Agenda 08/27/2024 Item #16K 2 (Resolution - Appointing Jonathan Foerster to the Animal Services Advisory Board)08/27/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint Jonathan Foerster to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Jonathan Foerster to the Animal Services Advisory Board, to fill the remainder of a
term 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.
The seat for the Humane Society representative was recently vacated by Meredith McLean. The following
application was received with an endorsement letter from the Humane Society Naples:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Jonathan Foerster Humane Society
representative
4 Yes None
RECOMMENDATION: The Humane Society Naples recommends the appointment of Jonathan Foerster as their
representative. The appointment will be to fill the remainder of a term expiring on April 13, 2028. The Humane
Society recommendation letter 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 appoints Jonathan Foerster to the Animal
Services Advisory Board as the Humane Society representative, and authorize the Chair to execute the attached
resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. ASAB Backup 8.27.24 (PDF)
2. ASAB Membership 8.27.24 (PDF)
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3. ASAB Resolution 8.27.24 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.2
Doc ID: 28758
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint Jonathan Foerster to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 08/27/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
05/01/2024 10:16 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
05/01/2024 10:16 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 08/16/2024 5:04 PM
Operations & Regulatory Management Michael Stark Other Reviewer Completed 08/21/2024 3:22 PM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/21/2024 3:23 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 08/21/2024 3:26 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/21/2024 3:27 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/21/2024 3:29 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 08/27/2024 9:00 AM
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To: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
From: Michael Stark, Director, Operations Support & Regulatory
Management, Growth Management Community Development
Department
Cc: James French, Department Head, Growth Management Community
Development Department
Date: August 12, 2024
Subject: DAS Advisory Board Application – Jonathan Foerster
In response to your request regarding the application received for the appointment
to the Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) Advisory Board, please find
the following:
Jonathan Foerster has applied for an appointment to the Collier County Domestic
Animal Services (DAS) Advisory Board supported by Sarah Baeckler Davis, CEO
of the Humane Society Naples (HSN). County staff considers Mr. Foerster a
knowledgeable resource to replace Meredeth McLean who has stepped down from
the Advisory Board effective August 12, 2024. He holds a B.S. in Journalism from
the University of Missouri and is CEO of the Golisano Children's Museum of
Naples. He previously served as Director of Community Affairs for Humane Society
Naples, Communications Director for Artis -Naples, Executive Editor of Gulfshore
Life magazine, and as an editor and reporter for the Naples Daily News. Mr. Foerster
has been a full-time Collier County resident for the past 15 years.
Staff respectfully supports the appointment of Mr. Foerster to the Collier County
Domestic Animal Services (DAS) Advisory Board.
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Animal Services Advisory Board
8/13/24 04/13/27 3 Years
3321 Canal Street
Animal Rights Group
4District:
Category:
Allen M Schantzen
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 370-7763
E-Mail:stackoil@comcast.net
8/13/24 04/13/28 4 Years
1300 Mist Pines Circle Apt. 201
At Large*
4District:
Category:
Susan M Mehas
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 860-4955
E-Mail:smehas@johnrwood.com
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
4/13/28
Humane Society of Collier County
3District:
Category:
Naples, FL 34104
E-Mail:
05/14/24 04/13/28 4 Years
720 North Collier Blvd #405
At Large
4District:
Category:
Ms. Laurie Harris
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail:laurie.harris@comcast.net
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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 Rights Group
1 - Citizen in the Pet Retail, Boarding or Grooming Industry
2 - At Large
cc: Michael Stark, Alexandra Casanova, Rey Torres until 8/27
Cindy Delgado: 252-6950Staff:
FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JONATHAN FOERSTER
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 is one vacant seat on this Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Humane Society Naples has provided the Board of County
Commissioners with its recommendation for appointment of its representative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JONATHAN FOERSTER in the
category of Humane Society representative, is hereby appointed to the Animal Services Advisory
Board to fill the remainder of a vacant term which shall expire on April 13, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by majority vote on this 27th day of August, 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. 1739 Attachment: ASAB Resolution 8.27.24 (28758 : Recommendation to appoint Jonathan Foerster to the Animal Services Advisory Board.)