Special Meeting of the State Committee of Vendors

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Chairman, James Warth Called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Vice Chairman, Terri Lindstrom called the roll.

The following individuals were present:
Jim Warth, Chairman; Terri Lindstrom, Vice-Chair

District Representative:  Kurt Ponchak, District 1; Colton Knight, District 2; Marylynn Giles-Robinson, District 3; Patty Fulda, District 4 Alternate; Phil Hubbard, District 6; Jose Quintanilla, District 7 Alternate; Orlando Ramirez, District 9; Antonio Gonzales, District 9 Alternate.

Jim Warth:  We have two proposed items to discuss. First Alan Risk will talk about district reorganization. There is some disproportion between Districts 5 and 6. What is proposed is to move Facilities 415 - Rest Area I-4 Seminole County Eastbound, 416 - Rest Area I-4 Seminole County Eastbound, and 624 - East Orlando Vending Route from District 5 to District 6. A motion was made by Kurt Ponchak to move Facilities 415, 416 and 624 to District 6. Seconded by Jose Quintanilla. Discussion. Question called by Kurt Ponchak. The vote was 9 for and none against. 

Alan Risk summarized the two bylaw change proposals for the Committee.  One submitted by the Kurt Ponchak workgroup and one submitted by Will Grignon as provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. 

A motion was made by Kurt Ponchak to put before the body of vendors the amendments as drafted by Mitzi Bowen and Kurt Ponchak at the request of the Committee. Seconded by Colton Knight. Ponchak called the question.  The vote was 10 for and none against. 

Meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.

 

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