Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Six Members To The Marine Advisory Board.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood Marine Advisory Board was established by the City Commission to develop ways to increase revenue from the marine industry sector in Hollywood.
Resolution R-2021-270 was amended to add a Youth Member to the Board.
The Board is now comprised of eleven voting members, with representatives from the following categories: three Marine Industry Professionals, four Residents, three at-large Members and a Youth member. Current Board members and their term expiration dates are as follows:
Marine Industry Professionals
David Ide 06/30/2026
Richard Kniffin 06/30/2025
Arthur Mariano 06/30/2026
Hollywood Residents
Ash Chukajim 06/30/2026
Vacant due to the removal of Floyd Key 06/30/2027
Elma Pierre 06/30/2027
John Strader 06/30/2026
Members
Erik Abrams 06/30/2025
Alec Manassee 06/30/2025
Jon McMillian 06/30/2025
Youth Member
Samy Krawiecki 06/30/2025
Richard Kniffin currently serves as Marine Industry Professionals member and his term expires on June 30, 2025.
Due to the resignation of Floyd Key, who served in the Hollywood Resident category, there is now a vacancy that must be filled for the remainder of his term that expires on June 30, 2027.
Erik Abrams, Alec Manasse and Jon McMillian currently serve as Member and their term expires on June 30, 2025.
Youth Member is vacant as it was not filled and that expires on June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Resolution will not fiscally impact the City, as this is to appoint new Board members.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Karl Chuck, Parks Manager - Athletics and Parks
Ricky Engle, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager