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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
July 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: L1
2023-4265
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche 289-6000
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: COMMISSIONER RICE: Appointment of Jenny Nowak to the Duck
Key Security District Advisory Board.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Jennie Nowak has been a property owner on Duck Key for 14 years, full-time resident for past 3 years.
Relevant board experience is 1 year as VP, and 4 years as President of a condominium association in
Winter Park, FL. History of volunteer work with ROTC at Oviedo High School, a 4H horse program in
Orlando, and 25 years as a competitive triathlete and personal trainer, and several fundraising Chair
positions for children's programs. Locally fundraising Chair for Duck Key Fishing Club, volunteer and
member of the Marathon Garden Club, and Marathon Yacht Club.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
BOCC previously appointed Megan Merryman to this seat, term expiring July 20, 2025.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Jennie Nowak DKSD Appoint July 2025.pdf
JENNY NOWAK BIO & REF LTR JUL 2025.pdf
Megan Merryman AIS.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner David Rice, District 4
Name of Member:
Address: 264 West Seaview Drive
Duck Key, FL 33050
Phone:
Mobile: 321-277-5938
Fax: NA
Email: nowakdjennie7@gmail.com
Date of Appointment: July 16, 2025
Reappointment: No
Date Term Expires: July 16, 2028
Name of Person Replaced: Megan Merryman
Fulfilling Term of: N/A
Please list all current employers,business entities with which you have an ownership interest, and non-profit
entities which you are a member:
State ethics laws regarding conflicts of interest prohibit a person from serving on an advisory board if the board member or the board
member's relative is an officer, director, or employee of an entity that submits an application for funding that the advisory board will
consider. Please call the County Attorney at 305.292.3470 if you think that you and/or a family member might have a conflict of
interest before completing this application. 3626
Lamarche-Tamara
From: Jennie Nowak <nowakjennie7@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 2:13 PM
To: Lamarche-Tamara; Laurie Oestreicher
Subject: Letter of application for Duck Key Security Advisory Board position and referral letter
attached
Attachments: Nowak Referral.pdf
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Dear Mr. Rice,
This is my letter for application to fill an open position on the Duck Key Security Advisory Board.
My husband and I have been property owners on Duck Key for 14 years, past 3 years as full time
residents.
My most relevant experience serving on a Board is my 1 year as Vice President and 4 years as President
of the Perle Du Lac Condominium Association located in Winter Park Florida. I have attached a referral
Letter written by the owner of Vista Property Management,Tina Yamada.This letter will reflect all my
skills and my understanding of board position responsibilities.
Other community and small group Leader/Volunteer experiences have been; 5 years as a Community
Health and Fitness Volunteer in Winter Park Florida, this program was part of Rollins College Community
Outreach, 3 years as an Athletic Trainer with JR ROTC at Oviedo High School, serving under Colonel
Nardo, 9 years as Leader/Volunteer of a 4 H Horse Program in Orlando Florida, 25 years as a Competitive
Triathlete and Personal Trainer and several Fundraising Chair positions for children's programs.
Since being full time resident on Duck Key, I serve as a Fundraising Chairman with Duck Key Fishing
Club,Volunteer/ Member of the Marathon Garden Club and a Member of the Marathon Yacht Club.
My hobbies include cycling/weight training, fishing/lobstering/boating and Gardening.
Please contact me with any questions or other information needed.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jennie Nowak
264 West Seaview Drive
Duck Key, Florida 33050
321-277-5938
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CommunityAssociation Wanagenwnt
June 3, 2025
Duck Key Security District Advisory Board
1100 Simonton Street, Ste. 205
Key West, FL 33040
Re: Referral for Volunteer Jennie Nowak
Dear Sirs:
As the president of an association management company serving more than 160 community
associations since 1989,one of my greatest pleasures was supporting Jennie Nowak during her tenure as
Board president at a complicated, multi-building, multi-story condominium association that faced a
myriad of construction challenges. Jennie raised her hand to volunteer at a time when others shied
away from the challenges, meeting them head-on in a positive, productive and effective manner.
Jennie's leadership was most impressive because of her methods to approaching a problem: she wisely
relied on experts to formulate hypotheses regarding the root cause of construction issues,then
researched effective means to resolve the root problem within budget and within acceptable
parameters for the membership that she served. She never accepted quick-fix, cosmetic resolutions,
instead focusing on the long-term health of her association, all the while maintaining positive working
relationships with other Board members who did not always share her commitment to resolving matters
with such integrity. She cared for her members with love and compassion,which endeared her to her
membership as well as those of us who served her. It was an honor to serve beside Jennie, who will be a
credit to any organization.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance in any way.
Sincerely,
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President,Vista Community Association Management
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County of
Monroe BOARD vi COUNTY COMIVIISSIONERS
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
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 20, 2022
Agenda Item Number: 0.1
Agenda Item Summary #10806
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
NA
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to appoint Megan Merryman to the Duck Key Security
District Advisory Board. This is a full-term, 3-year appointment through July 20, 2025.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This is a full-term, 3-year appointment, filling a seat vacancy previously
occupied by Jay Miller, who served his full term.
Megan Merryman, a resident of Duck Key for going on four years now is a full time mother to her
seven children. She and her family have made several large moves across the country, but originate
from the suburbs of Chicago. Her husband Joseph Merryman, works full time in the Keys at their
family business, LPS. Megan graduated from Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Illinois
earning her bachelor's degree in interior design. Under this degree, she previously designed custom
homes across the country. This year for the first time, all seven of her children will be off to school.
Megan is eager to take on various important roles in her family's community starting in Duck Key.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: BOCC approves appointments to the Duck Key
Security District Advisory Board,which makes recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners regarding expenditure of the tax district funds and other issues relevant to the
district.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Megan Merryman Appt Info July 2022
Bio Megan Merryman July 2022
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 07/05/2022 12:00 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 07/05/2022 2:12 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 07/05/2022 2:41 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/20/2022 9:00 AM
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Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Duck Key Security Taxing District Advisory Board 0
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner David Rice 0
Name of Member: Megan Merryman
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Address: 162 S. Indies Dr.
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Duck Key, FL 33050
Mailing Address: Same as above
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Phone Numbers: Home:
Cell: 815-790-0449
Fax: NA
Email: meaanmerryman(c)hotmail.com
Date of Appointment: July 20, 2022 4)
(The date of this BOCC agenda item)
Is this a Reappointment? Yes No XX
New Term Expiration Date: July 20, 2025
Name of Person Being Replaced: .lay Miller
Fulfilling Term of:
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