Agenda 11/12/2024 Item #16K 7 (Resolution - Appointing members to the Collier County Citizens)11/12/2024
Item # 16.K.7
ID# 2024-1851
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint William Conley and reappoint Christopher Byrne to the Collier County Citizen Corps.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint two members to the Collier County Citizen Corps.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This 9 member committee was established by Ordinance No. 02-56, as amended, to advise the Board of
County Commissioners on all hazards preparedness and other related issues; to act as a coordinating agency
for activities that support an all hazards approach to threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to Collier
County; to assist in the recruitment of volunteers by publicizing and expanding existing community programs;
to assist in achieving and maintaining accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation
Program; to facilitate communication between Collier County & State & Federal agencies on all hazards
activities, as well as to enable Collier County to identify outside resources such as grants, training
opportunities and equipment. The committee members represent various community organizations. Each
member shall be considered a liaison between their respective organization and the committee, and shall be
recommended by their organization to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration for appointment
to the committee. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
There are two vacant seats on this committee. The Salvation Army has recommended Captain William
Conley and the Collier County Fire Chief’s Association recommended Chief Christopher Byrne.
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DISTRICT VOTER ADVISORY
COMM.
William Conley Salvation Army
Representative
4 Yes None
Christopher Byrne Collier County
Fire Chief’s
Association
1 Yes Collier County
Citizen Corps
(2020-Present)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners appoint William
Conley, representing the Salvation Army, to fill the remainder of a vacant term expiring on November 5,
2027, and to reappoint Christopher Byrne, representing the Collier County Fire Chief’s Association, to a 4-
year term expiring November 5, 2028. Recommendation letters are 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
RECOMMENDATIONS: 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
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Item # 16.K.7
ID# 2024-1851
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CCCC Backup 11.12.24
2. CCCC Membership 11.12.24
3. CCCC Resolution 11.12.24
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COLLIER COUNTY FIRE & EMS CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION, INC.
CHIBFS' ASSOCIATION
October 23, 2024
Collier County
Office of the County Attorney
3299 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34112
To Whom it May Concern,
The Collier County Fire & EMS Chiefs Association unanimously has recommended Fire Chief Chris
Byrne to serve a second term as the Associations representative to the Collier County Citizens
Corps. The Fire Chief's sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be a member of the Collier County
Citizen Corps and are committed to strengthening the collaboration between government and
community leaders to ensure our community is prepared to respond to all hazards and threats.
��-Fire Chief Phillip Pennington
Vice President
Collier County Fire & EMS Chiefs Association
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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: 09/06/2024 09:13:41 AM
Name: Christopher G Byrne
Email Address::-----------
Home Address:----i:m-•
City/Zip Code:------•
Primary Phone:--aa-.::zamn
Secondary Phone:------•
Board or Committee: Collier County Citizens Corps
Category (if Applicable): Collier County Fire Chiefs Association representative
Place of Employment? City of Marco Island, Fire Rescue Department
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
How many years have you lived in Collier County? More than 15
Home many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County? I am a year-round resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree
misdemeanor only)? No
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you currently hold an elected office? No
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Collier County Citizen Corps
04/13/21 11/05/22
12/12/23 11/05/26
1.5 Years
26137 St. Michael Lane
United Way
0
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Ashley Jones
Bonita Springs, FL 34145
(405) 882-6794
(239) 963-1528
E-Mail:Ashley.Jones@uss.uwcollierkeys.org
12/8/15 11/05/18
02/14/23 11/05/26
3 Years
7621 Garibaldi Court
Community Emergency Response Team CERT
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Barry Gerenstein
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 417-9052
(239) 537-3273
E-Mail:veronawalksafety@yahoo.com
11/05/26
American Red Cross
0District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
, FL
E-Mail:
11/05/27 4 Years
The Salvation Army
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
12/12/23 11/05/27 4 Years
3097 Newburgh St.
COAD - Community Org. Active in Disaster
0District:
Category:
Ms. Ashley Maher
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 855-1154
E-Mail:ashley@thepiecemissing.com
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Page 1 of 3
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Collier County Citizen Corps
1/12/10 11/05/13
09/28/21 11/05/25
2 Years
10373 Quail Crown Dr.
Business & Industry (Chamber)
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Reginald A. Buxton, II
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 514-2371
(239) 572-0051
E-Mail:reg@regbuxton.com
11/10/20 11/05/24 4 Years
*see notes*
Collier County Fire Chiefs Association
1District:
Category:
Chief Chris Byrne
,
E-Mail:cbyrne@cityofmarcoisland.com
01/12/10 11/05/13
09/28/21 11/05/25
3 Years
420 South Barfield Drive
Coast Guard Auxiliary
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Commodore Walter R.
Jaskiewicz
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 821-8183
(239) 821-8114
E-Mail:captwrj@aol.com
2/13/24 11/05/25 1.75 Years
2918 Andrews Avenue
Retired Senior Volunteer Program RSVP
4District:
Category:
Ms. Meredith Gavin
Naples, FL 34112
(216) 780-3005
E-Mail:meredith.gavin@colliercountyfl.gov
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Collier County Citizen Corps
This committee was established on November 5, 2002 by Ordinance No. 02- 56, as amended by
Ordinance Nos. 16-21 and 23-67, to advise the Board of County Commissioners on all hazards
preparedness and other related issues; to act as a coordinating agency for activities that support
an all hazards approach to threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to Collier County; and
to assist in the recruitment of volunteers by publicizing and expanding existing community
programs.
The committee shall consist of 9 voting members, one from each of the following organizations:
Community Emergency Response Team; United Way; Collier County Fire Chiefs Association;
Collier Ready - Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD); Coast Guard Auxiliary;
American Red Cross; Salvation Army; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; and Collier County
business/industry. Each member shall be considered a liaison between their respective
organization and the committee, and shall be recommended by their organization to the Board of
County Commissioners for consideration for appointment to the committee for a four year term.
Expert consultants from private and governmental emergency services agencies as listed below
are strongly encouraged to attend on behalf of their employer, in a non-voting capacity: City of
Naples, City of Marco Island, Everglades City, Collier County Emergency Medical Services,
Collier County Health Department, District 20 Medical Examiner, law enforcement/neighborhood
watch, Collier County Emergency Management, Naples Community Hospital (NCH) Healthcare
System, Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Collier County Sheriff's Office.
cc if needed: Mike Shaw 252-3605
Josh Starrett: 252-3621Staff:
President through the Office of Homeland SecurityFL STAT:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Page 3 of 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING WILLIAM CONLEY
AND REAPPOINTING CHRIS BRYNE TO THE COLLIER COUNTY
CITIZEN CORPS.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 2002-56, as amended, established the Collier
County Citizen Corps as an Advisory Committee to advise the Board of County Commissioners
(Board) on a wide range of hazards preparedness and other related issues; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2002-56, as amended, provides that this Advisory
Committee shall consist of nine voting members representing the Community Emergency
Response Team, United Way, Collier County Fire Chiefs Association, Collier Ready –
Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), Coast Guard Auxiliary, American Red
Cross, Salvation Army, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Collier County
Business/Industry; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacant seats on this committee; and
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army and the Collier County Fire Chief’s Association have
each provided the Board with a recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that WILLIAM CONLEY
(representing the Salvation Army) is hereby appointed to the Collier County Citizen Corps, to fill
the remainder of a vacant term expiring on November 5, 2027, and that CHRISTOPHER
BYRNE is hereby reappointed to his seat (representing the Collier County Fire Chief’s
Association), to a 4-year term expiring November 5, 2028.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by majority vote on the 11th 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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