Quarterly Meeting of the State Committee of Vendors

DRAFT

August 22, 2025

Chairman, Randall Crosby called the meeting to order at 8:00 am. Vice Chairman, Kurt Ponchak called the role.

The following individuals were present:  Randall Crosby, Chairman; Kurt Ponchak, Vice Chairman

District Representatives: Wanda Feldsteen (via Teams), District 1; Colton Knight, District 2; Mark Turner, District 3; Darryl Brinton, District 4; David Stevens, District 5; Phil Hubbard, District 6; Jose Quintanilla, District 7; Sead Bekric, District 8; Orlando Ramirez, District 9; Antonio Gonzalez, District 10.

Bureau of Business Enterprise Staff: Bill Findley, Bureau Chief; Alan Risk, Compliance Officer; Raven Pulliam, Instructor; Mary Ellen Harding, Administrative Services Consultant; Andrea Mendez, Administrative Assistant III

Guests:
Jim Warth, Natasha Ginarte, Ed Birmingham, Jim Gaudette, Troy Arthur, Carl Walker, Alton Palmore

Motion to adopt the agenda was made by Ponchak and seconded by Knight. Agenda adopted unanimously.

June 2025 Minutes: Motion to approve was made by Crosby and seconded Knight. Approved unanimously.
July 2025 Minutes: Motion to approve was made by Crosby and seconded Ponchak. Approved unanimously.

New Business:
Set-Aside Rate Discussion:
The current rate is 4%. The proposal is to increase it to 6% starting October 2025. Concerns were raised about budget authority and potential overcollection.

Discussion included: A budget status request with Department of Education, spending authority limitations, historical reserve levels and impact on vendors and future equipment needs.

Motion Outcome:
Motion was made by Hubbard to continue a 4% set-aside rate until the next committee meeting (December 2025). Seconded by Brinton. Ponchak called the question.

Roll call vote:
Mike Sumler - Yes
Colton Knight - No
Mark Turner - No
Darryl Brinton - Yes
Darryl Stevens - Yes
Phil Hubbard - Yes
Jose Quintanilla - Yes
Sead Bekric - Yes
Orlando Ramirez - Yes
Antonion Gonzalez - Yes
Kurt Ponchak – Yes
Randall Crosby – No

Motion passed: nine in favor, three opposed.

Policy Committee Update: Discussion on bylaw amendments scheduled for the next day. A structured discussion format proposed: 10 minutes per amendment, 1 minute per speaker, alternating for/against, and strict adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order. There was debate over whether discussion should be allowed. Chair affirmed decision to allow limited discussion based on member feedback and procedural fairness.

Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn was made by Crosby. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

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