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Charlotte County Board Of County Commissioners Agenda Item Summary
Item Number: C- 9
1 DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST 2 MEETING DATE
Commission Office 9/9/2014 9:00:00 AM
3 REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
Appoint Mr. Larry Hofmeister to the Marine Advisory Committee as the representative of the Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term and shall expire on December 31, 2014. Also, appoint Mr. Scott Schermerhorn to the Marine Advisory Committee as the representative of the U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term and shall expire on December 31, 2016.
4 AGENDA 5 IS THIS ITEM BUDGETED ( IF APPLICABLE ) -
Budget Action No action needed. Financial Impact Summary Statement Detailed Analysis Attached - Budget Officer-
6 BACKGROUND ( Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished )
ATTACHMENTS:Name: Description: Type:
MAC_List.doc committee listBackup
Material
20140718152203513.pdf applicationsBackup
Material
Feb_25-2014.docx by-laws of MACBackup
Material
MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 year terms
2001: Members must be residents of Charlotte County
REPRESENTING EXPIRES
Len Harris, Chairman Burnt Store Isles Boat Club
3979 San Pietro Court Appointed 11/13/03
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-appointed 12/11/12
(941) 639-6546 cell: 941-661-0516 Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Sarah Buck Punta Gorda Sailing Club
422 Glengary Circle
Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Appointed 2/14/12
(941) 575-8978 cell: 941-276-4647 Re-appointed 12/1112
[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Gerald L. Meckenberg, Secretary U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 87 Englewood
7388 Snow Drive
Englewood, FL 34224 Appointed 1/1/05
(941) 473-4734 Re-appointed 12/11/12
[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Jay S. Buckley Member-at-Large
1216 Sea Breeze Ct. Appointed 12/11/12
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Cell 941-628-1415
[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Replaced Cody Vaughan-Birch
Michael Quinn Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club
1324 Casey Key Drive 3/8/11
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-Appointed 12/13/11
(941) 505.7338 Term Expires: 12/31/14
Herman Novak City of Punta Gorda
2775 Bay Court 8/9/11
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-Appointed 12/13/11
(941) 505-8851 (cell: 941-204-9414)
[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/14
replaced Jay Buckley
George Bobko Port Charlotte Yacht Club
1000 Kings Highway, Unit 200 8/9/11
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941.764.9219 Term Expires: 12/31/14
Susan Bareither U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 98 Port Charlotte
3530 Mondovi Ct. #122 Appointed 7/24/12
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-Appointed 12/11/12
941-637-9473 Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Replaced: Douglas Donovan
John Homer Fleming Member-at-Large
24343 Pirate Harbor Blvd. 7/8/08
Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Re-Appointed 12/13/11
(941) 639-2985 Term Expires: 12/31/14
(954) 232-3158 (cell)
Jake Dye Isles Yacht Club
1746 Casey Key Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 12/13/11
941-833-9208 – H 941-875-5348 – M
jake@[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/14
Replaced Tom Hamilton
Mr. Charles Gertner Pirate Harbor Yacht Club
c/o Pirate Harbor Yacht Club 12/13/11
24303 Henry Morgan Blvd. Term Expires: 12/31/14
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
William H. Kumm Punta Gorda Boat Club
109 Peckham Street S.W. 12/13/11
Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Term Expires: 12/31/14
(941) 764-1226
(941) 626-6275
Ken Dieffenbach now defunct / looking for Charlotte Coastal Conservation
new organization Association of Florida
letter sent 12/10/13 11/9/10 12/31/13
Ralph Allen Member at Large
235 Pompano Ter. Appointment 12/10/13
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 204-3474 Term Expires: 12/31/16
Replaced Capt. Tim Lynch Resigned as of 12/31/13
Captain Ron Blago Member-at-Large
2066 Placida Road 5/8/01
Englewood, FL 34224 Re-Appointed 12/10/13
(941) 474-3474 Term Expires: 12/31/16
Tom Ireland South Gulf Cove Yacht Club
15594 Aqua Circle 4/12/11
Port Charlotte, FL 33981 Re-Appointed 12/13/11
941.286.8547 [email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/14
Garland Wilson Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
4460 Northshore Drive 5/10/11
Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Re-appointed 12/11/12
941.625.5023 Term Expires: 12/31/2015
Raymond D. Rose, Vice Chairman Peace River Squadron, Inc.
3631 Darin Drive 12/14/10
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-appointed 12/10/13
(941) 639-5056 Term Expires: 12/31/16
Capt. Maurice Sabourin U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda
175 Spyglass Alley 3/14/06
Cape Haze, FL 33946 Re-Appointment 12/10/13
(941) 698-5722 Term Expires: 12/31/16
William C. Hoffman Member-at-Large
18214 Braken Cir. Appointment 12/10/13
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 766-7126 Term Expires: 12/31/16
Replaced Scott Schermerhorn Resigned as of 12/31/13
Richard Hoagland Harbor Heights Yacht Club
3008 Peace River Drive 6/26/12
Punta Gorda, FL 33983 Re-appointed 12/10/13
410-703-5382 Term Expires: 12/31/16
replaced Mel Staudmyer
Anthony Tonz HONORARY MEMBER -NA-
15596 Ruston Circle Formerly South Gulf Cove Yacht Club
Port Charlotte, FL 33981 2/10/11
(941) 697-6730
STAFF:
Commissioner Environmental Specialist – Staff Liaison
Stephen R. Deutsch, District 4 Andy Stevens
County of Charlotte Natural Resources Manager
18500 Murdock Circle 941-764-4383
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094 [email protected]
743-1300
Budget and Administrative Services Liaison Recording Secretary
Tara Musselman Gayle Moore
7000 Florida Street Community Development
Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-623-1094
(941) 575-3656 [email protected]
Stoner, Bonnie
From: Moore, Gayle
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:17 PMTo: Commissioner, Assistant
Cc: Tom Ireland ([email protected]); [email protected]
Subject: Marine Advisory CommitteeAttachments: Member List 06-25-14.pdf
At their meeting on June 12, 2014, the MAC membership approved the nominations made by the Punta Gorda IslesFishing Club and the U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda for replacement of their representatives on the Committee. The
nominations were:
Mr. Larry Hofmeisterforthe Punta Gorda Isles Fishing Club
Mr. Scott Schermerhorn for U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda
I understand that both Mr. Hofmeister and Mr. Schermerhorn have served on MAC in the past, and the members were
happy to welcome them back.
An updated copy of the complete membership roster for MAC is attached for your convenience. Please let me know if
there is anything further you would like to see in this regard.
Thanks,
Gayle L. Moore, Administrative AssistantCommunity Development Department, Comprehensive Planning Division18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094www.CharlotteCountvFL.gov
941.623.1094941.743.1292 (fax)
Please visit our Smart Charlotte 2050 website to view the adopted Comprehensive Plan.Think Green & please print this e-mail only if necessary,
Punta Gorda Isles Fishing ClubMike Gilger, PGI Fishing Club President
Punta Gorda isles Civic Association
2001 Shreve Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
April 15, 2014
Gayle L. Moore, Administrative Assistant
Community Development Department
Comprehensive Planning Division
18500 Murdock Circle - Suite B-205
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094
Dear Mr, Moore:
On behalf of and representing the Board of Directors of the Punta GordaIsles Fishing Club, I am nominating and recommending Larry Hofmeister to
represent us at your meetings.
Larry has held this position in the past and with his qualifications, we, the
Board have no doubt that he will do a fantastic job as our representative.
Thank you for considering this recommendation.
Sincerely,
Mike GilgerPGI Fishing Club President
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
^ New Applicant E] Re-Appointment
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNEDMr/Mrs/Ms:Name: Last First Middle Initial
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I hereby submit my name for consideration to serve in an advisory jiapacity to theJSpard of CharlotteCounty Commissioners on the following Advisory Committee as a [2 Regular or [_] Alternate member:
MA.^-Name of Advisory Committee
If applying for a specific category/position, please so state:
Occupation: ^^'^r-/^-£^
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Page 1 of 3Plense be ailvised that all informntion coiHained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted tn Charlotte County.
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
My qualifications to be eligible are as follows:
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If applicable, please indicate any employment, contractual relationship or status that you may have, or have had within the
past 12 months, with any private business entity that rents, leases or sells any realty, or provides any goods or services to theCounty or that is conducting any business with the County.
Is this application for a new appointment? j3 Yes DNoIf yes, please indicate what you would Ukef6'accompirshify6uareapp6rnteato^
Is this application for a re-appointment? D Yes p3 No
> If yes, please indicate what your accomplishments have been while serving on this Committee:
> If "Yes", please indicate what you would like to accomplish during this term:
If you have previously served on a Charlotte County Advisory Committee or are currently serving and seeking reappointment,
please indicate the number and general nature of any voting conflict disclosure memorandum Filed (Form SB) while serving onthe committee:
Have you ever worked for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? d Yes J^( No
> If "Yes", please list position, department, start and end date:
Doyouhaveany relatives currently working for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? Q Yes 63 No
> If "Yes", please list naroe(s) and department(s):
Are you a full time Charlotte County Resident? ^ Yes D No
Page 2 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this npplicatioo becomes Public Record once submitted to Ctinrlottc County.
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
1.) All of the Boards and Committees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners are required tocomply with the Sunshine Law FS 286.011 and some of the Boards and Committees appointed by theBoard of County Commissioners are required to comply with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, theFinancial Disclosure Law. You may be required to file a Form 1 Financial Disclosure. You will beprovided with more information upon appointment Some appointments may require the appointee tocomplete a Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments, if so you will be informed.
2.) Charlotte County, an equal opportunity/affinnativc action employer, considers the selection andappointment of persons to advisory committees in a non-discriminatory manner consistent with therequirements of Federal, State and Local non-discrimination laws.
3.) The Board of County Commissioners request that you attend the Commission meeting at which yourapplication will be considered for appointment This office will notify you of the Commission meeting
date. __.^ ^^._ .._.^._.^^^. -^..^ ^^...^.^ ^ --- ^ -^^ ^^
4.) M.embers who fail to attend three (3) meetings in a twelve-month period without cause and withoutprior approval of the chairman shall automatically forfeit their appointment
By signing this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the previous statements.
^-^- ^y/^/Date
A r6sum6 of additional personal and professional qualifications and experience that pertains to the above is tobe submitted with this application however, it cannot replace the application form.
Please return this completed form to:
Gayle MooreCommunity Development Department
18400 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, FL 33948
[email protected]: 941-764-4108
Page 3 of 3('lease be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Publir Record once submirted to Chnrlotte County.
CONFIDENTIAL
Name: Larry C. HofmeisterResident: 338 Caicos Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33950E-mail: [email protected]
(941) 249-3405 Home & Fax(941) 740-2227 Cell
Education: Graduate: Michigan State University, B.S. Electronic EngineeringPre-Engineering - Delta College
Educator: Broward Community College: - Instructor ElectronicsOakland Community College:--InstructCM'-Buildei-s-U&ensmg --. -
Real Estate Investing
Experience:City of Punta Gorda Planning CommissionCity of Punta Gorda Board of Zoning AppealsCharlotte County Marine Advisory CommitteeCharlotte County Airport Tenants Association,Aircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationUnited States Power Squadron, Peace River, past Public Relations Officer,Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. memberPunta Gorda Islanders Boating ClubPunta Gorda Boating Club, past memberCoastal Conservation Association, past member
Licensed: Commercial Pilot- Instrument ratingPatents: Holds four patents in Flight Control Systems through Bendix Corp.
Business:
S&J Roofing Contractors, Inc. - Sales Manager for West Coast operationsSenior Project Engineer - Flight Control Systems group (Auto-pilots & Flight Directors) - BendixAvionics Corporation, Ft Lauderdale, FLResearch Engineer - ERTS (Earth Resources Technology Satellite)Regional Sales Manager & Vice President Sales & Marketing - Computer Aided EngineeringSystems - Bendix Research Laboratories, Tektronics Inc. Information Display Division, HoneywellMini-Computer Division, General Electric Computer Aided Engineering, Structural DynamicsResearch Corporation, Megatek Corp., Engineering Workstations,President & owner:
TELEglobe, Inc., Telecommunications consulting and equipment supplierAmeriHome PM L.L.C., Property Management & Consulting, Licensed Builder- Ml
Licensed Michigan Realtor, past; National Association of Home InspectorsHofmeister, L.L.C., Commercial property ownership, management & leasing
Florida Resident: Permanent full time resident Punta Gorda Isles Florida since 2001
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY£SS^ Flotilla 09-09, Rotonda West, Florida
9th Division, 7th District
The Civilian Component of the U.S. Coast Guard(Authorized by Congress in 1839)
14 May, 2014
Ms. Gay Ie MooreCommunity Development department18400 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, PL 33948
Dear Ms. Moore:
I nominate Scott Schennerhom to replace Maurice Sabourm as the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla99 (Rotonda West) representative on the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee. Please findattached an application form and a copy of Scott's resume.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
James L. Abbot IIICommander
Flotilla 99Rotonda West, FL(c)410-507-9093
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 New Applicant [_| Re-Appointmeat
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNEDMr/Mrs/Ms:
Name: LastSchermerhorn
Residence Address:752 Rotonda Circle
Street752 Rotonda Circle
IVIailing Address:
Street
Phone No. 740-503-4656
FirstScott
Rotonda West
^Cit^^___^Rotonda West
City
Home 941-697-3940 ulFAX:E-Mail Address: Scott.Schermerhorn(S)amail.com
Middle InitialD.
33947_ _ ____-Zip_C-odje
33947
Zip Code
Business
I hereby submit my name for consideration to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of CharlotteCounty Commissioners on the following Advisory Committee as a Q Regular or [_] Alternate member:
Marina Arl\/icnr\/ P.nmmi+to
Name of Advisory Committee
If applying for a specific category/position, please so state: USCG AUX Flotilla 99
Occupation:
If currently retired, previous occupation: Law Enforcement, Public Health Official, see resume
Civic/ProfessionaI Accomplishments/Offices Held:
Please See Resume- Several MSBU Advisory Groups
Page 1 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted to Charlotte County.
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
My qualifications to be eligible are as follows:
See Resume OUPV, Family active in Marine Industry, Great lakes Charter Boat, Boat Delivery, SCUBA
Diver. US Coast Guard Aux member. ODNR Safe Bnatina Instructor- NASBLA. Previous MAC Member
If applicable, please indicate any employment, contractual relationship or status that you may have, or have had within thepast 12 months, with any private business entity that rents, leases or sells any realty, or provides any goods or services to theCounty or that is conducting any business with the County.
N/A
Is this application for a new appointment? Q Yes [__] No
If yes, please indicate what you would like to aecomptisMf you are flppoiirted^to this <^ffmmittee:
To Serve and advise on issues that I may have knowledge in combination with current board and advisory
committee policies
Is this application for a re-appointment? II Yes Q No
> If yes, please indicate what your accomplishments have been while serving on this Committee:
> If "Yes", please indicate what you would like to accomplish during this term:
If you have previously served on a Charlotte County Advisory Committee or are currently serving and seeking reappointment,please indicate the number and general nature of any voting conflict disclosure memorandum filed (Form SB) while serving onthe committee:
N/A
Have you ever worked for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? [_j Yes Q No
> If "Yes", please list position, department, start and end date: State Employee Charlotte GO Health Dept
Do you have any relatives currently worlung for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? D Yes [3 No
> If "Yes", please list name(s) and departments):
Are you a full time Charlotte County Resident? Q Yes Q No
Page 2 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted to Charlotte County.
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
1.) All of the Boards and Committees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners are required tocomply with the Sunshine Law FS 286.011 and some of the Boards and Committees appointed by theBoard of County Commissioners are required to comply with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, theFinancial Disclosure Law. You may be required to file a Form 1 Financial Disclosure. You will be
provided with more information upon appointment. Some appointments may require the appointee tocomplete a Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments, if so you will be informed.
2.) Charlotte County, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considers the selection andappointment of persons to advisory committees in a non-discriminatory manner consistent with therequirements of Federal, State and Local non-discrimination laws.
3.) The Board of County Commissioners request that you attend the Commission meeting at which yourapplication will be considered for appointment. This office will notify you of the Commission meeting
date. ^ , „ ^ ___^_^_.^_.___^^.__ ^_.-^^_-.^_^-.^_-^..^.-^-_^._^--^^-^^
4.) Members who fail to attend three (3) meetings in a twelve-month period without cause and withoutprior approval of the chairman shall automatically forfeit their appointment.
By signing this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the previous statements.
J? J^^AyyfwUL^L/ri . 05-13-1 4Signature Date
A resume of additional personal and professional qualifications and experience that pertains to the above is to
be submitted with this application however, it cannot replace the application form.
Please return this completed form to:
Gayle Moore
Community Development Department18400 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL [email protected]
Fax: 941-764-4108
Page 3 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted to Charlotte County.
752 Rotonda CircleRotonda West, Fl 33947C- 740-503-4656
H- ul
SCOTT D. SCHERMERHORN BA, MS, MPA, RS, CAM
scott.schennerhomfSjgmail.com
Professional Objective: To succeed in an administrative position within public service where my skills in analysis, application of law,problem solving, stakeholder service, organization, communication, and long term policy development
are utilized, improved, and refmed.
Education:Master of Arts in Political Science - Public AdministrationOhio University, Athens, Ohio, 2002.
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude -Major: Biology Minor: AnthropologyAlfi-ed University, Alfred, New York, 1988.
Employment Experience:
Master of Science in BiologyUniversity of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1990
Ohio Police Officers Training AcademyOffice of the Attorney General, London Ohio 1991
2013 - Oct 2013 - Florida Department of Highway and Motorists Safety BAR Supervsior2011 - 2011 - Florida Dept of Health Acting Environmental Health Administrator2007 - 2011 - Florida Dept of Health, Environmental Supervisor ESF Region Six EH Strike Team Leader1994 -2007 - OJiio Environmental.ErotectunAgency-(OEEA)-Enwronmenfal-SpeGialist-Hy-DivistOB-^f Surface Water. • - -
2004 - 2007 - Sugar Grove Police Department, Dep. Chief of Police, 2005- Chief of Police1999 - 2008 - Vinton County Sheriffs Office Special Deputy1991 - 1999 - Fairfield County Sheriffs Office Special Deputy1990-1994 - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). Environmental Specialist, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste.1988 - 1990 - Lab Manager & Researcher for R. Ventullo Ph.D. UDRI Environmental microbiology, ecotoxicology.1988 - 1989 - Biology lecturer. University of Dayton. Freshman, Aquatic, and Developmental Biology1984 - 1988 - Manager Nevins Movie Theater, Alfred New York1982 - 1988 - Sales Representative / 1986 Asst. Manager, Radio Shack, Tandy Corp.
Additional Employment Related Experience:2010 — pres - Board of Directors Rotonda West Association2008- 2014 - Marine Advisory Committee to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Pl.2008 - pres - Rotonda West Streets & Drainage MSBU advisor to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Fl2008 - pres - Englewood West Streets & Drainage MSBU advisor to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Fl2009 - 2010 - Charlotte County Health Dept Safety Officer for Charlotte County Public Schools H1N1 vaccination Pgm2007 - 2009 - Board of Directors Big Brothers / Big Sisters Charlotte County1999 - 2004 - Board of Directors Big Brothers / Big Sisters Fairfield County1999 - 2006 - Ohio Dept of Natural Resources Safe Boating Instructor1989 - 1990 - Researcher & Consultant to the Procter & Gamble Company on the biodegradation and structural effects of
dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride (DTMAC) and Linear Alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) in freshwater streams.
1988 -1989 - Consultant to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Certifications: - National Environmental Health Association Registered Environmental Health Specialist / RS 8101312- National Environmental Health Association Healthy Homes Specialist HHS 9005220- State of Ohio Police Officers Training Council (OPOTC) Instructor 12247- State of Ohio Police Officers Training Council (OPOTC) 911467- American Red Cross - First Aid / Professional Rescuer & CPR Instructor /- State of Florida Notary Public- State of Florida - Food / OSTDS certification 09-1660
- National Swimming pool Council Certified Pool Operator 33-210334- Tanning Salon Operator Certification- OSHA Hazwopper, CFR 1910 certified.- U.S Coast Guard, Merchant Marine Captains License OUPV 2968815- ICS /NIMS Complaint 100, 200, 300,700,800 Plus additions- SCUBA - Master, Nitrox, Cave/Cavem and Rescue Diver
- Certified Association Manager CAM4315 6 Florida DBPRR
Memberships: The American Society for Microbiology, The American Association for the Advancement of Science.Florida Environmental Health Association, National Environmental Health Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles,National Notary Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge2606 Punta Gorda, National Association of Chiefs of Police, US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 99, CoastalConservation Association.
Publications, Technical Research Tools, and References provided upon request
-C917 RESOLUTION
NUMBER 2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-054; PROVIDING FOR
REVISED BYLAWS FOR THE MARINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Marine Advisory Committee was created by the Board of County
Commissioners ("Board") by Resolution 97-1260AO on November 25, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Board repealed Resolution 97-1260AO on February 13, 2001 by
Resolution 2001-026; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2001-026 reestablished the Marine Advisory Committee
and provided new bylaws therein; and
WHEREAS, the Board has since approved revisions to the Bylaws of the Marine
Advisory Committee by Resolutions 2011-002 and 2012-054; and
WHEREAS, the Board and the Marine Advisory Committee now desire to amend
the language of the Bylaws by clarifying the recommendation language for potential
members of the Committee; by adding a new category, the scuba diving industry, as a
representative group for members at large seats; and by removing the Charlotte County
Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida from the Appendix-
Membership of Committee list of marine oriented organization members of the
Committee pursuant to their organization being dissolved and their organizational
member's letter of resignation from the Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The aforementioned Recitals are hereby incorporated herein and
made a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Bylaws of the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee,
attached hereto, and incorporated herein, as Exhibit A, are hereby amended by
clarifying the recommendation language for potential members of the Committee; by
adding a new category, the scuba diving industry, as a representative group for
members at large seats; and by removing the Charlotte County Chapter of the Coastal
Conservation Association Florida from the list of marine oriented organization members
of the Committee.
Section 3. The Bylaws attached to Resolution 2012-054 are hereby replaced and
substituted by the Bylaws attached hereto as Exhibit A.
ATTEST:
Barbara T. Scott, Clerk of Circuit
Court and ex-officio Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners
By J1cA.&at O&a.uiwo
Deputy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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By ------ -- -- anette S. Knowlton, County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
BYLAWS
CHARLOTTE COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ARTICLE I- ORGANIZATION
Section 1.01 NAME
The name of the organization shall be CHARLOTIE COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee").
Section 1.02 ORGANIZATION
The Committee shall be a volunteer organization as authorized by the Board of
County Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida, pursuant to Resolution 2001-026,
approved on February 13, 2001.
Section 1.03 OBJECTIVES
The objectives shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of County
Commissioners of Charlotte County on marine-related matters.
ARTICLE II -MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.01 MEMBERSHIP
Membership on the Committee shall be voluntary and composed as indicated in this
article. A potential member of the Committee may be recommended for appointment by
the Committee but must be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in order to
become a member. Any member must attend at least seventy percent (70%) of all
regularly scheduled meetings of the Committee within a fiscal year to retain membership.
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Membership on the Committee shall be composed of fifteen (15) members
representing marine oriented organizations within Charlotte County (organizational
representatives), one (1) member representing the City of Punta Gorda (City
representative) who shall be recommended for appointment by the City Council of the City
of Punta Gorda, five (5) members at large (Members at Large) with preference given to
representatives from the following groups: 1) fishing guides or bait and tackle store
operators; 2) commercial fishing industry (including clamming industry); 3) marina
operation industry; 4) personal watercraft industry; 5) marine sales industry; and 6) scuba
diving industry, and honorary at large members (honorary members).
Each organizational representative shall represent one of the marine oriented
organizations listed in the appendix. No organization shall have more than one
representative on the Committee. Each organization must be a marine oriented
organization which holds regularly scheduled meetings and has a membership of at least
twenty-five (25) persons. Term lengths for organizational representatives shall be
determined by the Board of County Commissioners.
Members at Large shall serve for three (3) year terms following appointment.
However, the initial terms of the Members at Large shall be staggered so that there is one
(1) retiring and one (1) newly elected Member at Large each year. The term of a newly
appointed Member at Large shall begin on January 1 following the appointment. A retiring
Member at Large shall be eligible for re-appointment. Honorary members shall be excluded
from attendance requirements. In addition, honorary members are not included in quorum
determinations and do not have voting rights.
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ARTICLE Ill- OFFICERS/ELECTIONS
Section 3.01 OFFICERS
The officers of the Committee shall consist of:
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
with terms of one (1) year, beginning January 1, following their elections. Said officers
shall also form the Executive Committee.
Section 3.02 ELECTIONS
Elections shall be held annually for the selection of officers and Members-at-Large
at the first regular or special meeting occurring after the first day of December of each year.
Vacancies may be filled by an election held at any regular or special meeting.
Section 3.03 DUTIES OF CHAIR
The Chair shall preside at all meetings. The Chair shall be the official spokesperson
for the Committee. The Chair shall execute all written instruments in the name of the
Committee. The Chair shall monitor and take appropriate action regarding attendance of
members of the Committee.
The Chair shall appoint subcommittees, prepare budget recommendations, prepare
goals and objectives, and perform other duties as needed to carry out the Committee's
objectives.
Section 3.04 DUTIES OF VICE CHAIR
The Vice Chair shall assist the Chair and, in the Chair's absence, act in the Chair's
stead.
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Section 3.05 DUTIES OF SECRETARY
The Secretary shall maintain a file of minutes of all Committee meetings. Minutes
are to be taken by a Recording Secretary provided by the County.
The Secretary shall serve as supervisor of elections, ascertaining that all
nominations and voting procedures are in order.
Section 3.06 DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee shall meet monthly, approximately one week before each
regular meeting of the whole Committee, to review accumulated matters, both old and new
and to prepare the agenda for the forthcoming meeting. Nothing shall prevent members of
the Committee from raising new agenda items during regular Committee meetings. All
meetings of the Executive Committee shall be in accordance with Article IV of these
Bylaws, the minutes of which shall be prepared and signed by the Secretary and presented
to Committee as a whole for review and approval. A quorum of two members is necessary
to take any action and all actions must be made by majority vote; however, in the instance
that a quorum is unavailable the Chair shall prepare the agenda.
ARTICLE IV- MEETINGS
Section 4.01 MEETINGS
Meetings shall be held monthly on a date approved by the membership. Special
meetings may be called by the Chair, or by petition of at least three (3) members when
circumstances warrant. The Committee may dispense with any meeting by majority vote.
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Section 4.02 QUORUM
Business requiring action by the Committee may only be conducted at a regular or special
meeting at which a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of eleven (11) or more
members.
Section 4.03 VOTING
Any action taken by the Committee must be approved by a majority of those present
and voting, except for Bylaws and Bylaws amendments; see ARTICLE V, Section 5.01.
Section 4.04 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Section 286.011, Florida
Statutes, the Florida Sunshine Law. All meetings shall also be conducted in accordance
with Robert's Rules of Order, insofar as they do not conflict with these Bylaws.
ARTICLE V- BYLAWS
Section 5.01 BYLAWS
Bylaws, and amendments thereto, must be distributed to all members approximately
thirty (30) days before being presented for approval at a regular meeting. Approval must
be by two thirds of the members present and voting, with a minimum of eleven (11)
members present, and then submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for its
approval.
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APPENDIX- MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE
City of Punta Gorda
5 Members at Large with preference given to representatives of the following groups:
1) fishing guides or bait and tackle store operators;
2) commercial fishing industry (including clamming industry);
3) marina operation industry;
4) personal watercraft industry;
5) marine sales industry; and
6) scuba diving industry.
MARINE ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS WITH REPRESENTATIVES:
Harbour Heights Yacht Club
Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
Isles Yacht Club
South Gulf Cove Yacht Club
Burnt Store Isles Boat Club
Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club
Peace River Power Squadron, Inc.
Pirate Harbor Yacht Club
Port Charlotte Yacht Club
Punta Gorda Boat Club
Punta Gorda Sailing Club
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 98, Charlotte Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 89, Rotonda West
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 87, Englewood
and such other marine-oriented organizations as this Committee or the Board of County
Commissioners may consider appropriate.
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