Agenda 12/10/2024 Item #16K 8 (Appoint for members to the Library Advisory Board)12/10/2024
Item # 16.K.8
ID# 2024-2142
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint four members to the Library Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Rebecca Seitz to fill the remainder of a vacant term, expiring on December 31, 2026, and
appoint three members to the Library Advisory Board, to four-year terms expiring on December 31, 2028.
CONSIDERATIONS: This 5-member committee was created by Ordinance No. 88-71 to advise the Board of County
Commissioners on the operations and proposed budget for the Collier County Library System. Membership is
composed of 5 members representing the 5 commission districts. Terms are 4 years. A list of the current membership is
included in the backup.
There is one vacant seat on this board for District 1 with three additional seats for Districts 2, 4 and 5 expiring on
December 31, 2024. All vacancies were advertised, and applications were received from the following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Rebecca Seitz District 1 1 Yes None
Katherine Albers District 2 2 Yes None
Jennifer Ashford District 2 2 Yes None
Joy White* District 4 4 Yes Library Advisory Board
(2016-present)
Marjorie Gagnon* District 5 5 Yes Library Advisory Board
(1989-1992; 2015-present)
*reapplying
Term limits apply to the membership of this committee, per Code of Laws Sec. 82-28, Terms of Office, which states:
(1) Each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. A person shall not be considered to
have served a full term of office unless that person has served at least two years. All terms of office shall expire
on December 31.
(2) A member of the Library Advisory Board may be reappointed by the Board of County Commissioners for only
one successive term. This one term reappointment limitation shall not be extended. However, other qualified
applicants may be considered for any vacancy. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the board shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of office.
(3) Notwithstanding the above, an individual may be reappointed to the board after a hiatus of at least two years.
This restriction applies to Ms. White and Ms. Gagnon, as they have both served more than two terms.
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Item # 16.K.8
ID# 2024-2142
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years, Ms. White had one excused absence and Ms. Gagnon had two excused
absences.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on November 20, 2024, the committee reviewed the above
applications and unanimously recommended that Ms. Seitz (District 1) be appointed to fill the remainder of a vacant
term expiring on December 31, 2026, that Ms. Albers (District 2) be appointed to a four year term, to expire on
December 31, 2028 and that Ms. White (District 4) and Ms. Gagnon (District 5) each be reappointed to their respective
seats on the Library Advisory Board, to four-year terms expiring on December 31, 2028, and that the term limit
restriction as described in Sec. 82-28 be waived for these two reappointments. Recommendation memos are included in
the backup.
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 appointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. LAB Backup 12.10.24
2. LAB Membership List 12.10.24
3. LAB Resolution 12.10.24
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wanda Rodri8uez, ACP
Office of the County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Wanda:
The Library Advisory Board met Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and reviewed the application and
qualifications of the respondent for District 1:
Rebeca Seitz
There were no additional applicants for District 1
By unanimous decision the Library Advisory Board recommends for District 1 appointment:
Rebeca Seitz
This would be a first term appointment for Mrs. Seitz replacing the vacated seat.
Should you need any further information, or have questions please call.
Thank you,
Catherine Cowser
Library Director
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Collier County
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Collier County Public Library Division.2385 Orange Blossom Drive o Naples, Florida 34109. (239) 252-7350. Collierlibrary.org
20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP
Office of the County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Wanda:
The Library Advisory Board met Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and reviewed the applications and
qualifications of the respondents for District 2:
Katherine Albers
Jennifer Ann Ashford
There were no additional applicants for District 2.
By unanimous decision the Library Advlsory Board recommends for District 2 appointment:
Katherine Albers
This would be a first term appointment for Mrs. Albers replacing the incumbent.
Should you need any further information, or have questions please call.
Tha nk you,
Catherine Cowser
Library Dlrector
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20 November 2024
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP
Office of the County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Wanda:
The Library Advlsory Board met Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and reviewed the application and
qualifications of the respondent for District 4:
Joy Ann White
There were no additional applicants for District 4.
By unanimous decision the Library Advisory Board recommends for District 4 appointment:
Joy Ann White
Ms. White isa current Library Advisory Board member, with herterm expiring Decembet 3t,2024.
Ms. White was absent for one meeting during the last two years.
Should you need any further Information, or have questions please call.
Thank you,
s,1-
Catherine Cowser
Library Director
x7378
Collier Count vPUBLIC LIBFlARY
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wanda Rodriguez, ACP
Office of the County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Wanda:
There were no additional applicants for District 5.
By unanimous decision the Library Advisory Board recommends for District 5 appointment:
Marjorie Hall Gagnon
Mrs. Gagnon is a current Library Advlsory Board member, with her term expiring Decembet 3t,2024.
Mrs. Gagnon was absent for two meetings during the last two years.
Should you need any further information, or have questions please call.
Thank you,
Collier Count vPUBLIC LIERARY
Collier County Public Library Division.2385 Orante Blossom Orive. Naples, Florida 34109. (239) 252-7350. Collierlibrary.org
20 November 2024
The Library Advisory Board met Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and reviewed the application and
qualifications of the respondent for District 5:
Marjorie Hall Gagnon
Catherine Cowser
Library Director
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Library Advisory Board
12/13/16 12/31/20
12/8/20 12/31/24
4 Years
6476 Marbella Drive
Commission District 4
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Joy Ann White
Naples, FL 34105
(574) 309-2619
E-Mail:jwhite444@aol.com
12/8/20 12/31/24 4 Years
5601 Turtle Bay Drive #1401
Commission District 2
2District:
Category:
Ms. Carla Grieve
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 566-7680
E-Mail:cmmgrieve@gmail.com
05/26/15 12/31/16
12/8/20 12/31/24
1.5 Years
1209 Lee Street
Commission District 5
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Marjorie Hall Gagnon
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-3007
(239) 657-3275
E-Mail:maggiegagnon2013@gmail.com
12/31/26 4 Years
Commission District 1
1District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
01/09/07 12/31/10
12/13/22 12/31/26
4 Years
4397 21st Avenue S.W.
Commission District 3
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Constance L. Bettinger
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 821-3368
E-Mail:C7bettinger@gmail.com
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Library Advisory Board
This 5 member committee was created by Ord. No. 88-71 to advise the Board of County
Commissioners on the operations and proposed budget for the Collier County Library System.
Membership is composed of 5 members representing the 5 commission districts. Terms are 4
years.
Term limits apply to this committee, per Code of Laws Sec. 82-28, Terms of Office: “The terms of
office of the library advisory board shall be as follows:
(1) Each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. A person shall not be
considered to have served a full term of office unless that person has served at least two years…
(2) A member of the library advisory board may be reappointed by the board of county
commissioners for only one successive term. This one term reappointment limitation shall not be
extended…
(3) Notwithstanding the above, an individual may be reappointed to the board after a hiatus of at
least two years.”
cc: Karen Tibbetts 252-7386
Catherine Cowser, Interim Library Director: 252-7378Staff:
FL STAT:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Page 2 of 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING REBECCA SEITZ AND
KATHERINE ALBERS AND REAPPOINTING JOY WHITE AND
MARJORIE GAGNON TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 88-71, confirmed the establishment of the
Library Advisory Board, which advises the Board of County Commissioners on the operations and
proposed budget for the Collier County Library System; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 88-71, as amended, provides that the Advisory Board shall
consist of five members; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacant seat on this board representing Commission District 1, and
three seats expiring on December 31, 2024, representing Districts 2, 4 and 5; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice
soliciting applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Library Advisory Board has provided the Board of County
Commissioners with its recommendations for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that REBECCA SEITZ, resident of
District 1, is hereby appointed to the Library Advisory Board to fill the remainder of a vacant term
expiring December 31, 2026; that KATHERINE ALBERS, resident of District 2, is appointed to
a four-year term expiring December 31, 2028; and that JOY WHITE (District 4) and MARJORIE
GAGNON (District 5) are each hereby reappointed to their seats on the Library Advisory Board
to serve four-year terms expiring December 31, 2028, and that term limit restrictions are hereby
waived for the term of these reappointments.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this 10th day of December, 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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