Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Kasey C. Denny
Department: Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPOINT Matthew Patterson to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the category of “representative of/or formerly incarcerated PWH.”
B. MOTION TO REAPPOINT following nominees to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the specified categories:
1. Bradford Barnes in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
2. Ronald Bhrangger in the category of “Affected Communities.”
3. Von Biggs in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
4. Jose Castillo in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
5. Franchesca D'Amore in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
6. Bisiola Fortune-Evans in the category of “Part D.”
7. Kendra Hayes in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
8. Rafael Jimenez in the category of “Health Care Provider.”
9. William Marcoviche in the category of “Affected Communities.”
10. Bradley Mester in the category of “Community-Based Organization & AIDS Service Organizations.”
11. Timothy Moragne in the category of “Mental Health Provider.”
12. Lorenzo Robertson in the category of “Federal - Prevention.”
13. Joshua L. Rodriguez in the category of “Part B.”
14. Mark Schweizer in the category of “Part F.”
15. Shawn Tinsley in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
C. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for Matthew Patterson, Von Biggs, Mark Schweizer, Jose Castillo, Rafael Jimenez, Lorenzo Robertson, and Shawn Tinsley who hold employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. The Broward County HIV Health Services Planning Council nominates individuals for appointment to the Council in specified categories and the Board appoints members to the Council.
B. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313 (7)(a), Florida Statutes, as authorized under applicable law.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Appoints Matthew Patterson to the HIV Health Services Planning Council.
B. Reappoints Bradford Barnes, Ronald Bhrangger, Von Biggs, Jose Castillo, Franchesca D'Amore, Bisiola Fortune-Evans, Kendra Hayes, Rafael Jimenez, William Marcoviche, Bradley Mester, Timothy Moragne, Lorenzo Robertson, Joshua L. Rodriguez, Mark Schweizer, and Shawn Tinsley to the HIV Health Services Planning Council.
C. Waives the existence of any conflict arising under Section 112.313 (7)(a), Florida Statutes, as authorized under applicable law.
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N/A MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward HIV Health Services Planning Council voted unanimously to recommend the following nominees for appointment to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the following categories:
1. Bradford Barnes in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
2. Ronald Bhrangger in the category of “Affected Communities.”
3. Von Biggs in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
4. Jose Castillo in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
5. Franchesca D'Amore in the category of “Non-Elected Community Leader.”
6. Bisiola Fortune-Evans in the category of “Part D.”
7. Kendra Hayes in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
8. Rafael Jimenez in the category of “Health Care Provider.”
9. William Marcoviche in the category of “Affected Communities.”
10. Bradley Mester in the category of “Community-Based Organization & AIDS Service Organizations.”
11. Timothy Moragne in the category of “Mental Health Provider.”
12. Lorenzo Robertson in the category of “Federal - Prevention.”
13. Joshua L. Rodriguez in the category of “Part B.”
14. Mark Schweizer in the category of “Part F.”
15. Shawn Tinsley in the category of “Affected Communities; Unaffiliated Consumer.”
Approval of this item would give rise to certain employment conflicts under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that "no public officer shall have or hold any employment or contractual relationship with any business entity which is doing business with an agency of which he or she is an officer or employee." In accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes, Board approval is required to waive any conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes. An effective waiver requires a two-thirds vote of the County Commission after full disclosure of the conflicting relationship (Motion C). Forms 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, are attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Kasey C. Denny, Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, (954) 357-6440
Patrick Koetzle, Assistant Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, 954-357-7347
Naomie Labaty, Boards Administrator, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, (954) 357-5934
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.