Agenda 08/27/2024 Item #16K 3 (Resolution - Appointing two members to the Emergency Medical Authority)08/27/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint two members to the Emergency Medical Authority.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Emergency Medical Authority, to fill the remainder of vacant terms
expiring on December 31, 2027.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County Emergency Medical Authority was created by Ordinance No. 2016-44
on December 13, 2016, to assist the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and other agencies with issues
affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services, to work to improve pre-hospital medical care, to evaluate
current and future EMS needs, to serve as a catalyst to effect cooperation among agencies, to evaluate requests for
all Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) in Collier County and make recommendations to
the BCC. This is a five (5) member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire
district, EMS, municipality or the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Terms are four years. A list of the current
membership is included in the backup.
There are two vacant seats on this committee. The vacancies were advertised, and the following applications were
received:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTE
R
ADVISORY COMM.
Thomas Dagney Citizen representative 3 Yes None
Thomas Stuart Citizen representative 3 Yes None
Robin Wyles Citizen representative 3 Yes None
Michael Hazel Citizen representative 4 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The committee reviewed the above applications on June 12, 2024, and
voted unanimously to recommend that Mr. Dagney and Mr. Hazel be appointed to the committee, to fill the
remainder of the two vacant terms expiring on December 31, 2027. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee Recommendation, and
authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: August 27th 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. EMA Backup 8.27.24 (PDF)
2. EMA Membership List 8.27.24 (PDF)
3. EMA Resolution 8.27.24 (PDF)
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08/27/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.3
Doc ID: 29658
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint two members to the Emergency Medical Authority.
Meeting Date: 08/27/2024
Prepared by:
Title: – County Attorney's Office
Name: Madison Bird
08/12/2024 9:27 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
08/12/2024 9:27 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Emergency Medical Services Bruce Gastineau Other Reviewer Completed 08/16/2024 1:10 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Other Reviewer Completed 08/19/2024 12:19 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/19/2024 2:19 PM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/19/2024 4:28 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson OMB Reviewer Completed 08/20/2024 7:30 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/20/2024 11:53 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 08/27/2024 9:00 AM
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02/2021
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: May 7, 2024
APPLICANT:
Thomas Stuart
15541 Mark Lane
Naples, FL 34119
APPLYING FOR: Emergency Medical Authority
There are 2 vacant seats 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: Melanie Wain
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: 3
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Michael Choate cc: Yolanda Garza , Bruce Gastineau
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: Madison Bird
__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: 5/6/2024 12:56:28 PM.
Name: Thomas Stuart Home Phone: 249-994-5825
Home Address: 15541 Mark Lane
City: Naples Zip Code: 34119
Phone Numbers
Business:
E-Mail Address: Recruiters4u@hotmail.com
Board or Committee: Emergency Medical Authority
Category:
Place of Employment: Self-employed
How long have you lived in Collier County: 1-2
How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: 9-12
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:
I am not currently involved in any community activities
Education:
BS in Business Management
Experience / Background
40 years of entrepreneurial business skills 5 years as a volunteer EMT in N.Y. 5 years as a paid employee
on a town zoning board in NY 25 years as a volunteer member of the Board of Director of a national car
organization 10 years as a member of the Board of Directors of a soccer organization
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Emergency Medical Authority
06/13/23 12/31/26 3.5 Years
9366 Pocida Ct. #201
Citizen Representative
3District:
Category:
Mr. Stephen Ulik
Naples, FL 34119
(651) 271-3619
E-Mail:sjulik@comcast.net
12/31/27 4 Years
Citizen Representative
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
12/31/27 4 Years
Citizen Representative
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
05/25/21 12/31/22
12/13/22 12/31/26
1.5 Years
6056 Huntington Woods Dr.
Citizen Representative
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Daniel M. Johnson
Naples, FL 34112
(708) 280-0619
(239) 316-5100
E-Mail:Djon222@comcast.net
01/01/19 12/31/22
12/13/22 12/31/26
4 Years
5940 Golden Oaks Lane
Citizen Representative
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Ellen B. Newberry Yarnell,
Esq.
Naples, FL 34119
(513) 265-2865
(239) 566-2013
E-Mail:ebnewberryyarnell@gmail.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Emergency Medical Authority
The Collier County Emergency Medical Authority was created by Ordinance No. 2016-44 on
December 13, 2016, to assist the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and other agencies
with issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services, to work to improve pre-hospital
medical care, to evaluate current and future EMS needs, to serve as a catalyst to effect
cooperation among agencies, to evaluate requests for all Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity (COPCN) in Collier County and make recommendations to the BCC. This is a five (5)
member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district,
EMS, municipality or the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Terms are four years.
(formerly known as the Public Safety Authority)
cc: Yolanda Garza 252-3759
Bruce Gastineau, Interim Chief 252-3757
Michael Choate, Public Safety Director: 252-3602Staff:
FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THOMAS DAGNEY AND
MICHAEL HAZEL TO THE COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY
MEDICAL AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No.
2016-44, establishing the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority (“Authority”) from the formerly-
named Public Safety Authority, to address issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services in
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-44 establishes the membership of the Authority as a five-
member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district, EMS,
municipality, or the Collier County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacant seats on the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has provided the Board of County Commissioners with its
recommendation for appointments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that THOMAS DAGNEY and MICHAEL HAZEL are hereby
appointed to the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority, to fill the remainder of two vacant terms
expiring on December 31, 2027.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 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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