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, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Golden Gate, Jensen Beach, 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 has been a vacancy on the Golden Gate NAC since July (Cynthia Ramsey resigned). Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Mrs. Ramsey a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by the Chairman. In July, an Information Release soliciting applicants for the Golden Gate 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. No qualified applications were received.
In early February, Rebecca Hartman resigned from the Golden Gate NAC. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Mrs. Hartman a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by the Chairman.
On February 20, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved removing Mary Beth Konz from the Port Salerno NAC for failure to abide by Florida public records law. Per previous Board direction, Administration Staff sent Ms. Konz a Certificate of Appreciation and a letter thanking her for serving which were signed by the Chairman.
The Administration Staff advised Robert Wire that his term on the Jensen Beach NAC will expire on May 4, 2024. Mr. Wire was provided an Application for Appointment to complete and return if so desired.
An Information Release soliciting applicants for the Golden Gate, Jensen Beach, and Port Salerno NACs 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 Jensen Beach since there are already two members with this designation (Cynthia Hall and Jerry Compton).
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 January 28, 2027 and one will end September 11, 2027.
If any applications are received, they will be submitted via Supplemental Memorandum.
The Board is asked to re-appoint Robert J. Wire, III (incumbent & senior business owner) to the Jensen Beach NAC for a term to begin May 5, 2024 and end May 4, 2028.
The Board is asked to appoint one individual to the Port Salerno NAC for a term to begin immediately and end September 10, 2025. A voting sheet is attached.
Christina Waldron Ardigo (property owner within 1 mile)
Heather Anne Booth (resident & property owner)
Oscar L. Torres (property & business owner - also on the Old Palm City NAC)
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 two individuals to the Golden Gate NAC. Both terms will begin immediately - one term will end January 28, 2027 and one will end September 11, 2027.
Move that the Board re-appoint Robert J. Wire, III (incumbent & senior business owner) to the Jensen Beach NAC for a term to begin May 5, 2024 and end May 4, 2028.
Move that the Board appoint one individual to the Port Salerno NAC for a term to begin immediately and end September 10, 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
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