Agenda 09/24/2024 Item #16K5 (Resolution to reappoint Bernardo Barnhart to the Immokalee Beautification Advisory Committee)9/24/2024
Item # 16.K.5.
ID#: 2024-1047
Executive Summary
Recommendation to reappoint Bernardo Barnhart to the Immokalee Beautification Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: Recommendation to reappoint Bernardo Barnhart to the Immokalee Beautification Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATIONS: This five member committee was created by Ord. No. 85-65, amended by Ord. Nos. 90-8 and
92-40, to assist the Board of County Commissioners in the business affairs of the Immokalee Beautification Taxing
District, and prepare and recommend an itemized budget to carry out the business of the district for each fiscal year.
Membership represents the population of the area within the Immokalee Beautification District. Ord. No. 2002-52 was
adopted on 10/22/02 changing membership as follows: 4 members shall be permanent residents within the MSTU and 1
member may be an owner of residential or commercial property within the MSTU or may be an appointed representative
of a business located within the MSTU and an elector of Collier County. Terms are 4 years. A list of the current
membership is included in the backup.
There are three vacant seats. The vacancies were advertised and the following applications were received:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Bernardo Barnhart* Business representative 5 Yes Immokalee Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee (2004-2006,
2018-present); Immokalee
Enterprise Zone Development
Agency (2005-2009)
Raul Cano None 5 Yes None
*reapplying
ATTENDANCE: Mr. Barnhart has had three excused absences in the past two years. Attendance records are included
in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on August 28, 2024, the committee voted unanimously to
recommend that Bernardo Barnhart be reappointed to his seat on the committee and that Raul Cano not be appointed to
the committee. Recommendation memos are included in the backup. The remaining vacancies will continue to be
advertised.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee Recommendation, and
authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. IBMSTU Backup 9.24.24
2. IBMSTU Membership 9.24.24
3. IBMSTU Resolution 9.24.24
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TO: Madison Bird, Legal Assistant, Notary
Office of the County Attorney
FROM: Christie Betancourt, Assistant Director
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
DATE: September 5, 2024
SUBJECT: Recommendation to the BOCC for filling its vacancy on the
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
____________________________________________________________________________________
The Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory committee has received and reviewed an application by
the prescribed deadline for its vacancy. Applicant was evaluated based on their potential contributions to
the Committee. The applicant meets the criteria required to be eligible for the committee and resides or
works within the MSTU’s district boundary.
At the August 28, 2024, advisory committee meeting the board voted unanimously (5-0) to appoint Mr.
Bernardo Barnhart to the Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee vacant term as indicated
below. Mr. Bernardo Barnhart has been serving on this committee and has 3 absences in the past 2 years
NAME
TYPE OF
APPOINTMENT
TERM
EXPIRES
FIELD OF EXPERTISE/CATEGORY
Bernardo Barnhart
Re-Appointment
Owner of residential or
commercial property
within the MSTU or an
appointed representative of
a business located within
the MSTU.
09-23-2028 Resident of Collier County – District 5
20+ years
Works for First Bank – Immokalee, Vice
President
Background: 21 years of professional
experience working as a banker. Former
President of the Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce and the Rotary Club of Immokalee.
Current member of the Collier County Housing
Authority. Former member of the Immokalee
Enterprise Zone and Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory Board.
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TO: Madison Bird, Legal Assistant, Notary
Office of the County Attorney
FROM: Christie Betancourt, Assistant Director
Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
DATE: September 5, 2024
SUBJECT: Recommendation to the BOCC for filling its vacancy on the
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
____________________________________________________________________________________
The Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee has received and reviewed an application by
the prescribed deadline for its vacancy. While the applicant, Mr. Raul Cano, meets the eligibility criteria
and resides or works within the MSTU district boundary, the committee has decided not to recommend
his appointment.
At the August 28, 2024, advisory committee meeting the board voted unanimously (5-0) against
appointing Mr. Raul Cano to the Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee.
Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee Member Attendance Log FY 2022-2024
Committee Member Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 22'Jan 23 Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 23'Jan 24'Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug
Total
Absent
Bernardo Barnhart NM X X X X X X X X X A NM NM X X A X X X X X X A NM X 3
Norma Garcia NM X A A A A A A A X X NM NM X X A X A X A A X A NM NB 12
Cherryle Thomas NM X X X A A X A X A X NM NM X A X A X A A A X X NM X 9
Andrea Halman NM X X X X X X X X X X NM NM X X X X X X X X X X NM X 0
Christina Guerrero NM X X X X X X X A X X NM NM A X X A X X X A X X NM X 4
David Turrubiartez Jr.NM A X X A X A X X X X NM NM X X X A X X X X A X NM X 5
Ana Estrella NM A NB NB X X X X X X A NM NM X X A NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB 3
X = Present
A = Absent/Excused (2022-2023)
A = Absent/Excused (2024)
A = Absent/UnExcused (2024)
NM = No Meeting held
NB = Not on Board during this period
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
10/04/88 09/23/92
11/09/21 09/23/25
4 Years
5080 Annunciation Circle, Suite 201
Non-Profit rep. - Immokalee Chamber of Commerce
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Cherryle Thomas
Ave Maria, FL 34143
(239) 657-5447
(239) 657-0080
E-Mail:CherryleThomas47@gmail.com
09/23/28 4 Years
Resident in MSTU
2District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail:
09/23/26 3 Years
business/commercial in MSTU
5District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Immokalee, FL 34142
E-Mail:
05/22/07 09/23/10
10/11/22 09/23/26
3 Years
1372 Lincoln Ct.
Resident in MSTU
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Andrea Halman
Immokalee, FL 34143
(239) 657-3426
(443) 807-8997
E-Mail:andean09@me.com
02/27/18 09/23/20
09/22/20 09/23/24
2.5 Years
5198 Roma St.
Representative of business in MSTU
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Bernardo Barnhart
Ave Maria, FL 34142
(239) 229-3697
E-Mail:bbarnhart@first1bank.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
02/23/21 02/23/25 4 Years
1411 N. Apple St.
Resident in MSTU
5District:
Category:
Ms. Christina M. Guerrero
Immokalee, FL 33935
(239) 289-8862
E-Mail:christinaflbys@gmail.com
02/23/21 02/23/25 4 Years
1014 Warden Lane
Resident in MSTU
5District:
Category:
Mr. David A. Turrubiartez, Jr.
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 938-4505
(239) 318-5548
E-Mail:dturrubiartez1@gmail.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
This 7 member committee was established by Ordinance No. 11-39, as amended by Ordinance
Nos. 20-47 and 21-30, to assist the Board of County Commissioners in the business affairs of the
Immokalee Beautification Taxing District, and prepare and recommend an itemized budget to
carry out the business of the district for each fiscal year. Members must be electors of Collier
County and qualify in one of the following categories: Four members shall be permanent
residents within the MSTU, and three members may be an owner of a business or commercial
property within the MSTU or may be an appointed representative of a non-profit entity operating
within the MSTU. Terms are 4 years.
cc: Christie Betancourt 867-0028
John Dunnuck, CRA Director: 252-8846Staff:
125.01FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 – ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA REAPPOINTING BERNARDO BARNHART
TO THE IMMOKALEE BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 11-39, as amended by Ordinance No. 20-47,
established the Immokalee Beautification Advisory Committee to advise the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) on matters pertaining to the Immokalee Beautification Municipal
Service Taxing Unit (MSTU); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 20-47 provides that the Advisory Committee shall be
composed of seven members, all electors in Collier County: four members shall be permanent
residents of the MSTU; three members may be an owner of a business or commercial property
within the MSTU or an appointed representative of a non-profit entity located within the MSTU;
and
WHEREAS, there are three vacant seats on this Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Immokalee Beautification Advisory Committee has provided the Board
with its recommendation for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that BERNARDO BARNHART, in
the category of Business representative, is hereby reappointed to the Immokalee Beautification
Advisory Committee to a four-year term expiring on September 23, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this 24th day of September, 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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