PLACEMENT: Board and Committee Appointments
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NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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After solicitation of applicants due to vacancies and terms expiring soon, the Board is asked to make appointments to the Golden Gate, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NAC).
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Administrative Services Program Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Office of Community Development
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On September 11, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 18-9.29 which sets the number of members for each Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC):
Golden Gate Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 7 members
Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 7 members
Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 5 members
Old Palm City Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 9 members
Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 7 members
Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee - 7 members
On November 20, 2018, Resolution Number 18.11.18 was adopted increasing the number of members of the Port Salerno Neighborhood Advisory Committee from seven to nine.
The following terms will expire soon plus there are vacant positions:
Golden Gate
2 Vacancies
Hobe Sound
Robert Krebs - term to expire September 11, 2026
Susan Butler - term to expire September 11, 2026
1 Vacancy
Jensen Beach
Cynthia Hall - term to expire September 11, 2026
1 Vacancy
Port Salerno
1 Vacancy
Rio
Rich Kennedy - term to expire September 11, 2026
1 Vacancy
An Information Release soliciting applicants for the six Neighborhood Advisory Committees was emailed via Constant Contact to the Outreach Martin and Local Media email lists which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, and citizens.
Mr. Krebs advised Administration staff he does not wish to seek re-appointment.
To qualify, Neighborhood Advisory Committee applicants must be an individual who is either:
i. A resident of the respective Community Redevelopment Area, as evidenced by being a registered voter in the respective Community Redevelopment Area for at least one year, or
ii. A resident of Martin County, as evidenced by being a registered voter in Martin County for at least one year, who is also a business owner of a business located within the respective Community Redevelopment Area; or
iii. A resident of Martin County, as evidenced by being a registered voter in Martin County for at least two years, who is also a senior manager of a business located within the respective Community Redevelopment Area; or
iv. A resident of Martin County, as evidenced by being a registered voter in Martin County for at least one year, who also owns real property within a mile of the respective Community Redevelopment Area. No more than two members of any respective Neighborhood Advisory Committee will be appointed from category iv. above.
NOTE: Item iv. above does not currently apply for Hobe Sound.
Administration Staff confirmed through the Supervisor of Elections Office that all the applicants are Martin County registered voters as required.
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. Administration Staff will send Mr. Krebs and any other members not re-appointed a Certificate of Appreciation and Chair letter which the Chair will be asked to sign.
ISSUES:
Golden Gate
The Board is asked to appoint 2 individuals - both terms will begin August 25, 2026 and end January 28, 2027.
No applications received
Hobe Sound
The Board is asked to appoint 3 individuals - two terms will begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030 and one term to begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030.
Susan Butler (incumbent) - resident and property owner
Staff suggested her term begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030.
Jensen Beach
The Board is asked to appoint 2 individuals - one term to begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030 and one term to begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030. A voting sheet is attached.
Julia Bertrand - resident and property/business owner
Cindy Hall (incumbent) - property owner w/i 1 mile
Linda Kurkechian - resident and property/business owner
Port Salerno
The Board is asked to appoint 1 individual - term to begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030.
No applications received
Rio
The Board is asked to appoint 2 individuals - one term will begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030 and one term will begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030.
Richard Kennedy (incumbent) - resident and property owner
Staff suggests his term begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030
Douglas Schramm - resident and property owner
Staff suggests his term begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030.
Note: If more applications are received, they will be submitted via Supplemental Memo.
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:
A. The Board is asked to appoint Susan Butler to the Hobe Sound Neighborhood Advisory Committee for a term to begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030.
B. The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Jensen Beach Neighborhood Advisory Committee - one term to begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030 and one term to begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030.
C. The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committee - Douglas Schramm for a term to begin August 25, 2026 and end August 24, 2030 and Richard Kennedy for a term to begin September 12, 2026 and end September 11, 2030.
D. Authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment and letter and certificate for Mr. Krebs and any other members not re-appointed thanking them for their service.
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: