Agenda 04/25/2023 Item #16K 1 (Resolution - Reappointing two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board to 4 year terms expiring on 04/13/27)04/25/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board, to four -year terms expiring on
April 13, 2027.
CONSIDERATIONS: This seven-member board was created on January 27, 2004 by Ordinance No. 2004-06 to
make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on programs, services, classes and special events
that will further assist Collier County Domestic Animal Services in providing the best possible service to the
community. They also analyze and review construction and improvements to Domestic Animal Services facilities
and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding such facilities. Terms are four years.
A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Ordinance No. 2004-06 states that the Board shall be composed of seven members with experience including, but
not limited to, the following:
(1) One Collier County Humane Society representative;
(2) One veterinarian or veterinarian technician;
(3) One County law enforcement representative;
(4) One citizen in the pet retail, boarding or grooming industry;
(5) One representative from an animal rights group based in Collier County; and
(6) Two citizens at large.
Two seats on the committee expired on April 13, 2023. The vacancies were advertised, and the following
applications were received:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMMITTEES
James Rich* Animal rights
group
1 Yes Animal Services Advisory Board
(2008-2012, 2015-present)
Sherry Rego* Law enforcement 1 Yes Animal Services Advisory Board
(2022-2023)
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years Mr. Rich has had two excused absences and Corporal Rego has had
one excused absence. Attendance records are included in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on April 12, 2023, the committee reviewed the above
applications and voted unanimously to recommend that James Rich and Sherry Rego both be reappointed to their
seats on the committee, to four-year terms expiring on April 13, 2027. A recommendation memo 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 reappointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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AGENDA DATE: April 25, 2023
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. ASAB Backup 4.25.23 (PDF)
2. ASAB Membership List 4.25.23 (PDF)
3. ASAB Resolution 4.25.23 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.1
Doc ID: 24838
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
03/02/2023 3:48 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
03/02/2023 3:48 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 04/14/2023 2:27 PM
Domestic Animal Services Cindy Delgado Additional Reviewer Completed 04/14/2023 3:44 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/14/2023 3:51 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/17/2023 10:09 AM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 04/17/2023 5:16 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/18/2023 11:16 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/25/2023 9:00 AM
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DATE: April 13,2023
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP
Office of the County Attomey
FROM: Marcy Perry
Division Director, Domestic Animat Services (DAS)
RE:Animal Services Advisory Board
On April 12,2023, The Collier County Domestic Animal Services Advisory Board (DASAB) reviewed
the following applicants for the two DASAB positions, which expired on April 13, 2023. During the
meeting, all seven current board members were present.
Represenlative from an animal rights group based in Collier County- The DASAB members who
participated the meeting endorsed James Rich for reappointment for the position. James Rich has held the
current position for the past year but has been on the board for 12 years. James fuch is the co-founder of
"For the Love ofCats, a 501(c)3 charitable no-kill cat rescue group operating on Marco Island. Mr. Rich
has over 20 years of experience running a rescue group. The advisory board voted 7-0 to endorse James F.
Rich for the Chairman position on the DASAB
James F. Rich
167 E HiIo St.
Naples, FL 34113
Law Enforcemen - The DASAB members who participated in the meeting endorsed Cpl. Sherry M.
Rego for the reappointment for the position. Cpl. Sherry M. Rego who has over I 8 years of experience in
Law Enforcement with Collier County Sherifls Office, was the only member of the Law Enforcement
who applied for the position. The advisory board voted 7-0 to endorse Sherry M. Rego for the Law
Enforcement position on the DASAB.
Cpl. Sherry M. Rego
250 Patriot Way
Naples, FL 3410,1
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
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FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attomey
DATE: Iantary 31,2023
APPLICANT:
James fuch
167 E Hilo St
Naples. FL 341 13
APPLYING FOR: Ariimal Services Advisorv Board
We have two seats expiring in April 2023 on the above referenced advisory committee. The pending
vacancies were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Dominique Shavontae
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: I
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Marcy Perry
An application is attached lor your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for
appointment to the advisory committee. ln accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo
should include:
J / The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
,/ / The commiftee's recommendation lor appointment or non-appointment.
Jt The category or area ofqualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
V tf the applicant is a reappointment. please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
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.
Ifyou have any questions, please call ne ar 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter
02 2021
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 8O0
Naples, FL 34112
(2391Z5Z-84OO
Application was received on: 7/31/2023 3:04:25 PM
Name:James F Rich Home Phone:239 248-4766
Home Address:167 E HILO ST
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address:catman1048@Pma il.com
Board or Committee: Animal Services Advisory Board
Category: animal advocate
ace of Em oyment: retire
lon have lived in Collier Cou : mo re than 1
months out of the rdo reside in Collier Cou : lam a ar-round residenow man
Have u been convicted or found I of a criminal offense level felony or first da
misdemeanor on ?N
Not lndicated
Not lndicated
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.
do business with theyou or your empl N
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
city: lllapG3 zip code: bzlrB
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recommendations made by this advisory board? @
Not lndicated
Please list r communt activities and itions held:
Education:
Masters Degree from Northwestern University in education and performance.
Ex rience / B round
have served on the Collier Coun DAS Adviso Board for the ast 12 ars
Itho h retired, I co-founded the non-rofit animal rescue or anization, "For the Love of Cats", over 2
o, and have been active with eve art of its mission since its ince ion. We also have a loears a
tanding partnership with DAS and all other rescue organizations throughout the county
ur organizatlon has sterilized and/or adopted over 6700 cats and kittens over the ears. We hel tra
nd spay several hundred cats a year- We pay for several urgent care cases for low-income families each
ar. We have a senior cat program that pays for the adoption of any senior cat over the age of 6 yea
ld to anyone 55 years and older. We supply over 3000 pounds a month of cat and dog food to a loca
od bank for distribution to several food banks throu h out the coun .Wes onsor FGCU students i
biology who have a strong interest in veterina medicine
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? [e!
Do you currently hold an elected office? JNil
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? tr8
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Aftomey
DATE: March 13,2023
APPLICANT:
Sherry M. Rego
3319 E. Tamiami Tr.. Bldg. J
Naples, FL 34112
APPLYING FOR: Animal Services Advisory Board
We have two seats expiring in April 2023 on the above referenced advisory committee. The pending
vacancies were advertised and persons interested in sewing on this commiftee were asked to submit an
application for consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Dominique Shavontae
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commrssroner
district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Yes Commissior.rDistrict: 1
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Marcy Perry
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 olall applicants considered lor the vacancy or vacancies.
J - The commiftee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
It m" category or area of qualification thi appticant is to be appointed in.y' Ifthe applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years.
TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez
This applicant is not recommended for appointment. OR
This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is aftached, please
prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
Ifyou have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter
02,202t
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, F[ 34112
(239) 2s2-8400
Application was received on: 3/73/2023 9:20:50 AM
Name:Home Phone:239-682-440L
Home Address:
Phone Numbers
Business:239-253-4247
E-Mail Address:
Category: law enforcement
he M.R
50 Patriot wa
her co llie rsheriff.orreo
rd or Committee: AnimalServices Adviso Boa
lace of Em nt: Collier Coun Sheriff Offi
ow lo have lived in Collier Cou : more than 1
months out of the year do you reside in Collier Cou lama r-round residenman
been convicted or found ilty of a criminal offense level felo or first d
isdemeanor only)? N
Not lndicated
Not lndicated
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notiry 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.
ur em do business with the Couno you or N
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
city: lr,ra pte! zip code:134104
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recommendations made by this advisory board? @
Not lndicated
Are you a registered voter in Collier County?Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? @
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Fd
Please list commu activities and ons held:
Education:
Background
nimal Services Adviso Boa
rownt Prevention Coalition Police Activities Lea ue - Collier Coun
chelor's D ree - Barry Universi
Enforceme
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Animal Services Advisory Board
06/09/15 04/13/19
05/14/19 04/13/23
4 Years
167 E. Hilo St.
Animal Activist Group
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. James Rich
Naples, FL 34113
( ) 248-4166
E-Mail:catman1048@gmail.com
11/09/21 04/13/24 2.5 Years
505 Coral Dr.
Veterinarian
4District:
Category:
Dr. Robert J. March
Naples, FL 34102
( ) 248-4096
( ) 774-3701
E-Mail:bobmarch706@gmail.com
04/26/22 04/13/23 1 Year
3319 E. Tamiami Trail, Bldg. J
Law Enforcement
1District:
Category:
Cpl. Sherry Marie Rego
Naples, FL 34112
( ) 253-4247
E-Mail:sherry.rego@colliersheriff.org
04/26/22 04/13/24 2 Years
370 Airport Road North
Humane Society of Collier County
3District:
Category:
Ms. Meredith McLean
Naples, FL 34104
( ) 302-8515
( ) 643-1555
E-Mail:meredith@hsnaples.org
01/11/22 04/13/24 2+ Years
1405 Milkwort Lane
At Large
4District:
Category:
Ms. Sue Law
Naples, FL 34105
( ) 571-5608
E-Mail:suelaw317@gmail.com
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Packet Pg. 2150 Attachment: ASAB Membership List 4.25.23 (24838 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Animal Services Advisory Board
06/14/22 04/13/26 4 Years
464 Anhinga Rd.
At Large
5District:
Category:
Ms. Michele Antonia
Naples, FL 34120
( ) 825-4093
E-Mail:animalcompassionproject@earthlink.net
02/09/21 04/13/22
04/26/22 04/13/26
1 Year
75 Saint Andrews Blvd.
At Large
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Kelly Hyland
Naples, FL 34113
( ) 438-6997
E-Mail:kh2021asab@yahoo.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Animal Services Advisory Board
This 7-member board was created on January 27, 2004 by Ordinance No. 2004-06 to make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on programs, services, classes and
special events that will further assist Collier County Domestic Animal Services in providing the
best possible service to the community. They also analyze and review construction and
improvements to Domestic Animal Services facilities and make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners regarding such facilities. Terms are 4 years. Membership shall represent
the following categories:
1 - Humane Society of Collier County
1 - Law Enforcement
1 - Veterinarian or Vet Tech
1 - Animal Activist Group
1 - Citizen in the Pet Retail, Boarding or Grooming Industry
2 - At Large
cc: Marcy Perry, Division Director
252-7387 or 252-6952
Cindy Delgado: 252-6950Staff:
FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING JAMES RICH AND
SHERRY REGO TO THE ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 2004-06 established the Animal Services
Advisory Board to generate community involvement in order to aid the Collier County Domestic
Animal Services Department; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2004-06 provides that this Advisory Board shall consist of
seven members who represent the areas of expertise as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacant seats on this Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Advisory Board has provided the Board of County
Commissioners with its recommendation for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JAMES RICH in the category of
animal rights representative and SHERRY REGO in the category of law enforcement
representative are each hereby reappointed to their seats on the Animal Services Advisory Board,
to four-year terms expiring on April 13, 2027.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by majority vote on this 25th day of April, 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:______________________________
, Deputy Clerk Rick LoCastro, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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