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Home My WebLink AboutItem D04 D4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2 Craig Cates,District 1 David Rice,District 4 Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Board of County Commissioners Meeting March 25, 2025 Agenda Item Number: D4 2023-3782 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan N/A AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of one appointment to the Tourist Development Council District IV Advisory Committee for an "At Large" Appointment. The Applications are: Ms. Mary Beth Harris and Ms. Krissy Carnahan. This is Commissioner Rice's Appointment. ITEM BACKGROUND: This position was advertised due to the end of term of Ms. Mary Beth Harris. The applicants are: Ms. Mary Beth Harris Ms. Krissy Carnahan 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. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of one Applicant is requested DOCUMENTATION: DAC IV At Large Appoint ent.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: 1702 The Floridd Keys &K�YNV(e s t .0 0• come dS you are MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DATE: March 11, 2025 TO: Christine Hurley, County Administrator FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant RE: DAC IV `AT LARGE' VACANCY Please bring forward the attached District IV Advisory Committee "At Large" applications to the March 2025 BOCC meeting. This position was advertised due to the end of term of DAC IV Member Mary Beth Harris. District IV - Between the Long Key Bridge and mile marker 90.939 "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 is dependent upon tourists). The applicants are: • Mary Beth Harris • Kristina "Krissy" Carnahan Approval of one (1) applicant is requested. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative office at 305-296-1552. 1703 d District IV Advisory Committee Application [, By LODGING INDUSTRY—shall be an owner or operating/general manager of motels, ho(e�s 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. 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: Mary Beth Harris Business Name: Centennial Bank Business Address: 100280 Overseas Highway/mailing PO Box 370532 Key Largo, FL 33037 Home Address: 110 Plantation Shores Dr Tavernier, FL 33070 Business Phone: 305-676-3124 Cell Phone: 386-795-0312 *Email Address: mharrisOmy100bank.com *Ali correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email. Current Employment: Centennial Bank , VP, Business Development Officer Employment History: Boca Raton Museum of Art(non-profit (501-C-3) corporation) Community Engagement& Event Manager 2015-2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast (non-profit (501-C-3) corporation) Community Resource Director 2014-2015 MainStreet Deland Association (non-profit(501-C-3) corporation) Executive Director/Assistant Director 2011-2013 TD Bank Vice President, Community Lender 2010-2011 Ty Harris PA, Legal Secretary 2008-2010 Federal Trust Bank-Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager 2005-2008 SouthTrust Bank-Assistant Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager 1991-2005 Organizations/Membership Affiliation(s): DAC IV - At- Large 2021 to present Upper Keys Rotary- board member, Gigantic Nautical Market & July 4th Celebration - event committee- 2019 to present Take Stock in Children- mentor- 2020 to present Florida Keys Community Land Trust- board member/treasurer 2019 to present Business and Professional Women-member 2021 to present Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee: Throughout my adult life I have been involved in and witness to the benefits and importance of the relationship between the public and the private sector. As a banker I have contributed to this partnership through strong customer relationships, seeking opportunities that are beneficial to the bank, the customer and the community. From working on commercial projects that create jobs to facilitating workshops for first time home buyers, I focus my energy and knowledge for the good of all concerned. I have been fortunate enough to work with institutions, particularly Centennial Bank, that recognizes and supports their employees being involved in the community where they live and work. These partnerships are invaluable. In non-profit management and as a volunteer and board member with many non-profits, I have a historically successful track record in establishing and strengthening the public - private relationships within those communities that I served. This balance creates a healthy vibrate community and commerce where businesses, residents and visitors are the key to sustainability. I have appreciated being a member of DAC IV and witnessing the direct impact our efforts as an advisory committee for the TDC has on our local businesses, non-profits, economy and environment. Monroe County is a unique and special place that I feel blessed to call home. I appreciate the opportunity and consideration to continue as a member of DAC IV. Signature: Date: J-0 Application to be received no ter than 5:00 p.m. February 7, 2025. Important: Applicants will be notified by email that the application has been received by our office. If an applicant does not receive notification, it is their responsibility to contact the TDC office to confirm receipt within 2 business days of the deadline date. II 1 ti f District IV AdvisoilyMIT'l'i jic iiiiri By ",_ LODGING I —shall be an owner or operating/general ana er of otl� 1 9. . . tale, hotels recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying. TOURISTI — shall be a person involved in business which i 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&REgLinvolved in a tourism business and whoshall 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). Kristina (Krissy) Carnahan Business . REALTOR -Realty ONE Group Destination Business1075 Duval St Ste C19 Key West, FI 33040 All mail should o to my home address Address:Home 55 Cortez Lane Islamorada FL 33036 Business305.23.881 (Hardly ever there) Cell Phone: 05522020 *Emailr _Krissy Krissyinthe eys.com *All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email. Current Employment: Realtor in upper keys with Realty ONE Group Destination History:Emplqyment 200 -2015 Community Association Manager at Ocean Harbour condominiums in Islamorada 2015-21 Community Association Manager at Caloosa Cove Resort a timeshare resort condominium. 2020- current REALTOR with Realty ONE Group Or anizationslMembershi Affiliations : Islamorada Chamber of Commerce National Association of Realtors Islamorada Moose Lodge Leadership Monroe County - Class XXIII Volunteer: Monroe County Guardian ad Litem (Guardian) Volunteer: Voices for Florida Keys Children (Board member) Volunteer! Islarnerada Moose Ledge (Board Member) Brief Summay as to your qualifications to serve on this committee: I am qualified to serve on this advisory committee because I have served on it in the past and understand the importance of the recommendations that are considered and made to the County Commission. Tourism is critical to every district in different ways and it is very important to have an array of representation. I am a critical thinker and problem solver and would enjoy once again to serve the county in this capacity. Thank you for your consideration. Signatur JDate: Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. February 7, 2025. Illrni 11 om . nt: Applicants ill be notified by email that the application has been received by our office. If an applicant does not receive notification, it Its their, responsibility to contact the 711I) office to confirm iirecei t within 2 business days of the deadline date,, 0