Agenda 12/13/2016 Item #16K 7 16K.7
12/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint two members to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory
Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 14, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution
Nos. 2000-82 and 2000-83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and
identifying two areas within unincorporated Collier County(Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee)
as areas in need of redevelopment. In addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local
Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the implementation of the redevelopment plan. The
CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development
Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board. When the Florida
Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-217 and 15-218 establishing
the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-alone advisory committee. Resolution
16-198 revised the bylaws to clarify the membership and terms of office. The purpose of this 9 member
committee is to be the primary vehicle for community and professional input to the CRA for matters
relating to the Immokalee Redevelopment Area. Terms are 3 years. A list of the current membership is
included in the backup.
There are three vacancies on this committee. The vacancies were advertised and applications were
received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Paul Anderson,Jr. At Large Resident 5 Yes None
Yvar Pierre At Large Resident 5 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That Mr. Paul Anderson be appointed to this committee, to fill
the remainder of a term expiring on April 4, 2019; and that Ms. Yvar Pierre be appointed to the
committee to fill the remainder of a term expiring on April 4, 2018. A recommendation memo is included
in the backup to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee
Recommendation, and directs the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: December 13,2016
ATTACHMENT(S)
1.Imm CRAAB Backup 12 13 16 (PDF)
2. Imm CRAAB Membership List 12 13 16 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.7
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint two members to the Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Office Administrator—County Attorney's Office
Name: Debbie Allen
11/22/2016 2:29 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney—County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/22/2016 2:29 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Tim Durham Additional Reviewer Completed 11/22/2016 3:23 PM
Public Transit&Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/01/2016 9:40 AM
County Attorneys Office Scott Teach Level 3 County Attomey's Office Review Completed 12/01/2016 10:50 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 12/01/2016 4:03 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/04/2016 12:40 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/13/2016 9:00 AM
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TO: Wanda Rodriguez,ACP,Advanced Certified Paralegal
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DATE: October 17, 2016
SUBJECT: Recommendation to the BOCC for filling its vacancy on the
Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
The Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory board has received and reviewed two applications by
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to the Committee. The applicants meet the criteria required to be eligible for the committee and reside or
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Paul Anderson Jr. New—Appointment 04-04-2019 Resident in Immokalee—District 5 3+years, E
At Large Resident/Business Immokalee Fire Control District,Fire Chief& ci
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Board Background;MBA in Public Administration, N
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Yvar Pierre New—Appointment 04-04-2018 Resident of Immokalee—District 5 15+years,
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
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TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
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Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
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TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Michelle Arnold cc: Tessie Sillery, Christie Betancourt
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If the applicant is a reappointment,please include attendance records for the past two years.
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This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
X This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
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If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Advisory Board Application Form
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3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
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Name: lYvar Pierre Home Phone:
Home Address: 750 S 5th St.
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City: Immokalee Zip Code: 34142
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Business: 239-658-3300
E-Mail Address: ypierre@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
Board or Committee: Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Committee
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DATE: August 31, 2016
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APPLYING FOR: Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee Y
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Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
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Registered Voter: yes Commission District: 5
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TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Michelle Arnold cc: Tessie Sillery, Christie Betancourt
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writing, the recommendation for appointment to the advisory committee. Your recommendation memo
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This applicant is not recommended for appointment. —OR—
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Technical Rescue, PADI Master SCUBA Diver, Law Enforcement Officer, Law Enforcement °
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body of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. I have received over 500 certificates of training
totaling over 7,600 hours. I currently serve as the Fire Chief and District Manager for Immokalee03
Fire Control District, a special taxing district covering 234 square miles of Collier County, FL
serving a population of approximately 29,400 and running over 4,000 calls annually out of three
stations with 34 full-time, 6 part-time, and 20 volunteer positions. I worked my way through the
ranks to the position of Battalion Chief with Lake County Fire District 9 in February of 1987 and E
with the City of Clermont Fire Dept., achieving the position of Deputy Fire Chief in November
of 1991. I held that position until July of 1999 when I was hired as one of the city's first full-
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Clermont FD after 31 years of service in 2013. I also served as the Fire Marshal for the Cq of
Clermont for 17 years, from July of 1990 until February of 2007. I was instrumental in thej
growth of Clermont Fire Department from an all-volunteer fire department with 20 members
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fire apparatus over the years. I have experience in law enforcement starting as an Explorer in
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assigned to the Agriculture Unit of the Hendry County Sheriff's Office, LaBelle, FL. I oversaw) o
the Reserve Officer Program for the City of Center Hill,FL Police Department, supervising up
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service training and firearms qualifications for over ten years. I received a"Top DUI
Enforcement Award" from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. I have participated in large-scale 0
incidents, including assignments with the U.S. Forest Service to wildfires, response as part of
Florida Region 5 Task Forces to hurricane and wildfire incidents, including serving as a task
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NameWork Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
VACANT VACANT 04/04/18 1.5 Years 3
Immokalee, FL
E-Mail:
District: 5
Category:At-large Resident/Business
VACANT VACANT 04/04/19 2.5 Years
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Mr. Estil Null 06/11/13 04/04/14 10 months
706 W. Jefferson Avenue () 657-2676 05/13/14 04/04/18 4 years
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail: ejn@aol.com
District: 5
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E-Mail: FNNaples@embargmail.com
District: 3
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On March 14, 2000 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolutions 2000-82 and 2000- J
83 establishing the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency and identifying two areas m
within unincorporated Collier County(Bayshore/Gateway Triangle and Immokalee) as areas in a)
need of redevelopment. In addition, Resolution 2000-83 authorized the creation of Local Y
Advisory Boards by separate resolution to assist in the implementation of the redevelopment E
plan. The CRA adopted Resolution 2001-98, which provided that the Immokalee Enterprise
Zone Development Agency would also be the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board.
When the Florida Enterprise Zone Act was repealed in 2015, the CRA adopted Resolutions 15-
217 and 15-218 establishing the Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board as a stand-
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advisory committee. Resolution 16-198 revised the bylaws to clarify the membership and
terms of office. The purpose of this 9 member committee is to be the primary vehicle for
community and professional input to the CRA for matters relating to the Immokalee
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Membership categories given in Art. II Sect. 4 of the bylaws are:
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