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, terms expiring, and a resignation, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Golden Gate, Old Palm City, Port Salerno, and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees.
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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 (7) to nine (9).
There has been a vacancy on the Rio NAC since April, two vacancies on the Golden Gate NAC for some time, and Marianne Moore resigned from the Golden Gate NAC in mid-June. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Miss Moore a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by the Chairman.
The Administration Staff advised the following that theirs will expire on the dates listed below. The incumbents were provided an Application for Appointment to complete and return if so desired.
Old Palm City - Jane Landrum - term will expire October 24, 2024
Port Salerno - Jim Peck - September 10, 2024
Port Salerno - Chandler M. Josie - September 10, 2024 (does not wish to be considered for re-appointment)
Rio - Adam Guzi - September 10, 2024
On July 15, an Information Release soliciting applicants for the Golden Gate, Old Palm City, Port Salerno, and Rio NAC 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 Information Release was also posted to the County’s web page under News.
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.
The last category (iv. above) is not available for Port Salerno since there are already two members with this designation (Christina Waldron Ardigo and Wendy Clayton).
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 information to the appointed individuals. Chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to Chandler Josie and any other members not reappointed. The Chairman will sign the letters and certificates.
ISSUES:
The Board is asked to appoint three individuals to the Golden Gate NAC. All terms will begin immediately - one term will end September 11, 2028, one will end September 11, 2027, and one will end January 28, 2027.
Stephen Mark Capps - property owner
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Old Palm City NAC for a term to begin October 25, 2024 and end October 24, 2028. A voting sheet is attached.
Brian Dummann - resident & property owner
Jane Landrum (incumbent) - resident & property owner
The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Port Salerno NAC for terms to begin September 11, 2024 and end September 10, 2028. A voting sheet is attached.
Heather Anne Booth - resident & property owner
Casey (Gerald) Cass - business owner
Leonard Lee - resident & property owner
Jim Peck (incumbent) - business owner/manager
The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Rio NAC. One term will begin immediately and end April 20, 2026 and one term will begin September 11, 2024 and end September 10, 2028.
Adam Guzi (incumbent) - resident & property owner
Susan Jones - resident & property owner
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
The Board is asked to appoint Stephan Mark Capps to the Golden Gate NAC - term to begin immediately and end September 11, 2028. This leaves two vacancies.
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Old Palm City NAC for a term to begin October 25, 2024 and end October 24, 2028.
The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Port Salerno NAC for terms to begin September 11, 2024 and end September 10, 2028.
The Board is asked to appoint Susan Jones to the Rio NAC - term to begin immediately and end April 20, 2026 and re-appoint Adam Guzzi - term to begin September 11, 2024 and end September 10, 2028.
Move that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution of Appointment. Chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to any members not reappointed. The Chairman will sign the letters and certificates.
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: