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Charlotte County Board Of County Commissioners Agenda Item Summary

Item Number: C- 9

1 DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST 2 MEETING DATE

Commission Office 9/9/2014 9:00:00 AM

3 REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION

Appoint Mr. Larry Hofmeister to the Marine Advisory Committee as the representative of the Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term and shall expire on December 31, 2014. Also, appoint Mr. Scott Schermerhorn to the Marine Advisory Committee as the representative of the U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda. This appointment is to fill an unexpired term and shall expire on December 31, 2016.

4 AGENDA 5 IS THIS ITEM BUDGETED ( IF APPLICABLE ) -

Budget Action No action needed. Financial Impact Summary Statement Detailed Analysis Attached - Budget Officer-

6 BACKGROUND ( Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished )

ATTACHMENTS:Name: Description: Type:

MAC_List.doc committee listBackup

Material

20140718152203513.pdf applicationsBackup

Material

Feb_25-2014.docx by-laws of MACBackup

Material

MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

3 year terms

2001: Members must be residents of Charlotte County

REPRESENTING EXPIRES

Len Harris, Chairman Burnt Store Isles Boat Club

3979 San Pietro Court Appointed 11/13/03

Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-appointed 12/11/12

(941) 639-6546 cell: 941-661-0516 Term Expires: 12/31/2015

[email protected]

Sarah Buck Punta Gorda Sailing Club

422 Glengary Circle

Punta Gorda, FL 33982 Appointed 2/14/12

(941) 575-8978 cell: 941-276-4647 Re-appointed 12/1112

[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/2015

Gerald L. Meckenberg, Secretary U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 87 Englewood

7388 Snow Drive

Englewood, FL 34224 Appointed 1/1/05

(941) 473-4734 Re-appointed 12/11/12


Jay S. Buckley Member-at-Large

1216 Sea Breeze Ct. Appointed 12/11/12

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Cell 941-628-1415


Replaced Cody Vaughan-Birch

Michael Quinn Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club

1324 Casey Key Drive 3/8/11

Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Re-Appointed 12/13/11

(941) 505.7338 Term Expires: 12/31/14

[email protected]

Herman Novak City of Punta Gorda

2775 Bay Court 8/9/11


(941) 505-8851 (cell: 941-204-9414)


replaced Jay Buckley

George Bobko Port Charlotte Yacht Club

1000 Kings Highway, Unit 200 8/9/11

Port Charlotte, FL 33980

941.764.9219 Term Expires: 12/31/14

[email protected]

Susan Bareither U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 98 Port Charlotte

3530 Mondovi Ct. #122 Appointed 7/24/12


941-637-9473 Term Expires: 12/31/2015

[email protected]

Replaced: Douglas Donovan

John Homer Fleming Member-at-Large

24343 Pirate Harbor Blvd. 7/8/08


(941) 639-2985 Term Expires: 12/31/14

(954) 232-3158 (cell)

[email protected]

Jake Dye Isles Yacht Club

1746 Casey Key Drive

Punta Gorda, FL 33950 12/13/11

941-833-9208 – H 941-875-5348 – M

jake@[email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/14

Replaced Tom Hamilton

Mr. Charles Gertner Pirate Harbor Yacht Club

c/o Pirate Harbor Yacht Club 12/13/11

24303 Henry Morgan Blvd. Term Expires: 12/31/14


[email protected]

William H. Kumm Punta Gorda Boat Club

109 Peckham Street S.W. 12/13/11

Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Term Expires: 12/31/14

(941) 764-1226

(941) 626-6275

[email protected]

Ken Dieffenbach now defunct / looking for Charlotte Coastal Conservation

new organization Association of Florida

letter sent 12/10/13 11/9/10 12/31/13

Ralph Allen Member at Large

235 Pompano Ter. Appointment 12/10/13


(941) 204-3474 Term Expires: 12/31/16

[email protected]

Replaced Capt. Tim Lynch Resigned as of 12/31/13

Captain Ron Blago Member-at-Large

2066 Placida Road 5/8/01

Englewood, FL 34224 Re-Appointed 12/10/13

(941) 474-3474 Term Expires: 12/31/16

[email protected]

Tom Ireland South Gulf Cove Yacht Club

15594 Aqua Circle 4/12/11

Port Charlotte, FL 33981 Re-Appointed 12/13/11

941.286.8547 [email protected] Term Expires: 12/31/14

Garland Wilson Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club

4460 Northshore Drive 5/10/11

Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Re-appointed 12/11/12

941.625.5023 Term Expires: 12/31/2015

[email protected]

Raymond D. Rose, Vice Chairman Peace River Squadron, Inc.

3631 Darin Drive 12/14/10


(941) 639-5056 Term Expires: 12/31/16

[email protected]

Capt. Maurice Sabourin U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda

175 Spyglass Alley 3/14/06

Cape Haze, FL 33946 Re-Appointment 12/10/13

(941) 698-5722 Term Expires: 12/31/16

[email protected]

William C. Hoffman Member-at-Large

18214 Braken Cir. Appointment 12/10/13

Port Charlotte, FL 33948

(941) 766-7126 Term Expires: 12/31/16

Replaced Scott Schermerhorn Resigned as of 12/31/13

Richard Hoagland Harbor Heights Yacht Club

3008 Peace River Drive 6/26/12


410-703-5382 Term Expires: 12/31/16

[email protected]

replaced Mel Staudmyer

Anthony Tonz HONORARY MEMBER -NA-

15596 Ruston Circle Formerly South Gulf Cove Yacht Club

Port Charlotte, FL 33981 2/10/11

(941) 697-6730

[email protected]

STAFF:

Commissioner Environmental Specialist – Staff Liaison

Stephen R. Deutsch, District 4 Andy Stevens

County of Charlotte Natural Resources Manager

18500 Murdock Circle 941-764-4383

Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094 [email protected]

743-1300

Budget and Administrative Services Liaison Recording Secretary

Tara Musselman Gayle Moore

7000 Florida Street Community Development

Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-623-1094

(941) 575-3656 [email protected]

[email protected]

Stoner, Bonnie

From: Moore, Gayle

Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:17 PMTo: Commissioner, Assistant

Cc: Tom Ireland ([email protected]); [email protected]

Subject: Marine Advisory CommitteeAttachments: Member List 06-25-14.pdf

At their meeting on June 12, 2014, the MAC membership approved the nominations made by the Punta Gorda IslesFishing Club and the U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda for replacement of their representatives on the Committee. The

nominations were:

Mr. Larry Hofmeisterforthe Punta Gorda Isles Fishing Club

Mr. Scott Schermerhorn for U.S.C.G.A. Flotilla 99 Rotonda

I understand that both Mr. Hofmeister and Mr. Schermerhorn have served on MAC in the past, and the members were

happy to welcome them back.

An updated copy of the complete membership roster for MAC is attached for your convenience. Please let me know if

there is anything further you would like to see in this regard.

Thanks,

Gayle L. Moore, Administrative AssistantCommunity Development Department, Comprehensive Planning Division18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094www.CharlotteCountvFL.gov

941.623.1094941.743.1292 (fax)

Please visit our Smart Charlotte 2050 website to view the adopted Comprehensive Plan.Think Green & please print this e-mail only if necessary,

Punta Gorda Isles Fishing ClubMike Gilger, PGI Fishing Club President

Punta Gorda isles Civic Association

2001 Shreve Street


April 15, 2014

Gayle L. Moore, Administrative Assistant

Community Development Department

Comprehensive Planning Division

18500 Murdock Circle - Suite B-205

Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094

Dear Mr, Moore:

On behalf of and representing the Board of Directors of the Punta GordaIsles Fishing Club, I am nominating and recommending Larry Hofmeister to

represent us at your meetings.

Larry has held this position in the past and with his qualifications, we, the

Board have no doubt that he will do a fantastic job as our representative.

Thank you for considering this recommendation.

Sincerely,

Mike GilgerPGI Fishing Club President

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

^ New Applicant E] Re-Appointment

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNEDMr/Mrs/Ms:Name: Last First Middle Initial

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I hereby submit my name for consideration to serve in an advisory jiapacity to theJSpard of CharlotteCounty Commissioners on the following Advisory Committee as a [2 Regular or [_] Alternate member:

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If applying for a specific category/position, please so state:

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Page 1 of 3Plense be ailvised that all informntion coiHained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted tn Charlotte County.

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CONTINUED

My qualifications to be eligible are as follows:

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If applicable, please indicate any employment, contractual relationship or status that you may have, or have had within the

past 12 months, with any private business entity that rents, leases or sells any realty, or provides any goods or services to theCounty or that is conducting any business with the County.

Is this application for a new appointment? j3 Yes DNoIf yes, please indicate what you would Ukef6'accompirshify6uareapp6rnteato^

Is this application for a re-appointment? D Yes p3 No

> If yes, please indicate what your accomplishments have been while serving on this Committee:

> If "Yes", please indicate what you would like to accomplish during this term:

If you have previously served on a Charlotte County Advisory Committee or are currently serving and seeking reappointment,

please indicate the number and general nature of any voting conflict disclosure memorandum Filed (Form SB) while serving onthe committee:

Have you ever worked for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? d Yes J^( No

> If "Yes", please list position, department, start and end date:

Doyouhaveany relatives currently working for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? Q Yes 63 No

> If "Yes", please list naroe(s) and department(s):

Are you a full time Charlotte County Resident? ^ Yes D No

Page 2 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this npplicatioo becomes Public Record once submitted to Ctinrlottc County.


1.) All of the Boards and Committees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners are required tocomply with the Sunshine Law FS 286.011 and some of the Boards and Committees appointed by theBoard of County Commissioners are required to comply with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, theFinancial Disclosure Law. You may be required to file a Form 1 Financial Disclosure. You will beprovided with more information upon appointment Some appointments may require the appointee tocomplete a Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments, if so you will be informed.

2.) Charlotte County, an equal opportunity/affinnativc action employer, considers the selection andappointment of persons to advisory committees in a non-discriminatory manner consistent with therequirements of Federal, State and Local non-discrimination laws.

3.) The Board of County Commissioners request that you attend the Commission meeting at which yourapplication will be considered for appointment This office will notify you of the Commission meeting

date. __.^ ^^._ .._.^._.^^^. -^..^ ^^...^.^ ^ --- ^ -^^ ^^

4.) M.embers who fail to attend three (3) meetings in a twelve-month period without cause and withoutprior approval of the chairman shall automatically forfeit their appointment

By signing this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the previous statements.

^-^- ^y/^/Date

A r6sum6 of additional personal and professional qualifications and experience that pertains to the above is tobe submitted with this application however, it cannot replace the application form.

Please return this completed form to:

Gayle MooreCommunity Development Department

18400 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, FL 33948

[email protected]: 941-764-4108

Page 3 of 3('lease be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Publir Record once submirted to Chnrlotte County.

CONFIDENTIAL

Name: Larry C. HofmeisterResident: 338 Caicos Drive

Punta Gorda, FL 33950E-mail: [email protected]

(941) 249-3405 Home & Fax(941) 740-2227 Cell

Education: Graduate: Michigan State University, B.S. Electronic EngineeringPre-Engineering - Delta College

Educator: Broward Community College: - Instructor ElectronicsOakland Community College:--InstructCM'-Buildei-s-U&ensmg --. -

Real Estate Investing

Experience:City of Punta Gorda Planning CommissionCity of Punta Gorda Board of Zoning AppealsCharlotte County Marine Advisory CommitteeCharlotte County Airport Tenants Association,Aircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationUnited States Power Squadron, Peace River, past Public Relations Officer,Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. memberPunta Gorda Islanders Boating ClubPunta Gorda Boating Club, past memberCoastal Conservation Association, past member

Licensed: Commercial Pilot- Instrument ratingPatents: Holds four patents in Flight Control Systems through Bendix Corp.

Business:

S&J Roofing Contractors, Inc. - Sales Manager for West Coast operationsSenior Project Engineer - Flight Control Systems group (Auto-pilots & Flight Directors) - BendixAvionics Corporation, Ft Lauderdale, FLResearch Engineer - ERTS (Earth Resources Technology Satellite)Regional Sales Manager & Vice President Sales & Marketing - Computer Aided EngineeringSystems - Bendix Research Laboratories, Tektronics Inc. Information Display Division, HoneywellMini-Computer Division, General Electric Computer Aided Engineering, Structural DynamicsResearch Corporation, Megatek Corp., Engineering Workstations,President & owner:

TELEglobe, Inc., Telecommunications consulting and equipment supplierAmeriHome PM L.L.C., Property Management & Consulting, Licensed Builder- Ml

Licensed Michigan Realtor, past; National Association of Home InspectorsHofmeister, L.L.C., Commercial property ownership, management & leasing

Florida Resident: Permanent full time resident Punta Gorda Isles Florida since 2001

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY£SS^ Flotilla 09-09, Rotonda West, Florida

9th Division, 7th District

The Civilian Component of the U.S. Coast Guard(Authorized by Congress in 1839)

14 May, 2014

Ms. Gay Ie MooreCommunity Development department18400 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, PL 33948

Dear Ms. Moore:

I nominate Scott Schennerhom to replace Maurice Sabourm as the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla99 (Rotonda West) representative on the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee. Please findattached an application form and a copy of Scott's resume.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

James L. Abbot IIICommander

Flotilla 99Rotonda West, FL(c)410-507-9093

APPLICATION TO SERVE ON ACHARLOTTE COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

3 New Applicant [_| Re-Appointmeat

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNEDMr/Mrs/Ms:

Name: LastSchermerhorn

Residence Address:752 Rotonda Circle

Street752 Rotonda Circle

IVIailing Address:

Street

Phone No. 740-503-4656

FirstScott

Rotonda West

^Cit^^___^Rotonda West

City

Home 941-697-3940 ulFAX:E-Mail Address: Scott.Schermerhorn(S)amail.com

Middle InitialD.

33947_ _ ____-Zip_C-odje

33947

Zip Code

Business

I hereby submit my name for consideration to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of CharlotteCounty Commissioners on the following Advisory Committee as a Q Regular or [_] Alternate member:

Marina Arl\/icnr\/ P.nmmi+to

Name of Advisory Committee

If applying for a specific category/position, please so state: USCG AUX Flotilla 99

Occupation:

If currently retired, previous occupation: Law Enforcement, Public Health Official, see resume

Civic/ProfessionaI Accomplishments/Offices Held:

Please See Resume- Several MSBU Advisory Groups

Page 1 of 3Please be advised that all information contained in this application becomes Public Record once submitted to Charlotte County.


My qualifications to be eligible are as follows:

See Resume OUPV, Family active in Marine Industry, Great lakes Charter Boat, Boat Delivery, SCUBA

Diver. US Coast Guard Aux member. ODNR Safe Bnatina Instructor- NASBLA. Previous MAC Member

If applicable, please indicate any employment, contractual relationship or status that you may have, or have had within thepast 12 months, with any private business entity that rents, leases or sells any realty, or provides any goods or services to theCounty or that is conducting any business with the County.

N/A

Is this application for a new appointment? Q Yes [__] No

If yes, please indicate what you would like to aecomptisMf you are flppoiirted^to this <^ffmmittee:

To Serve and advise on issues that I may have knowledge in combination with current board and advisory

committee policies

Is this application for a re-appointment? II Yes Q No

> If yes, please indicate what your accomplishments have been while serving on this Committee:

> If "Yes", please indicate what you would like to accomplish during this term:

If you have previously served on a Charlotte County Advisory Committee or are currently serving and seeking reappointment,please indicate the number and general nature of any voting conflict disclosure memorandum filed (Form SB) while serving onthe committee:

N/A

Have you ever worked for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? [_j Yes Q No

> If "Yes", please list position, department, start and end date: State Employee Charlotte GO Health Dept

Do you have any relatives currently worlung for the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners? D Yes [3 No

> If "Yes", please list name(s) and departments):

Are you a full time Charlotte County Resident? Q Yes Q No



1.) All of the Boards and Committees appointed by the Board of County Commissioners are required tocomply with the Sunshine Law FS 286.011 and some of the Boards and Committees appointed by theBoard of County Commissioners are required to comply with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, theFinancial Disclosure Law. You may be required to file a Form 1 Financial Disclosure. You will be

provided with more information upon appointment. Some appointments may require the appointee tocomplete a Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Appointments, if so you will be informed.

2.) Charlotte County, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considers the selection andappointment of persons to advisory committees in a non-discriminatory manner consistent with therequirements of Federal, State and Local non-discrimination laws.

3.) The Board of County Commissioners request that you attend the Commission meeting at which yourapplication will be considered for appointment. This office will notify you of the Commission meeting

date. ^ , „ ^ ___^_^_.^_.___^^.__ ^_.-^^_-.^_^-.^_-^..^.-^-_^._^--^^-^^

4.) Members who fail to attend three (3) meetings in a twelve-month period without cause and withoutprior approval of the chairman shall automatically forfeit their appointment.

By signing this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the previous statements.

J? J^^AyyfwUL^L/ri . 05-13-1 4Signature Date

A resume of additional personal and professional qualifications and experience that pertains to the above is to

be submitted with this application however, it cannot replace the application form.

Please return this completed form to:

Gayle Moore

Community Development Department18400 Murdock Circle

Port Charlotte, FL [email protected]

Fax: 941-764-4108


752 Rotonda CircleRotonda West, Fl 33947C- 740-503-4656

H- ul

SCOTT D. SCHERMERHORN BA, MS, MPA, RS, CAM

scott.schennerhomfSjgmail.com

Professional Objective: To succeed in an administrative position within public service where my skills in analysis, application of law,problem solving, stakeholder service, organization, communication, and long term policy development

are utilized, improved, and refmed.

Education:Master of Arts in Political Science - Public AdministrationOhio University, Athens, Ohio, 2002.

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude -Major: Biology Minor: AnthropologyAlfi-ed University, Alfred, New York, 1988.

Employment Experience:

Master of Science in BiologyUniversity of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1990

Ohio Police Officers Training AcademyOffice of the Attorney General, London Ohio 1991

2013 - Oct 2013 - Florida Department of Highway and Motorists Safety BAR Supervsior2011 - 2011 - Florida Dept of Health Acting Environmental Health Administrator2007 - 2011 - Florida Dept of Health, Environmental Supervisor ESF Region Six EH Strike Team Leader1994 -2007 - OJiio Environmental.ErotectunAgency-(OEEA)-Enwronmenfal-SpeGialist-Hy-DivistOB-^f Surface Water. • - -

2004 - 2007 - Sugar Grove Police Department, Dep. Chief of Police, 2005- Chief of Police1999 - 2008 - Vinton County Sheriffs Office Special Deputy1991 - 1999 - Fairfield County Sheriffs Office Special Deputy1990-1994 - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). Environmental Specialist, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste.1988 - 1990 - Lab Manager & Researcher for R. Ventullo Ph.D. UDRI Environmental microbiology, ecotoxicology.1988 - 1989 - Biology lecturer. University of Dayton. Freshman, Aquatic, and Developmental Biology1984 - 1988 - Manager Nevins Movie Theater, Alfred New York1982 - 1988 - Sales Representative / 1986 Asst. Manager, Radio Shack, Tandy Corp.

Additional Employment Related Experience:2010 — pres - Board of Directors Rotonda West Association2008- 2014 - Marine Advisory Committee to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Pl.2008 - pres - Rotonda West Streets & Drainage MSBU advisor to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Fl2008 - pres - Englewood West Streets & Drainage MSBU advisor to Board of County Commissioners- Charlotte Co. Fl2009 - 2010 - Charlotte County Health Dept Safety Officer for Charlotte County Public Schools H1N1 vaccination Pgm2007 - 2009 - Board of Directors Big Brothers / Big Sisters Charlotte County1999 - 2004 - Board of Directors Big Brothers / Big Sisters Fairfield County1999 - 2006 - Ohio Dept of Natural Resources Safe Boating Instructor1989 - 1990 - Researcher & Consultant to the Procter & Gamble Company on the biodegradation and structural effects of

dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride (DTMAC) and Linear Alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) in freshwater streams.

1988 -1989 - Consultant to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Certifications: - National Environmental Health Association Registered Environmental Health Specialist / RS 8101312- National Environmental Health Association Healthy Homes Specialist HHS 9005220- State of Ohio Police Officers Training Council (OPOTC) Instructor 12247- State of Ohio Police Officers Training Council (OPOTC) 911467- American Red Cross - First Aid / Professional Rescuer & CPR Instructor /- State of Florida Notary Public- State of Florida - Food / OSTDS certification 09-1660

- National Swimming pool Council Certified Pool Operator 33-210334- Tanning Salon Operator Certification- OSHA Hazwopper, CFR 1910 certified.- U.S Coast Guard, Merchant Marine Captains License OUPV 2968815- ICS /NIMS Complaint 100, 200, 300,700,800 Plus additions- SCUBA - Master, Nitrox, Cave/Cavem and Rescue Diver

- Certified Association Manager CAM4315 6 Florida DBPRR

Memberships: The American Society for Microbiology, The American Association for the Advancement of Science.Florida Environmental Health Association, National Environmental Health Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles,National Notary Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge2606 Punta Gorda, National Association of Chiefs of Police, US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 99, CoastalConservation Association.

Publications, Technical Research Tools, and References provided upon request

-C917 RESOLUTION

NUMBER 2014

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA,

AMENDING RESOLUTION 2012-054; PROVIDING FOR

REVISED BYLAWS FOR THE MARINE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE

DATE.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Marine Advisory Committee was created by the Board of County

Commissioners ("Board") by Resolution 97-1260AO on November 25, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Board repealed Resolution 97-1260AO on February 13, 2001 by

Resolution 2001-026; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 2001-026 reestablished the Marine Advisory Committee

and provided new bylaws therein; and

WHEREAS, the Board has since approved revisions to the Bylaws of the Marine

Advisory Committee by Resolutions 2011-002 and 2012-054; and

WHEREAS, the Board and the Marine Advisory Committee now desire to amend

the language of the Bylaws by clarifying the recommendation language for potential

members of the Committee; by adding a new category, the scuba diving industry, as a

representative group for members at large seats; and by removing the Charlotte County

Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida from the Appendix-

Membership of Committee list of marine oriented organization members of the

Committee pursuant to their organization being dissolved and their organizational

member's letter of resignation from the Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:

Section 1. The aforementioned Recitals are hereby incorporated herein and

made a part of this Resolution.

Section 2. The Bylaws of the Charlotte County Marine Advisory Committee,

attached hereto, and incorporated herein, as Exhibit A, are hereby amended by

clarifying the recommendation language for potential members of the Committee; by

adding a new category, the scuba diving industry, as a representative group for

members at large seats; and by removing the Charlotte County Chapter of the Coastal

Conservation Association Florida from the list of marine oriented organization members

of the Committee.

Section 3. The Bylaws attached to Resolution 2012-054 are hereby replaced and

substituted by the Bylaws attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ATTEST:

Barbara T. Scott, Clerk of Circuit

Court and ex-officio Clerk to the

Board of County Commissioners

By J1cA.&at O&a.uiwo

Deputy Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM

AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

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By ------ -- -- anette S. Knowlton, County Attorney

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EXHIBIT "A"

BYLAWS

CHARLOTTE COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ARTICLE I- ORGANIZATION

Section 1.01 NAME

The name of the organization shall be CHARLOTIE COUNTY MARINE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee").

Section 1.02 ORGANIZATION

The Committee shall be a volunteer organization as authorized by the Board of

County Commissioners of Charlotte County, Florida, pursuant to Resolution 2001-026,

approved on February 13, 2001.

Section 1.03 OBJECTIVES

The objectives shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of County

Commissioners of Charlotte County on marine-related matters.

ARTICLE II -MEMBERSHIP

Section 2.01 MEMBERSHIP

Membership on the Committee shall be voluntary and composed as indicated in this

article. A potential member of the Committee may be recommended for appointment by

the Committee but must be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in order to

become a member. Any member must attend at least seventy percent (70%) of all

regularly scheduled meetings of the Committee within a fiscal year to retain membership.

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Membership on the Committee shall be composed of fifteen (15) members

representing marine oriented organizations within Charlotte County (organizational

representatives), one (1) member representing the City of Punta Gorda (City

representative) who shall be recommended for appointment by the City Council of the City

of Punta Gorda, five (5) members at large (Members at Large) with preference given to

representatives from the following groups: 1) fishing guides or bait and tackle store

operators; 2) commercial fishing industry (including clamming industry); 3) marina

operation industry; 4) personal watercraft industry; 5) marine sales industry; and 6) scuba

diving industry, and honorary at large members (honorary members).

Each organizational representative shall represent one of the marine oriented

organizations listed in the appendix. No organization shall have more than one

representative on the Committee. Each organization must be a marine oriented

organization which holds regularly scheduled meetings and has a membership of at least

twenty-five (25) persons. Term lengths for organizational representatives shall be

determined by the Board of County Commissioners.

Members at Large shall serve for three (3) year terms following appointment.

However, the initial terms of the Members at Large shall be staggered so that there is one

(1) retiring and one (1) newly elected Member at Large each year. The term of a newly

appointed Member at Large shall begin on January 1 following the appointment. A retiring

Member at Large shall be eligible for re-appointment. Honorary members shall be excluded

from attendance requirements. In addition, honorary members are not included in quorum

determinations and do not have voting rights.

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ARTICLE Ill- OFFICERS/ELECTIONS

Section 3.01 OFFICERS

The officers of the Committee shall consist of:

Chair

Vice Chair

Secretary

with terms of one (1) year, beginning January 1, following their elections. Said officers

shall also form the Executive Committee.

Section 3.02 ELECTIONS

Elections shall be held annually for the selection of officers and Members-at-Large

at the first regular or special meeting occurring after the first day of December of each year.

Vacancies may be filled by an election held at any regular or special meeting.

Section 3.03 DUTIES OF CHAIR

The Chair shall preside at all meetings. The Chair shall be the official spokesperson

for the Committee. The Chair shall execute all written instruments in the name of the

Committee. The Chair shall monitor and take appropriate action regarding attendance of

members of the Committee.

The Chair shall appoint subcommittees, prepare budget recommendations, prepare

goals and objectives, and perform other duties as needed to carry out the Committee's

objectives.

Section 3.04 DUTIES OF VICE CHAIR

The Vice Chair shall assist the Chair and, in the Chair's absence, act in the Chair's

stead.

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Section 3.05 DUTIES OF SECRETARY

The Secretary shall maintain a file of minutes of all Committee meetings. Minutes

are to be taken by a Recording Secretary provided by the County.

The Secretary shall serve as supervisor of elections, ascertaining that all

nominations and voting procedures are in order.

Section 3.06 DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall meet monthly, approximately one week before each

regular meeting of the whole Committee, to review accumulated matters, both old and new

and to prepare the agenda for the forthcoming meeting. Nothing shall prevent members of

the Committee from raising new agenda items during regular Committee meetings. All

meetings of the Executive Committee shall be in accordance with Article IV of these

Bylaws, the minutes of which shall be prepared and signed by the Secretary and presented

to Committee as a whole for review and approval. A quorum of two members is necessary

to take any action and all actions must be made by majority vote; however, in the instance

that a quorum is unavailable the Chair shall prepare the agenda.

ARTICLE IV- MEETINGS

Section 4.01 MEETINGS

Meetings shall be held monthly on a date approved by the membership. Special

meetings may be called by the Chair, or by petition of at least three (3) members when

circumstances warrant. The Committee may dispense with any meeting by majority vote.

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Section 4.02 QUORUM

Business requiring action by the Committee may only be conducted at a regular or special

meeting at which a quorum is present. A quorum shall consist of eleven (11) or more

members.

Section 4.03 VOTING

Any action taken by the Committee must be approved by a majority of those present

and voting, except for Bylaws and Bylaws amendments; see ARTICLE V, Section 5.01.

Section 4.04 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Section 286.011, Florida

Statutes, the Florida Sunshine Law. All meetings shall also be conducted in accordance

with Robert's Rules of Order, insofar as they do not conflict with these Bylaws.

ARTICLE V- BYLAWS

Section 5.01 BYLAWS

Bylaws, and amendments thereto, must be distributed to all members approximately

thirty (30) days before being presented for approval at a regular meeting. Approval must

be by two thirds of the members present and voting, with a minimum of eleven (11)

members present, and then submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for its

approval.

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APPENDIX- MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEE

City of Punta Gorda

5 Members at Large with preference given to representatives of the following groups:

1) fishing guides or bait and tackle store operators;

2) commercial fishing industry (including clamming industry);

3) marina operation industry;

4) personal watercraft industry;

5) marine sales industry; and

6) scuba diving industry.

MARINE ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS WITH REPRESENTATIVES:

Harbour Heights Yacht Club

Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club

Isles Yacht Club

South Gulf Cove Yacht Club

Burnt Store Isles Boat Club

Punta Gorda Sports Fishing Club

Peace River Power Squadron, Inc.

Pirate Harbor Yacht Club

Port Charlotte Yacht Club

Punta Gorda Boat Club

Punta Gorda Sailing Club

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 98, Charlotte Harbor

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 89, Rotonda West

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 87, Englewood

and such other marine-oriented organizations as this Committee or the Board of County

Commissioners may consider appropriate.

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