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Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 15, 2019
Date Submitted: January 4, 2019
To: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Board
From: Dee Jackson, County Administrator
Olivia Smith, Public Information Officer
Subject: Appointments to the Tourist Development Council
Statement of Issue:
This agenda item seeks the Board’s approval to appoint two citizens to serve on the Tourist
Development Council for staggered terms of four years.
Background:
The TDC is an advisory council, per Florida Statute 125.0104, that makes recommendations to the
Board for the effective operation of any special projects or for uses of the tourist development tax
revenue. In addition the TDC reviews expenditures of revenues from the tourist development trust
fund to ensure they support the objectives of the Tourism Development Plan as set forth in
Ordinance No. 15-01.
Analysis:
In search of applicants for the current vacant seats on the Tourist Development Council, Gadsden
County distributed the application for membership on various mediums to attract the appropriate
candidates.
The TDC is composed of nine members appointed to four-year terms by the Board of County
Commissioners as follows:
Three members must be owners or operators of motels, hotels, or other tourist
accommodations in the County and subject to the tourist development tax.
Three members must be persons who are involved in the tourist industry and who have
demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but who are not owners or operators of
motels, hotels, or other tourist accommodations in the County and subject to the tax.
One member of the council shall be the Chairman of the Board or any other member of the
Board as designated by the Chairman, and who shall serve as vice chairman of the Council.
Two members of the Council shall be elected municipal officials.
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All members must be electors of the County. The number of terms served is not limited in Statute
or Ordinance. Vacancies are filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Current Members:
1. Jeff Dubree – Tax Collector / Whippoorwill Lodge
2. Peter Patel – Tax Collector / Hampton Inn
3. Councilman Angela Sapp – City Official / City of Quincy - (largest municipality)
a. To be replaced by Councilman Keith Dowdell, per City of Quincy Board vote
4. Councilman Carolyn Ford – Person of Tourist Interest / City of Gretna
5. Councilman Cathy Johnson – City Official / Town of Havana
6. Commissioner Brenda A. Holt – BOCC Chairman / Governing Body
7. Linda Dixon – Person of Tourist Interest / Linshell's Boutique & Gifts LLC
8. Councilman Angela Sapp – City Official /
Vacancies:
1. Tax Collector
2. Person of Tourist Interest
Eligible Applicants
1. Nick Blackta – General Manager / Comfort Inn and Suites
2. Mary Brock – Employment Specialist / Gadsden County Schools
3. Carolyn Brown – Self Employed
4. Richard Fauble – Owner / McFarlin House
5. John Garcia – Owner / Allison House Inn
6. Anthony Lombardo – Executive Director / Havana Main Street
7. Penny O’Connell – Advertising Sales Representative / Gadsden County Times
8. Diane Roberts – Retired
9. Alex Sink – Executive Director / Quincy Main Street
Fiscal Impact:
This item has no fiscal impact to the County.
Options:
1. Board Direction
County Administrator’s Recommendation:
1. Option 1
Attachments:
1. Nick Blackta – Application
2. Mary Brock – Application
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3. Carolyn Brown – Application
4. Richard Fauble – Application
5. John Garcia – Application
6. Anthony Lombardo – Application
7. Penny O’Connell – Application
8. Diane Roberts – Application
9. Alex Sink– Application
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Action Center
Item Detail Report - 2017-2YAGI6
Submission Information
ID: 1239
Item: Citizen Advisory Committee Application
Tracking Num: 2017-2YAGI6
Submission Date: 2017-10-12 11:42:30
Submitter Responses
Form Page: Page 1Date: 10/12/2017
APPLICANT:
First Name: Richard
Last Name: Fauble
Occupation: inn owner
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Address: 305 E King st, Quincy, FL 32351
MAILING ADDRESS:
Address: 305 E King st, Quincy, FL 32351
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: 850-875-2526
Mobile Phone: 850-524-0640
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DATA:
Do you live in Gadsden County?: Yes
Do you own property in GadsdenCounty?: Yes
Do you CURRENTLY serve on aCounty Advisory Committee?: No
Have you PREVIOUSLY servedon a County Advisory
Committee?:No
Are you interested in serving onany specific committee? If so,
please indicate your 1st and 2ndchoice below.:
1st Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development CouncilPage 12 of 27
2nd Choice: The Gadsden County Community Development Advisory Committee
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
If you're appointed to acommittee, you're expected to
attend regular meetings. Are youavailable to attend meetings at
least once a month?:
Yes
What times are you available toattend meetings?:
EXPERIENCE (If you wish tosubmit your professional
resume, you may do so via emailto Laurel Bradley at
Please describe or list anyprevious experience you have
serving on committees.:23 years in the hotel business 6 years in corporate America as a merchandiser and buyer
Please list your educationalbackground.: 3 years of college
REFERENCES (you must provideat least one personal referencewho IS NOT a family member):
Reference #1's relationship toyou:: working partner
First Name: joe
Last Name: monroe
Contact #: 850-662-1812
Address: main street, quincy, FL 32351
Reference #2's relationship toyou:: wife
First Name: Tina
Last Name: Fauble
Contact #: 850-524-6440
Address: 305 E King st, Quincy, FL 32351
Contact Information
Contact One: Laurel Bradley
Workflow History
Status UpdateStatus: Open
Step: Submitted
Updated: 2017-10-12 11:42:30Page 13 of 27
Updated By: eGov Strategies
Notes: No Notes
Contituent's Messages
Service Norm:
Confirmation Message:
On behalf of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, thank you for expressing aninterest to serve your community by volunteering with one of our Citizen Advisory Committees. Your application has been forwarded to the County Administrator's Office for review. You willreceive a follow-up phone call / email from the County Administrator's Executive Assistant, LaurelBradley, within 48-hours. If you should have any questions or concerns prior to being contacted,please feel free to contact the County Administrator's Office at 850-875-8650.
Important Legal Requirements for Advisory Committee Membership: As a member of anadvisory committee, you will be obligated to follow any applicable laws regarding Government-In-The-Sunshine, code of ethics for Public Officers, and Public Records disclosure. The consequences
of violating these applicable laws include criminal penalties, civil fines, and the voiding of anycommittee action and of any subsequent action by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Important Legal Requirements for Advisory Committee Membership: As a member of an advisory committee, you will be
obligated to follow any applicable laws regarding Government-In-The-Sunshine, Code of ethics for Public Officers, and Public
Records disclosure. The consequences of violating these applicable laws include criminal penalties, civil fines, and the
voiding of any committee action and of any subsequent action by the Board of County Commissioners.
Please return Application to:
Laurel Bradley, Executive Assistant to the County Administrator
9 B East Jefferson Street
Quincy, Florida 32351
phone: 850-875-8650
fax: 850-662-3289
Name: JOHN GARCIA Date: SPET. 25, 2018
Address: 215 N MADISON STREET Email: [email protected]
Home Phone: 850-875-2511 Work Phone: 850-875-2511 Cell: 917-673-9095
Occupation: OWNER Employer: ALLISON HOUSE INN
Do you live in Gadsden County? YES Do you own property in Gadsden County? YES
Are you currently serving on a County Advisory Committee? If so, which one? NO
Have you previously served on a County Advisory Committee? If so, what committee and when? NO
Are you interested in serving on any specific Committee? If so, please indicate:
1st Choice GASDEN COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT 2
nd Choice GASDEN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
If you’re appointed to a Committee, you’re expected to attend regular meetings.
Are you available to attend meetings at least once a month? YESYES NO
What times are you available to attend meetings? ALLMorning Evenings Anytime
In the space below, briefly describe or list the following: Any previous experience on other Committees; your educational background; your skills and experience that enable you to contribute to the Committee; any of your professional licenses and/or designations and indicate how long you held them and whether they are effective on Gadsden County; any charitable or community activities in which you participate; any reasons for your choice of the Committee indicated on this application. *** Please attach your resume. ***
I have served in various leadership roles for The National Association of Hispanic Journalists; The National High school Journalism Board. I have worked on various communications and marketing projects pro bono.
References: (You must provide at least one personal reference who is not a family member)
Name: MARK LINDGUIST Telephone: 850-875-9809
Address: 311 GLORY RD, QUINCY, FL
Name: REBECCA MILLHOUSE Telephone: 917-667-4525
Address: 215 N MADISON STREET, QUINCY, FL 32351
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR BOARD APPOINTMENT
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Action Center
Item Detail Report - 2017-3TE7DW
Submission Information
ID: 1213
Item: Citizen Advisory Committee Application
Tracking Num: 2017-3TE7DW
Submission Date: 2017-09-20 18:16:05
Submitter Responses
Form Page: Page 1Date: 09/20/2017
APPLICANT:
First Name: Anthony
Last Name: Lombardo
Occupation: Executive Director
Employer: Havana Main Street
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Address: 312 1st Street, nw, Havana, FL 32333
MAILING ADDRESS:
Address: P.O. Box 346, Havana, FL 32333
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: 850-591-2222
Work Phone: 850-539-7711
Mobile Phone: 850-591-2222
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DATA:
Do you live in Gadsden County?: No
Do you own property in GadsdenCounty?: Yes
Do you CURRENTLY serve on aCounty Advisory Committee?: No
Have you PREVIOUSLY servedon a County Advisory
Committee?:No
Are you interested in serving onany specific committee? If so,
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please indicate your 1st and 2ndchoice below.:
1st Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council
2nd Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
If you're appointed to acommittee, you're expected to
attend regular meetings. Are youavailable to attend meetings at
least once a month?:
Yes
What times are you available toattend meetings?: Evenings
EXPERIENCE (If you wish tosubmit your professional
resume, you may do so via emailto Laurel Bradley at
Please describe or list anyprevious experience you have
serving on committees.:
Serve on the Havana Economic Development Committee and the Havana DowntownImprovement Committee
Please list your educationalbackground.:
BS in Business from Jacksonville University MBA from University of Miami AdvancedManagement program from Harvard University
Please list your skills andexperience that enable you to
contribute to the committee(s)you are interested in
volunteering with.:
Retired State Regulatory Vice President, BellSouth Past President of the Tallahassee Museumof Art Past President of the Florida Telephone Association Owner of the Wanderings (retailfurniture, accessories, gifts) in Havana for 25 years
Professional licenses and/ordesignations, their effective date
and whether said licenses areeffective in Gadsden County::
Owner of Wanderings, FEIN 593179370 Florida Sales Tax ID, 3080120681230
Please list any charitable orcommunity activities in which
you participate.:Work with the Havana Merchants association supporting various charitable organizations
REFERENCES (you must provideat least one personal referencewho IS NOT a family member):
Reference #1's relationship toyou:: President of Havana Main Street
First Name: Debbie
Last Name: Revell
Contact #: 850-539-4496
Address: 116 s. main street, havana, FL 32333
Reference #2's relationship toyou:: Havana Main Street Board of Directors
First Name: Karen
Last Name: Bass
Contact #: 850-933-5050
Address: 805 N. Gadsden, Tallahassee, FL 32303Page 17 of 27
Contact Information
Contact One: Laurel Bradley
Workflow History
Status UpdateStatus: Open
Step: Submitted
Updated: 2017-09-20 18:16:05
Updated By: eGov Strategies
Notes: No Notes
Contituent's Messages
Service Norm:
Confirmation Message:
On behalf of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, thank you for expressing aninterest to serve your community by volunteering with one of our Citizen Advisory Committees. Your application has been forwarded to the County Administrator's Office for review. You willreceive a follow-up phone call / email from the County Administrator's Executive Assistant, LaurelBradley, within 48-hours. If you should have any questions or concerns prior to being contacted,please feel free to contact the County Administrator's Office at 850-875-8650.
Important Legal Requirements for Advisory Committee Membership: As a member of anadvisory committee, you will be obligated to follow any applicable laws regarding Government-In-The-Sunshine, code of ethics for Public Officers, and Public Records disclosure. The consequences
of violating these applicable laws include criminal penalties, civil fines, and the voiding of anycommittee action and of any subsequent action by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Action Center
Item Detail Report - 2017-JZ3NSI
Submission Information
ID: 1242
Item: Citizen Advisory Committee Application
Tracking Num: 2017-JZ3NSI
Submission Date: 2017-10-13 13:54:12
Submitter Responses
Form Page: Page 1Date: 10/13/2017
APPLICANT:
First Name: Diane
Last Name: Roberts
Occupation: Retired
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Address: 846 Spring Meadows Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
MAILING ADDRESS:
Address: 846 Spring Meadows Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: 850-875-2777
Mobile Phone: 850-254-5784
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DATA:
Do you live in Gadsden County?: Yes
Do you own property in GadsdenCounty?: Yes
Do you CURRENTLY serve on aCounty Advisory Committee?: No
Have you PREVIOUSLY servedon a County Advisory
Committee?:No
Are you interested in serving onany specific committee? If so,
please indicate your 1st and 2ndchoice below.:
1st Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development CouncilPage 22 of 27
2nd Choice: The Gadsden County Construction Licensing Board
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
If you're appointed to acommittee, you're expected to
attend regular meetings. Are youavailable to attend meetings at
least once a month?:
Yes
What times are you available toattend meetings?:
EXPERIENCE (If you wish tosubmit your professional
resume, you may do so via emailto Laurel Bradley at
Please describe or list anyprevious experience you have
serving on committees.:Yes. Informed Families of Miami Dade County. State of Florida Department of Health.
Please list your educationalbackground.: High school graduate, college courses, classes/courses in computer science, accounting,
Please list your skills andexperience that enable you to
contribute to the committee(s)you are interested in
volunteering with.:
Worked in property management, Vice President of construction company for 20 years,Worked with local, State and Federal agencies.
Professional licenses and/ordesignations, their effective date
and whether said licenses areeffective in Gadsden County::
None
Please list any charitable orcommunity activities in which
you participate.:
The Red Ribbon Campaign, spoke before agencies and groups about drug prevention. Workedwith parents and others about immunizations
REFERENCES (you must provideat least one personal referencewho IS NOT a family member):
Reference #1's relationship toyou:: Frind
First Name: Gwynn
Last Name: Peacock Kidd
Contact #: 850-688-3456
Address: 18179 Blue Star Highway, Quincy, FL 32351
Reference #2's relationship toyou:: Friend
First Name: Audrey
Last Name: Allman
Contact #: 850-627-2730
Address: 917 Hillcrest Avenue, Quincy, FL 32351
Contact Information
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Contact One: Laurel Bradley
Workflow History
Status UpdateStatus: Open
Step: Submitted
Updated: 2017-10-13 13:54:12
Updated By: eGov Strategies
Notes: No Notes
Contituent's Messages
Service Norm:
Confirmation Message:
On behalf of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, thank you for expressing aninterest to serve your community by volunteering with one of our Citizen Advisory Committees. Your application has been forwarded to the County Administrator's Office for review. You willreceive a follow-up phone call / email from the County Administrator's Executive Assistant, LaurelBradley, within 48-hours. If you should have any questions or concerns prior to being contacted,please feel free to contact the County Administrator's Office at 850-875-8650.
Important Legal Requirements for Advisory Committee Membership: As a member of anadvisory committee, you will be obligated to follow any applicable laws regarding Government-In-The-Sunshine, code of ethics for Public Officers, and Public Records disclosure. The consequences
of violating these applicable laws include criminal penalties, civil fines, and the voiding of anycommittee action and of any subsequent action by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Action Center
Item Detail Report - 2018-LGBWS2
Submission Information
ID: 1724
Item: Citizen Advisory Committee Application
Tracking Num: 2018-LGBWS2
Submission Date: 2018-07-10 15:09:05
Submitter Responses
Form Page: Page 1Date: 07/10/2018
APPLICANT:
First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Sink
Occupation: Executive Director
Employer: Quincy Main Street
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Address: 411 North Calhoun Street, Quincy, FL 32351
MAILING ADDRESS:
Address: 411 North Calhoun Street, Quincy, FL 32351
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: 352-538-3156
Work Phone: 850-662-1812
Mobile Phone: 352-538-3156
Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION DATA:
Do you live in Gadsden County?: Yes
Do you own property in GadsdenCounty?: Yes
Do you CURRENTLY serve on aCounty Advisory Committee?: No
Have you PREVIOUSLY servedon a County Advisory
Committee?:No
Are you interested in serving onany specific committee? If so,
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please indicate your 1st and 2ndchoice below.:
1st Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council
2nd Choice: The Gadsden County Tourist Development Council
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
If you're appointed to acommittee, you're expected to
attend regular meetings. Are youavailable to attend meetings at
least once a month?:
Yes
What times are you available toattend meetings?:
EXPERIENCE (If you wish tosubmit your professional
resume, you may do so via emailto Laurel Bradley at
Please describe or list anyprevious experience you have
serving on committees.:
Currently serve on all 4 committees organized by Quincy Main Street (Organization, Design,Economic Vitality, Promotions), Quincy Rotory Club, GCDC, Small Business AdvisoryCommittee(Gainesville, FL), American Fighter Aces Association Florida Board
Please list your educationalbackground.: Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies from Edinboro University
Please list your skills andexperience that enable you to
contribute to the committee(s)you are interested in
volunteering with.:
I work every day trying to better Quincy and Gadsden County through increased tourism andsuccessful businesses. I am able to coordinate my goals and ideas along with others well inorder to work together to achieve our goals. Excellent communication skills, both verbal andwritten, I work with City and County officials frequently to better Gadsden County as a whole.I believe in what I do and am very passionate about making Gadsden County prosperous anda great place to live and visit.
Professional licenses and/ordesignations, their effective date
and whether said licenses areeffective in Gadsden County::
None
Please list any charitable orcommunity activities in which
you participate.:Rotory Club of Quincy
REFERENCES (you must provideat least one personal referencewho IS NOT a family member):
Reference #1's relationship toyou:: Quincy Main Street Board Member
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Munroe
Contact #: 703-483-1379
Address: 313 N. Jackson St., Quincy, FL 32351
Reference #2's relationship toyou:: Co-Worker
First Name: Shirley
Last Name: Griffin
Contact #: 850-408-8137
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Address:
Contact Information
Contact One: Laurel Bradley
Workflow History
Status UpdateStatus: Open
Step: Submitted
Updated: 2018-07-10 15:09:05
Updated By: eGov Strategies
Notes: No Notes
Contituent's Messages
Service Norm:
Confirmation Message:
On behalf of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, thank you for expressing aninterest to serve your community by volunteering with one of our Citizen Advisory Committees. Your application has been forwarded to the County Administrator's Office for review. You willreceive a follow-up phone call / email from the County Administrator's Executive Assistant, LaurelBradley, within 48-hours. If you should have any questions or concerns prior to being contacted,please feel free to contact the County Administrator's Office at 850-875-8650.
Important Legal Requirements for Advisory Committee Membership: As a member of anadvisory committee, you will be obligated to follow any applicable laws regarding Government-In-The-Sunshine, code of ethics for Public Officers, and Public Records disclosure. The consequences
of violating these applicable laws include criminal penalties, civil fines, and the voiding of anycommittee action and of any subsequent action by the Board of County Commissioners.
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