Agenda Item Name:
Title
Approve Appointment of Thomas Hewlett as “Representative - Incorporated Cities - not Gainesville” and Select 1 of 3 Individuals for “Representative - Alachua County Member” Vacancy on Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) Citizens Oversight Board both with a term ending Sept. 30, 2024
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Presenter:
Gina Peebles 352-538-8265
Description:
Approve Appointment of Thomas Hewlett as “Representative - Incorporated Cities - not Gainesville” and Select “Representative - Alachua County Member Vacancy on Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) Citizens Oversight Board both with a term ending Sept. 30, 2024
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Appointment of Thomas Hewlett as “Representative - Incorporated Cities - not Gainesville” and Select 1 of 3 Candidates for “Representative - Alachua County Member” Vacancy on Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) Citizens Oversight Board both with a term ending Sept. 30, 2024End
Prior Board Motions:
April 13, 2021 - Appointed Thomas Hewlett as “Representative (alternate) - Incorporated Cities - not Gainesville”
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
As required in Ordinance 16-06 and Resolution 20-78, the County shall establish a Citizens Oversight Board for the Wild Spaces Public Places surtax.
Mr. Hewlett currently serves as the alternate member representing our eight (8) small municipalities. Their full member representative recently resigned and the cities are agreeable to Mr. Hewlett being appointed to a full member, leaving his alternate position vacant.
Ms. Luzar is the County’s current appointee who has completed a partial term. If selected, this would be her first full-term appointment to the Oversight Board.