PLACEMENT: Board and Committee Appointments
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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After solicitation of applicants due to members’ terms expiring, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Administrative Services Program Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Michelle Miller, Human Services Director
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is organized pursuant to Section 21.256, General Ordinances, Martin County Code. Pursuant to Section 21.256, the Committee shall consist of at least eight but not more than eleven members, who shall be appointed by resolution of the BCC. Five members shall constitute a quorum. The Committee shall consist of one County Commissioner and one representative from at least six of the following categories:
1. a citizen who is actively engaged in the residential homebuilding industry in connection with affordable housing;
2. a citizen who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry in connection with affordable housing;
3. a citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in homebuilding in connection with affordable housing;
4. a citizen who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in connection with affordable housing;
5. a citizen who is actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing;
6. a citizen who is actively engaged as a not-for-profit provider of affordable housing;
7. a citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing;
8. a citizen who actively serves on the Local Planning Agency (pursuant to Section 163.3174 Fla. Stat.);
9. a citizen who resides within Martin County;
10. a citizen who represents employers within Martin County; and
11. a citizen who represents essential service personnel -- any person in need of affordable housing, who is employed by a company or organization located within Martin County, including, but not limited to, teachers and educators, police and fire personnel, health care personnel, and all building trades personnel.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee typically meets in the Board of County Commissioners’ Workshop Room at 3:30 PM every other month. Their agendas are published to the County’s web site in a timely manner.
The Administration Staff advised Chester Edwards (citizen actively engaged in the residential homebuilding industry in connection with affordable housing) and Michael Dooley (citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing) that their terms will expire October 14, 2026. The incumbents were provided a link to the new, online Application for Appointment to complete and submit if so desired.
The Administration Staff received a letter of resignation from John Polikandriotis who has served on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee since May 2026. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Mr. Polikandriotis a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking him for serving which were signed by the Chair.
An Information Release soliciting applicants was emailed via Constant Contact to the Outreach Martin and Local Media email lists which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, and citizens.
The Administration Staff will advise all the applicants of the Commission’s decision which will include Sunshine Law, conflicts of interest law, and public records law information to the appointed individuals. Chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to any members if they are not re-appointed. The Chair will sign any letters or certificates.
ISSUES:
• The Committee shall consist of at least 8 but not more than 11 members.
• The Committee shall consist of a County Commissioner and 1 representative from at least 6 categories.
The Board is asked to re-appoint Chester Edwards (citizen actively engaged in the residential homebuilding industry in connection with affordable housing) and Michael Dooley (citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing) for terms will begin October 15, 2026 and end October 14, 2028.
The Board is asked to select Sarah Jessica Hernandez or Kylie Micciche (citizen who resides within Martin County) for a term to begin immediately and end May 21, 2028. A voting sheet is attached.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
1. Move that the Board re-appoint Chester Edwards (citizen actively engaged in the residential homebuilding industry in connection with affordable housing) and Michael Dooley (citizen actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing) for terms that will begin October 15, 2026 and end October 14, 2028.
2. Move that the Board appoint Sarah Jessica Hernandez or Kylie Micciche (citizen who resides within Martin County) for a term to begin immediately and end May 21, 2028.
3. Move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment and any Chair letters and certificates for members not re-appointed.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
☐Other: