Agenda 09/14/2010 Item # 9E
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 9E
September 14,2010
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Appointment ofmember(s) to Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
OBJECTIVE: To appoint 1 member to serve the remainder of a 4 year terms expiring on
4/4/2013, to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency has 1
vacancy. This 13 member committee was created on March 28, 1995, by Ordinance 95-22 to
induce private investment into distressed areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable
economic development for designated areas. To permit Collier County to participate in this
program, the Board of County Commissioners nominated the Immokalee Community to be
considered by the Florida Department of Commerce for Enterprise Zone designation in
Resolution No. 95-248, approved March 28, 1995. As part of the formal application for an
Enterprise Zone, the State required that a committee consisting of a broad base of citizens be
established. The committee has representation from the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce,
[mancial or insurance entities, businesses .operating within the nominated area, residents living
within the nominated area, nonprofit community-based organizations operating within the
nominated area, local Workforce Development Board, local code enforcement agency, and local
law enforcement agency. This committee also serves as the Immokalee Redevelopment Board.
A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Mr. Fred N. Thomas resigned on June 23,2010. The term was due to expire on April 4, 2013. A
press release was issued and a resumes were received from the following interested citizens:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY
DIST ELECTOR ADV. COMM.
Melissa Martinez
Richard L. Heers
Resident
Resident
None
None
ATTENDANCE: N/A
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Melissa Martinez
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners considers the
recommendation for appointment, appoint 1 member, and direct the County Attorney to prepare
a resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA DATE: 9/14/2010
Agenda Item No. 9E
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
9E
Appointment of a member to the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency.
9/14/20109:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Ian Mitchell
SupelVisor - BCC Office Operations
Date
BCC
BCC
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
8126120109:56 AM
CRA GoveroiDl! Board
ComInissioner
Donna Fiala
Chair
Commissioner
Tom Henning
Commissioner
James N. Colella
Commissioner
Fred W. Coyle
Commissioner
Frank Halas
eRA Advisorv Board
&
State Entemrise Zoae
AlleocY Board
Richard Rice
Chairman
Edward "Ski" Olesky
Capt. Tom Davis
Carrie Williams
Robert Halman
Ex.-officio
Julio Estremera
Jeffery Randall
Kitchell Snow
Floyd Crews
Ana Salazar
Eva Deyo
CRA StaII
Penny Phillippi
Executive Director
239.252.2310
Bradley Muckel
Project Manager
239.252.5549
Christie Betancourt
Administrative Assistant
239.252.2313
Rosemary Dillon
Executive Assistant
CoWer County Communityl<edevelopment Agency
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IMMOKALEECRA
i The Place to Call Home !
MEMORANDUM
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency and
Immokalee Enterprise Zone Agency
DATE:
TO:
August 18, 2010
Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
FROM:
Penny Phillippi, Executive Director
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
RE: Immokalee Local Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
(CRA) and the Enterprise Zone Development Agency (EZDA)
The CRA Advisory Committee/EZDA received two applicationsJor the vacancy on
the CRA Advisory Board and the Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency sent
by your office on August 5,2010.
At a regular meeting of the eRA Advisory Board and the EZDA Board on August 18,
2010, the local Boards voted unanimously to recommend Ms. Melissa Martinez, 1305
Reflections Way, Unit 8, Immokalee, FL 34142 to the Collier County Community
Redevelopment Agency Board for appointment to the CRA Advisory and the EZDA
Boards.
Ms. Martinez represents an interested citizen in the regulatory area of the lmmokalee
Area Master Plan and the EZDA.
Ms. Martinez has never served on these committees in the past but has attended
meetings.
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I mmokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Mr. Fred N. Thomas, Jr. 657-8181 04/04/95 04/04/96 1 Year
1205 Orchid Avenue 657-5447 04/14/09 04/04/13 4 Years
Immokalee, FL 34142 ~ . ~ Ce /2. ~/'O
E-Mail: fntjr@aol.com ~
District: 5
Category: Resident in Zone
Ms. Carrie Williams 657-5188 7/27110 4/12/11 1 Year
721 Claendon Court
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail: fireballcew@yahoo.com
District: 2
Category: Business Operating in Zone
Mr. Michael Facundo 658-3560 02/1 0/09 04/04/11 3 Years
318 Washington Avenue 657-3021
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Moil: mikef@rcma.org
District: 5
Category: Non-profit Organization
Mr. Richard Rice 657-3237 07/25/06 04/04/07 9 Mos.
1247 Madison Ct. 657-6626 04/1 0/07 04/04/11 4 Years
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Moil: icoc@embarqmail.net
District: 0
Category: Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Jeffrey M. Randall 537-2230 11/10/09 04/04/13 4 Years
1975 Dory Court 591-3742
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail: jrandaH@rsplaw.com
District: 2
Category: Financial Entity
W~dnesday, Aug~Si 25,2010
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Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky 657-2401 02/10/09 04/0913 4 Years
6001 Lake Trafford Road 657-2401
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail: Christiebetancourt@colliergov.net
District: 5
Category: Local Business in the Zone/Resident
Mr. Floyd Crews 657-2429 11/24/98 04/04/99 4 Months
P.O. Box 5157 657-2370 04/10/07 04/04/11 4 Years
Immokalee, FL 34143
E-Mail:
District: 5
Category: Residentlbusiness
Mr. James 1. Wall 225-2500 02/1 0/09 04/04/11 2 Years
9530 Marketplace Rd., #104 872-0811
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
E-Mail: jwall@sfwdb.org
District: 0
Category: SW FL Workforce Development Board
Ms. Eva J. Deyo 658-3630 04/26/05 04/04/06 1 Year
642 Clifton Street 657-6894 05/11110 04/04/14 4 Years
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail: evadeyo@embarqmail.com
District: 5
Category: Resident
Ms. Ana Salazar 658-3318 02/08/05 04/04/07 2 Years
911 Manresa Avenue 825-7273 04/10/07 04/04/11 4 Years
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
E-Mail: ana_salazar@earthlink.net
District: 0
Category: Non-Profit Community-Based Organization
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Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
Name
Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Captain Tom Davis
520 27th St. S.W.
Naples, FL 34117
E-Mail: Kappafly3@ao1.com
District:
Category: Local Law Enforcement
06/14/05
353-1718 05/11/10
04/04/06
04/04/14
1 Year
4 Years
Mr. Julio Estremera 658-3327 10/11/05
10220 Boca Circle 594-8073 04/1 0/07
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail: jestreme@fgcu.edu
District: 2
Category: Nonprofit Community Based Organization
Mr. Kitchell T. Snow 252-2493 06/24/08
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive 732-5742
Naples, FL 34104
E-Mail: kitchellsnow@colliergov.net
District:
Category: Local Code Enforcement
Mr. Robert Halman 353-4244 12/09/97
14700 Immokalee Road
Irnmokalee, FL 34120
E-Mail:
District: 5
Category: non-voting ex-officio member
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Wednesday, August 25,2010
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04/04/07
04/04/11
2 Years
4 Years
04/04/11
3 Years
00/00/00
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Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
Name
Work Phone
Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate
Term
2nd Term
This 13 member committee was created on April 4, 1995, by Ord. No. 95-,22 to induce private
investment into distressed areas to create economic opportunities and sustainable economic
development for designated areas. Initial members were appointed by Resolution No. 95-,249.
To permit Collier County to participate in this program, the Board of County Commissioners
nominated the Immokalee Community to be considered by the FL Dept. of Commerce for
Enterprise Zone designation in Reso. No. 95-,248, approved March 28, 1995. As part of the
formal app for an EZ, the State required that a committee consisting of a broad base of citizens
be established. The committee has representation from the Chamber of Commerce, financial or
insurance entities, businesses operating within the nominated area, residents, nonprofit
community-based organizations, local worKforce development board, local code enforcement
agency, and local law enforcement agency. Amended by Ord. No. 97-81 Terms are 4 years.
This committee also serves as the Immokalee Redevelopment Board.
FL STAT: 290.001 - 290.016
Staff: Penny Phillipi, Executive Director. 252-2310
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 5, 2010
TO: Elections Office
ShavontaeHall@colliergov.net
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appoin1ments
The Board of County Commissioners will soon consider the following individuals for
appoin1ment to one of the county's advisory committees. Please let me know if those listed
below are registered voters in Collier County.
Also, please list the commission district in which each applicant resides.
Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
COMMISSION DISTRlCT
Melissa Martinez
1305 Reflections Way, Unit 8 .
Immokalee, Florida 34142
5
Richard L. Heers
507 North 18th Street
Immokalee, Florida 34142
5
Thank you for your help.
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: August 5, 2010
TO: Penny Phillippi
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Immokalee Enterprise Zone Development Agency
As you know, we currently have 1 vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an
application for consideration. I have attached the applications received for,your review as follows:
Melissa Martinez
1305 Reflections Way, Unit 8
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Richard L. Heers
507 North 18th Street
Immokalee, Florida 34142
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Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee
within the 41 day time.frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration.
Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me
at 252-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Attachments
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mmartinez@ihfservices.org
Monday, July 19, 2010 8:37 AM
Mitchelllan
New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8606
Application was received on: 7/19/20108:37:22 AM.
Name: 'Melissa Martine~ Home Phone: ~39-340-8289/
Home Address: 11305 Reflections Way Unit 8/
City: /lmmokale~ Zip Code: P41421
Phone Numbers
Fax: t239-657-83351 Business: ~39-657-83331
~-Mail Address: Irnm<!!tint;z(ihhbcrvices,s~
Board / Committee Applied for: IImmokaJee Enterprise Zone Development Agenc~
Category: !Not indicated/
Work Place: jlmmokalee Housing & Family Service~
How long have you lived in Collier County: !more than 15/
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
/Not Indicated/
Do you or your employer do business with the County? ~
Yes, IHFS has been a subreci ient for several CDBG
Services.
Collier Coun Housing & Hum
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NOTE: All advisory. board members must .update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of
organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they
enter into contracts with the County.
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Would you and/or any organizations with whom ~ are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? ~
~ot Indicated!
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ~
Do you currently hold public office? ~
Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~
1N0t Indicated!
Please list your community activities:
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Application for Advisory Committees/Boards Page 12 of 12
Board of County Commissioners
3301 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, F'L 34112
(239) 774-8097
Fax: (239) 774-3602
er County
Name: Richard 1.. Heers
Home Address: 507 North 18' Street. Immokalee
I Home Phone: 239.657.4524 Business Phone: 239.657.3889
Place of Em lovment: I HOPE, Inc.
e-mail add..ess: rkheers2uramoLcom
Board or Committee A lied for: Immokalee CRA
ClIll:ellrl In II' ,Iicllhlel
34142
Example: Commissioll District, J)rwlo Ier. enviro/JIllcJlllllist. Citizcn-Af-l.JIlltc. elc
How Ion have YOll lived in Collier County? -- I Years 20 Months n
Have you ever been convicted of an)' offense against the Law? Yes U \ No XU
If yes, ex lain:
Are YOU a registered voter in Collier County?
Do vou currently ho!~ public office?
If so, wbat office do vou hold?
~.
Do vou now serve, or have\'ou ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Yes XLi No
If \1". pll'lIsr list the boards/committees: ImmokaJee CRA/EZDAllmmokalee Master Plannin and Zonin<'
v cs ); !
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Please list your community activities (civic clubs. neighborhood Ilssociatiolls, etc. and positions held):
Secretary to the board of Collier Health Services
Chaplain to the lmmokalee Fire Dcpanmcnl
Co-chair-Immokalee Ministerial Association
R{~ccntlyresigued from St. Matthews/Friendship Hou_se board
Former member of lmmokalee ~otar~
Education: Bachelor's in Ministry from Houo-bton Collc"c. Hounhtou. N1.-c
Master's in Educational Administration from Un. Of South Florida, Tampa
Exper.ience/Bacli.2rOumi: 35 years in education. Ilrivate Christian and puhlic sdlDols, serVing as a teacher I
fOl" 4 of those years, and the rest as a )rinci aI/headmaster-was a princi al in Immokalee for 12 years
\VlJilespmujjng 20 vears startin2 and heading up Christian schools in St. Petershurg and Fort Myers, I
, served as an assistant Hlstor
I In Inunokalee I have.~eel1 a pastor/assistant at Friendship Baptist Church from200!_-2009
Started I HOI).E, Inc.. a Lon2 Term Disaster Recovery, Faith-based Organization that has set u 80
Mobile homes in Immokalee that are beiu2 turned over to the low-in~ome residents as affordable homes
In addition we have rehabbed over:450 homes and built 7 homes free for verr low-income families whose
homes were severeh dam~!ed IT)' \Vilma-we have benefitted from nearly $500,000.00 of in-kind service bv
vohllltcers
Please attach any additional infomuJJion you feel pertinent. This application should be forwarded to Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager to the
Board of County Commissioners, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112. If you wish, pleasefa:r; your application to (239) 774-.'1602 or e-
mail to iallmuck'if".:""f/i.'ig"" "". Thank you for volunteering to serve the citizens of Collier County.