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Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
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-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
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County Commission Meeting
March 17, 2021
Agenda Item Number: N.3
Agenda Item Summary #7936
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 3054538787
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to appoint Kate DeLoach to the Library Advisory Board
as the District 5 representative for a term ending 3/17/23.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Kate DeLoach is an outstanding and involved member of our
community. Kate would be an outstanding addition to our Library Advisory Board. Please refer to
her CV attached.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
The BOCC appointed George McHugh to the Library Advisory Board on October 19, 2016 to
represent District 5 through November of 2020.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Dist 5 LAB Appointment Form Kate DeLoach_
Dist 5 LAB Appointment Kate DeLoach CV
Library Advisory Board Info
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
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Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
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REVIEWED BY:
Corie Abel Completed 02/26/2021 11:47 AM
Bob Shillinger Completed 03/02/2021 1:55 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 03/02/2021 3:56 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 03/17/2021 9:00 AM
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Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Library Advisory Board
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner Mike Forster
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Name of Member: Kate DeLoach
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Address: 120 Sunrise Dr.
Tavernier, FL 33070
Mailing Address: Same
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Phone Numbers: Home: (305) 240-4086
Work:
Fax:
Email: kateddeloach@gmail.com
Date of Appointment: March 171, 2021
Is this a Reappointment? Yes No X
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New Term Expiration Date: March 17, 2023
Name of Person Being Replaced: George McHugh
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Kate DeLoach
kateddeloach@gmail.com— 120 Sunrise Dr.,Tavernier,FL 33070- (305)240-4086
Education
Graduate Certificate in Natural Resource Policy and Administration.Maw
Universitv of Florida, Gainesville FL
M.A.International Relations,Maw
Citv College of New York, New York NY
B.A.Liberal Arts,December 2006
Flagler College, St.Augustine FL
Professional Experience
Partner,The Southern Group 2019-Present c
Florida Keys, Regional Office
• Founding member of The Southern Group's sixth regional office in the Florida Keys 0
• Advocate for public and private sector clients in the Florida Keys and across Florida at the state and local levels >
Adjunct Professor:Introduction to Political Science,National Government 2012-Present
Florida Keys Community College, Key West,FL
• Develop and teach online and traditional introductory political science courses to a diverse population of students
• Generate syllabi,lesson plans,activities,and exams to encourage student engagement and participation 0
• Create rubrics and metrics for grading assignments,exams,and term papers
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District and Legislative Aide to State Representative Holly Raschein,District 120 2012-2019 E
Florida House of Representatives, Key Largo,FL
• Managed the District and Tallahassee offices and supervise other staff and interns
• Advised the representative of issues and projects in the district and assisted in developing policy positions
• Developed position papers, summaries, and talking points for presentations, articles and other content and attended
and spoke at local/state functions and meetings with and on behalf of the Representative U
• Prepared and distributed press releases and other public information including all social media
• Managed on the ground response following Hurricane Irma and assisted the representative in coordinating with c
local,state,and federal partners to expedite the restoration of critical utilities and supplies
Adjunct Professor: Comparative Politics.Introduction to Political Science. State and Local Government 2009-2012
Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL �.
• Developed and taught introductory political science courses to a diverse population of students
• Generated syllabi,lesson plans,activities,and exams to encourage student engagement and participation E
• Created rubrics and metrics for grading assignments,exams,and term papers S
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Assistant to the Academic Dean 2010-2012
Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL
• Reviewed and tracked student academic issues including transfer/visiting students and academic oversight
• Tracked and managed all adjunct/visiting faculty and coordinated itineraries, travel arrangements, and assisted in 'O
planning for panel discussions and events
Panels and Presentations
Seminar Speaker:Annual Faculty Advisors Series 2010-2012 E
Florida Model Legislature Faculty Series, Tallahassee, FL
Panelist:African Culture&Development Series 2011-2012
Tallahassee Community College Global Learning Committee, Tallahassee, FL
Community Involvement
Monroe County Historic Preservation Commission,Commissioner
Florida Keys History&Discovery Foundation,Board Member
Good Health Clinic,Board Member
Florida Keys Area Health Education Center(AHEC),Board Member
Upper Keys Rotary,Board Member
Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust,Past President
Florida Keys Hurricane Recovery Foundation,Board Member
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DIVISION 2. -ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 15-67. - Declaration of legislative intent.
It is hereby declared that the purpose and intent of the board of county commissioners through this
article is to create and establish a library advisory board for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of
accurate, comprehensive information, advice and counsel concerning all matters relating to public
libraries. This article shall not be construed as delegating to such advisory board or its members any
power or authority of a governmental, legislative or administrative nature.
(Code 1979, § 10-38; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 1)
Sec. 15-68. -Creation. a
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There is hereby created and established in the county an advisory board to be known as the county 0
library advisory board.
(Code 1979, § 10-39; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 2)
Sec. 15-69. - Membership, qualifications and terms.
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The county library advisory board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the board of
county commissioners. The five commissioners shall each appoint a representative to this board who
shall in turn be a representative and resident of that commissioner's district. Each member shall be a
resident and elector of the county; shall possess a reputation for integrity, responsibility, civil
accomplishment and professional or business ability; shall have demonstrated an active interest in public
library facilities and services; and shall not be employed by a library.
(Code 1979, § 10-40; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 3; Ord. No. 29-1999, § 1)
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Sec. 15-70. - Removal of members.
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Any member of the board who ceases to be a qualified elector or resident or who becomes a
candidate for public office shall immediately forfeit his office. Any member may be removed from office
with cause by a majority vote of the board of county commissioners.
(Code 1979, § 10-41; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 4)
Sec. 15-71. -Organization, quorum and meetings.
The advisory board shall elect a chair and such other officers as may be deemed necessary or
desirable, who shall serve at the pleasure of the advisory board. A majority of the members of the board
shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the members present at any meeting shall be sufficient to
enable taking any action. The advisory board shall meet normally at the headquarters library, but should
schedule meetings at the branches as appropriate to provide an input for Middle and Upper Keys
residents. Special meetings of the board may be called by the chair, by written notice signed by three
members of the board, or by action of the board at any meeting, general or special. The county library
director shall attend all advisory board meetings, other than those at which the library director's tenure is
to be taken under consideration. The library advisory board may further adopt such rules of procedure
and elect such other officers as it may deem necessary.
(Code 1979, § 10-42; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 5)
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Sec. 15-72. - Duties.
The county library advisory board shall have the following duties, functions and responsibilities:
(1) To serve in an advisory capacity to the board of county commissioners, county administrator and
county library in respect to all matters pertaining to the county library system and public services;
(2) Furnish information to, advise and counsel the board of county commissioners in respect to the
appropriate means and methods by which adequate library facilities and services may be
provided to all residents of the county;
(3) Recommend to the county administrator the appointment of a county library director;
(4) Make continuing studies of all existing and future needs of the county in respect to public library
facilities and services;
(5) Review the financial position of the library system and make reports and through research efforts ca
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obtain information regarding financing both through matching funds,donations and other possible c
grants;
(6) Keep constantly aware of public library standards, trends, regulations and legislation;
(7) Formulate or recommend actions to raise the quality of service and utilization of professional and
financial assistance from state, national and other sources;
(8) Review with the administrative staff, book and material selection programs, plans and policies;
(9) Promote and solicit bequests, donations and contributions, for the county library system, and
recommend policies governing acceptance for such donations;
(10) Establish, promote and participate in a planned public relations program for the library system;
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(11) Perform and carry out such other duties and functions of an advisory nature as may be assigned
by the board of county commissioners; and
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(12) File an annual report on or before each October 1, to the county government on the status of
the county library system and such other times as the advisory board deems proper.
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(Code 1979, § 10-43; Ord. No. 6-1981, § 6)
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