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Coty f � ,�� ,' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District 1
y Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
October 19, 2022
Agenda Item Number: F.53
Agenda Item Summary #11169
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan (305) 296-1552
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of one "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District V Advisory Committee
ITEM BACKGROUND: This position was advertised due to the resignation of Mr. Russell Yagel.
Applicants are: Mr. Roberto Alonso
Ms. Kate Banick
Mr. Kevin Donlan
Ms. Lisa Feliciano
Ms. Audra Hill Wallace
Ms. Maria Jones
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 8, 1999, the Board of County
Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 038-1999 providing for the appointment of"At Large"
members to the TDC District Advisory committees by the Board of County Commissioners.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of one applicant is requested.
DOCUMENTATION:
DAC V At Large Appointment Memo and Applications
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
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:
REVIEWED BY:
Maxine Pacini Completed 10/03/2022 10:41 AM
Christine Limbert Completed 10/03/2022 10:47 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 10/03/2022 11:25 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/19/2022 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: October 4, 2022
TO: Mr. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
FROM: Laurie Dastugue, Administrative Secretary, Monroe County Tourist
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RE: DAC V `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward at the October 19, 2022, BOCC Meeting the attached applications
for the District V Advisory Committee "At Large" position. This position was advertised
due to the term end of DAC V member, Mr. Russ Yagel.
DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V): from Mile Marker 90.940 to the
Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County)
An "At Large" representative is any resident who is not directly involved in a
tourism business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or
work within the tax collection district for which he/she is applying (The operative E
word within this description is directly. This means no direct involvement by an
applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent upon tourism).
The applicants are: (1) Roberto Alonso; (2) Kate Banick; (3) Kevin Donlan; (4) Lisa
Feliciano; (5) Audra Hill Wallace; and, (6) Maria Jones
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Approval by the BOCC of one (1) applicant is requested.
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If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 296-1552.
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Disb'ic,t V Advisory Committee Application
LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
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represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which 's
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means
someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent
upon tourists).
Name: ROBERTO IVO ALONSO
Business Name: BORLAND & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE U
Business Address: 103400 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
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Home Address: 178 MARINA AVENUE, KEY LARGO, FLORIDA 33037
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Cell Phone: 305-4914656
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I'am self Employed and the owner of Borland & Associates Insurance since 2004. Previously I was
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CNA Financial for 24 years ending on April 2004. Bought my insurance agency, previously
mentioned, on August 2004 and moved permantly to Key Largo in 2005.
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Organ izations/Membersh ip Affiliation(s):
Chairman of the board of the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce. Chairman of the board of the Good
Health Clinic, Treasurer of the board of the Florida keys History and Discovery Museum, GAL, Past
President of the Key Largo Rotary Club, board director of Centers for Independent Living of the
Florida Keys. Board director for the Florida Keys Bird Center.
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
There are no surprises with me, and God knows we do not need those in our governance.
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community non profits I serve, I invest my time in building a culture of cammaraderie and trust, by doing exactly what I <
tell folks I'll do, not overpromising or lowering expectations. I build winning teams. 0
We are a very small community with a lot of competing needs, limited resources, and residents with very high
expectations of their public elected and non elected servants. I trust those residents and I always appeal to their <
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My mantra has always been to speak the truth, present the truth, and always deal with the truth, straight and pithy. Most
folks I know in the business and at large communities appreciate my approach and respect me for it.
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I have the time, energy, enthusiasm and health to be able to meet all my current commitmernnts and possible new .0
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Date. 08/24/2022
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., 09/30/2022
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LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying
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represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means
someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent
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Name: Kate Banick
Business Name: Good Health Clinic
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Business Address: 91555 Overseas Hwy, St 2, Tavernier, FL 33070 0
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Business Phone: 305-619-0154
Cell Phone: 305-619-0154
*Email Address: kathryn.banick@gmail.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
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Good Health Clinic, Executive Director, 2014 - current
CT Challenge, Program Director, 2014
Safe Water Network, Program Specialist, 2012-2013
LifeWorx, Project Manager, 2008 - 2012
Everglades Science Center, Biologist. 2002 - 2008
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Organ izations/Membersh i p Affiliations :
Upper Keys Rotary Club, Director/Treasurer
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Director
BPW of the Upper Keys, Member/former Director
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
1 have been a resident of the Florida Keys for 15 years since 2002. 1 have served in an advisory
capacity for several organizations and am familiar with the role and responsibilities of this type of
position. I represent the typical middle class, family resident of our community and understand the
importance of tourism and our economy. My current role as the director of a free clinic gives me
additional insight into the impact of our economy on our working class.
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Signature: Date:
8/26/2022
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., 09/30/2022
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District V Advisory Committee Application
LODGING INDUSTRY - shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS - shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
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Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on September 30, 2022
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applicant does not receive notification„ it is his/her responsibility to contact the TDC office
to confirm receipt within 2 business of the deadline date.
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District V Advisory Cor rnirniftee AIll:)p lira tion
LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are, subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
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Name: Lisa Feficiano
Business Name: SouthState Bank
Business Address: 991918 Overseas Highway, Ste 11
Key Largo, FL 33037
Home Address: 63 E Beach Rd
Tavernier, FL 33070
Business Phone: 305-307-8892
Cell Phone: 305-766-0643 0
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*Email Address: lfel'iciano@southstatebank.com
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2006-2011 Bank of America/Countrywide Horne Loans
2005-20016 Fidelity Home Lending
1996-20015 First State Bank
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19186-1996 TIB Bank of the Keys
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Organ izations/Membership Affiliation(s):
Rotary Club of Key Largo Sunset Founding Chair I Area Governor(current)
BPW(past board member)current member
Key Largo Chamber(past board member)current member
Islamorada Chamber(current member)
Key Largo Rotary(past board member)past member
Leadership Monroe CWss V111
Kiwanis-Past Lt Governor(past member)
Florida Keys Board of Realtors-(current)
Take Stock in Children Mentor since 1995(current)
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V Advliiisoiiii,y
LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying.
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
hotels, recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations) and whose business
is in the tax collection business for which they are applying
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X AT LARGE —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall 00.
represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means
someone who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent
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Name: Audra Hill Wallace
Business Name: Tolley& Hill PLLC
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Business Address: 102411 Overseas Highway 0
Key Largo, FL 33037
Home Address: 853 Ellen Drive
Key Largo, FL 33037
Business Phone: (305) 451-7167
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Cell Phone: (305) 522-1697
*Email Address: audra@tolleyhillcpa.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
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Tolley & Hill, PLLC - Certified Public Accountants
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Organizations/Membership Affiliations :
• Mariners Hospital Young Philanthropists of Baptist Hospital,founding board member(2012—present)
• Mariners Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, President(2020—present), board member(2013—present)
• Islamorada Fishing Club,treasurer(2014—present)
• Baptist Health Medical Group, board member(2015—present)
• Baptist Health Facilities Committee, board member(2016—present)
• Baptist Health Long Range Planning Committee, board member(2016—present)
• Baptist Health Operating Board, board member(2016—present)
•Jack Hill Childcare Center, board member(2005—present)
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
As a Certified Public Accountant in this community, I consult with many local business owners; I E
have clients in every industry. I feel like I have a unique advantage because I am able to see the 0
numbers of these businesses and know what is helping and hurting them. I also own and manage
Tolley & Hill, PLLC a local business.
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Signature: Date:2022.08.25 09:20:04-04'00' Date: 8/25/22
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., 09/30/2022
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Audra Hill Wallace, CPA
853 Ellen Drive / Key Largo, Florida 33037 / (305) 522-1697 / audra@tolleyhillcpa.com
SUMMARY
High-energy self-starter who thrives working under intense deadline pressure and providing quality
financial services to clients. Active member in many community organizations.
EXPERIENCE
Managing Partner October 2011 —To present
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A Certified Public Accounting firm specialized in providing top quality consulting and tax preparation to
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Binstock, Rubin Adler,Aldecoa, &Ellzey PA, CPAs
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tax services for clients throughout the Florida Keys and Miami region.
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Master of Science in Taxation, 2004
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Stetson University, Deland, Florida. Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting major; CL
information systems minor, 2003
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• Mariners Hospital Young Philanthropists of Baptist Hospital,founding board member (2012— >
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• Mariners Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, President (2020—present), board member
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• Islamorada Fishing Club,treasurer (2014—present) E
• Baptist Health Medical Group, board member (2015—present)
• Baptist Health Facilities Committee, board member(2016—present)
• Baptist Health Long Range Planning Committee, board member(2016—present)
• Baptist Health Operating Board, board member(2016—present)
• Jack Hill Childcare Center, board member (2005—present)
• CenterState Bank,former board member
• Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition,former board member
• Key Largo Community Preservation Foundation,former board member
• Leadership Monroe County,former board member
• Upper Keys Business and Professional Women's Club,former treasurer and president
• Pace Center for Girls (now Keys Center for Girls),former board member
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Audra Hill Wallace, CPA
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Florida Keys History& Discover Center—Flagler's Folly Society
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, member
• Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, member
• Leadership Monroe County, member
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BOARD DE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys tl'vtlayor biro em Craig Cates, District 1
Michelle,Coldiron,District 2
.lames K. Scholl,District 3
Holly Merrill. ...
l�aschcin,District 5
August 30, 2022
Tourist Development Council
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It gives me great pleasure and pride to recommend Audra Hill Wallace for the DAC V At-Large vacancy.
I, (like everyone else who meets her, hold Audra in the highest esteem and would be honored to have
her represent District V. It only takes a minute with Aud'ra to see her brilliance, commitment, passion
and exceptional work ethic. I am thrilled she chose to apply so we can bear witness to one of the
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Florida Keys' most talented young professionals. i
As a former state representative, and a current county commissioner, I have had the privilege to work
with Audra on several impactful projects. While working with her I have witnessed firsthand her
dedication and capabilities as a professional. Audra is highly organized, a self-starter and' a pleasure to
work with on any task. Her extensive and diverse resume speaks strongly of her ability to be flexible
and proactive in her endeavors and a leader no matter the situation. What most impresses me is
Audra's dedication to our community. Throughout her service to numerous non-profit organizations, .
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Audra has gone above-and-beyond in her volunteer requirements. i
Audra, is a trailblazer. She thrives in the most demanding times and welcomes a large workload. She
embraces challenges with optimism and is always the first person to lend a helping hand. I have been °
nothing but impiressed by her unparalleled people skills and positive attitude. Shie will undoubtedly be >
a great addition to the DAC V team as she does with every other space she dedicates herself to.
if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
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District V Advisoiy Co��'ntnittee &p��,)Iicatloil
LODGING INDUSTRY — shall be owners or operating/general manager or motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in
the tax collection district for which they are applying,
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position in the lodging industry (motels,
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represent the general public and shall hive or work within the tax collection district for which
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Name: Maria Jones
Business Name: Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
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Business Address: PO Box 377
Tavemier, FL 33070
Home Address: 6Silver Springis Dr
Key Largo, FL 33037
Business Phone: 3,05-852-2431
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*Email Address: mada.jones@fkec.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
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Organ izations/Mem leers h ip Afflllation(s):,
Uniltedl Way of Collier and the Keys -Vice Chair of Regional Board and member of the Keys Local
Advisory Board
Islamorada Chamber of Commerce - board member
Brief Su�mmary as to your qu�alifications to, serve on this commiftee:
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I have been a part of the Upper Keys for 39 years, and have seen firsthand how our community has changed and grown over
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Before joining FKEC, II operated a dive travel business in Key Largo,which gave me an even greater appreciation for our <
beautiful marine environment. This tourism-based custorner service perspective also lends itself to me balancing the interests 0
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of residents and visitors alike.
Through my work at FKEC, I have come into contact with people from all walks of life in our community. I feel like I have my <
finger on the pulse and consider myself well connected. II deeply understand the important role non-profits and other >
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I have been in a leadership role with the United Way of Collier and the Keys(formerly United Way of the Florida Keys)for
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more than ten years. During that time, I have contributed to our annual community investment process by participatingi in
countless site visits, scoring applications, and analyzing financials and outcomes to make the best investment with limited
resources. For six years as Chair, I led this decision-making i process ensuring we maximized our impact.Through this
leadership role, 11 keenly understand organizational structure, governance, and decision-making processes to ensure .2
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am a member of the Upper Keys Rotary Club, an Islamorada,Chamber Board Member, and a volunteer for Burton Memorial
Church.Additionally, I'm a Leadership Monroe County Class XX member, and I served on the board for more than 5 years. I
stay involved as a member of the Human Services Session committee still. 0
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1 would be honored and pleased with the opportunity to expand my contribution to the community through the important work
of this committee.
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li,itally signed by Maria Jones
signatiure: Maria Jones Date: 2022.091.29117:18:46-0400' Date. 91/291/2022
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., 09/30/2022
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