encourage you to apply.Applicants must
attend the 10/16/23 Special Council meeting at 5:30 PM to answer Council questions.
Important Note: Council may or may not make an appointment. Council reserves the right to leave the Seat vacant or
may take additional time to make a decision.
Contact the Village Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 with questions.
Name*
Justin Bosnoian
Address*
161 Golfview Drive
Incorporated Village of Tequesta address only
Email*
jbosnoian@gmail.com
Home Phone Cell Phone*
9043072101
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Business Phone Occupation*
Engineering manager
Current Employer* Posit ion/Ti de*
Mitsubishi Power Americas Manager, Intelligent Innovations
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RESIDENCY INFORMATION:
Length of Residency-within the Village of Tequesta* Are you a registered voter?
6+ years VOT, 12+ years in Palm Beach County Yes
(incorporated residents only should apply) (Board membership requires you to be a
registered voter)
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:
High School College
West Nassau High School Florida State University
Experience*
12+ year engineering experience: power generation, software, AI
6+ years in a leadership role: development and operations
Experience includes:
- direct people management (mentoring, coaching, negotiations)
- downward and upward organizational management
- small (<50M) and large (>2MM) project execution
- Legal interpretation (contracts, terms & conditions, patents)
- Interpreting, writing and/or executing on engineering drawings including auxiliary systems (water, oil, gas
electrical)
Be specific
Special Interests*
Environment preservation & restoration
Community
Volunteering
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Are you currently serving on other Boards and Committees(local/county/state)?
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Response*
Yes
No
If yes,which Board or Committee and Describe your Duties:*
NA
If yes,how long have you served on the Board/Committee?
NA
List and describe all organization affiliations and positions you have held that would be applicable to your service as a
temporary Council Member.*
Tequesta country club, social member
Tequesta country club community association, volunteer
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BASIC RESUME INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:*
M.ITSUBISHI POWER AMERICAS (REMOTE)
MANAGER - INTELLIGENT INNOVATIONS FEB 2022 - PRESENT
• Onboarded with Mitsubishi to develop new digital technologies to grove the TOMONI Solutions
product line: a suite of solutions aimed to improve performance and reliability of power plants
• Managed direct and indirect teams of subject matter experts, engineers, and data scientists
• Developed detailed program roadmaps for new products alongside commercial and PLM teams
• Developed an Asset Performance Management (APM) platform that combines Mitsubishi's fleet
experience with advanced modeling techniques to detect and diagnose equipment malfunctions
* Delivered high fidelity Digital Twins used for training and simulation using virtualized controls
and 1st principles modelling to replicate power block process control, responses and behaviors
l
POWER SYSTEMS MFG - SERVICE ENGINEERING (JUPITER, FL;
SENIOR MANAGER - SERVICE ENGINEERING MAR 2021 - FEB 2022
MANAGER - COMBUSTION TUNING & CONTROLS NOV 2018 - MAR 2021
PROGRAM LEAD - COMBUSTION TUNING & CONTROLS APR 2018 - NOV 2018
• Promoted through several operations' leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility
® Final role included direct responsibility and leadership for engineering teams; Tuning &
Commissioning, Controls Software Engineering, Hardware Assessment Engineering and M&D
® Core responsibilities included coach ing/mentoring, project execution and business development:
building customer relationships, nurturing partnerships with suppliers & developing new tools
• Responsible for the execution of a high volume of small and large projects and conversions
• Acted as an SME for the design and commissioning of new digital products and conversions
4 201/b year-over-year growth in transactional workload achieved through the implementation of a
suite of workflow optimization tools and cultivating relationships with key partners
® Coordination with sales, marketing, and product line management teams to identify growth
opportunities and create detailed program roadmaps and specifications for new products
POWER SYSTEMS MFG (JUPITER, FL) - COMBUSTION & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
SENIOR COMBUSTION R&D ENGINEER JAN 2017 - APR 2018
STAFF COMBUSTION R&D ENGINEER APR 2013 - ]AN 201.7
',COMBUSTION R&D ENGINEER JUN 2012 - APR 2013
j Program manager responsible for the development and market introduction of the
l AutoTune automated combustion tuning system into the GT26 gas turbine engine fleet
• Development and commissioning of multi-platform AutoTune systems for gas turbine
platforms, including coding/testing in C, modbus and 4-20mA IJ communications
® Lead combustion engineer for the market introduction of the FlameSheet Combustion
System which included completely redesigning engine control software algorithms
Mechanical design lead over the use of new technology development tools, including DMLS,
SLM and SLA 13D printing) to accelerate product development time and speed-to-market
I certify that the statements 1 have made on this form are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature'' Date*
Justin Bosnoian 10/3/2023
By typing your name above, you are
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v
Chloe Br'ingeru
s
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Council Member Vacancy - Seat 1 - Submission #470
Date Submitted: 10/3/2023
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
You must be an incorporated Village of Tequesta resident, 18 years of age or order,a registered voter and have lived in the
incorporated Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year prior to being appointed.
The Village of Tequesta is looking for a dedicated volunteer to till the remainder of the term for Village Council Seat 1,which
expires on April 11,2024. Please note this is a temporary appointment through April 11,2024,at which time a new council
member who has gone through the qualifying and election process will be sworn in during the April 11 Council Meeting.
If you have the time to dedicate to your Village,are a registered voter in Palm Beach County,and have lived in the incorporated
Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year before appointment,we encourage you to apply.Applicants must
attend the 10/16/23 Special Council meeting at 5:30 PM to answer Council questions.
Important Note: Council may or may not make an appointment. Council reserves the right to leave the Seat vacant or
may take additional time to make a decision.
Contact the Village Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 with questions.
Name*
Chloe Bringerud
Address`
406 Tequesta Dr, Tequesta, FL 33469
Incorporated Village of Tequesta address only
Email*
chloeyyy43@hotmail.com
Home Phone Cell Phone*
5614273386
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Business Phone Occupation*
Finance
Current Employer* Position/Title*
Cross Country Mortgage LLC Loan Officer
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RESIDENCY INFORMATION:
Length of Residency-within the Village of Tequesta* Are you a registered voter?
4 Yes
(incorporated residents only should apply) (Board membership requires you to be a
registered voter)
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:
High School College
Jupiter High School Keiser University
Experience`'
As a lifelong resident of Tequesta, I have a deep understanding for how important Tequesta is to the residers,
I recognize the significance of the small town atmosphere that residents cherish and aim to protect, as it is
what makes Tequesta such a safe, special and unique community.
As a mother of four children, including one adopted through foster care, I feel a commitment to creating a
better future for the next generation. My involvement with top-level equestrian athletes and managing high-
profile athletes has early on cemented my organizational skills, discipline, and determination. Volunteering a
my children's school and actively participating in the Parent Association showcases my dedication to educatic
and community engagement. Through organizing events and assisting with planning, I have honed my
organizational skills and ability to work as a team.
Additionally, my job as a licensed loan officer and head of my mortgage team has enabled me to cultivate
successful team development. I am constantly staying up to date and educating my industry and leading tee
trainings. This has given me great interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others. Through
my company I am the recipient of the presidents club award, which illustrates my commitment to excellence
and achieving great results. I also manage all accounting and finance for a medical practice which has instill
in me great attention to detail.
This combined experience in Finance and sales has given me the ability to handle complex financial
responsibilities, enhanced my ability to effectively communicate and articulate ideas, making me an effective
speaker and advocate for the community. With my diverse background, passion for my hometown, and
genuine drive to make a positive impact, I bring a fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and the ability to
collaborate effectively with the town council.
Be specific
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Special Interests*
I love to spend my weekends hosting family. We love boating, fishing, diving and all things water related. I
love the outdoors, biking, working out and reading. Through my work I am passionate about educating and
helping others grow their business.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Are you currently serving on other Boards and Committees(locaVeounty/state)? Response*
Yes
No
If yes,which Board or Committee and Describe your Duties:*
N/A
If yes,how long have you served on the Board/Committee?
*
N/A
List and describe all organization affiliations and positions you have held that would be applicable to your service as a
temporary Council Member.*
Parents Association of Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Florida Associate of Mortgage Brokers
BASIC RESUME INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:*
Gallery Grille - Server First job in High School
2009-2013
Guanabanas - Server
2013-2016
Equestrian Trainer
2013-2017
Volunteer community donations coordinator Pahokee, FL
2017-2018
Business Development & Finance Manager for Jupiter Pediatric Associates
2019-present
Aflac Sales
2013-2015
Loan Officer for Cross Country Mortgage LLC
2016-present
I certify that the statements I have made on this form are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature' Date*
Chloe Bringerud 10/03/2023
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Council Member Vacancy - Seat 1 - Submission #472
Date Submitted: 10J8J2023
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
You must be an incorporated Village of Tequesta resident, 18 years of age or order,a registered voter and have lived in the
incorporated Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year prior to being appointed.
The Village of Tequesta is looking for a dedicated volunteer to till the remainder of the term for Village Council Seat 1,which
expires on April 11,2024. Please note this is a temporary appointment through April 11,2024,at which time a new council
member who has gone through the qualifying and election process will be sworn in during the April 11 Council Meeting.
If you have the time to dedicate to your Village.are a registered voter in Palm Beach County,and have lived in the incorporated
Village of Tequesta for a minimum of one continuous year before appointment,we encourage you to apply.Applicants must
attend the 10/16123 Special Council meeting at 5,30 PM to answer Council questions.
Important Note:Council may or may not make an appointment. Council reserves the right to leave the Seat vacant or
may take additional time to make a decision.
Contact the Village Clerk's Office at 561-768-0440 with questions.
Name*
Thomas G Bradford
Address*
44 Chestnut Trail
Incorporated Village of Tequesta address only
Email*
tgbradford3@gmail.com
Home Phone Cell Phone*
561-744-7640 561-346-6061
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Business Phone Occupation*
561-744-7640 Semi-Retired
Current Employer* Position/Title*
Self Employed Owner
RESIDENCY INFORMATION:
Length of Residency within the Village of Tequesta* Are you a registered voter:'
37 years Yes
(incorporated residents only should apply) (Board membership requires you to be a
registered voter)
EDUCATION AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:
High School College
Tuscaloosa High School 1972 Univ. of Alabama; B.S. 1977 & Masters in 1980
Experience*
36 years of municipal management from 1982- 2018 including West Palm Beach, Town of Palm Beach and
Village of Tequesta. Positions held include Management Intern, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager and Towi
and Village Manager.
Be specific
Special Interests*
Reading, photography, contemporary jazz, college football, environmental issues and serving on nonprofit
charitable organizations.
ORGANIZATION TNIEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Are you currently serving on other Boards and Committees(local/county/state):' Response*
Yes
t No
If yes,which Board or Committee and Describe your Duties:*
Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee
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If yes, how long have you served on the Board/Committee?
4 years
List and describe all organization affiliations and positions you have held that would be applicable to your service as a
temporary Council INIember.*
See Experience section listed above. Also, currently I am the Chair of the Tequesta EAC, President of the
Tequesta Pines Property Owners Association, Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Palm Beach. I am a member of
the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Life Member of the Florida City/County Management Association, Life Membe
of the International City/County Management Association and a member of the Palm Beach County City
Manager's Association, Past member of The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisor
Past Member, Florida Redevelopment Association, Past Member - Board of Directors, Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno
Beach Chamber Commerce, Past Member - Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary Club, Former Chair of Palm Beach United
Way Business and Professional Committee, Former Board Member of Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ex
Officio; Former member of Town of Palm Beach Retirement System Board of Trustees.
BASIC RESUME INFORANIATION NOT INCLUDED ABOVE:*
My resume may be accessed at the link below:
https://drive.googIe.com/file/d/151GCHUehguSnbYVNI_pwo6_vTuzXXOVJ/view?usp=sharing
If this access fails for any reason, please let me know and I can send you the 7 page document.
I certify that the statements I have made on this form are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature* Date*
Thomas G. Bradford October, 8, 2023
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RESUME
THOMAS GILL BRADFORD, III
44 Chestnut Trail Born: Orlando, FL
Tequesta, FL 33469-2148 Health: Excellent
Telephone: Work: NA
Home: 561-744-7640
Mobile: 561-346-6061
Email: Work: NA
Home: tgbradford3@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Local government professional with skills and knowledge acquired through education
and experience with proven leadership in the areas of elected official relations, policy
development, service delivery strategies, administration of service delivery for various
departments, intergovernmental relations, communications, human resources,
budgeting, capital improvement planning, and project management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Town of Palm Beach, www.townofpalmbeach.com
P.O. Box 2029, Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Telephone: (561) 838-5410
Title: Town Manager—January 10, 2015 to February 12, 2018
Deputy Town Manager— May 2006 to January 9, 2015
Assistant Town Manager- 02/12/01- May 2006
Acting Town Manager- 06/26/00 to 02/11/01
Assistant Town Manager- 05/01/00 to 06/26/00
Assistant to Town Manager—05/31/85 - 04/30/86
Administrative Assistant- 04/18/83—05/30/85
Administrative Aide- 10/18/82 - 04/17/83
Community Description:
Palm Beach is a world-class resort and home to approximately 9,250 full-time residents,
increasing to 25,000 in the winter. The Town is located in Palm Beach County,
population 1.4 million. Home to active and retired icons of American business and
industry, Palm Beach is a 12-mile barrier island off of Florida's southeast coast and is
primarily a residential community with aggregate property valued at over $25.5 billion
with the average single-family home valued at about $13.9 million. The General Fund
budget is approximately $97.1 million. The total operating budget of the Town is $288.8
million. Issues dealt with included coastal management issues, including beach
renourishment projects and related budget and taxation issues, potable water quality,
water conservation, and water service provider concerns, redevelopment of commercial
districts in keeping with community standards, parking control issues, aging
infrastructure, including related funding, and an accelerated capital improvement
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program funded by a $54 million bond issue focused primarily on renewal and
replacement of storm water, sanitary sewer, and street lighting facilities. Palm Beach is a
council-manager form of government overseen by the Mayor and five Town Council
members.
Nature of Work and Accomplishments:
As Town Manager:
➢ Successful Public Information Campaign leading to voter approval of$90 Million
GO Bond issue for town-wide conversion to underground to improve safety ,
reliability and aesthetics of utility grid.
➢ Promoted new Deputy Town Manager
➢ Hired new Director of Recreation.
➢ Recommended creation of the Underground Utilities Task Force (UUTF) for
citizen oversight of the Town Wide Underground Project.
➢ Saw Town through two (2) hurricanes Matthew and Irma in one fiscal year (FY
2017) with quick recovery to normalcy and completion of fiscal year in the black
in spite of high-unanticipated expenditures on disaster preparation and post-
storm cleanup.
➢ Oversaw negotiations for firefighter collective bargaining agreement with pay,
retirement plan and workweek adjustments to improve competitiveness, reduce
workforce hemorrhaging and provide labor harmony and fairness.
➢ Police and Fire pension conversion to Defined Benefit Plan to improve
competitiveness relative to market conditions and eliminate previously imposed
uncompetitive provisions.
➢ Improved the General Employee's Pension plan to address competitiveness and
eliminate draconian provisions previously implemented.
➢ Returned the Coastal Management Plan to true 10 year financial planning
document for transparency and long term planning horizon
➢ Implemented a State Comprehensive Plan compliant Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan for transparency and long term planning horizon in so-called
PayGo CIP program.
➢ Refinanced 2010 ACIP bonds saving taxpayers and Worth Avenue property
owners and businesses money.
➢ Recommended and hired Project Manager for the Town wide Underground
Project.
➢ Expanded manpower for right-of-way parking enforcement.
➢ Secured funding for Town's first Communications Specialist to improve and
provide consistency to Town communications.
➢ First to recommend extraordinary funding ($2.5 million) for Town Pension plan to
reduce unfunded liability faster than the plan's built-in self-correcting funding
mechanism that achieves 100% funding.
➢ Secured budget funding and hiring of the Town's first Zoning Technician to
supplement work of Zoning Administrator and improve efficiency and
effectiveness of Zoning Code compliance.
➢ Memorial Park, Mizner Fountain and Town Hall Square renovation was
completed with celebratory event.
➢ Solved parking inventory issues at Palm Beach houses of worship (Temple
Emanu-El and Bethesda by the Sea Church)
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For Other Town Positions Held:
➢ Appointed by the Town Manager. Assisted with direction, control, and planning of
all Town operations and development of annual operating and capital budgets.
➢ Coordinate parking programs and enforcement activities with the Parking
Enforcement Division of the Police Department, the Planning, Building and
Zoning Department, the Finance Department, and the Public Works Department
Maintenance Division. Served as Chair of internal staff Parking Committee.
➢ Direct oversight of Information Technology Division, Risk Management, and all
aspects of Town telecommunications policy, including wireless
telecommunications, antenna, and towers in accordance with Town zoning
ordinances and the Town's right-of-way management policies. Emergency
Management and Town Docks programs were also assigned responsibilities
when serving as Assistant Town Manager.
➢ Represent the Town Manager's Office on the Town's Development Review
Committee to review all site plans, special exceptions, and variance applications.
➢ Review, approve, and issue conditions for all Special Event permit applications
on behalf of Town Manager's office, with Town Manager having final permitting
authority.
➢ Review and recommend approval or denial of all special event permits to the
Town Council from the three primary business districts in Palm Beach.
➢ Develop RFP's for insurance underwriting and third party service providers for
self-insurance program in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
➢ Approved all checks, wire transfers, payroll, pension payments, and credit card
purchases of the Town.
➢ Other responsibilities included: contract administration, public works projects
oversight for various capital projects including a new Recreation Center, new
Police Facility, renovation of historic fire station, and numerous storm water
pumping stations, collection and distribution systems; cable television franchise
oversight, administrative oversight of various departments and operations, safety
coordinator for protected self-insured insurance programs, liability insurance
program responsibility, budgetary control responsibilities, Disaster Preparedness
Coordinator, miscellaneous items as requested by the Town Manager.
➢ Special assignments and accomplishments have included:
■ Served as the Project Coordinator for the Worth Avenue Improvement
Project, a $14.7 million major streetscape project encompassing the
historic high-end retail Worth Avenue Commercial District.
■ Updated the entire Town Code of Ordinances with oversight by the
Ordinances, Rules and Standards Committee of the Town Council without
use of consulting services.
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■ Created the Municipal Underground Utilities Consortium of over 30
municipalities in the Florida Power & Light (FPL) electric utility service
area that both negotiated directly with FPL and filed tariff challenges with
the Public Service Commission (PSC) for underground conversion cost
reductions. Successfully negotiated a Stipulated Settlement Agreement
with FPL approved by the PSC resulting in a 25% discount on local
government underground conversions.
■ Point person overseeing other staff and consultants on town-wide
underground utilities studies and for neighborhood projects to convert
overhead utility lines to underground service using special non-ad
valorem assessments.
■ Completed a through audit of the Planning, Building and Zoning
Department in the early 2000's to look for ways to improve efficiency and
effectiveness.
■ Served as lead staff person for the County Budget Task Force created to
find ways and means to control Palm Beach County spending affecting
property taxes paid by Town property owners.
■ Oversight and implementation of town-wide Traffic and Parking Study,
recommendations approved by the Town Council including conversion of
all parking meters to kiosks for credit card, and smart phone account
usage and implementation of computer operated video parking
enforcement technology.
■ Developed, with consultant, the Town's first Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan with a revised Storm Emergency Response Plan.
■ Conducted management audits of specific departments.
■ Oversaw Town Hall Space Needs Study.
■ Analyzed and reported on in-house attorney services compared to
contractual attorney services.
■ Served on Selection Committees to select consultants responding to
various RFP and RFQ solicitations issued by the Town.
■ In the 1980's assigned overview responsibility for the following goals and
objectives committees established by the Town Council: Internal Risk
Management, Organizational Efficiency, Wage and Benefit Program,
Office Utilization, Equipment Replacement Program, Long Range Capital
Improvement Program, Electronic Data Processing, and Internal
Engineering.
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Village of Tequesta www.teguesta.org
P.O. Box 3273, Tequesta, FL, 33469-0273
Telephone: (561) 768-0460
Title: Village Manager- 05/01/86 to 04/30/00
Community Description:
Located in the northeastern corner of Palm Beach County, Florida, Tequesta is a
relatively affluent community that physically consists of two square miles on three
peninsulas all surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Loxahatchee River. Tequesta's population is approximately 6,200
with a water service area population of 15,000. It is a full-service community providing
police, fire-rescue, planning, building and zoning services, a water utility, storm water
utility, and refuse and recycling services. Tequesta is a council-manager form of
government overseen by a five member Village Council that annually elects a Mayor
from among its members. The Village Manager is appointed by and serves at the
pleasure of the Village Council.
Nature of Work and Accomplishments:
➢ Chief Administrative Officer for full-service municipality with incumbent duties
encompassing all aspects of local municipal government management, including
police, fire-rescue, water and storm water utilities, and central business district
redevelopment activities and Department of Community Development. The
Tequesta workforce consisted of approximately 70 full-time employees with an
annual operating budget of $14.5 million in FY 2000. Today, its budget is well
over$20 million.
➢ Special assignments and accomplishments included:
■ Successfully implemented an independent Tequesta Fire-Rescue
Department in 1993 after the proposed plan, prepared by me without use
of consultants, was overwhelmingly approved by 70% of Tequesta voters
in a referendum to eliminate the need to contract for service from Palm
Beach County Fire-Rescue whose costs were unsustainable.
Concurrently negotiated an Interlocal Agreement with an adjacent
municipality to contract for fire-rescue services from Tequesta for ten-year
term further reducing cost to Tequesta taxpayers.
■ Expanded the potable water treatment facility on two occasions, each
time effectively doubling capacity. The second expansion was the
construction of one of the first reverse osmosis plants in Florida drawing
brackish water from the Floridan Aquifer 1,500 feet below the surface.
■ Secured the land and oversaw the planning, design, and construction of
Tequesta's first active community park and recreation center located in
the center of the Village.
■ Created the Tequesta Stormwater Utility to provide the necessary
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resources to expand Tequesta's stormwater collection and distribution
system using special non-ad valorem assessments based upon the
amount of impermeable surface on each property.
■ Converted all charges for refuse and recycling to special non-ad valorem
assessments based upon land use causing all such charges to appear on
property tax bills thereby eliminating delinquencies and the need for
internal billing services.
■ Initiated the redevelopment of Tequesta's central business district that
was burdened with too much commercially zoned property to be
sustained by the population of the region by creating the Mixed-Use
Zoning District that led to the development of all vacant lands and
obsolete land uses within less than 10 years.
■ Initiated the preliminary plans for a new Village Hall and Public Safety
Complex for Police and Fire-Rescue.
City of West Palm Beach, www.wpb.org
P.O. Box 3366, West Palm Beach, Florida 33402
Telephone:(561) 659-8024
Title: Management Intern — February 1982 to October 15, 1982
Community Description:
West Palm Beach is the heart and hub of Palm Beach County and its 1.3 million
metropolitan population. West Palm Beach has a population of just under 100,000, but
soars to 200,000 during business hours. It is the center of commerce and government
for the region. The City has experienced tremendous growth since the late 1960's that
was only temporarily abated by the Great Recession. It is a full-service city with a
diverse population of all races and incomes. The City is currently a strong Mayor form of
government but, at the time of my employment, was a council-manager form of
government.
Nature of Work and Accomplishments:
➢ Administrative work performed under the direction of the City Manager. Activities
included budgeting, personnel surveys, audited energy usage and energy billing
procedures, cost/benefit studies for various proposals, equipment/machinery
and rolling stock.
EDUCATION:
➢ Master of Public Administration, May 1980
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
➢ Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1977
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
HONORS:
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➢ Dean's List
➢ Department Assistantship, Department of Political Science Graduate School
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
➢ International City/County Management Association
➢ Florida City and County Management Association
➢ Palm Beach County City Manager's Association
➢ Urban Land Institute
➢ The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
➢ Past Member- Florida Redevelopment Association
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
➢ University of Alabama National Alumni Association
➢ President of the Tequesta Pines Property Owners' Association
➢ Palm Beach Rotary Club Treasurer
➢ President of the Tequesta Civic Association
➢ Chair of the Tequesta Environmental Advisory Board
➢ Past Member- Board of Directors, Jupiter, Tequesta, Juno Beach Chamber
Commerce
➢ Past Member- Jupiter-Tequesta Rotary Club
➢ Former Chair of Palm Beach United Way Business and Professional Committee
➢ Former Board Member of Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ex Officio
➢ Former member of Town of Palm Beach Retirement System Board of Trustees
PERSONAL INTERESTS: Hobbies include photography, reading, and modern jazz.
CURRENT SALARY: Available upon request, if applicable.
REFERENCES: Highest references available upon request
Thomas Bradford Resume.Doc May 1,2023
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