Agenda 06/24/2008 Item # 9B
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 9B
June 24, 2008
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APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN MEMBER(S) TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
OBJECTIVE: To appoint I citizen as a regular member and I citizen as an alternate member to
the Value Adjustment Board.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the time of preparation of this executive summary, CS/HB 909,
Engrossed 3, was pending signature by the Governor of Florida. This bill amends Section
194.015, Florida Statutes, and changes the membership of the Value Adjustment Board to
require the addition of two citizen members and the corresponding reduction of a county
commissioner member and one school board member.
One citizen member must be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and must
own homestead property within the county. Additionally, the citizen member may not be a
member or employee of a taxing authority and may not represent other property owners in
any administrative or judicial review of property taxes. The citizen member should also be
available to attend important V AB meetings during the fourth week in July, October 10-15,
and January when the V AB holds its fmal meeting.
A press release was issued and applications were received from the fo !lowing 4 interested
citizens:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY
DIST ELECTOR ADV. COMM.
Gail J. Meincke Citizen Member 4 Yes None
James E. Moon Citizen Member 4 Yes None
W. John Steffan' Citizen Member 2 Yes None
Ty Agoston Citizen Member 5 Yes None
*Dr. Steffan's application was received a day late.
STAFF: A memorandum was received from staff advising that all four citizens meet the criteria
to be appointed as members of the Value Adjustment Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the requests for
appointment, appoint I regular member and I alternate member to the Value Adjustment Board,
and direct the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointments.
Prepared By: Sue Filson, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Date: JUNE 24, 2008
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Agenda Item No. 9B
June 24, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
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Appointment of Citizen Members to the Value Adjustment Board.
6/24/2008 900:00 AM
Prepared By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCe
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
Approved By
John A. Yonkosky
Director of the Office of Management
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
6/17120083:19 PM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
6117/20085:39 PM
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June 24, 2008
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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Sue Filson
FROM:
Ellen T. Chadwell
DATE:
June 17, 2008
RE:
V AB Citizen Member Applicants
I've reviewed the following four applicants for compliance with the statutory
requirements of 194.015, Fla. Stat., as amended: Gail Meincke, James Moon, Ty
Agoston and W. Jolm Steffan. Each owns homestead in Collier County and appear meet
the requirements for appointment to the Value Adjustment Board.
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
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June 24, 2008
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
June 11,2008
TO:
Elections Office ~
Sue Filson, Executive Manager ..
Board of County Commissioners. " .
FROM:
RE:
Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appointments
The Board of County Commissioners will soon consider the following individuals for
appointment to one of the county's advisory committees. Please let me know if those listed
below are registered voters in Collier County.
Also, please list the commission district in which each applicant resides.
VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
COMMISSION DISTRICT
Gail J. Meincke
85 Constitution Drive
Naples, FL 34 112
W. John Steffan
178 Oakwood Ct
Naples, FL 34110
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James E. Moon
1260 Diana Avenue
Naples, FL 34 I 03
Ty Agoston
360 10th Avenue, N.W.
Naples, FL 34120
5
Thank you for your help.
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: June 11, 2008
TO: Ellen Chadwell, Assistant County
FROM: Sue Filson, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissione
RE: Value Adjustment Board
A press release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an
application for consideration. I have attached the applications received for your review as follows:
Gail J. Meincke
85 Constitution Drive
Naples, FL 34112
James E. Moon
1260 Diana Avenue
Naples, FL 34 I 03
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W. John Steffan
178 Oakwood Ct.
Naples, FL 341 10
Ty Agoston
360 lOth Avenue, N.W.
Naples, FL 34120
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From: gjmart@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9: 16 AM
To: filson_s
Subject: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8097
Application was received on: 6/10/2008 9:15:43 AM.
Name: IGail J Meinck~ Home Phone: 123977441151
Home Address: 185 Constitution Dq
City: lNaple~ Zip Code: 1341121
Phone Numbers
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e-Mail Address:lgimart(a;comcast.ne~
Work Place: Iself employed...artis~
How long have you lived in Collier County: !more than 151
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Iy e~
Board 1 Committee Applied for: !value adjustment boardj
Category: [Not indicated)
Do you currently hold public offfice? ~
~ Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~
Please list your community activities:
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Education:
~ years collegel
Exnerience:
worked for the tax collector for nine months in 1977, then went to the Property
A.ppraiser's (1978) office until I retired in 2003. I earned a CFE through the State of
cforida (Certified Florida EvaIuator)while working at the Appraiser's office. Since
etiring I star1ed my own business teaching fine painting. I also teach through the
school system with the continuing education programs. I have been teaching with
Ithe school since 1986.
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Subject:
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:31 PM
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Re: FW: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Attachments:
FW: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
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AdvIsory Board... 1223 Barbizon for 2008.
I purchased the house ( 85 Constitution Dr) in November from the Riggs. I have filed homestead on this
address....! have homestead on 1223 Barbizon Ln for 2008, since I did not move into this house until
March..The homestead will take effect on Constitution for the 2009 tax year.
Let me know ifthere is anything else....
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Board. of County Commissioners
33111 F.ast Tamloml Trail
Naples, FL J4111
(139) 152-8097
fax: (139) 251-6406
Application for Value Adjustment Board
N8..e: James E. MOOD
Home ~ 2391434-1114 (oeI1239/398-6553)
Ho...e Addreu, 1260 Diana Avenue, Napl.., FL
Zip Code: 34103
Fax No. 1391931.0411 Bu.ineN Phone: 2391931.9500
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Plate or Employm..t: Alvarez Sambol Winlhrop '" Madson, PA
How long have yn lived in Collier County: Vears 10 Month. 3
Do you o..n home.leaded property wilbin tbe County? yes
If yes, wbat Is Ibe addres.? See Above Add......
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Are yon a registered voter in Collier County: Yes X No
Do you eurreully hold publl. om..? Yes No X
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....1 do sit Oft CIty ofN'aples Code Eafur'cemenlBoard, bowever tbat i. iIIIppointed, not elected.
Have you ever been convicted of any offen.e ugainst the Law? Yea
explain:
No X Ifye.,
no Y'U now serve, or hne you ever' Jtn'HI. Oft liII Collier County board or c:ommittee! y~
If yes, please: list the commiUC:CSlboard~_
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Please liAr \'0"" t'ommllDitv 8~tivities (civic C!luM. np.lD'hhnrhnnd A!l.41or:iannn.!il. l'te and notIitinofl held:
CIty or NIp'" Code Earorcemeot Board, Naples Cbamber or Commerce (education eommlttee), Collier
Bor .4.....lallon, Lee Bar Aasoc:iation, Florida Bar Association (Military AtJ.irs Committee)
F.nul19t1ml: LLM in TaxJFman(e; JD (emphasis in litigatioD); M.,ter or Arts - PoUtieal Leadenhipl
Baebelor Science - Political Scieoee
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FlOrida lieen.ed aUOmey ramiliar with admlnblrame beariugs and ehallenllCl 10 laX appraisals.
Pr.ctice 1ft! tbe 8reas of civillcomlDe-rciallitiptio" .nd conltrucUoD 18w. Previously represented clients
berore Ibe Board 10 ebaOeage tn appraisals and romitilr wllh Ihe pr_ss used. Li......d berore !be
FlorId. Department or Finln.e torlnluunee Adjnstiag aad Property (botb rell Iud pe....nal) 1.0..
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From: steffanwj@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 20084:31 PM
To: filson_s
Subject: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8097
Application was received on: 6/11/20084:30:35 PM.
Name: /Dr.W. John Steffan! Home Phone: ~39-596-092~
Home Address: 1178 Oakwood C~
City: /Naple~ Zip Code: IEIIQI
Phone Numbers
Fax: ~39-596-44961 Business: I
e-Mail Address:/steffanwj@)Yahoo.com!
Work Place: /Retired!
How long have you lived in Collier County: !more than 151
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Iy e~
Board 1 Committee Applied for: !value Adjustment Boardj
Category: /Not indicatedj
Do you currently hold public offfice? ~
Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or
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Please list our communi activities:
resident, Riveroaks HOA; Director Palm River HOA.
Education:
/Dental Surgeon!
6/1112008
Advisory Board Application
!Dental Surgeon/
Ex erienee:
eaI Estate Broker, Wildlife consultant, lobb ist.
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From: tyagoston@embarqmaiLcom
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:19 AM
To: filson_s
Subject: New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8097
Application was received on: 6/10/2008 11:19:23 AM.
Name: rry Agoston! Home Phone: ~39-455-840~
Home Address: ~60 10th Ave Nwj
City: lNaplesl Zip Code: ~41201
Phone Numbers
Fax: ~39-455-83 I 01 Business: I
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e-Mail Address: ftyagoston(ii}embarqmail.comj
Work Place: Inone" I
How long have you lived in Collier County: !more than 151
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? jy e~
Board / Committee Applied for: K::.C Board of Adjustment~
Category: 1N0t indicate~
Do you currently hold public otffice? ~
Ie.e. Environmental Ttechnical Advisory BRDI
Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~
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Please list your community activities:
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Education:
IMsA Rutgers 19751
Ex erience:
7 years of executive experience with a national grocery retailer( Acme
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