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, Hobe Sound, and Port Salerno 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 are two vacancies on the Golden Gate NAC, two vacancies on the Hobe Sound NAC, and Wendy Clayton resigned from the Port Salerno NAC. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Ms. Clayton a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by the Chairman.
On September 30, an Information Release soliciting applicants for the Golden Gate, Hobe Sound, and Port Salerno 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 Golden Gate since there are already two members with this designation (Stephen Mark Capps and Jeff Gregory).
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.
ISSUES:
The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Golden Gate NAC. Both terms will begin immediately - one term will end September 28, 2027 and one will end November 11, 2028.
No applications were received. If any are received, they will be submitted via a Supplemental Memo,
The Board is asked to appoint two individuals to the Hobe Sound NAC. Both terms will begin immediately - one term will end February 20, 2025 and one will end February 22, 2027.
A voting sheet is included.
Michael A. Banas - resident & property owner
Mary Gavin - property owner within 1 mile
Wendy Radeka - resident, property owner & business owner
Robert M. Sebrowski - property owner within 1 mile
NOTE: Mrs. Gavin and Mr. Sebrowski (both) cannot be appointed since there is already one member (Emily Thorsen) on the Hobe Sound NAC who is in the category of property owner within 1 mile.
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Port Salerno NAC. The term will begin immediately and end February 20, 2025.
Gerald (Casey) S. Cass - business owner
NOTE: Casey Cass is on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (representing Commission District 2 with a term to expire in April 2025).
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 two individuals to the Hobe Sound NAC for terms to begin immediately and one will end February 20, 2025 and one will end February 22, 2027.
The Board is asked to appoint Gerald (Casey) S. Cass to the Port Salerno NAC for a term to begin immediately and end February 20, 2025.
Move that the Board authorize the Chairman 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: