HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem Q03COUNTY of MONROE
The Florida Keys
BULK ITEM: No
TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Craig Cates, District 1
James K. Scholl, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
Regular Meeting
February 18, 2026
Agenda Item Number: Q3
26-0407
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
STAFF CONTACT: Kelly Dugan
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request for Closed Session in the related cases of Monroe County v.
Bernard Seidling and Jay Hall as Trustee ofJay Hall Irrevocable Trust, 23-CA-249-M; In re: Bernard
C. Seidling, 22-11191-rmb; Block v. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage et. al., 1-25-00004-rmb;
and Code Compliance Case CE20010126 at the 03/11/26 meeting in Key Largo.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The County is currently in litigation in the related matters of Monroe County
v. Bernard Seidling and Jay Hall as Trustee of Jay Hall Irrevocable Trust, 23-CA-249-M; In re:
Bernard C. Seidling, Case No. 22-11191-rmb; Block v. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage et. al.,
1-25-00004-rmb; and Code Compliance Case CE20010126. The common element is Bernard Seidling
and properties owned by him in various capacities.
Persons in attendance will include the County Commissioners, County Administrator Christine Hurley,
County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County Attorneys Kelly Dugan and Jessica Quiggle, and a
certified court reporter. The requested closed session would be held at the 03/11/26 BOCC meeting in
Key Largo, Florida at 9 am or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED: No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Hold the closed session.
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Court reporter costs.
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:
Q3. Request for Closed Session in the related cases of Monroe County v. Bernard Seidling and
Jay Hall as Trustee of Jay Hall Irrevocable Trust, 23-CA-249-M; In re: Bernard C. Seidling,
22-11191-rmb; Block v. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage et. al., 1-25-00004-rmb; and
Code Compliance Case CE20010126 at the 03/11/26 meeting in Key Largo.
Request for Closed Session by County Attorney
For the record, Bob Shillinger, in my capacity as County Attorney for the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County.
As you are aware, the County is currently in litigation in the matter of Monroe County, v.
Bernard Seidling and Jay Hall as Trustee of Jay Hall Irrevocable Trust, 23-CA-249-M; In re:
Bernard C. Seidling, 22-11191-rmb; Block v. Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage et. al., 1-25-
00004-rmb; and Code Compliance Case CE20010126. I need your advice concerning the litigation
and request that you schedule a private meeting.
The subject matter of this meeting will be confined to settlement negotiations and strategy
sessions related to litigation expenditures.
The persons to be in attendance at this closed meeting will be the County Commissioners,
County Administrator Christine Hurley, County Attorney Bob Shillinger, Assistant County
Attorneys Kelly Dugan and Jessica Quiggle, and a certified court reporter. By law, no other
persons are permitted to be present at the meeting. It is estimated that the meeting will take
approximately thirty (30) minutes.
As required by law, the court reporter shall record the times of commencement and
termination of the meeting, all discussions and proceedings, the names of all persons present at
any time, and the names of all persons speaking. No portion of the meeting will be "off the record."
The court reporter's notes will be fully transcribed, sealed, and then filed with Kevin Madok, as
Clerk. The transcript shall be made part of the public record upon conclusion of the litigation.
It is requested that you schedule the closed meeting of the Board to be held at the regular
meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026, in Key Largo, Florida, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard.