Agenda 06/10/2025 Item #16K 4 (Resolution - Appointing Leyanis Muniz to the Library Advisory Board w/term expiring on December 31, 2026)6/10/2025
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2025-1955
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Leyanis Muniz to the Library Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Leyanis Muniz to fill the remainder of a vacant term, expiring on December 31, 2026.
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 a District 3 resident. The vacancy was advertised, and an application
was received from the following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Leyanis Muniz District 3 3 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its meeting on May 22nd 2025, the committee reviewed the
above application and unanimously recommended that Ms. Muniz (District 3) be appointed to fill the
remainder of a vacant term expiring on December 31, 2026. A recommendation memo 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 appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. LAB Backup 6.10.25
2. LAB Membership 6.10.25
3. LAB Resolution 6.10.25
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22 May 2025
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP
Office of the County Attorney
Collier County, Florida
Wanda:
The Library Advisory Board met on Thursday, May 2?,2025 to review the application and qualifications
of the respondent for District 3:
Regina Klepadlo (wlthdrew application)
Leyanis Muniz
There were no additional applicants for District 3.
By unanimous decision the Library Advisory Board recommends for District 3 appolntment:
Leyanis Muniz
This would be a first term appointment for Mrs. Muniz replacing the incumbent.
Should you need any further information, or have questions please call.
Thank you,
Catherine Cowser
Library Director
x7378
@ColierCounty
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Collier County Public Library Division. 2385 Orange Blossom Drive. Naples, Florida 34109. (239) 252-7350. CollierLibrary.orgPage 2157 of 2218
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-8400
Application was received on: 03/19/2025 09:03:29 PM
Name: Leyanis Muniz
Email Address: leya43@gmail.com
Home Address: 4270 Raffia Preserve Way
City/Zip Code: Naples, 34119
Primary Phone: 305-490-7914
Secondary Phone:
Board or Committee: Library Advisory Board
Category (if Applicable): District 3
Place of Employment?
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
How many years have you lived in Collier County? 5-10
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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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: Sunday School Nursery Assistant
Education: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Bachelor of Arts in English
Experience / Background: Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Bachelor of Arts in English
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Aftomey
DATE: March24,2025
APPLICANT:
Leyanis Muniz
4270 Raffia Preserve Way
Naples, FL 341 19
APPLYING FOR: Library Advisory Board
We have one vacant seat 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: Clenda Thomas
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner
district the applicant resides.
Commission District: 3
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Catherine Cowser cc: Karen Tibbetts
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 ofqualification 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.
Ifyou have any questions, please call me a|252-2939. Thank you lor your attention to this matter.
02,2021
Registered Voter: Yes
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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
12/10/24 12/31/28
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
12/10/24 12/31/28 4 Years
7879 Gardner Drive
Commission District 2
2District:
Category:
Ms. Jennifer Ashford
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 877-0476
E-Mail:Jennifer.ashford@yahoo.com
05/26/15 12/31/16
12/10/24 12/31/28
1.5 Years
1209 Lee Street
Commission District 5
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Marjorie Hall Gagnon
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 503-4057
(239) 657-3007
E-Mail:maggiegagnon2013@gmail.com
12/10/24 12/31/26 2 Years
102 Lely Court
Commission District 1
1District:
Category:
Ms. Rebeca Seitz
Naples, FL 34113
(615) 308-1198
E-Mail:rebeca@justoneC.com
12/31/26 1.75 Yrs
Commission District 3
3District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
Friday, May 23, 2025 Page 1 of 2
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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:
Friday, May 23, 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 LEYANIS MUNIZ 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 3; 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 recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that LEYANIS MUNIZ, resident of
District 3, is hereby appointed to the Library Advisory Board to fill the remainder of a vacant term
expiring December 31, 2026.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this 10th day of June, 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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