Agenda 11/12/2024 Item #16K 4 (Resolution - Appointing a member to the Contractors Licensing Board )11/12/2024
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2024-1712
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Jennifer Cassidy to the Contractors Licensing Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Jennifer Cassidy to the Contractors Licensing Board as recommended by the City of Naples,
to a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2027.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This nine-member quasi-judicial board was created by Ordinance No. 78-2, as amended, to determine the qualifications
of applicants for the various categories of the Contractors' Certificates of Competency. They also hold hearings to
determine if a certificate of competency of any contractor, master or journeyman should be revoked. A minimum of 2
members shall reside within the corporate city limits of Naples or Marco Island or shall be recommended to the BCC by
the Naples City Council or Marco Island City Council. Section 489.131(10), Fla. Stat., states that 3 members must be
consumer representatives. The consumer representatives may be any resident of the local jurisdiction that is not, and
has never been, a member or practitioner of a profession regulated by the board or a member of any closely related
profession. Members of the Contractors Licensing Board who are not consumer representative members should be either
a licensed architect, a licensed general contractor, a licensed engineer, a licensed electrical contractor, a licensed
plumbing contractor, a licensed mechanical contractor, a licensed roofing contractor, a licensed residential, or a licensed
building contractor. Terms are 3 years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
There is one vacant seat on this committee for a consumer member residing within the city limits. The
vacancy was advertised, and an application was received from the following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Jennifer Cassidy Consumer 4 Yes None
CITY RECOMMENDATION: At their regular meeting on October 16, 2024 under agenda item 13A,
the Naples City Council voted unanimously to recommend that Ms. Cassidy be appointed to a seat on this
committee, to a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2027. A memo from the City of Naples and the
agenda record is included in the backup to this item.
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 City Recommendation and authorizes
the Chair to sign the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CLB Backup 11.12.24
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11/12/2024
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2024-1712
2. CLB Membership 11.12.24
3. CLB Resolution 11.12.24
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Agenda
MEMORANDUM Office of the City Clerk
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To: Madison Bird
From: Jessica R. Rosenberg, Deputy City Clerk
Date: October 18, 2024
At its October 14, 2024 Workshop, the Naples City Council interviewed Jennifer Cassidy for
the City of Naples’ Consumer seat on the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board.
Subsequently, at its October 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, the Naples City Council voted
unanimously to recommend her for appointment.
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(Erica Martin, Director of Planning)
Agenda Memorandum
Staff Report
Resolution
2012 Legal Opinion -Robert Pritt
2012 Marine Permit -300 Bow Line Drive
Credentials -Petitioner
2012 Building Official Letter to Wicka
2012 Singer Letter to Wicka
Marine Permit 12-1979 -Removal of Piling and Relocation of Lift to Original
Location
Application and Exhibits
Deed
Credentials -Staff
Public Notice Mailing Addresess
Correspondence
Sign Posting Affidavit
Correspondence
CC Presentation
11.E. A Resolution Determining Outdoor Dining Petition 24-OD8 to Establish Outdoor
Dining on Private Property Including a Total of Nine (9) Tables and Thirty-Six (36)
Seats for the Restaurant Known as Ottimo on 5th Cucina & Bar on Property
Owned by NECO 401 5th Avenue South, LLC and Located at 409 5th Avenue
South, More Fully Described Herein; and Providing an Effective Date.
(Erica Martin, Director of Planning)
Agenda Memorandum
Resolution
Application
Disclosure of Interest -Property Owner
Disclosure of Interest-Business Owner
Deed
Survey
Site Plan
Life Safety Plan
Outdoor Dining Details
Credentials-Petitioner
Credentials-Staff
Public Notice Mailing Addresses
Affidavit of Sign Posting
Petitioner's Presentation
12.OLD BUSINESS -None.
13.NEW BUSINESS
13.A. Consider Appointing One Trustee to the Board of Trustees of the Police Officers'
Retirement Trust Fund and Recommending One Member for Appointment to the
Collier County Contractors' Licensing Board.
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Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a
positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Natixis Investment Managers -Assistant Vice President - Senior Fixed Income
06/2015 - Current
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System -Cash and Securities Lending Analyst
09/2013 - 06/2014
Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc -Client Portfolio Analyst
10/2010 - 08/2012
T. Rowe Price Associates -Vice President - Fixed Income Trader
08/1997 - 10/2006
T. Rowe Price Associates -Third Party Marketing Representative
06/1996 - 07/1997
T. Rowe Price Associates -Mutual Fund Accountant
06/1994 - 06/1996
Brown Brothers Harriman -Mutual Fund Accountant
06/1992 - 12/1993
United State Treasury Department -Auditor
06/1991 - 05/1992
WORK HISTORY
Ensure the accurate and timely investment of accounts per investment guidelines.•
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.•
Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.•
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group
projects.
•
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.•
Managed the securities lending portfolio for the fixed income portfolios.•
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.•
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.•
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.•
Served as the primary point of contact for institutional and high net worth clients.•
Communicated market developments, portfolio changes and annual performance
information to clients.
•
Executed bond trades for Institutional and SMA accounts in accordance with investment
guidelines and best execution practices.
•
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic
partners.
•
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.•
SKILLS
Advanced MS Office Suite•
Strong analytical ability•
Excellent attention to detail•
Decision Making & Judgment•
Business Development•
Project Management•
Effective relationship building•
Customer and client relations•
Social media knowledge•
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI •1991
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Cum Laude
EDUCATION
JENNIFER A. CASSIDY
E:cassidy.jenn@gmail.com
P:410-925-4043
A:Naples, FL 34102
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Contractors Licensing Board
6/30/25
Consumer
1District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
, FL
E-Mail:
03/09/10 02/28/12
02/27/24 02/28/27
2 Years
1120 12th Avenue North
City of Naples - General Contractor
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Robert P. Meister, III
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 261-8732
(239) 253-6931
E-Mail:miestercontracting@gmail.com
06/30/27 3 Years
City of Naples - Consumer
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
11/09/21 06/30/22
05/24/22 06/30/25
8 mos.
3361 Lakeview Dr.
General Contractor
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Stephen M. Jaron
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 293-0575
(239) 254-1002
E-Mail:sjaron8@gmail.com
05/13/08 06/30/09
06/11/24 06/30/27
1 Year
119 Torrey Pines Pt.
General Contractor
1
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Terry Jerulle
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 289-5400
(239) 213-1143
E-Mail:Tjerulle@Tjflorida.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Contractors Licensing Board
06/11/96 06/30/97
6/11/24 06/30/27
1 Year
595 13th Street N.W.
Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor
5
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Richard E. Joslin, Jr.
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 572-1172
(239) 455-5000
E-Mail:PappaPool@embarqmail.com
01/10/17 06/30/18
06/11/24 06/30/27
1.5 Years
2425 Pinewoods Circle
Engineer/General Contractor
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Matthew H. Nolton
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 289-3035
E-Mail:mnolton@forgeeng.com
04/14/09 06/30/11
06/13/23 06/30/26
2 Years
3710 7th Ave. NW
Roofing Contractor
3
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Kyle E. Lantz
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 405-0667
E-Mail:kyle@southwest-creations.com
10/13/20 06/30/22
05/24/22 06/30/25
1.75 Years
14995 Savannah Drive
Consumer
3
3 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Todd B. Allen
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 300-3506
(239) 593-7900
E-Mail:Todd@naples.law
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Contractors Licensing Board
This nine-member board was created by Ord. Nos. 78-2, 85-42, 90-105, as amended, to
determine the qualifications of applicants for the various categories of the Contractors'
Certificates of Competency. They also hold hearings to determine if a certificate of competency
of any contractor, master or journeyman should be revoked. A minimum of 2 members shall
reside within the city limits, or shall be recommended to the BCC by City Council. Section
489.131(10), Fla. Stat., states that 3 members must be consumer representatives. The
consumer representatives may be any resident of the local jurisdiction that is not, and has never
been, a member or practitioner of a profession regulated by the board or a member of any
closely related profession. Members of the CLB who are not consumer representative members
should be either a licensed architect, a licensed general contractor, a licensed engineer, a
licensed electrical contractor, a licensed plumbing contractor, a licensed mechanical contractor, a
licensed roofing contractor, a licensed residential, or a licensed building contractor. Except for
consumer representative members, these categories are merely directory and failure to have a
member of each of the trades is not grounds for voiding any action of the Board. The Board of
County Commissioners may also appoint alternate members as it deems appropriate. Terms are
3 years. This is a Quasi Judicial Board.
Amended by Ordinance Nos. 92-61, 94-34, 95-11, 97-68, 99-45, 02-21, 06-46.
Tim Crotts: 252-4229Staff:
489FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JENNIFER CASSIDY TO
THE CONTRACTORS’ LICENSING BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 90-105, as amended, established the
Contractors’ Licensing Board and provides that the Board shall be composed of nine (9)
members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners with a minimum of three (3)
consumer representatives and the remaining members to be building professionals such as
contractor, engineer, or architect, with a minimum of two (2) members residing within the
corporate city limits of the City of Naples and/or the City of Marco Island, or recommended to
the Board of County Commissioners by the Naples City Council and/or the City Council of the
City of Marco Island; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacant seat on this board representing the City of Naples; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Naples City Council has provided its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JENNIFER CASSIDY (City of
Naples - Consumer), is hereby reappointed to a seat on the Contractors’ Licensing Board to a
three-year term expiring on June 30, 2027.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 12th day of November,
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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