PLACEMENT: Board and Committee Appointments
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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After solicitation of applicants due to members’ terms expiring soon, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Industrial Development Authority.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Donna Gordon
Title: Administrative Services Program Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Business Development Board, Liaison
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Industrial Development Authority was created pursuant to Resolution No. 81-6.4. The County Commission shall appoint members to the Industrial Development Authority pursuant to law. Each of the persons appointed as members shall serve for the term for which he/she is appointed and in each case until his/her successor is appointed and qualified. A member of the Industrial Development Authority shall be eligible for reappointment. All appointees shall serve four-year terms. Any member may be removed by the County Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or willful neglect of duty.
The Business Development Board staff serves as the liaison to the Industrial Development Authority. Meetings are held as needed.
The Administration Staff advised Jaime Elfert, John Moffitt, George Gottuso, and Shaun E. Williams that their terms will expire on September 14, 2026 and November 23, 2026 for Mr. Williams. The incumbents were 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 email lists which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, local media, and citizens.
Administration Staff confirmed through the Supervisor of Elections Office all the applicants listed below are Martin County registered voters as required.
Mr. Moffitt advised Administration staff he does not wish to seek re-appointment.
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 individuals. Chair letters and framed Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to any members not re-appointed. The Chair will sign the letters and certificates.
ISSUES:
The Business Development Board, the Staff Liaison for the Authority, requested that the terms return to being staggered, therefore, the terms will be as follows:
One to begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2027
One to begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2028
One to begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2029
One to begin November 24, 2026 and end November 23, 2030
The Board is asked to appoint a total of four individuals to the Industrial Development Authority. A voting sheet is attached.
Don Britton Jaime Elfert (incumbent)
R. Randall Geering George Gottuso (incumbent)
Shaun Williams (incumbent)
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 the four individuals to the Industrial Development Authority for terms to begin and end as follows:
Begin November 24, 2026 and end November 23, 2030
Begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2029
Begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2028
Begin September 15, 2026 and end September 14, 2027
Move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment and the letters/certificates for Mr. Moffitt and anyone else not re-appointed.
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: