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Item D50 D50 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor Craig Cates,District 1 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Michelle Lincoln,District 2 James K.Scholl,District 3 m' David Rice,District 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting October 18, 2023 Agenda Item Number: D50 2023-1657 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan 305-296-1552 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of one "At Large" appointment to the Tourist Development Council District V Advisory Committee. This is Mayor Pro Tem Raschein's appointment. ITEM BACKGROUND: This position was advertised due to the end of term of Ms. Nola Ann Acker. The applicants are: • Ms. Nola Ann Acker • Mr. William Doxey 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: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DOCUMENTATION: DAC V At Large Appointment Memo and Applications.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: 2770 The Floridd Keys &Key A come ds you are MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DATE: October 3, 2023 TO: Mr. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant RE: DAC V `AT LARGE' VACANCY Please bring forward the attached District V Advisory Committee "At Large" applications at the October 2023 BOCC Meeting. This position was advertised due to the term end of DAC V member, Ms. Nola Ann Acker. DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County "At Large" representative —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 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). Applicants are: • Nola Ann Acker • William Doxey Approval of one (1) applicant is requested. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative office at 296-1552. 2771 N r` r` N Moncae County Toudst Development Council , 12011d+ ile St,Suite 102 Key West,Ft.33 0 9 2023 305 2 1552 Date: August 31, 2023 Monroe County Board of County Commissioner( CC District 5) Key Largo Chamber of Commerce r. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator The Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West AC V Chair TC Chair From: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant DISTRICT V ADI 1 AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE C Attached find the application for the following position: District V Advisory Comm (DAC V) From Milo Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland Portions of Monroe County At Largo Representative If you know of anyone who may be interested in filling this position, please pass on the attached application form. Applicant should scan and email the signed application to the TDC Administrative office, on or before the deadline to y .,y - y 1 . resume may be attached to this application. DEADLINE APPLICATION TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY,SE"EMBER 29,2023 If you require iti 1 applications, please feel free r forward the attached document. If you should have questions, l I! our 1 r 800-648-5510 or the haveprospective li n us directly. �t9E Y �J IP If you do not have a scanner and you he"an IFltona,you can soon ttre dotrumonts ': Opening your*NcAes"arV Open a new n e-bottomtight-trand cornet select the Cwywra.io err 'you wwiti there have the option to'scan Documents' Position the docun of In the view of the roamers and take photoi 9 the document its really str*ht it will auternatically deterrrrine the boarders of the document •µ'if not,you will have to*draw*the boarders Select'keep scram" Distdot tt Advisory ttontrnittea Appli'ncaflo LODGING INDUSTRY-shall be an owner or operating/general manager of 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 a person involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who has 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. AT LARGE-Any resident who is not&Lq&jinvolved in a tourism business and wwho shall 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 means no direct involvement by an applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent upon tourism). Name: Nola Ann Acker Business Name: I Do Forever Weddings Business Address: 101425 Overseas H #166, Key Lar o, FL 33037 Home Address: 157 Atlantic Ave Tavernier,F133070 Business Phone: 305 771-5739 Cell Phone: 305 916-6373 *Entail Address: 1nolaa05732qmaj1.00M *All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email. Current Employment: Self employed Wedding and Event Manner Employment History: State of Florida,,House of Representatives as a District Seoxretary to Distrtort 120 June 001- Mareh 20231 Keys Weekly Newspaper 0112018-0312020 First State Banik of the Florida Keys 111 008-0112020 2773 OrcookWomMembership Affillotli ds of o Key ter r� iainad t t pr Idard M 2d1d h'et t aiia to wince harvad d yearn on Ow board of mim"itom C O ads Vpoannd n lot 20"f1 vownww WO ivo l 0me Brief urrintM as to your qualiifloations to serve tan this oornrni . l n a resident of the tipper Kays since 20N.1 have boon Involved or chaired many civic and tourist a events,throughout my multipte afflliattons and boards.Some of the most decisions a DAC V member Is undemiandinp how min event Is planned for and Implormented for succoss.With my first hand experlence I can lead our fairly newer board members through the Event funding applications process. I also have a putse on the Sftks and Mortar side.I have volunteered for almost every erne of flee organitzations that came before DAC V.In some cases they go through The F KLCC to rent event space through the county and I am also that liaison. I also have a financial background frorn 26 years In banking that allows eve to truly scrutinize the financials and marketing,plans. I have happily served on the DAC'V since 201 T.I came on the board shortly after IRMA.It took me a your or so to grasp our districts financials but I have a a good handle and understanding now.That knowledge is Important so that we can continue to educate our newer mombers. As an event plllannor I also have strong knowledge on our Market and trends. The DAC V IEoard recontly voted me in as Chairperson.I hope 1 have the opportunity to continue bringing my experience and knowledge to Key Largo's District Advisory Committi Appil ation to be received no later,than 6:,00 pm,on Friday September 201, 23. Nni or°teiurC �prj lloorril 411 bo notifuori by orrraU that tho rap lieatimi has been recalived by out office.if the 2774 F / r , r r, i r I 1 i / i r t / / r / / r 1 rl �i . � ll I � I 1 2775 N District ict ' vieCommittee Application °' 9 LODGING INDUSTRY—shall be an owner or operating/general ma'n Is, hotels recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to the tax collection district for which they are applying. TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be a person involved in business which is interdependent upon the tourist industry who has 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. X AT LARGE—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 they are applying. (The operative 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). Name: William S. Doxey III Business Name: SouthState Bank Business Address: 99198 Overseas Hwv , Suite 11 Key Largo, FL 33037 Home Address: 200 Harborview Drive, Unit 107 Tavernier, FL 33070 Business Phone: 305-433-9295 Cell Phone: 786-368-9577 *Email Address: wdoxey@southstatebank.com *All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email. Current Employment: VP Commercial Lender at SouthState Bank N.A. July 2015 - Present - 8 years, 3 months Emp ._._ m to ent Histo _ ... ._ .. __. ...—. _ _.. . . .. .. .... VP Commercial Lender-Capital Bank Key Upper Keys (Capital Bank Financial Corp.) Jun 2012 -Jun 2015 - 3 years, 1 month Rusty's Rags (sporting goods startup)-June 2010 - May 2012 -Statesboro, GA Executive Vice President- Farmers and Merchants -Statesboro, GA - June 2002-April 10 Vice President-Lender- Branch Bank and Trust- Macon and Statesboro, GA -January 199 -June 200 ti ti ti N Organizations/Membership Affiliations : Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance: President - Jun 2019 - Present United Way of Collier and the Keys: Board Member - Jan 2017 - Present Leadership Monroe - Class of 26 Leadership Southeast GA encompassing 10 South Georgia counties - 2007 Leadership Bulloch County, GA 2006 United Way of Bulloch County, GA: Board Member 2001 -2004 Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee: I value being an active and productive member of my community. As a Florida native and resident of the Florida Keys for more than a decade, I would like to become involved with a volunteer board in a decision-making capacity. The District Advisory Committee seems like a perfect fit. I was self-supporting through undergraduate and graduate school. As banking executive, I take my career seriously, yet always with a curious mind. I feel the District 5 position opening is a great opportunity for me to share my formal education (MBA and advanced degree from the LSU School of Banking), real life experiences, management, analytical and budgeting skills. 00 ti ti N Signature: _.... __ u.. _ __... _.__.._ ...... Date: f ' Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday September 29, 2023. _.._.... .. . ...._ _ _ ..m ... _ . .. _ ... .. _ .....am Irni:mcr nt: Applicant will be notified E m it tim t time !cation has Ibeen rimeived by our,office. it the applicant does not receive notification, it is their irespori ilAlit , to contact t1he TDC office to (:onflirrn r :eIptM„-m#jin,,,,2 businessof the deadline date.� .. ..�..M.