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

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4B3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT AGENDA ITEM DATES: MEETING DATE: 5/8/2018 COMPLETED

1 4B3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT AGENDA ITEM DATES: MEETING DATE: 5/8/2018 COMPLETED DATE: 4/26/2018 COUNTY ATTORNEY: 4/16/2018 ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: 4/23/2018 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 appointment 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 d5 1 of 10

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. The position representing the State Attorney s Office has been vacant since August Administration staff received the application from Vicki Nichols to represent the State Attorney s Office on April 16, The Board is asked to appoint Vicki Nichols to represent the State Attorney s Office to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to begin May 8, 2018 and end August 31, The Administration Staff will advise Ms. Nichols of the Commission s decision which will include Sunshine Law information. 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 A. Move that the Board appoint Vicki Nichols to represent the State Attorney s Office to the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Committee for a term to begin May 8, 2018 and end August 31, B. Move that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution of Appointment. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly. FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION n/a ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS d5 2 of 10

3 n/a DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION: Budget Transfer / Amendment Chair Letter Contract / Agreement 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 d5 3 of 10

4 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 Vacant State Attorney's Office Derek Ortado City of Stuart 09/01/ /31/2018 Theresa Luliucci School Board 11/14/ /31/2018 Elizabeth Metzger Circuit Court Judge 09/01/ /31/2018 Robert Bruton Public Defender 09/01/ /31/2018 Lt. Karen DeMarchi Sheriff's Department & Jail 09/01/ /31/2018 Anita Cocoves County Commission 07/24/ /20/2018 Tina Ciechanowski Town of Sewall's Point 09/01/ /31/2018 Steven Graff Town of Jupiter Island 11/14/ /31/2018 Tom Harmer Clerk of the Circuit Court 01/12/ /31/2018 Janet D. McCulloh Private Citizen 09/01/ /31/2018 Christopher Sommella Private Citizen 09/01/ /31/2018 Laura Kay Crawford Treatment Representative 09/01/ /31/2018 Vacant Youth Member, non-voting 4 of 10

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8 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NUMBER 18-5.x A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER 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 individual meets the described qualifications and is 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 a term to begin immediately and end August 31, Vicki Nichols...State Attorney s Office Duly adopted this 8 th day of May ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA CAROLYN TIMMANN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER EDWARD V. CIAMPI, CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: SARAH W. WOODS, COUNTY ATTORNEY 8 of 10

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

4B4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY PLACEMENT: CONSENT PRESET: TITLE: DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AGENDA ITEM DATES: MEETING DATE: 11/14/2017 COMPLETED DATE: