Agenda 01/09/2024 Item #16K 5 (Resolution - Reappointment of 2 members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee)01/09/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATIONS: This five-member committee was created by Ordinance No. 89-98 to advise the Board of
County Commissioners on the operations and budget of the Ochopee Fire Control District. Members must reside
within the boundaries of the Ochopee Area Fire Control Special Taxing District and include 1 member from
Everglades City (appointed by the Mayor), 1 member from Plantation Island, 1 member from Chokoloskee, 1
member from Lee Cypress (Copeland) and 1 member from Ochopee. Terms are 2 years. A list of the current
membership is included in the backup.
Two seats on this committee expired on December 31, 2023. The vacancies were advertised, and applications were
received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Don Lee Bradke* MSTU resident - Port
of the Islands
1 Yes Ochopee Fire District
Advisory Committee
(2017-present)
Genevieve (Teri)
O’Connell*
MSTU resident - Port
of the Islands
1 Yes Ochopee Fire District
Advisory Committee
(2017-present)
*reapplying
Term limits apply to this committee, in accordance with Code of Laws Sect. 122-229(c)(2), which states in relevant
part: “…each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of two years. A member of the advisory board may
be reappointed by the Board of County Commissioners for one successive term…” This restriction applies to both
of the above applicants, who have each served three terms on this committee.
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years, Dr. Bradke and Ms. O’Connell have consistently participated in most
or all the meetings.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That Dr. Bradke and Ms. O’Connell each be reappointed to their
respective seats on this committee, to two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2025, and that any term limit
restrictions be waived for the terms of these reappointments, that they may continue their volunteer service on this
committee. 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: To adopt the Committee Recommendation, and authorize the Chair to execute the
attached resolution confirming the reappointments.
Prepared by:: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. OFCD Backup 1.9.24 (PDF)
2. OFCD Membership List 1.9.24 (PDF)
3. OFCD Resolution 1.9.24 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.5
Doc ID: 27580
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee.
Meeting Date: 01/09/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
12/20/2023 10:06 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
12/20/2023 10:06 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 12/20/2023 10:18 AM
Facilities Management Paula Brethauer Additional Reviewer Completed 01/03/2024 10:04 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/03/2024 10:07 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/03/2024 10:22 AM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/03/2024 10:33 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/03/2024 11:24 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/09/2024 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1618 Attachment: OFCD Backup 1.9.24 (27580 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee.)
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Packet Pg. 1624 Attachment: OFCD Backup 1.9.24 (27580 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee.)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee
09/26/17 12/31/19
01/10/23 12/31/23
2 Years
183 Sunset Cay
district resident (Port of the Islands)
1
2 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Genevieve "Teri" O'Connell
Naples, FL 34114
( ) 393-0651
( ) 777-2608
E-Mail:occorral@gmail.com
09/26/17 12/31/19
01/10/23 12/31/23
2 Years
25057 Peacock Lane, #201
district resident (Port of the Islands)
1
2 Years
District:
Category:
Dr. Don Lee Bradke
Naples, FL 34114
(574) 780-2393
E-Mail:dbradke1234@gmail.com
05/26/15 12/31/16
01/10/23 12/31/24
1.5 years
313 Stella Maris Dr. S.
district resident (Port of the Islands)
1
2 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Robert Craig
Naples, FL 34114
( ) 404-5516
E-Mail:rcraig9350@gmail.com
07/13/21 12/31/22
01/10/23 12/31/24
1.5 Years
25085 Peacock Lane, Apt. 201
district resident (Port of the Islands)
1
2 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Larry E. "Gene" Holloway
Naples, FL 34114
(574) 780-3235
E-Mail:larryeholloway@yahoo.com
01/12/21 12/31/22
01/10/23 12/31/24
2 Years
311 S. Copeland Ave. #218
Everglades City representative
5
2 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Timothy Moshier
Everglades City, FL 34139
(239) 695-2373
(954) 520-8297
E-Mail:ShallowwaterHog@icloud.com
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Packet Pg. 1625 Attachment: OFCD Membership List 1.9.24 (27580 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee
This 5 member committee was created by Ord. No. 89-98 to advise the Board of County
Commissioners on the operations and budget of the Ochopee Fire Control District. Members
must reside within the boundaries of the Ochopee Area Fire Control Special Taxing District, and
include 1 member from Everglades City (appointed by the Mayor), 1 member from Plantation
Island, 1 member from Chokoloskee, 1 member from Lee Cypress (Copeland) and 1 member
from Ochopee. Terms are 2 years.
Term limits apply to this committee, per Code of Laws Sec. 122-229(c), Terms of Office:
"Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of two years. A member of
the advisory board may be reappointed by the Board of County Commissioners for one
successive term…”
(former contact info:
Ochopee Fire Control District - 695-4114
cc: Judith Schleiffer <jschleiffer@gnfire.org> 348-7540)
Paula Brethauer: 252-2041Staff:
125.01FL STAT:
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Packet Pg. 1626 Attachment: OFCD Membership List 1.9.24 (27580 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING GENEVIEVE
O’CONNELL AND DON BRADKE TO THE OCHOPEE FIRE DISTRICT
ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 89-98 created the Ochopee Fire District
Advisory Board to advise the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on the budget and
operation of the Ochopee Fire Control District; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 89-98, as amended, states that this Advisory Board shall be
composed of five members and provides guidelines the Board may consider relating to its
composition; and
WHEREAS, two terms on this Advisory Board expired on December 31, 2023, and
public notice has been provided soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Board has provided the Board of County
Commissioners with its recommendations for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that DON BRADKE and
GENEVIEVE O’CONNELL are each hereby reappointed to their seats on the Ochopee Fire
District Advisory Board, to two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2025, and further, that
term limit restrictions are hereby waived for these reappointments.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 9th day of January, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Chris Hall, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
___________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1627 Attachment: OFCD Resolution 1.9.24 (27580 : Recommendation to reappoint two members to the Ochopee Fire District Advisory Committee.)