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Reappointment of Members and Appointment of Members to Economic Development and Airport Technical Advisory Committee
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On January 14, 2020, the Board adopted Policy No. 42-01 creating the Economic Development Technical Advisory Committee (EDTAC).
On July 13, 2021, the Board amended and adopted Policy No. 42.01. The Economic Development & Airport Technical Advisory Committee (EDA-TAC) shall act in an advisory capacity to the County’s economic development and airport staff regarding the economic development program for Hernando County. The committee shall provide input, feedback and assistance on economic development and airport issues such as strategic planning, goal setting, prioritization, policies, programming, investments, and incentives.
The EDA-TAC will consist of nine (9) to eleven (11) members with specific areas of related professional or technical expertise and shall be appointed by the Board. Areas of expertise may be comprised of but not limited to the following sectors: aviation, manufacturing/logistics, workforce, entrepreneur, education, healthcare, real estate, financial services, construction/development, community-based organization or association. Members shall serve staggered terms and the term of office shall be four (4) years. The EDA-TAC shall meet a minimum of four (4) times per year at location to be approved by the EDA-TAC.
The following three (3) members have resigned from the EDA-TAC; we recognize and appreciate their years of service to the community.
1. Dr. Timothy Beard
2. Brian Blavatt
3. Ray Fuqua
The following six (6) applicants have requested reappointment for a second term on the EDA-TAC.
1. Morris Porton
2. Sophia Watson
3. Tyler Stapleton
4. Walter Selph
5. Wayne Johnson
6. Frank Morsani
Colonel Kenneth Hayden will remain on the EDA-TAC with a term expiring July 2025.
On March 6, 2024, a news release was issued advising applicants were sought for the EDA-TAC. As a result of the news release, applications were received from the individuals listed below. All applicants have been verified as being residents and registered voters in Hernando County.
The following eight (8) applications were received for selection to the Economic Development & Airport Technical Advisory Committee (EDA-TAC).
1. David Ruhl
2. Donald Gilbert
3. Jennifer DuBois
4. Joseph Mason
5. Kurt Glacy
6. Marcus Buscemi, Jr.
7. Mark Cioffi
8. Rocco Maglio
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LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to take action on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board reappoint the following six (6) applicants from the list below and appoint five (5) new members from the list below to the Economic Development & Airport Technical Advisory Committee (EDA-TAC).
• Reappoint six (6) members:
1. Morris Porton (term expiring 2027)
2. Sophia Watson (term expiring 2028)
3. Tyler Stapleton (term expiring 2027)
4. Walter Selph (term expiring 2028)
5. Wayne Johnson (term expiring 2028)
6. Frank Morsani (term expiring 2027)
• Appoint five (5) members from the list below:
1. David Ruhl
2. Donald Gilbert
3. Jennifer DuBois
4. Joseph Mason
5. Kurt Glacy
6. Marcus Buscemi, Jr.
7. Mark Cioffi
8. Rocco Maglio