SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Reappoint Kevin Laughlin to the Marine Advisory Board with a term expiring March 31, 2029 and appoint John Renton with a term expiring April 28, 2029. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Marine Advisory Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not Required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None
MEMBERS: 7 + 1 Ex Officio
MEETING DATES: 2nd Wed., 8 am (Quarterly)
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 2
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS’ TERMS HAVE EXPIRED AND WISH TO BE REAPPOINTED:
1. Philip Rugari - 4444 Boyer Terrace, Sarasota - Fishing Charter Owner
Appointed 4/18/23, completed unexpired term; wishes to be reappointed
Absences: 3/13/24, 6/12/24, 9/11/24
Note - Mr. Rugari moved outside of city limits since being appointed. Per code, he could serve on the Board as an ex-officio member if board membership lacks expertise. Currently, a Merchant Mariner serves on the board.
2. Kevin Laughlin - 1237 Rose Road, 33759 - Retired Marine Advisor
Completed 2nd term; wishes to be reappointed
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION:
1. John Renton - 2958 Eagle Estates Circle W, 33761 - Retired Civil Engineer
2. Eric Van Cleef - 2262 Spring Lake Ct., 33773 - Sales Director
Zip codes of current members on board:
1 at 33755
1 at 33756
1 at 33759
3 at 33767
At the April 28 work session, there was council consensus to reappoint Kevin Laughlin and and appoint John Renton. Staff was directe to place the item on the Consent Agenda.