Agenda 04/22/2025 Item #16K 1 (Appoint two members to the Emergency Medical Authority)4/22/2025
Item # 16.K.1
ID# 2025-1064
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, 2026.
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. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
David Lindstrom Citizen representative 1 Yes None
Barry Contee Citizen representative 1 Yes None
Francis Lonsway Citizen representative 4 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The committee reviewed the above applications on March 12, 2025, and
voted to recommend that Mr. Lindstrom and Mr. Contee be appointed to the committee to fill the remainder of the two
vacant terms expiring on December 31, 2026. A recommendation email is 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. EMA Backup 4.8.25
2. EMA Membership List 4.8.25
3. EMA Resolution 4.8.25
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: January 15, 2025
APPLICANT:
David Lindstrom
3772 Jungle Plum Drive East
Naples, FL 34114
APPL YING FOR: Emergency Medical Authority
We currently have one vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancy was
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for
consideration.
TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Melanie Wain cc: Glenda Thomas
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: 1
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
__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-
-x- 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 252-2939. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney
DA TE: February 11, 2025
APPLICANT:
Barry A. Contee
2633 Seychelles Circle, Unit 2303
Naples, FL 34112
APPL YING FOR: Emergency Medical Authority
We currently have one vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancy was
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: 1
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 COO RD INA TOR: Attn: Madison Bird
__ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -DR-
-x- 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 252-2939. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: February 14, 2025
APPLICANT:
Francis A. Lonsway
1286 Carrington Circle, unit 204
Naples, FL 34105
APPL YING 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 cc: Glenda Thomas
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: 4
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 COO RD INA TOR: 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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Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No
Please list your community activities and positions held: Most recently, I served as a temporary, part
time work in the office of The Supervisor of Elections.
Education: BA. MA, PhD.
Experience/ Background: BA. MA, PhD.
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Emergency Medical Authority
12/31/26 3.5 Years
Citizen Representative
3District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34119
E-Mail:
8/27/24 12/31/27 3 Years
9597 Everglades Drive
Citizen Representative
3District:
Category:
Thomas Dagney III
Naples, FL 34120
(812) 881-8970
E-Mail:Tdagney@me.com
8/27/24 12/31/27 3 Years
1214 Forest Lakes Drive
Citizen Representative
4District:
Category:
Michael A Hazel
Naples, FL 34105
(978) 394-6312
E-Mail:mikehazel@verizon.com
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
12/31/26 4 Years
Citizen Representative
3District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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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:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Page 2 of 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING DAVID LINDSTROM
AND BARRY CONTEE 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 DAVID LINDSTROM and BARRY CONTEE are hereby
appointed to the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority, to fill the remainder of two vacant terms
expiring on December 31, 2026.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 8th day of April, 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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