PLACEMENT: Board and Committee Appointments
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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After solicitation of applicants due to a vacancy and a term expiring, the Board is asked to appoint a Countywide individual to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and confirm Commissioner Ciampi’s representative on the Board of Zoning Adjustment (if available).
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Administrative Services Program Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Growth Management, Staff Liaison
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Board of Zoning Adjustment is organized pursuant to Section 9.5 of the Land Development Regulations. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as follows: one member shall be appointed from each county commission district.
Prior to the appointment, the member shall have been a registered voter in the district for at least one year. The term of office of the member shall coincide with the term of office of the County Commissioner representing the district from which the member was appointed. The member's term of office shall terminate earlier if the member ceases to be a registered voter in the district from which the member was appointed. In addition, the member may be removed from office at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.
Two at-large members shall be appointed on a countywide basis. Prior to their appointment, the members shall have been a registered voter in Martin County for at least one year. After initial appointment all at-large appointments shall be for a term of four years terminating on November 30. The member's term of office shall terminate earlier if the member ceases to be a registered voter in Martin County. In addition, the member may be removed from office at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment meets in the Commission Chambers at 7:00 PM on the fourth Thursday of each month. Their agendas are published to the County’s web site in a timely manner.
The Administration Staff advised Brian McHale that his term will expire on November 30, 2025. The incumbent was provided an Application for Appointment to complete and return if so desired.
An Information Release soliciting applicants was emailed via Constant Contact to the Outreach Martin and Local Media which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, 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 all applicants are County registered voters 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/s.
ISSUES:
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a term to begin December 1, 2025 and end November 30, 2029. A voting sheet is attached.
Bradley M. Falco Brian F. McHale (incumbent)
If an application is received for Commissioner Ciampi’s representative, it will be submitted via Supplemental Memo or announced during this item.
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 appoint one individual as a Countywide member on the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a term to begin December 1, 2025 and end November 30, 2029.
2. If Commissioner Ciampi has an individual to appoint - Move that the Board confirm the appointment of [to be determined] to be the Commission District 5 representative on the Board of Zoning Adjustment for a term to begin immediately and end November 2028.
3. Move that the Board 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: