PLACEMENT: Consent
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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 for some time, the Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Golden Gate and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NAC).
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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 have been two vacancies on the Golden Gate and Rio NACs for some time.
On March 17, 2025, an Information Release soliciting applicants for the Golden Gate and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees 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.
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:
None.
Notes:
Alicia Hill (Golden Gate) qualifies by being a resident, property owner, and registered voter since 2005.
Travis Waddell (Rio) qualifies by being a resident, property owner, business owner/manager, and a registered voter since 1996.
Hannah Martel (Rio) qualifies by being a resident, property owners, and registered voter since 1992.
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 Alicia Hill to the Golden Gate NAC for a term to begin immediately and end May 5, 2029.
2) Move that the Board appoint Travis Waddell to the Rio NAC for a term to begin immediately and end September 11, 2027 and appoint Hannah Martel for a term to begin immediately and end November 1, 2025 (Ms. Martel will be invited to re-apply in June when staff solicits for multiple NAC positions).
3) Move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Appointment.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and 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: