Item L07
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ADD-ON
Meeting Date: November 16, 2005
Division:
Mayor Dixie M. Spehar
Bulk Item: Yes
No
Department: BOCCI
Staff Contact Person: Jana Johnson-Willi
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of appointment of Michelle Cates Deal to the Planning
Commission.
ITEM BACKGROUND: As Mayor I am exercising my authority under Sec 9.5-22 (D)(1) to appoint
members of the Planning Commission. In recognition of the fact that the BOCC has voted for
appointments for the past several years, I would like to have this appointment confirmed by a majority
vote.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Any _ OMBlPurchasing _ Risk Management_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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I Dixie. Spehar, Mayor
DOCUMENTATION:
fuc1uded X
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Planning Commission
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner/Mayor Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
Name of Member:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone Numbers:
Date of Appointment:
Reappointment:
Date Term Expires:
Michelle Cates Deal
201 Front Street, Suite 110
Key West. FL 33040
Work: 305-296-7760
Home:
Cell:
Fax: 305-292-2628
E-mail :
11/16/05
Name of Person Being Replaced:
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Fulfilling Term of:
N/A
November 4, 2005
Mayor Dixie Spehar
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Dear Mayor Spehar:
Provided herewith is a copy of my resume. As you can see, I have been in
private practice as an attorney since 1996. My current practice area focuses on Real
Estate Transactions, Business and Corporate Law. In this, I represent individuals and
entities in Real Estate transactions from contract to closing, issuing of title insurance,
resolving title issues such as boundary disputes, survey issues and creation of easements.
I also represent clients in the condominium conversion process, code violations, and
requests for variances. In addition, I handle corporate transactions, including negotiation
and writing of development deals, which encompasses the formation of entities
(corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies) and homeowner and
condominium associations. I do additional work in the areas of landlord/tenant law and
purchase and sale of businesses.
I would like to thank you in advance for your review of my qualifications and
areas of practice. Should you have any questions regarding my resume, please feel free
to contact me at the above number.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cates Deal
201 Front Street, Ste 110
Key West, FL 33040
Office Phone: 305-296-7760
Office Facsim ile: 305-292-2628
Michelle Cates Deal
Objective
Experience
1996 ~ Present Michelle I. Cates, P.A. Key West, FL
Owner/Self Employed ~ Legal Practice - Attorney at Law
· Real Property Law
· Business Law
· Corporate Law
· Creation of Homeowner's Associations and Condominium Associations
· Closings - Member of Attorney's Title Fund to write Title Insurance
1996 ~ Present Historic Property Management Key West, FL
Manager
· Oversee and manage Homeowner's and Condominium Associations
1994 ~ 1996 State Attorney's Office Key West, FL
Assistant State Attorney - Criminal Division - County Court
· Prosecute Criminal Cases
Education
1990.1993 Stetson University
· Graduated with a J.D. Degree
St. Petersburg, FL
1985 - 1990 Florida State University
· Graduated with a B.S. in Finance
Tallahassee,FL
1981 ~ 1985 Key West High School
· High School Diploma
Key West, FL
Additional Licenses
2003
2002
Community Association Management License
Florida Realtor's License
Community Interest
Currently on the Board of Directors for the Key West Woman's' Club
Member of the Rotary of Key West
Treasurer for Keys Family Alliance, Inc. (Political Action Committee)
Teen Court Judge, Key West, Pro Bono