BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

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1 4B3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AGENDA ITEM DATES: MEETING DATE: 8/8/2017 COMPLETED DATE: 7/27/2017 COUNTY ATTORNEY: 7/17/2017 ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: 7/24/2017 REQUESTED BY: DEPARTMENT: PREPARED BY: Name: Anita Cocoves, Ph.D., Health and Human Services Manager Name: Procedures: None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Department of Administration Donna Gordon Executive Aide The Board is asked to make the necessary appointments to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee. APPROVAL: LEG ACA CA BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL: The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee was created by Resolution No on July 28, 1987 (attached). The Board of County Commissioners determined that the effects of the use and 808b7d10 1 of 47

2 abuse of drugs and alcohol in the community was a concern of the Board and the citizens of Martin county; concerned citizens formed a committee to address problems and aid in finding solutions associated with drug and alcohol abuse; and the Board recognized the need to work in conjunction with the concerned citizens committee and in supporting their endeavors established the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee. The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee meets quarterly at the Community Services Conference Room, 435 SE Flagler Avenue in Stuart at 3:30 PM. Their agendas are published to the County s web site in a timely manner. On June 19, 2017, the Administration Staff advised Private Citizens Ellen Arnold and Janet McCulloh and treatment representative Robert Zaccheo, Jr. that their terms will expire on August 31, The incumbents were provided an Application for Appointment to complete and return if so desired. On June 19, 2017, the Health and Human Services Division advised the agency representatives that their terms will expire on August 31, They were asked to submit their representative s name and the representative s current resume or application. An Information Release soliciting applicants for the two private citizen positions, the treatment representative, and the youth (non-voting) member was ed via Constant Contact to the Outreach Martin and Local Media lists which includes local Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, local media, and citizens (well over 1,000 recipients). The Information Release was also posted to the County s web page under News. The Administration Staff will advise the applicants of the Commission s decision. Chair letters and Certificates of Appreciation will be mailed to anyone not reappointed. The Chairman will sign the letters and certificates. The Board is asked to appoint the Agency members as listed below: x... State Attorney's Office Derek Ortado... City of Stuart Michelle Villwock... School Board Chief Judge Elizabeth Metzger... Circuit Court Judge Robert Bruton... Public Defender Lt. Karen DeMarchi... Sheriff's Department & Jail Anita Cocoves... County Commission Chief Tina Ciechanowski... Town of Sewall's Point They do not wish to participate... Town of Jupiter Island Thomas Harmer... Clerk of the Circuit Court The Board is asked to re-appoint Janet D. McCulloh and appoint Christopher Sommella as the two Private Citizens. The Board is asked to appoint Laura Kay Crawford as the Treatment Representative. There were no applicants for the Youth Member. 808b7d10 2 of 47

3 ISSUES: None. LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW: To the extent this item contains legal issues; it has been reviewed for legal sufficiency, though it is primarily a matter of Board policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECOMMENDATION 1. Move that the Board appoint the following to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee for terms to begin September 1, 2017 and end August 31, x... State Attorney's Office Derek Ortado... City of Stuart Michelle Villwock... School Board Chief Judge Elizabeth Metzger... Circuit Court Judge Robert Bruton... Public Defender Lt. Karen DeMarchi... Sheriff's Department & Jail Anita Cocoves... County Commission Chief Tina Ciechanowski... Town of Sewall's Point They do not wish to participate... Town of Jupiter Island Thomas Harmer... Clerk of the Circuit Court Janet D. McCulloh... Private Citizen Christopher Sommella... Private Citizen Laura Kay Crawford... Treatment Representative 2. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution of Appointment and letters and certificates as described under Background. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS Pull this item from the Consent Agenda. Direct staff accordingly. FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION n/a ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS n/a DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION: Budget Transfer / Amendment X Chair Letter Contract / Agreement 808b7d10 3 of 47

4 Grant / Application Notice Ordinance 1 Resolution Other: ROUTING: _ ADM _ BLD _ CDD _ COM _ ENG _ FRD _ GMD _ GSD _ ITS _ LIB _ MCA _ MPO _ PRD _ USD X CA X ACA X LEG 808b7d10 4 of 47

5 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee Created Pursuant to Resolution No Powers & Duties: The Committee shall serve as an advisory Committee to the Board of County Commissioners on issues relating to chemical abuse in Martin County. How Appointed: Initial Committee consisted of 15 volunteer members who were officially appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. More volunteers have subsequently joined the Committee. The Committee consists of representatives from the following: State Attorney; City of Stuart; School Board; Treatment Representative; Circuit Court Judge; Public Defender; Sheriff's Department; Sheriff's Department (jail); Martin County Commission; Town of Sewall's Point; Town of Jupiter Island; Clerk of the Court; two private citizens; and one youth member (non-voting) Terms: Members shall be appointed to serve a one year term which may be renewed at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. On July 24, 2000, the BCC authorized the solicitation of a youth member to serve on the Committee as a non-voting member. Meetings: Meetings are held quarterly. Staff Liaison: Anita Cocoves, Ph.D., Health & Human Services Manager Member Position Appointed Term End Vicki Nicholas State Attorney's Office 09/01/ /31/2017 Steven Graff City of Stuart 09/01/ /31/2017 Michael Lindgren School Board 09/01/ /31/2017 Elizabeth Metzger Circuit Court Judge 09/01/ /31/2017 Usha Maharajh Public Defender 09/01/ /31/2017 Robert Haberkorn Sheriff's Department & Jail 09/01/ /31/2017 Anita Cocoves County Commission 07/24/ /15/2017 Tina Ciechanowski Town of Sewall's Point 09/01/ /31/2017 Vacant Town of Jupiter Island - - Tom Harmer Clerk of the Circuit Court 01/12/ /31/2017 Ellen Arnold Private Citizen 09/01/ /31/2017 Janet McCulloh Private Citizen 09/01/ /31/2017 Robert Zaccheo Jr. Treatment Representative 02/23/ /31/2017 Vacant Youth Member, non-voting of 47

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9 Info Release For immediate release: June 19, 2017 Contact: Donna Gordon, Administration, , or MARTIN COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE VACANCIES The Martin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for appointment to fill vacancies on the Drug & Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee. All individuals serve without compensation and are requested to submit an Application for Appointment to Martin County Administration by Friday, July 7, For an Application, please call Martin County Administration or send to Vacant Positions: two Private Citizens a Treatment Representative, and a youth member (non-voting). The terms will begin September 1 and end August 31, 2018, which may be renewed at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Powers & Duties: This is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners regarding substance abuse issues and provides suggestion with regard to direction the Board of County Commissioners could consider assisting the community in combating use/abuse of drugs/alcohol and gives direction regarding the expenditure of Drug Abuse Trust Fund dollars and grant initiatives and subsequent funding expenditures. Florida law prohibits an advisory board member from doing business with its agency (the County). Section (3) and (7), Fla. Stat. Meetings are held quarterly at 3:30 pm at the Community Services Conference Room, 435 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. The next meetings are scheduled for September 13 and December 13. -enddg/adm This notification can be reproduced in an alternative format upon request by contacting the County ADA Coordinator ( ), the County Administration Office ( ) or Florida Relay of SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996

10 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NUMBER 17-8.x A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Martin County pursuant to Resolution Number established the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee; and WHEREAS, the Resolution Number establishes the number of members and the required qualifications of such members; and WHEREAS, the individuals meet the described qualifications and are aware of the purpose, duties, and responsibilities of service on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of County Commissioners hereby appoints the following to serve on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee for terms to begin September 1, 2017 and end August 31, name...state Attorney's Office Derek Ortado...City of Stuart Michelle Villwock...School Board Chief Judge Elizabeth Metzger...Circuit Court Judge Robert Bruton...Public Defender Lt. Karen DeMarchi...Sheriff's Department & Jail Anita Cocoves...County Commission Chief Tina Ciechanowski...Town of Sewall's Point Thomas Harmer...Clerk of the Circuit Court Janet D. McCulloh...Private Citizen Christopher Sommella...Private Citizen Laura Kay Crawford...Treatment Representative Duly adopted this 8 th day of August ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA CAROLYN TIMMANN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER DOUG SMITH, CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: SARAH W. WOODS, COUNTY ATTORNEY 10 of 47

11 INFORMATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE PLEASE PRINT Agency You Represent: Stuart Police Department Check One: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss Dr. Received 7/5/2017 Name: Derek Ortado Residence Address: 830 SE MLK Blvd Stuart, FL Mailing Address: (if different) Street/City/Zip Code Street/City/Zip Code Telephone numbers: daytime: alternate: alternate: ~Area Codes are considered 772 unless you note otherwise. Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to a crime, been convicted of a crime, had adjudication withheld, prosecution deferred, been placed on probation, received a suspended sentence or forfeited bail in connection with any offense (except minor traffic violations)? Please show all convictions, including driving while intoxicated (DUI) convictions. yes no If yes, please provide the following information: TYPE OF OFFENSE DATE PLACE (City, State) SENTENCE OR FINE A conviction record does not necessarily disqualify you for consideration. Factors such as age at time of offense, nature of violation, and rehabilitation will be considered. The Martin County Board of County Commissioners retains the right to remove, at will, any appointee to a Board or Committee with or without cause. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A resume is recommended to be attached containing this and any other information that would be helpful to the Board in evaluating your application. Resume or letter of qualifications attached? yes no Education: MS Criminal Justice, BS Emergency and Disaster Management 11 of 47 CONTINUED

12 Employment Experience: 13 Years Stuart Police Department Other experience you feel would like the Commission to know about you: N/A Community Experience and Affiliations: Stuart Police Explorer Advisor 8 years Other County Boards/Committees/Task Forces on which you have served: Planning Council (LEPC) Local Emergency Do you or any member of your immediate family work for Martin County or hold a position that might conflict with your duties for this Board/Committee/Task Force? If yes, please explain: No REFERENCES: Please list two references: Chief David Dyess Captain Joe Tumminelli Applicants may be required by State Law and County Ordinance to file a Financial Disclosure Statement as part of the appointment process. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing and that the facts stated in it are true. (Pursuant to Section Florida Statutes, falsifying this application is a Third Degree Felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and up to a $5,000 fine.) Florida law prohibits an advisory board member from doing business with its agency (the County). Section (3) and (7), Fla. Stat. Signature: Derek Ortado Date: 7/3/17 Applications must be filed with Martin County Administration, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida by Friday, July 7, All information submitted becomes public record. If you have any questions, please call or send to dgordon@martin.fl.us. 12 of 47

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17 CIRCUIT JUDGE ELIZABETH A. METZGER Judge Elizabeth Metzger graduated from Villanova University in 1984 and from Nova Southeastern University School of Law, with honors, in Prior to her appointment to the bench in 2006, Judge Metzger was a partner with the law firm of Peterson & Bernard, concentrating in civil litigation. Since her appointment to the bench in 2006, Judge Metzger has served in Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties handling juvenile (dependency and delinquency), civil, family cases and felony cases. Judge Metzger has also served as the Administrative Judge overseeing the Appellate and Civil Divisions, for the 19 th Judicial Circuit and acts a mentor for new judges in the Circuit. Judge Metzger is currently serving as a member of the Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions. In July 2015, Judge Metzger began serving as the Chief Judge of the 19 th Judicial Circuit. 17 of 47

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36 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT COUNTY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES r PTEASEPBINI o DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS GOMMITTEE Type of Member:,ft erivate Citizen EI Treatment Representative tr Youth Member (non-voting) Check one. tr Mr. tr Mrs. yrr tr Miss tr Dr. Name: Jn fer D, /Vte (-u ut olt Residence Address: Mailing Address: (if different) Snm{ H.3 - City - Zip Code Street - City - Zip Code Commission District in which you reside. Are you available year round to attend meetings? /y"" Staff will complete tr no lf no, what months are you available? Telephone numbers: o.rrm",qwtb?l arernate: Area Codes are considered 772 unless you note otherwise. alternate: brncae-b. nel Have you ever pled guilty or "no contest" to a crime, been convicted of a crime, had adjudication withheld, prosecution deferred, been placed on probation, received a suspended sentence or forfeited bail in connection with any offense (except minor trajfic violations)? Please show all convictions, including driving while intoxicated (DUl) convictions. tr Vesr( no lf yes, please provide the following information: TYPE OF OFFENSE DATE PLACE (Citv. State) SENTENCE OR FINE A conviction record does not necessarily disqualify you for consideration. Factors such as age at time of offense, nature of violation, and rehabilitation will be considered. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A resume is recommended to be attached containing this and any other information that would be helpfglto the Board in evaluating your application. Resume or letter of qualifications attached? tr yes.rn no Education: on fit{ 4J*t (blltru{ ) CONTINUED ) 36 of 47

37 Employment Experience : N(;rA*Tl6 u &9r+are,4-0UW T Abv* fr'l e pr Other experience you feel would be helpful to the Board in making this appointment: Community Experience and Affiliations: Other County Boards/Committeesffask Forces on which you have served: 45 r44^1fi{ Do you or any member of your immediate fiamily work for Martin County or hold a position that might conflict with your duties for this Board/Committeeffask Force? lf yes, please explain:,l@ REFERENCES: Please list two references: rnl5sl t/ote7.tbtra&etl * L7o 735 6?bq D ho@na Lno?ar 3?{{. Applicants glily be required by State Law and County Ordinance to file a Financial Disclosure Statement as part of the appointrnent process. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing and that the facts stated in it are true. (Pursuant to Section Florida Statutes, falsifying this application is a Third Degree Felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and up to a $5,000 fine.) Florida law prohibits an advisory board member from doing business with its agency (the County). Section (3) and (7), Fla Stat. ) Signature: Date: Applications must be filed with Martin County Administration,240l SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida by Friday, July 7, All information submitted becomes public record. lf you have any questions, please call or send to dqordon@martin.fl.us. 37 of 47

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