Item O08BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed., June 19, 2013
Bulk Item: Yes No XX
Division: BOCC
Department; Comm. David Rice
Staff Contact /Phone #: Tamara Lamarche
PH: 305 289-6000
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of appointment of Paul Koisch to serve as the District 4
representative on the Marine Port Advisory Committee. This initial appointment term will run July
1, 2013 through November 1, 2014.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The initial appointments to the MPAC will be staggered as outlined in the
enacting resolution; the following terms will be for four years.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: BOCC approved Resolution #120-2013 on March 20, 2013
restructuring the committee representation.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: COST: BUDGETED: Yes No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
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:
Revised 7/09
AGENDA ITEM #
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Marine Port Advisory Committee (MPAC)
Commissioner Appointing Member: David Rice, (BOCC District 4
Name of Member:
Address:
Mailing Address
Paul Koisch
P.O. Box 500074
Marathon, FL 33050
Same
Phone Numbers: Work:
Home: N/A
Cell: 305 923-3085
Fax: N/A
E-mail: maseratipalu@comcast.net
Date of Appointment:
Reappointment
Date Term Expires:
June 19, 2013
N/A
November 1, 2014*
Name of Person Being Replaced: N/A
Fulfilling Term of: N/A
Misc. Info: *Resolution #110-2013 restructured the MPAC. The initial appointments are
staggered, and following appointments will be four year terms. Mr. Koisch served on
the previous MPAC three terms, originally appointed to a full term in 2005.
F. Paul Koisch
Date of Birth 5/15/49
Mailing Address: PO Box 500074, Marathon, FL 33050
Cell Phone Number: 305-923-3085
Monroe County Resident for 21 years, arrived by boat, live aboard cruiser for 12 years
Currently the homeowner of 11324 4"' Avenue Ocean, Marathon
Education: High School - Regents Diploma 1967, Power Memorial Academy, New York City
College - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. - Sociology 1971, B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1975
Work Experience: Duke University, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Directed a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program 1974 - 19984
Owned and operated Grouper Graphics, Inc. custom embroidery
1987 -1999
Currently own and operate Pizzaworks, Inc. in Big Pine Key
Employed by Coral Island Yachts as an independent contractor at various times
Present Organizations: Marathon Sailing Club, Inc., current Board of Directors
Mote Marine Laboratory, Local Advisory Board of Directors
U.S. Sailing Association
Sunfish International Class Association
Maserati Club, Southeast Chapter
Middle Keys Chamber of Commerce
Key West Southernmost Runners
Past Organizations: Boot Key Harbor Committee
M.C.C. Marina Committee
Marathon Chamber of Commerce
M.P.A.C.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monroe County
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Reef Relief, Inc.
American College of Sports Medicine
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
RESOLUTION NO. no -2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE,
DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE MARINE AND PORT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed Resolution
No,24-1977 forming a Port Authority and providing for a Port Advisory Committee with
committee members in a number not less than five nor more than seven, whose purpose is
to make recommendations to the BOCC as to the operation, improvement and financing
of the Port facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No.55-1977
providing for Port Advisory Committee member terms of two years; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No.57-1991
renaming the Port Advisory Committee as the Marine and Port Advisory Committee
(MPAC), providing for staggered three year terms for committee members, and revising
the purpose of the MPAC to provide recommendations and advice to the Port Authority
or the BOCC on matters relating to ports and marine issues as requested by action of the
Port Authority or the BOCC; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 138-
1991 amending a scrivener's error in Resolution No.57-1991; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners on July 27, 2000 approved
Administrative Procedures and Bylaws for the MPAC; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners on June 20, 2012 approved
revisions to the Administrative Procedures and Bylaws for the MPAC, providing for an
attendance policy and assigning a staff person as Parliamentarian; and
WHEREAS, at its January 16, 2013 meeting, the Board of County
Commissioners discussed the role and duties of the MPAC, and in an effort to better
utilize and increase the productivity of the MPAC directed staff to draft a resolution
providing for specific duties for the MPAC, and to reduce the number of members; and
WHEREAS, currently each Commissioner has two appointments to the MPAC;
WHEREAS, the members of the MPAC serve at the pleasure of the Board of
County Commissioners, therefore in order to reduce the number of MPAC members,
individual Commissioners shall excuse their current appointments and make one new
appointment as of July 1, 2013, prior to the August 6, 2013 MPAC meeting;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. Committee Purpose.
The purpose of the Marine and Port Advisory Committee (MPAC) is to make informed
recommendations and give advice to the Monroe County Port Authority and the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to ports and marine issues as
requested by action of the Port Authority or the Board of County Commissioners, Staff,
or the MPAC itself.
Section 2. Committee Duties.
In addition to the above described purpose, the following duties are assigned to the
Committee:
1- Provide recommendations regarding vessel sewage and pumpout services
2- Provide recommendations regarding anchoring and mooring regulations
3- Provide recommendations regarding marinas, mooring fields and boat ramps
4- Provide recommendations regarding the preservation and enhancement of public
water access
5- Provide a forum for the gathering and dissemination of relevant public
information
6- Provide input on the development of educational and outreach materials and
resources
7- Any additional studies or projects derived by the Committee shall be first brought
before the BOCC for discussion and consideration of authorizing or assigning
such studies or projects to the Committee or staff.
Section 3. Committee Members and Terms.
The MPAC shall be comprised of seven (7) members consisting of one appointment from
each County Commissioner, one appointment from the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) but not representing commercial fishing, and one
appointment from the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association (FKCFA) all to
serve without pay. Committee member terms shall be for four (4) years, and members
shall serve at the pleasure of the County Commission. Members shall be appointed
beginning July 1, 2013 and terms staggered as follows:
District 1- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
District 2- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
District 3- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
District 4- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
District 5- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
SAC- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2014
FKCFA- July 1, 2013 through Nov. 1, 2016
Following terms will be for four years.
Section 4. Administrative Procedures and By-laws.
The Committee shall function and operate in accordance with established Administrative
Procedures and By -Laws, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of March, 2013.
Mayor George Neugent Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Heather Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Danny L. Kolhage Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ATTEST: AMY HEAVILIIN, CLERK
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