Agenda 05/14/2024 Item #16K11 (Resolution - Appointing two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board)05/14/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board, to four-year terms expiring on
April 13, 2028.
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.
Three seats on the committee expired on April 13, 2024. The vacancies were advertised, and the following
applications were received:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTE
R
ADVISORY COMM.
Meredith McLean* Humane Society
of Naples
3 Yes Animal Services Advisory Board
(2022-present)
Sue Law* At Large 4 Yes Animal Services Advisory Board
(2022-present)
Laurie Harris At Large 1 Yes None
Tracy Duhaney At Large 2 Yes None
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years Ms. McLean has had one excused absence and Ms. Law has also had
one excused absence. Attendance records are included in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on April 1, 2024, the committee reviewed the above
applications and voted unanimously to reappoint Meredith McLean as the Humane Society representative and voted
5-1 to reappoint Sue Law to the open at large seat. A recommendation memo is included in the backup. The
remaining vacancy for a vet or vet technician will continue to be advertised.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since the Animal Services Advisory Board meeting on April 1, 2024, Chairman
Jim Rich, animal rights group representative, resigned from the Advisory Board. Also, Sue Law rescinded her
application for re-appointment as an at-large representative. Therefore, staff recommends the reappointment of
Meredith McLean as the Humane Society representative and recommends appointment of Laurie Harris as an at -
large representative. Both appointments will be four-year terms expiring on April 13, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
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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 adopt the Staff Recommendation and
authorize the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. ASAB Backup 5.14.24 (PDF)
2. ASAB Membership List 5.14.24 (PDF)
3. ASAB Resolution 5.14.24 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.11
Doc ID: 28640
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 05/14/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – County Attorney's Office
Name: Madison Bird
04/17/2024 11:05 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
04/17/2024 11:05 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Domestic Animal Services Cindy Delgado PSD Reviewer Completed 04/17/2024 1:28 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 04/19/2024 9:24 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 04/19/2024 9:51 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 04/19/2024 10:30 AM
Office of Management and Budget Agnieszka Chudy OMB Reviewer Completed 04/19/2024 4:35 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/08/2024 12:32 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/14/2024 9:00 AM
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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
04/25/23 04/13/27
4 Years
167 E. Hilo St.
Animal Rights Group
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. James Rich
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 248-4166
E-Mail:catman1048@gmail.com
04/13/24 2.5 Years
Veterinarian
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
04/26/22 04/13/23
04/25/23 04/13/27
1 Year
3319 E. Tamiami Trail, Bldg. J
Law Enforcement
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Cpl. Sherry Marie Rego
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 253-4247
E-Mail:sherry.rego@colliersheriff.org
04/13/24 2 Years
Humane Society of Collier County
3District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
04/13/24 2+ Years
At Large
4District:
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
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
(239) 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
(239) 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:
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Packet Pg. 2091 Attachment: ASAB Membership List 5.14.24 (28640 : Recommendation to appoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEREDITH MCLEAN
AND LAURRIE HARRIS 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 four vacant seats on this Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided the Board of County Commissioners with its
recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that MEREDITH MCLEAN in
the category of Humane Society of Naples representative and LAURIE HARRIS in the category
of At Large representative are each hereby appointed to seats on the Animal Services Advisory
Board, to four-year terms expiring on April 13, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by majority vote on this 14th day of May, 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. 2092 Attachment: ASAB Resolution 5.14.24 (28640 : Recommendation to appoint two members to the Animal Services Advisory Board.)