Agenda 09/13/2022 Item #16K 3 (Resolution - Appointing a member to CCLAAC)09/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint a member to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint a member to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee to fill a vacant term
expiring on February 11, 2026.
CONSIDERATIONS: The (Conservation Collier) Land Acquisition Advisory Committee is comprised
of 9 members. This committee's primary responsibility is to recommend to the BCC an Active Properties
Acquisition List with qualified purchase recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent
with the goals of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee
shall comprise broad and balanced representation including environmental and conservation interests,
agricultural and business interests, educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the
County. Members shall have expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural
resources, real estate or land acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco -tourism or environmental
education. Terms are three years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Committee member Michael Seef resigned on June 25, 2022, leaving a vacant seat on this committee.
The vacancy was advertised and the following applications were received:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY
COMM.
John Courtright Environmental/Conservation 4 Yes None
Bernard Gallagher Land appraisal 4 Yes None
Louise Cromwell General civic/citizen 4 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on August 3, 2022, the committee considered
the above applications and voted to recommend that Mr. Courtright be appointed to the committee, to fill
a vacant term expiring on February 11, 2026. A recommendation email is included in the backup.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for Board approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee
Recommendation, and authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the
appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: September 13, 2022
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. CCLAAC Membership List 9.13.22 (PDF)
2. CCLAAC Resolution 9.13.22 (PDF)
3. CCLAAC Backup 9.13.22 (PDF)
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09/13/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.3
Doc ID: 22985
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint a member to the Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
08/05/2022 2:40 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
08/05/2022 2:40 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 08/08/2022 12:24 PM
Parks & Recreation Summer BrownAraque Additional Reviewer Completed 08/09/2022 4:26 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/10/2022 8:21 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/10/2022 1:57 PM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 08/22/2022 3:05 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/06/2022 6:09 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/13/2022 9:00 AM
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
06/14/22 02/11/25 3 Years
429 3rd Ave. N.
Real Estate / Conservation
4District:
Category:
Mr. Rhys G. Watkins
Naples, FL 34102
( ) 595-6462
E-Mail:rhys.g.watkins@gmail.com
02/09/21 02/11/24 3 Years
2832 Arbutus St.
Environmental/Conservation/Educational
4District:
Category:
Mr. David M. Corban
Naples, FL 34112
( ) 207-5528
E-Mail:dmc@davidcorban.com
09/28/21 02/11/24 2+ Years
3491 23rd Ave. SW
Environmental/Conservation
5District:
Category:
Ms. Karyn Allman
Naples, FL 34117
( ) 357-7421
( ) 533-5313
E-Mail:yarn42@gmail.com
01/23/18 02/11/21
02/09/21 02/11/24
3 Years
9517 Ironstone Terr., Apt. 202
General Civic/Citizen
3
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Gary Bromley
Naples, FL 34120
( ) 348-1179
E-Mail:Bromley914@comcast.net
02/11/26 3.5 Years
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
02/11/03 02/11/05
01/28/20 02/11/23
2 Years
6180 Star Grass Lane
Real Estate/ General Civic
3
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. William H. Poteet, Jr.
Naples, FL 34116
() 300-0203
403-3840
E-Mail:Poteetproperties@gmail.com
02/22/22 02/11/23 1 Year
302 Stella Maris Dr. S.
Environmental/conservation/ecology/land management
1District:
Category:
Mr. Ron Clark
Naples, FL 34114
( ) 389-7850
( ) 777-0786
E-Mail:redfishron803@yahoo.com
06/12/18 02/11/21
02/09/21 02/11/24
2.66 Years
3531 County Barn Rd., Apt. 202
Environmental/Conservation/Educational
1
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Brittany Patterson-Weber
Naples, FL 34112
(727) 252-4056
( ) 325-1356
E-Mail:bpattersonweber@gmail.com
04/23/19 02/11/22
02/22/22 02/11/25
3 Years
1442 Galleon Dr.
Environmental/Conservation/Educational
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Michele Lenhard
Naples, FL 34102
( ) 530-8129
(201) 316-6011
E-Mail:mrlenhard@me.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee, created by Ordinance No. 2002-63 as amended, is
comprised of 9 members. This committee's primary responsibility is to recommend to the BCC
an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase recommendations of environmentally
sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program.
Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced representation including
environmental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests, educational
interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have
expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land
acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco-tourism or environmental education. Terms
are three years.
cc: Kathlene Drew 252-2961
Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Coordinator: 252-2979Staff:
FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JOHN COURTRIGHT
TO THE LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 2002-63, as amended, established the Land
Acquisition Advisory Committee (‘Committee’) to assist the Board of County Commissioners
(‘Board’) in establishing an “Active Properties Acquisition List” with qualified purchase
recommendations consistent with the goals of Conservation Collier; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2002-63, as amended, provides that this Committee shall
consist of nine members representing the broad and balanced interests of Collier County Citizens
as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacant seat on this Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has provided the Board with its recommendation for
appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JOHN COURTRIGHT,
representing environmental/conservation interests, is hereby appointed to the Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee to fill a vacant term expiring on February 11, 2026.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 13th day of September, 2022.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
, Deputy Clerk William L. McDaniel, Jr., Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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02/2021
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: May 11, 2022
APPLICANT:
Bernard F. Gallagher, Jr.
1110 Partridge Circle, Apt. 101
Naples, FL 34104
APPLYING FOR: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
We currently have a vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancy was
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: yes Commission District: 4
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Summer Araque cc: Kathlene Drew
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
_____ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
_____ The committee’s recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
_____ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
_____ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
__X__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. –OR–
_____ This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
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
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 5/11/2022 8:47:34 PM.
Name: Bernard F. Gallagher Jr Home Phone: 12398109370
Home Address: 1110 Partridge Circle Apt. 101
City: Naples Zip Code: 34104
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: Bernie901@comcast.net
Board or Committee: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: Retired
How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
misdemeanor only)? No
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
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.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
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recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
None
Education:
Graduated with an AA degree from Montgomery Junior College in Maryland. Graduated with a BS
degree from the University of Maryland in Business Administration. Before I retired - held a SRA
appraisal designation from the Appraisal Institute and was a state certified general appraiser in both
Florida & Maryland. Do not hold any appraisal designations now.
Experience / Background
Former Appraiser & Review Appraiser for the National Park Service and the Department of Interior.
Appraised and/or reviewed thousands of parcels for acquisition within the boundaries of Big Cypress
and East Everglades. Also did some appraisal reviews for Fish & Wildlife in the Florida Keys.
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02/2021
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: May 23, 2022
APPLICANT:
Louise M. Cromwell
1930 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. #E202
Naples, FL 34102
APPLYING FOR: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
We currently have one vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancy was
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Shavontae Dominique
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 4
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Summer Araque cc: Kathlene Drew
An application is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
_____ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
_____ The committee’s recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
_____ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
_____ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
_________________________________________________________________________________
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
__X__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. –OR–
_____ This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
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
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 5/19/2022 10:10:19 AM.
Name: Louise M Cromwell Home Phone: 240-204-2505
Home Address: 1930 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. #E202
City: Naples Zip Code: 34102-1632
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: louisecromwell@gmail.com
Board or Committee: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
Category: Not indicated
Place of Employment: Retired attorney
How long have you lived in Collier County: 5-10
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: 6-9
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
misdemeanor only)? No
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
Not Indicated
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.
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? No
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Not Indicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Not Indicated
Please list your community activities and positions held:
Member-Florida Bar (1970 to present) (Retired Status); Member-District of Columbia Bar (1974 to
present); League of Women Voters of Collier County (Member-Environmental Affairs Committee);
Naples Botanical Garden (Volunteer); Greater Naples Leadership, La Villa Riviera of Naples, Inc.
(Community Association), Chair-Garden Committee.
Education:
Duke University (B.A. 1966; J.D. 1969), Graduate Courses in Garden Design, George Washington
University, (1997-2002).
Experience / Background
Following my graduation from Duke Law School in 1969 I became a staff attorney for Florida Rural Legal
Services based in Ft. Myers but also serving Immokalee. Our clients were primarily migrant
farmworkers. In 1974 I moved to Washington DC where I was an Associate Attorney with Steptoe &
Johnson and later Partner with Shaw Pittman Potts & Trowbridge (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw
Pittman). My specialty was commercial real estate transactions and finance, primarily representing
developers, banks and tenant corporations. My work involved detailed review of large amounts of data,
spotting and reducing risks, clarifying imprecise language to avoid costly misunderstandings, facilitating
agreement among very intelligent, tough and often rather strong-willed professionals, ensuring
compliance with the law, and closing transactions under demanding deadlines. During the 1990’s I also
had the opportunity to serve on the boards of two publicly traded companies: FTP Software (NASDAQ)
and Crestline Capital, Inc. (New York Stock Exchange), a Marriott spinoff which invested in hotel
properties. In each case I served on the Governance Committees and focused on ethical and compliance
issues. I benefitted from the experience of working as a team with other board members, the company
executives and staff. Gardening has been a lifelong pleasure for me. Most of my gardening was done in
Zone 7 in a city garden in Washington, DC, although I was able to experiment with a larger landscape (3
acres) in suburban Maryland after my retirement. I also earned graduate credits over a five year period
in the Garden Design Masters Program at George Washington University. They offered a year long series
on woody plant identification taught at various public gardens in the DC area and design courses which
were offered at night. Some time ago, the Board at my low-rise 32-unit condominium community in
Naples (La Villa Riviera), asked me to redesign our very outdated landscaping. Over the next 15 years,
my neighbor Pat Campbell and I worked to educate ourselves on gardening in a semi-tropical climate
and to create gardens that are both environmentally sound and pleasing to our unit owners. This has
been a truly rewarding hands-on experience that has taught me a great deal, not only about native
plants and Zone 10 conditions, but about harmonious community living.
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DrewKathlene
From:BrownAraqueSummer
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To:DrewKathlene
Subject:FW: Supplemental Questions - Louise Cromwell
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See below from Louise.
From: Louise Cromwell <louisecromwell@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 7:51 AM
To: BrownAraqueSummer <Summer.Araque@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: Supplemental Questions
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Land Acquisition Advisory Board
Conservation Collier
Applicant Supplemental Information
Applicant Name: Louise M. Cromwell
Representation of Interests: Please explain your relationship with and business interests relating
to the following topics:
Environmental and Conservation: I am a member of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the
Naples Botanical Garden, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, the Audubon Society, and the Naples
Native Plant Society. In Washington, DC, I am a member of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network and
the Audubon Naturalist Society.
Agricultural and Business: None. I am fully retired from the practice of law.
Educational: Duke University (B.A. 1966; J.D. 1969), Graduate Courses in Landscape Design,
George Washington University, (1997‐2002). I participate in a Great Decisions Discussion Group
sponsored by the Naples Council on World Affairs.
General Civic and Citizen: I am a member of the League of Women Voters of Collier County
(Environmental Affairs Committee) and Greater Naples Leadership. I have been the Chair of the
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Garden Committee of my Naples condominium community, La Villa Riviera, for over 15 years and
am active in the design and care of our gardens.
I can think of no more important civic duty than working to combat climate change caused by
human activity and preserving habitat for our native plants and animals. I think the mission of
Conservation Collier is of great importance. If my interests and skill set would enable me to be an
effective member of the Land Acquisition Advisory Board, I would be honored to serve. While I
generally spend about seven months a year in Collier County, I am certainly willing to commit to
returning to Naples for regular year‐round monthly meetings. I also anticipate that there will be
many materials to review, as well as time spent learning about the activities and objectives of the
Board.
Individual Member Expertise, Knowledge or Interest: Please elaborate on any experience,
knowledge or interest you have in the following subjects:
Ecology: Gardening has been a lifelong pleasure for me. Much of my gardening was done in Zone
7 in a small residential garden in Washington, DC, although I was able to experiment with a larger
landscape (3 acres) in suburban Maryland after my retirement. I also earned graduate credits over
a five‐year period in the Landscape Design Program at George Washington University.
Some time ago, the Board at my low‐rise 32‐unit condominium community in Naples (La Villa
Riviera), asked me to redesign our very outdated landscaping. Over the next 15 years, a neighbor
and I worked to educate ourselves on gardening in a semi‐tropical climate and to create gardens
that are both environmentally sound and pleasing to our unit owners. This has been a truly
rewarding hands‐on experience that has taught me a great deal, not only about native plants and
Zone 9b/10a conditions, but about harmonious community living.
Of course, gardens aren’t just for looking pretty and soothing the soul. Climate change and habitat
loss are more important concerns. I am a great admirer of Doug Tallamy and his Homegrown
National Park movement. We all try to do our bit, however small. I design and maintain a shrub
and perennial “beautification” garden at the entrance to the Newark Street Community Garden in
Washington, DC. This community garden on public land managed by the DC Parks & Recreation
Department has over 220 fenced plots worked by individual gardeners, mostly devoted to
vegetables. Everything is organic. We maintain 6 actively turned compost bins for the use of our
gardeners. In accordance with Tallamy’s principles, I am working to incorporate at least 70%
native shrubs and perennials in the area assigned to me.
Conservation: My passion for the outdoors began with my childhood as a tree‐climbing, crawfish‐
catching tomboy and continues to this day. I am an avid birder and spend many happy hours
roaming the public areas of Collier County. Of course, it’s not just about the birds. Without a
healthy ecosystem, we would have no birds. I live within 5 minutes of Freedom Park and bird
there at least two or three times a week. As you know, Freedom Park is a tiny miracle: a built and
natural filter marsh, a wildlife habitat, an urban recreation area, and, especially with the new
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weirs and canal improvements, a stormwater management star. Even on the quietest day for
wildlife, Freedom Park never disappoints; there is always at least one treasure to discover. Most
recently, twin baby Barred Owls have appeared.
Of course, Otter Mound is a favorite haunt for birders, especially during fall and spring migration. I
saw my first Caracaras and Sandhill Crane babies at Pepper Ranch. Greater Naples Leadership
recently did a “Done in a Day” volunteer project to publicize the Conservation Collier trails. I
wrote the report for the walk my GNL Class took on the Greenway. I was even lucky enough to get
to visit the Railhead Scrub Preserve once several years ago, on a private tour with the Naples
Native Plant Society. I look forward to exploring the Gore property.
I have always enjoyed the Conservation Collier venues, but the early days of the pandemic made
me even more grateful for these treasures. My son and his wife and my two grandchildren, then 5
and 9, arrived in Naples on March 18, 2020, the day all the beaches were closed to the public, to
“shelter while the pandemic passed.” How naïve we were. They stayed for six weeks. We spent
every single morning hiking the Conservation Collier and CREW venues when all the other parks
were shutting down. They really were a lifesaver.
I realize that recreation is certainly not the only goal for acquisition of Conservation Collier
preserves, nor should it be, but if citizens have an opportunity to experience at least a few of
these venues personally it builds support for the program. The recent referendum continuing the
acquisition program is a demonstration of the taxpayers’ approval of the way their money has
been spent.
Birding has also given me the opportunity to understand how a single individual acting as a tiny
part of a very large movement can make a difference for our ecology. The last time I checked,
eBird, which is operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, had 782,497 participating eBirders
worldwide who have together submitted 67,278,492 complete checklists reporting 10,634
species. On April 26, 2022, the Tuesday morning birding group in which I participate at the Naples
Botanical Garden reported 42 species and 201 individuals over a three‐hour period.
I try to submit complete checklists every time I bird as an individual. Freedom Park usually yields
25 to 30 species in about an hour and a half. eBird transforms statistics from the global birding
community into a powerful resource for research, conservation and education.
Real Estate or Land Acquisition: Following my graduation from Duke Law School in 1969 I
became a staff attorney for Florida Rural Legal Services based in Ft. Myers but also serving
Immokalee. Our clients were primarily migrant farmworkers. In 1974 I moved to Washington DC
where I was an Associate Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson and later a Partner with Shaw Pittman
Potts & Trowbridge (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman). My specialty was commercial real
estate transactions and finance, primarily representing developers, banks and tenant
corporations.
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My work involved reviewing large amounts of data; spotting and reducing risks; preparing legal
memoranda, contracts, loan documents, leases, etc.; clarifying imprecise language to avoid costly
misunderstandings; facilitating agreement among very intelligent, tough and often rather strong‐
willed professionals; ensuring compliance with the law; and closing transactions under demanding
deadlines.
During the 1990’s I also had the opportunity to serve on the boards of two publicly traded
companies: FTP Software (NASDAQ) and Crestline Capital, Inc. (New York Stock Exchange), a
Marriott spinoff which invested in hotel properties. In each case I served on the Governance
Committees and focused on ethical and compliance issues. I benefited from the experience of
working as a team with other board members, the company executives and staff.
Land Appraisal: None.
Land Management: None.
Eco‐Tourism: None as an operator, but I am an enthusiastic participant in such adventures. Most
recently I enjoyed a two week‐long small group birding expedition to Costa Rica. Past trips have
included a trip to Utah to explore national parks and to Cape May, New Jersey, to view the fall
migration of birds. I am booked on a pelagic birding boat trip to Dry Tortugas next spring.
Environmental Education: None as a teacher. Lifelong continuing education as an adult.
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Packet Pg. 3072 Attachment: CCLAAC Backup 9.13.22 (22985 : Recommendation to appoint a member to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee.)