Agenda 04/14/2026 Item #16K 3 (Appointing Cecelia Morales to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)4/14/2026
Item # 16.K.3
ID# 2026-754
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Cecelia Morales to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Cecelia Morales to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in
matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier
County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc
to a regular advisory committee and reduced its membership from 9 to 7. Members of this committee shall include one
representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County and, if possible, include representatives from
large employers, health care-related services, social services, transportation, and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years. A list of the current membership is included in
the backup.
There are currently three vacancies on this committee. The vacancies were advertised, and applications were received
from the following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY
COMM.
Cecelia Morales Large Employer
Representative
Lee
County
Yes None
In regard to the appointment of members to the Public Transit Advisory Committee, Section 2-968 of the Code of Laws
states that “…an application from a principal or representative of a large employer who resides outside of Collier
County may be considered where the large employer is located within Collier County boundaries.” Ms. Morales works
for Arthrex, Inc., a large employer located in Collier County, but resides in Fort Myers.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its scheduled meeting on February 25, 2026, the committee reviewed the
above application and voted unanimously to recommend that Cecelia Morales be appointed to the committee in the
Large Employer category for a three-year term expiring on March 22, 2029. It is requested that the Board waive the
residential requirement to fill the category of Large Employer. A recommendation email is included in the backup.
Additional applications are under review, and the remaining vacancies will continue to be advertised.
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
RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board 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. PTAC Backup 4.14.26
2. PTAC Membership 4.14.26
3. PTAC Resolution 4.14.26
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4/14/2026
Item # 16.K.3
ID# 2026-754
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Madison Bird
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Good Morning,
The Public Transit Advisory Committee met on February 25th, 2026 and voted unanimously to approve Cecelia Morales
as our newest member on the Committee. We are requesting that the Board waive the residential requirements for Ms.
Morales, as she is an asset and representative with a large employer and can assist in close communication and
coordination's in Cross-County endeavors. Ms. Morales has submitted one of the two applications under consideration
for PTAC membership. The second applicant, Jennifer Ginther, will be considered for membership during the next
scheduled PTAC meeting, taking place in March 2026.
This email stands as our recommendation to appoint Cecelia Morales as a member of the Public Transit Advisory
Committee.
Thank You
Jacob Stauffer
Planner ll
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Office:239-252-501 I
Collier Coun
B@N I
Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. lf you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a
public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. lnstead, contact this office by telephone or in wrating.
Jacob Stauffer
Monday, March 16,2026 10:58 AM
Madison Bird
Omar Deleon
Cecelia Morales PTAC Applicant- BCC Approval
Morales PTAC 1.28.26 Application Routing Memo.docx; Recommendation memo - PTAC .
-Cecilia Morales-docx
Jacob.Stauffer@collier. qov
My email address has changed. Effective immediately, please update your contact
list to use this new address: Jacob. Stauffer@collier.qov
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MDMORANDUM
FROM: Nladison Bird. Olllce ol'the Countl, Attorne)'
DATE: Jamarv 28.2026
APPI,ICANT:
Cecelia Morales
I 8656 Miami Boulevard
Fort Myers. 33967
API'LYING FOR: Public Transit Advison Committce
We have one vacant seat on lhe above-mentioned advisory comnrittee. The vacancy was
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application
for consideration.
TO lal,l.('l lO\S Ol l lCI.l: A(tn: i\lr:lissa \\'itchrr cc: l\l elan ie Wain
Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County. and in what
commissioner district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter:Lee Countl'Commission District:
1'O STAI.'!' LIAISON: Attn: Jacob Stauffer cc: Ilosio (isrcia and Omar Delcon
An application is attachcd for your review. Please let me know. in writing. the recommendation
lor appointment to the advisory commirtee. [n accordance with Resolution No.2006-83. your
rccommendation must be provided within 4l days of the above date. Your recommendation
memo should include:
_ The names ofall applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies.
_ The committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment
_-lhe category or area ofqualification the applicant is to be appointcd in.
If'the applicant is a rea ppointment, please include attendance records lor the past two years
l'() .\ I)\'lSOll.\' BO.,\ ltl) ('OORI)l \Al'OIl:,\ttn : \ladison llird
'fhis applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR-'l'his applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation merno is attached.
please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
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Advisory Board Apptication Form
Cotlier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trait East, Suite 800
Naptes, FL34112
(23912s2-84OO
Apptication was received oni 01l2'l12026 09:27:O4 AM
Name: Cece[ia Morales
Em a i I Ad d ress : c e ce lia. m o ra les@A rtlue_x. co m
Home Address: 18656 Miami Btvd.
CilylZip Code: Fort Myers, 33967
Primary Phone: 239-537-7385
Secondary Phone:
Board or Committee: Pubtic Transit Advisory Committee
Category (if Applicable):
Ptace of Emptoyment? Arthrex, lnc.
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
How many years have you lived in Collier County? 1-2
Home many months out ot the year do you reside in Coltier County? I am a year-round
resident
Have you been convicted or tound guitty of a criminat offense (any tevet fetony or first
degree misdemeanor only)? No
Would you and/o. any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from
decisions or recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Are you a registered voter in Coltier County? No
Do you currentLy hotd an etected office? No
Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Cotlier County board or committee? No
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Please list your community activities and positions hetd:
Education:
Experience / Background:
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
6/11/24 03/22/27 3 Years
60 Water Oaks Way
Transportation Professional
4District:
Category:
Benita Staadecker
Naples, FL 34105
(206) 941-1965
E-Mail:benitastaadecker@yahoo.com
8/26/25 3/22/28 3 Years
2978 Poplar Street
Transit Rider
4District:
Category:
John DiMarco III
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 877-2400
E-Mail:jdm111@icloud.com
09/13/22 03/22/26 3.5 Years
9772 Bobwhite Lane
Large Employers
0District:
Category:
Dewey Enderle
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 919-6808
(800) 933-7001
E-Mail:dewey.enderle@arthrex.com
03/12/19 03/22/20
6/19/24 3/22/27
1 Year
1970 River Reach Drive #187
Real Estate
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Clifford Donenfeld
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 398-0335
E-Mail:naplescliffnotes@gmail.com
10/23/18 03/22/21
5/14/24 3/22/27
2.5 Years
8366 Rimini Way
District School Board of Collier County
1
3 Years
District:
Category:
Sonja Lee Samek
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 537-0333
(239) 377-4779
E-Mail:sameks@collierschools.com; sonjasamek@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Page 1 of 3
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
03/10/20 03/22/23
04/11/23 03/22/26
3 Years
148 Cheshire Way
At-Large
2
3 Years
District:
Category:
Peter Berry
Naples, FL 34110
(860) 796-7485
E-Mail:peter@berrytwo.com
03/22/25 2.5 Years
Social Services
4District:
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
Public Transit Advisory Committee
The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to
provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC
adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc to a regular
advisory committee, and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this
committee shall include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier
County and, if possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related
services, social services and transportation and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years.
cc: Rosio Garcia 252-5853
Omar DeLeon 252-4996
Jacob Stauffer: 252-5019Staff:
FL STAT:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Page 3 of 3
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING CECELIA MORALES TO
THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2016-07 establishing the Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
(Advisory Committee) to assume the duties and responsibilities of the former Collier County Ad Hoc
Public Transit Advisory Committee, which was established by Resolution No. 2013-50, as amended,
to make recommendations to the Board in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs, and
plans to provide mass transit services in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-07 provides that the Advisory Committee shall be
composed of seven members to include one representative designated by The District School Board,
at least two representatives who are passengers of the system, and when possible, representatives of
other categories as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there are three vacancies on this Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided the Board with its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that CECELIA MORALES is hereby
appointed to a seat on the Public Transit Advisory Committee, in the category of Large Employer, to
a three-year term expiring on March 22, 2029.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this the 14th day of April 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Dan Kowal, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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