PLACEMENT: Board and Committee Appointments
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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After solicitation of applicants due to a member resigning, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointment to the Industrial Development Authority.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Administrative Services Program Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Authority’s Liaison - Business Development Board
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Industrial Development Authority was created pursuant to Resolution No. 81-6.4. The County Commission shall appoint members to the Industrial Development Authority pursuant to law. Each of the persons appointed as members shall serve for the term for which he/she is appointed and in each case until his/her successor is appointed and qualified. A member of the Industrial Development Authority shall be eligible for reappointment. All appointees shall serve four-year terms. Any member may be removed by the County Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or willful neglect of duty.
The Business Development Board staff serves as the liaison to the Industrial Development Authority. Meetings are held as needed.
The Administration Staff received a letter of resignation from Kelly Layman who served on the Industrial Development Authority for just under two years. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Mr. Layman a framed Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by Chair Heard.
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, local media, and citizens. The Information Release was also posted to the County’s web page under News.
Administration Staff confirmed through the Supervisor of Elections Office that both applicants are Martin County registered voter as required.
The Administration Staff will advise the applicants of the Commission’s decision which will include Sunshine Law, conflicts of interest law, and public records law information to the appointed individual.
ISSUES:
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Industrial Development Authority for a term to begin immediately and end November 23, 2026 (to complete Ms. Layman’s term). A voting sheet is included.
Jodi W. Miller Shaun E. Williams
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board appoint one individual to the Industrial Development Authority to a term to begin immediately and end November 23, 2026 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment.
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: