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Home My WebLink AboutItem J07 J7 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 August 20, 2025 Agenda Item Number: J7 2023-4280 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning & Environmental Resources TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Devin Tolpin AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Appointment of Leslie Calero to Fill a Vacant Position on the Monroe County Historic Preservation Commission. ITEM BACKGROUND: One professional in the discipline of art history has expressed interest in filling the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Her professional qualifications have been included as backup. Section 135-3(b): Appointment and membership qualifications. The HPC consists of five members appointed by the BOCC. Each member shall be a resident of the county at the time of appointment and during his term in office. To the extent possible, the BOCC shall appoint four individuals who are professionals in any of the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archeology, or other historic preservation related disciplines such as urban planning,American studies, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology. The BOCC shall also appoint one lay individual with a demonstrated special interest, experience, or knowledge in history, architecture, archaeology, or related disciplines. HPC members serve overlapping terms of three years. HPC members serve without compensation, but are entitled to the reimbursement of expenses as provided in F.S. § 112.61 and by ordinance. A member may be removed from office prior to the expiration of his term for cause by a majority vote of the BOCC. However, a member will automatically vacate his seat if the member fails to attend four meetings in a calendar year. When a vacancy in office due to absence occurs, the BOCC shall appoint a replacement within 60 days to serve out the remainder of the vacated member's term. Barbara Bauman's term on the Historic Preservation Commission expired on July 21, 2025. The appointee shall replace Barbara Bauman,whom is an expert in the field of Planning, on the Historic Preservation Commission. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: 3274 On June 1st, 1999, the BOCC passed Ordinance No. 022-1999, providing for the appointment of professionals to the Historic Preservation Commission in certain designated categories relating to historic preservation. INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. DOCUMENTATION: CALERO-CV2025.pdf HPC Appointment Info Calero.docx HPC—Current Appointments.docx FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A 3275 Leslie Camille Calero lesliecamillecalero(i�gmail.com l htt,v://www.departmentoL pappraisalv.com/ mobile: (305) 363-8612 15 years in the fine art business,fluency in several languages,and daily interaction with art valuation,preservation and conservation,art collectors,institutions,and trust and estate professionals. Appraiser Association of America accredited member. USPAP compliant.Art Law Expert. Professional Experience Freeman's/Hindman Auctions •Feb. 2024 to Present Director,Head of Region,Trust&Estate and Private Clients-Florida Region Head of Freeman's/Hindman regional office in Naples,focusing on clients on Florida,Alabama,Louisiana and Mississippi,including Private Collectors,Financial Institutions,Trust&Estates,Insurers and Museums. Key Accomplishments: • Provides support to Freeman's/Hindman HQ in Chicago through regional network and business development,resulting in consignments and company revenue. • Closing 2024 over 70%of budget revenue for my region. • Liaises with specialist in all departments including Fine Art,Asian Art,Jewelry,Furniture and Decorative Art,Modern Design,Luxury Accessories and Couture. • Accepts and coordinates consignments for over 125 auctions a year that reach a global audience of collectors. • Creates solutions and executes plan for the tangibles belonging to complex estates.USPAP compliant. Department of Appraisals, LLC. •Jan. 2020 to Present Director&Principal Appraiser-(Remote 80%)Nationwide,USA. A company dedicated to providing complete services to private and public Art collections,Trust and Estates Management,and valuation services. Key Accomplishments: • Accredited member of the Appraiser Association of America(AAA). • USPAP compliant since 2017 and in good standing with IRS. • Review more than 100 Appraisal Reports per year. • Review and grade Appraisals Report for the Appraiser Association of America(AAA)for Candidate's members. • Participant member of the Appraiser Association of America(AAA)Educational Committee. • Participant in the Monthly Artist Legacy and Estate Planning Clinic of Center of Art Law,NYC,since 2019 • Speaker on Artist and Art Collection Estate Planning&Gifts Conferences-Nationwide USA. • Providing Valuation Services to companies as a contractor. Nugent Appraisal Services •Feb. 2017 to Dec. 2019 Director,Fine Art Appraisal Department-(Remote 80%)Nationwide,USA. Team support and appraisal coordinator.Oversees examinations 100%remotely.Elaborated,edited,reviewed,and Delivered appraisal reports compliant with USPAP for financial planning,insurance coverage,litigation support,donation,estates,and resale.responsible for maintaining the CRM system,which involved tracking new business,projected income,confirmed deals,and projects in progress.Additionally,I managed art collectors and clients,oversaw the department budget,and reported to the CEO. Key Accomplishments: • Participated in Fine Art Valuation Projects worth over a million of assets. • Participated and led Estates Liquidations-Hybrid. • Review/Edit more than 450 Reports per year. • Participated in Fine Art Litigation as an expert-VARA cases. • Managing a team of 10 people remotely and 3 in-person -US nationwide with different time zones. Guardian Ad Litem• Oct. 2015 to February 2024 Certified Child Advocate Manager-(Contract)Florida Keys,FL USA. Case Manager appointed by the court to protect the rights and advocate for the child best interest in court proceedings. Key Accomplishments: • Participated in more than 100 cases representing children the Florida Keys. • Participated in Terminal Parental Right Mediation and Litigation as an expert. • Managing a team of 15 volunteers. • Create,edit, and review reports for court,following cases proceeding and documenting progress. 3276 Leslie Camille Calero Page 2 of 3 Calero's Art Lab Rx•2005 to 2018 Art Conservator&Owner—Puerto Rico,USA. Oversee daily examination,repair, and conservation of art objects and determine restoration work costs.Examine art objects to determine condition,need for repair,method of preservation,and authenticity,using x rays,radiographs, and special lights—direct curatorial and technical staffs on handling,mounting,care,and storage of art objects. Key Accomplishments: • Hands on pieces from Picasso,Matisse, Caribbean Art,Tufino,and Chagall. • Handling Art Collections for Insurance, Storage, and Exhibitions. • Puerto Rico's youngest conservator to own a studio and lead governmental contracts for public art. • Co-founded of ARWI Foundation to promote art among children and young adults. • Art Director for Art and Wine Art Fair, San Juan PR. Education Diploma in Art Profession Law and Ethics Institute of Art and Law UK,London,2023 GIA Applied Jewelry Professional' The Gemological Institute of America(GIA) Art Appraiser Certification New York University SPS Program Art Conservation&Restoration Diploma(3 yr.) Centro de Estudios de Restauracion de Obras de Arte-Madrid, Spain. Bachelor of'Arts, Art History &Modern Languages University of Puerto Rico•Rio Piedras,Puerto Rico Professional Photography Certificate Instituto Fotografico De Carolina•Carolina,Puerto Rico Public Protects • Associate Paper Conservator, Art Museum of Puerto Rico, Santurce PR • Associate Paper Conservator &Consultant, Instituto De Cultura Puertoriquena,Puerto Rico • Art Consultant and co-founder, Arwi Art Fair&Foundation,Puerto Rico • Art Consultant and partner, Trastokarte Art Collective,Puerto Rico • Art Specialist&Consultant-Terra Mar Architectural,Marathon FL Training&Development • UNESCO-Cultural Heritage Administration Course • Leadership Success Academy of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys-Class 2021 • USPAP compliant, since 2017 • Art Appraisal Courses,Appraisers Association of America • Art Appraisal Courses,New York University SPS Program • Painting Retouching Certificate,IROA • Certified Child Advocate for Florida Judicial System since 2016. 3277 Leslie Camille Calero Page 3 of 3 Community Leadership • Secretary,Executive Board Member,Florida Keys Council of the Arts,Term 2023-2025 • Board Member,Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Term 2021-2023. • ABC grant panel participant,Florida Keys Council of the Arts. • Accredited Member, AAA(American Appraiser Association), 2019 to present. • Educational Committee,AAA(American Appraiser Association),Term 2021 to 2024. • Board Member, VOICES for the children of the Florida Keys, 2019 to present. • Member of BPW(Business Professional Woman),2018 to present. • Professional Member of Art Table,2022 to present. • First vice-president,San Pablo Church Women Club,Marathon FL,2'Term 2023-2024 3278 Leslie Camille Calero 3279 Monroe County Boards and Committees Appointment Information Board or Committee: Historic Preservation Commission Commissioner Appointing Member: Full Board Name of Member: Leslie Camille Caleria Address: 1127o 6th avenue Marathon 33050 Mailing Address: 1127o 6th avenue Marathon 33050 Phone Number(s): 3o5-�63-8612 E-Mail: leslieca illecaleroC?g ail.co Date of Appointment: 8/20/202.ri (The Date of This BOCC Agenda Item) Is This a Reappointment? Yes: No: X New Term Expiration Date: 8/20/2028 Name of Person Being Replaced: Barbara Bauman 3280 Historic Preservation Commission (HPQ Commissioner Appointments Commissioner Term Expiration Area of Expertise Erica Pool 10/16/2027 Architecture Vacancy Brad Bertelli 7/22/2025 History Kate DeLoach 7/20/2025 Lay Person Brian Shea 7/20/2025 Planning 3281