Item L1BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed. May
20,
2015
Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No
XX
Department: Comm. David Rice
Staff Contact /Phone #: Tamara Lamarche X6000
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of appointments to fill three seats on the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board:
Richard Sherman, reappointed to a full term
Sylvia Hernandez, appoint to a full term, (Wagner)
Mary Balaz, appoint to fulfill partial term, (Hastings)
ITEM BACKGROUND: Two term completions require new appointments; Billy Wagner and Rick
Sherman have both completed their terms as of April 15, 2015. Also there is a partial term
appointment required due to the resignation of Sandra Hastings. There are four candidates for the two
appointments. At the May 5, 2015 meeting of the Security District Advisory Board, Sandra Hastings
announced her resignation; and Mr. Wagner declined to continue on the board due to business
conflicts. The chair has included this information in her letter to Comm. Rice regarding the advisory
board's vetting of the candidates.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Billy Wagner was appointed to the board March 12,
2012, term expiration April 15, 2015; and Rick Sherman was appointed on April 16, 2014 to
fulfill the term of a previous appointee, term also expired April 15, 2015. Sandra Hastings was
appointed to the Board on June 19, 2013, her term to expire on June 1, 2016.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: INDIRECT COST:
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
DOCUMENTATION: Included XX Not Required
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
5/5/2015
• • •
Sherry Popham
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
227 West Seaview Circle
Duck Key, FL 33050
Commissioner David Rice
Monroe County FL KEYS
Commissioner David Rice:
The DKSDAB met today and discussed the seats open as a result of the end of the terms served
by Richard Sherman and Billy Wagner. Also at the meeting, current member, Sandra Hastings,
expressed a desire to resign effective immediately, leaving an additional vacancy. She will be
submitting this resignation in writing.
Richard Sherman filled a vacant term and thus has not served a full term. He is interested in
continuing and the Board is supportive of that desire.
Billy Wagner had indicated a desire to continue to serve but has concerns that his interest in
working with the Resort and the Residents of Duck Key in conjunction with his sori s
Emergency Management Planning Co. might represent a conflict. We spoke and I believe
reached the conclusion that everyone's interests might be best served if he could continue in
this objective unencumbered by his relationship to the Board.
The additional nominees are Tom Davis (who was not present at the meeting), Sylvia
Hernandez (Who is in Spain but confirmed she should have no issue abiding by the attendance
requirement) and Mary Balaz, past member, who was present at the meeting.
In addition, the Board discussed the upcoming renewal for the Security Company and agreed
to recommend renewal of the Duck Key Security's contract for the next year. We also agreed
that during that time we will be reviewing the performance duties desired and will be prepared
to bid the contract out in six months.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sherry Popham, Chair
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
Lamarche -Tamara
From: Sherry Popham <sherry@marathonboatyard.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 4:54 PM
To: Lamarche -Tamara
Subject: FW: Resignation
Sherry C. Popham
Marathon Boat Yard Marine Center
2059 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon, FL 33050
305.743.6341
From: sandramicheleh [mailto:sandramicheleh@aol.comj
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 4:13 PM
To: Sherry Popham
Subject: RE: Resignation
Dear DKSB,
I am submitting my resignation today after serving two years on the board. I have very much appreciated the
experience.
Sincerely,
Sandy M. Hastings
Sent with the Samsung Galaxy fixhilarate'"^, an AT& l' 4G L IT. smartphone.
Sherry Popham<sherry(��,marathoaboatvard.com> wrote:
Hi Sandy.
Can you ping me back with a brief note indicating your desire to resign effective immediately? Thanks!! Just
for the formal record. S
Sherry C. Popham
Marathon Boat Yard Marine Center
2059 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon, FL 33050
305.743.6341
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Candidates for Appointment to Duck Key Security District
Candidates jAlphabetical):
Mary Balaz
Tom Davis
Sylvia Hernandez
Rick Sherman*
Billy Wagner*
*(Terms of Billy Wagner and Rick Sherman expired on April 15, 2015.)
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
Commissioner Appointing Member: David Rice, (BOCC District 4)
Name of Member: Richard (Rick) Sherman
Address: 202 Schooner Ln.
Duck Key, FL
Mailing Address: Same
Phone Numbers: Work:
Home: 305-743-0965
Cell: 502-314-6698
E-mail: frshermaninvestments(gmail.com
Date of Appointment: May 20, 2015
Reappointment: Yes
Date Term Expires: May 20, 2018
Name of Person Being Replaced: N/A
Fulfilling Term of: N/A
Misc. Info: Mr. Sherman was appointed in April 2014 to fulfill term of Donna Flamman .
This will be his first full term appointment.
RICHARD F. SHERMAN 202 Schooner Lane, Duck Key, F] 33010
(305) 743 -0965 (home) ♦ (502) 314-6698 (cell)
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Experienced, successful businessman focusing on growing and enhancing restaurant chains, retail
chains and other multi -location businesses. A proven record of growing small companies into
meaningful companies in their business categories and operating large chains and business units and
improving their performance. Extensive experience with growth strategies and planning, franchising,
finance, acquisitions and dispositions, and accessing public and private financial markets. Takes
particular pride in the growth and success of team members. Principal personal strengths include
integrity, loyalty, hard work and a strong sense of urgency. A fair but firm manager who creates an
environment that rewards commitment and accomplishment and encourage people to perform at
their best.
CAREER SUMMARY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member_ Board of Directors — Public C m ni s
♦ Reeds Jewelers, Inc. AMEX (1991 to present, company went private 2005)
Chairman, Compensation Committee; Member, Audit Committee
♦ Papa John's International, Inc. NASDAQ (1993-2004)
Member, Executive Committee (1993-2004); Chairman, Audit and Compensation Committees
(several years)
♦ PJ United, Inc. NASDAQ (1991 to 2007) (company sold)
Chairman of the Board (1996 to 2007) Company went private during 2001.
♦ Taco Cabana, Inc. NASDAQ (1991-2001)
Lead Director (1997 to 2001); Member, Audit and Compensation Committees (1992-2001);
engaged investment bankers and coordinated a successful initial public offering in 1992; Company
sold to private firm in 2001.
♦ Rally's Inc. (1987-1991)
Chairman & CEO
♦ Fifty Off Stores, Inc. NASDAQ (1991-1995)
Chairman, Audit and Compensation Committees (various years between 1991-1995); coordinated
successful secondary offering with investment banking relationships.
♦ Bancshares of Texas, Inc. (1986-1999)
Member, Audit Committee
♦ Church's Fried Chicken, Inc. NYSE (1984-1987)
President and CEO
Me��t'er. Hard of D'r _ _tQX,c — Private (;pg111P�
♦ Everbrite, LLC Qune 2010 — Present) President (December 2011 — October 2013)
♦ Jimmy Johns Franchise, Inc. (2002-2006)
♦ Qdoba Restaurant Corp (2000-2003) Company sold to public company.
♦ Hardee's Food Systems and its parent, Imasco USA (1980-1984)
• Board member (1993-2004)
♦ Consultant (1991-2004) recruited by founder to refine business strategies, improve franchise
profile and growth plans, negotiate key franchise and vendor relationships, serve on Marketing
Advisory Council, obtain necessary bank lines for growth, initiate and direct the company's initial
public stock offering, and mentor members of senior executive team.
aim e, 2010 — Preseno Rverhrite T.T.C_ Milwaukee WT
• Board Member & Consultant Gune 2010 — Present)
*Retained by sole shareholder of Everbrite, LLC, one of the largest outdoor sign companies in the
country, to recruit an Advisory Board, replace the CEO, and develop and implement restructuring
and growth plans for the company.
(1991 to 2007) Chairman and Founder PJ i initc_ Inca Birmingham ala ama
• Founder of two large franchise groups of Papa John's International
♦ Merged franchise companies in 1996 to become largest franchisee with more than 150 restaurants
and 3100 million in sales.
• Assembled both investor groups and directly participated as investor and chairman.
• Directed the activities of the CEO and also chaired executive committee of the board.
♦ Selected as Franchisee of the Year and nominated two additional times.
(2002 to 2001) Board Member_ (;nn-tiltant and Franchisee Jimmy Johns Franghr„se, Inc., Champ aigg f1linois
♦ Prepare white paper for board analyzing company and outlining strategic business plan setting key
growth and profit priorities.
♦ Plan adopted. The number of restaurants, revenues and profits were up over 50% in 2003,
following adoption of the plan the prior year.
• Shareholder in a franchise group currently developing Jimmy John's restaurants, (2005-2006)
(2000 —1003) Consijjtant and Fmnrhiqpc.Qdoba Restaurant Cogp- Qrnver, Colorado
• Key advisor and mentor to CEO. Company experienced rapid growth in sales, units and profits
and was sold to Jack in the Box, Inc. in early 2003.
• Shareholder in group developing Qdoba restaurants (sold 2013)
(1987 — 1991) Chairman' President & CFO- Rai X's Hamburgers Inc-- .nnis3dUe, Kenn,rkg
♦ Recruited to develop and grow eighteen unit double drive-thru hamburger chain. Grew company
to more than 200 restaurants in two years, directed initial public offering and opened a total of
more than 500 company and franchised restaurants prior to 1991.
♦ Chain became the largest and most successful chain in its restaurant segment
(1984 —19871 President� CFO and Rnard Ibiemher. Church'-.; Fried Chicken In Cam, n, n Antonio jc=
♦ Took over struggling 1,500 unit restaurant chain, significantly increased sales and profits to
record sales results and second best profit year in company's history in 1985 following several
vears of declining results. Disagreed with Board over franchising strategies, secured more than
$400 million in financing for leveraged buyout of company but could not come to terms with the
company.
(1971 — 1984) Executive Vict, President nd Board Memh r, I- ardee's Fond Sl;st ms_ Inc nnA Tmasrn TIC_
Inc-Ror4,, M ant North Carolina
• Joined company in 1971 as Staff Attorney and rose to Senior Vice President and General Counsel;
Senior Vice President, Administration; and Executive Vice President with all finance, legal and
administrative positions reporting to him along with two of five division Presidents.
♦ Reported to the Chairman and CEO
► Elected to the Board of Directors, 19B2.
1 Instrumental in financial restructuring of company in 1975 and its successful turnaround in sales,
unit growth and profitability.
♦ Personally directed asset management program divesting businesses and markets that were
not a long-term strategic fit for the company and directed significant acquisition program that
accelerated market penetration and growth,
r After five years of record sales and profits, left to become President of Church's Fried Chicken.
EDUCATION
♦ B.A., History, Pennsylvania State University
• JD Law, University of Texas Law School
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
♦ Graduate and Class President of University of North Carolina Executive MBA Program
OTHER INFORMATION
♦ Honorary Degrees
- Paul Quinn College and Shaw University
♦ Recognized in "Who's Who in America"
♦ Profiled in Wall Street Journal, featured in Forbes and Restaurant Industry trade press
♦ Meet the criteria for Audit Committee and Compensation Committee
♦ Maintain a large number of business and personal relationships with people I've worked for, and
with over the past 30 years and have prior relationships with each of my present business partners
that ranges from at least ten years to more than thirty years.
♦ biember, Board of Trustees — Paul Quinn College, Dallas, Texas (the oldest historically black
college west of the Mississippi) (1986-2007)
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Duck Key Security Advisory Board
Commissioner Appointing Member: David Rice, (BOCC District 4)
Name of Member: Sylvia R. Hernandez
Address: 355 East Seaview Drive
Duck Key, FL 33050
Mailing Address: Same
Phone Numbers: Work: N/A
Home: N/A
Cell: 305 962-2563
Fax: N/A
E-mail: sylviandzggmail.com
Date of Appointment: May 20, 2015
Reappointment: No
Date Term Expires: May 20, 2018
Name of Person Being Replaced: Billy Wagner
Fulfilling Term of: N/A
Misc. Info:
Sylvia R. Hernandez
355 East Seaview Drive
Duck Key, Florida 33050
305.962.2563
sylviandz@gmail.com
Education:
BA, English, Florida International University, 1985
MA, English, Florida International University, 1990
MA, Information Studies, Florida State University,1992
Work Experience:
2007 - Present Retired
1995 - 2007 Library Director, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami,
Florida
1988 -1996 English Department Head, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
1985 -1995 Taught Literature and Advanced Placement English at Belen
Jesuit Preparatory School
Memberships:
• Member of the American Library Association,1993-2007
• Member of the Board of Directors, Coral Gables Library, 2011
• Member of the Board of Directors, Duck Key Property Owners Association, 2015
Personal:
Born in Havana, Cuba, January 14, 1948
Moved to Miami, Florida, January 1961
Married,1967. Two children; 3 grandchildren
Became U.S. citizen, 1971
Hobbies and Interests:
Traveling, reading, cruising, yoga, and fishing
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
Commissioner Appointing Member: David Rice, (BOCC District 4)
Name of Member: Mary Balaz
Address: 122 Bimini Drive
Duck Key, FL 33050
Mailing Address: Same
Phone Numbers: Work: *
Home: 305-9668
Cell:
E-mail: mbalazs@bellsouth.net
Date of Appointment: May 20, 2015
Reappointment: N/A
Date Term Expires: June 01, 2016
Name of Person Being Replaced:
Fulfilling Term of: Sandra Hastings
Misc. Info: Mrs. Balazpreviously_served a term on the Duck Key Securjtj District from
2007- 2010.
Mary Grace Balazs
122 Bimini Dr
Duck Key, Florida 33050
mbalazsgbellsouth.net
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Since 1980 I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio, and since 2005 have been licensed to practice law
in Florida. I have worked mainly in the area of labor and employment law and public law, and was a
Law Director for a suburb of Cleveland for almost 15 years. Last year I retired from an international
publicly held corporation. I am very familiar with issues faced by public bodies, including security
boards.
My husband and I have owned our home on Duck Key for 20 years, and our daughter and her family
live on Duck Key as well.