Quarterly Meeting of the State Committee of Vendors

DRAFT

Chairman, Randall Crosby called the meeting to order at 8:31 am. Vice Chairman, Sead Bekric called the role.

Friday, December 5, 2025       

The following individuals were present:  Randall Crosby, Chairman; Sead Bekric, Vice Chairman

District Representatives: Alton Palmore (via Teams), District 1 Alternate; Patrick Martin, District 2; Jim Gaudette, District 3; Darryl Brinton, District 4; David Stevens, District 5; Phil Hubbard, District 6; Jose Quintanilla, District 7; Jim Warth, District 8; Mike McCrea, District 9; Antonio Gonzalez, District 10.

Bureau of Business Enterprise Staff:  Alan Risk, Bureau Chief; Maureen Fink, Operations Manager; Dario Turnquest, Compliance Officer; John Ahler, Business Analyst; Brian Ashworth, Region 1 Business Consultant; Bernie Kaiserian, Region 2 Business Consultant; Jay Payne, Region 3 Business Consultant; Tony Arduengo, Region 4 Business Consultant; Alecia Brown, Region 5 Business Consultant; Yusnay Torrens, Region 6 Business Consultant; Angela Elgaard, Region 7 Business Consultant; Mary Ellen Harding, Administrative Services Consultant; Andrea Mendez, Administrative Assistant III

Florida Division of Blind Services Director: Robert L. Doyle

District Alternates/Licensed Vendors:

Career Technology and Training Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired:  Raven Pulliam, BEP Instructor; Kate Curlin, Student; Vitor Almeida, Student; Cedric Mitchell, Student; Lee Whittington, Student.

Minutes Approved without objection:
August Committee Meeting Minutes
October 7 Meeting Minutes
October 13 Special Meeting Minutes

Opening Remarks (Chair: Randall Crosby)

Public Comments: Kurt Ponchak

Compliance Officer Introduction – Dario Turnquest

Grievance Board Election (1 Seat)
Nominees:

Vote:

Type 1 Selection Panel Election
Nominees: Lillian Pemberton and Valerie James (incumbent; accepted via email)
Two Rounds of Voting: Result remained 7–5 (neither reached 2/3 requirement).

Outcome: Election was postponed until the next committee meeting (motion passed by majority).

Summary: No candidate reached 2/3 threshold; election delayed to March Committee Meeting. 

Combination of Facilities (3 Proposals)
Combine Facilities 588 and 614 (District 9)
Rationale:

Voice Vote: Unanimous approval. 

Combine Facilities 530 and 597 (District 9)
Rationale:

Voice Vote: Unanimous approval.

Combine Facilities 320 and 273 (District 2)
Rationale:

Voice Vote: Unanimous approval.

Set-Aside Percentage Review

Context:

Discussion Themes:

Motion: Keep set-aside unchanged (allow automatic return to 6%) made by Martin. Second by Warth.

Vote: Passed with a majority with one dissenting vote by Warth.
Summary: Set-aside will revert to 6% beginning January 2026. 

NABM Annual Subscription Renewal
Motion: Renew $3,500 annual membership made by Warth second by Bekric.

Rationale:

Voice Vote: Unanimous approval. 

Subcommittee Structure Debate

Summary of Issue:

Motion amended by Bekric second by McCrea:
Committee will appoint committee members as chairs but may appoint non-committee members as chair only if no committee member volunteers.

Vote:

Alton Palmore - Yes
Patrick Martin - No
Jim Gaudette - Yes
Darryl Brinton - No
David Stevens - No
Phil Hubbard - No
Jose Quintanilla - No
Jim Warth - Yes
Mike McCrea - Yes
Antonio Gonzalez – Yes
Crosby – No
Bekric - Yes 

Sunshine Law Presentation – Attorney Paula Harrigan
Key Points: Any committee-related communication between two committee members (call/text/email) = Sunshine Law applies. Agenda planning emails are public record but permissible if not discussing voting or positions. Subcommittees are subject to Sunshine Law (public notice + minutes required). Elections at the biannual seminar may fall under Sunshine Law—requires possible further AG opinion.

Summary: Sunshine Law obligations reinforced; committee acknowledged need for future Attorney General opinion regarding secret ballot elections.

Student Introductions (Daytona BEP Training Program)

Four students introduced themselves:

Committee Q&A Highlights:

Business Analyst Report: John Ahler

Financial Highlights

Vendor Earnings

Cantaloupe Data Highlights

Operational Notes

BEP Updates: Alan Risk
Budget Report
Set-Aside Fund

Federal Trust Fund

Planned Expenditures

NABM Conference Funding: Estimated cost: $50–55K. Funding available and already budgeted.

Sunshine Law Clarification: Randall Crosby

Military Contracts

Rest Area Camera Installation: Brian Ashworth

Key Operational Notes

Generic Drink Machine Pilot Program: Darryl Brinton
Subcommittee Installed / Assigned Locations (6 Machines)

Concerns Raised

Bekric made the motion that this Committee review future pilot trials, approve them and where the equipment will be placed and to whom they should be awarded. Seconded by Jim Warth
Motion passed by voice vote.  

Director Robert L Doyle, III

Budget Request Process & Status Updates

Funding Notes:

Federal-Level Changes Impacting VR Programs

Leadership Update: Federal Oversight: Kimberly Ritchie, former colleague of Director Doyle. Confirmed by U.S. Senate as head of the Office of Civil Rights. Currently Doyle is also serving as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) overseeing Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Leadership remains supportive of services for students and individuals with disabilities.

Consumer Protection Legislation (Proposed)

Legislation goal:

Committee Discussion:

Multi-State Arbitration Discussion
Committee previously voted to support multi-state arbitration.
Director Doyle’s position:

NABM Membership Considerations

Parliamentary Procedure & Meeting Effectiveness
Encouraged committee members to: Learn Robert’s Rules of Order. Know bylaws and policies. Promote effective communication. Avoid using procedural knowledge as a power weapon. Emphasized collaboration over confrontation. 

Vending Machine Contract: Jose Quintanilla
Mixed performance from USI machines: Some snack models are performing well.

Committee Sentiment

Training & OJT Program: Patrick Martin
Variability in OJT quality, especially for totally blind trainees.
Need for:
Orientation & mobility support

Motions Passed

Committee Procedures & Subcommittee Roles
Clarifications

Regional Reports

Region 7: Angela Elgaard
Facility 639: Hurlburt/Eglin Vending Route. LOFA signed August 26th for: Hurlburt AFB, Eglin AFB, and Topsail Hills Preserve State Park (acquired October 1st)

Facility 619: NSA Panama City. Military dining contract was extended in November for a few more months.

Facility 631: Hurlburt Field AFB Reef 2 Reopening. FSIG received plans for reopening Reef 2. Planned features include small grab-and-go micro market and hot line offering hot food.

Rest Area Surveillance Installations. Surveillance camera installation completed October 3rd at Rest Areas 488, 575, 576, 578, 566, 528. Verify functionality review reports before next meeting.

Daytona Training Center. Training periods: November 17–21, and December 1–3. Worked with Brandi Woodard, new Snack Bar Manager, and provided training to the new class in the Snack Bar.

District 1: Alton Palmore
No additional updates received from district vendors. 

Region 3: Jay Payne

Facility 285: Daytona Beach Vending Route. Installed new drink and snack machines at: US Post Office, 2048 Howland Blvd. Additional installations planned at another post office in Orange City later this month.

Facility 415/416: Rest Area I-4, Seminole County (Eastbound/Westbound). Arthur Johnson signed into the facility around August 28 (Type II operation). Will be included in the January bid cycle.

Facility 478: Rest Area I-75, Marion County (Northbound). Projected opening window: April – September 2026.

Facility 409: Rest Area I-95, Brevard County (Southbound – Mims). Projected opening: Late February 2026. Will be advertised once ready.

Facility 603: Ocala Vending Route. Scheduled to be advertised in the January bid cycle.

Rest Area Camera Installations. Camera installations underway across Region 3. Some locations are experiencing delays due to new-facility construction.

Facility 497: Kennedy Space Center, Building M6493 Route A. Opened a new Micro Market in OSB-2 on October 23. Well received by building occupants. Boeing and Logistics have reached out regarding adding similar markets. Discussions underway for: Additional micro markets and ghost kitchen conversion at SSPF snack bar 

District 5: David Stevens

Vendors are inquiring about generic vending machines they have invested in and if they could be reimbursed for their purchase. Maureen Fink answered no.

District 6: Phil Hubbard

A vendor requested the generic vending machine for her facilities. Will Pease has taken over several responsibilities and expressed gratitude to the committee for the vending machine. Kash Ahmed is experiencing ongoing issues with lack of storage and has requested that the committee revisit potential solutions. A vendor currently running the Type II’s at Kennedy asked whether the two snack bars will still be combined as previously discussed. Question posed about whether SSPF will be transitioned into a micro market or ghost kitchen. Representative submitted a proposal to Jay for review at the next meeting. New micro market has opened; initial sales slowed by the government shutdown but are improving. Multiple facilities have requested micro markets.
After review, it was noted that at least one facility (Boeing) may not need a micro market.
Kennedy population is not growing significantly, but food choice demand is increasing. Some buildings have growing populations, supporting the micro market request. Most interest centers on adding sandwich and frozen machines rather than full-scale markets. Long-term possibility exists that Kennedy may need to be split due to workload and growth. Committee is encouraged to consider future vendor transitions and planning. 

Marketing Report: Greg Coon
FY24–25 Recap
Surveys

Solicitations

Installations

Current FY25–26 (July–Nov)
Surveys & Installations

Opportunities in Pipeline

Potential Q4 FY23–24 Projects (Apr–Jun 2024)

Additional Notes

Type II Facilities Status: Maureen Fink

27 facilities currently under Type II arrangements; list circulated to committee.

• Facility 555 (Manatee/Sarasota): Prior operator retired and abandoned cash. Interim coverage by Valerie James; northern Charlotte County locations reassigned to Facility 180 (Will Grignon). September selection received no bids; Type II coverage may expire—third-party service being considered.

• Facility 500 (Pinellas County): Awarded to David Alvarez; machine reorganization planned for Feb placement

Training Report: Mary Ellen Harding. Three OJT trainees are scheduled to finish January 16, 2026.

Four students attending the meeting today; projected training completion date of March 2026. Project launched to compile historical committee motions/adoptions into a searchable spreadsheet with links to minutes (multi-year effort). 

Compliance Officer Report: Dario Turnquest
• CEU Compliance (as of Dec 2, 2025): 112 active vendors required (102 assigned, 9 unassigned, 1 exempt). 68 of 112 (˜61%) are on pace to meet/exceed CEU requirements. (Training time is not yet reflected).

• Grievances: 6 filed in fall 2025. Board rulings split 3–3; Director concurred with 4 recommendations and revised 2.

• Election Cycle: (Sep 2025): Facilities awarded—425 (I-10 WB Wellborn) to Carl Walker; 500 (Pinellas vending route) to David Alvarez. Not awarded—555 (Manatee/Sarasota route), 257 (Palm Beach route).

• New Licenses: William Pease (Jul 16), Amber Ordaz (Aug 13), Courtney Bellande (Oct 1).

• Question raised: How many operators are actively seeking assignment without a site. Answer: estimated 9 required to earn CEUs; ~3 actively pursuing opportunities:

• William Pease – licensed Jul 16, 2025
• Amber Ortiz – licensed Aug 13, 2025
• Courtney Bellande – licensed Oct 1, 2025 

Regional Reports:

Region 1: Brian Ashworth:

Camera installation project began on September 10 and was completed October 15.

Mark Turner replaced two Pepsi machines with two Coke machines at Facility 423: I-75 Welcome Center. Change is expected to provide improved drink variety. Sales increased by over $4,000 compared to last year. Note: Last year’s sales were under a different operator with different pricing, so results include some variability.

Leon County DOE Pavilions. Painting of eastbound and westbound DOE-owned vending pavilions completed on October 10. The refreshed appearance is well-received.

Jefferson County – Rest Area 572 Closure & Reopening. August 14: Jim Perry received FDOT confirmation that Jefferson County WB Rest Area 572 would close within four days for a six-week repaving project. Jim began liquidating inventory to prevent losses. Operators Patrick Martin, Jason Carpenter, and Colton Knight assisted by purchasing product to mitigate impact. October 29: Rest area reopened.

New Machine Installations:
September 25

October 23

November 19

November 25

District 2: Patrick Martin

Coca Cola United Delivery Issue: Tony DaGraca had been shifted to bi-weekly Coca-Cola deliveries. Tony requested assistance due to inability to store two weeks of product. Caitlin Mann was contacted and restored weekly deliveries. Members were advised to notify Caitlin immediately if similar issues arise.

Biennial Reimbursement Concern: One operator, Woody Matthews, still has not been reimbursed for the biennial. Question raised about whether reimbursement could be checked on.

Turlington Building HVAC Issues: An initial estimate from DMS for new HVAC: over $300,000. Federal RSA funds cannot be used for this cost. Higherups were notified, but payment approval is unlikely. AC has been problematic, especially during summers. The facility manager previously attempted to maintain cooler temperatures on weekends. Concerns raised about: Food spoiling early, equipment failures, and operator discomfort.

Current Position: No HVAC replacement project will move forward at this time. Operator will need to make accommodations, such as: Using coolers and hoping the facility manager can maintain lower temps again next summer.

Reactions: Concern expressed regarding the reasonableness of expecting operators to continue under these conditions and cost cited as primary barrier (“$300,000 to half a million”). 

Region 4: Tony Arduengo:

Facility 161: West Tampa Vending Route - Sales performing on target since recombination.
Facility 396: East Tampa Vending Route. Sales performing as predicted. Cashless payment added to washers/dryers at state park. Generated $650 in October from new cashless options.

Facility 627: Tampa Micro-Market Route. Sales were slightly below forecast. Cause: Worker losses at Federal Building and Courthouse.

Facility 555 / 555A: US Post Office Sarasota / Manatee Vending Route. Recently placed out for Type II bid. Previous operator abandoned facility and removed cash. Valerie James took over in early October. Sales are currently slow but expected to recover. Multiple machine repairs and equipment rearrangements completed.

Facility 360 / 353: Rest Area I-75 Pasco County South Bound / Rest Area I-75 Pasco County North Bound. AC replaced at Facility 353. Both sites have had ongoing vandalism for several months. Cameras are scheduled for installation in the next few weeks.

Facility 500: Pinellas County Route. David Alvarez was awarded facility in last bid. Preparing for needed equipment changes and repairs. Operator expected arrival: Early February.

Facility 112: Collier-Naples/Lee County Vending Route. Managed by Andrew Willson. Added new Leetran location at Edison Mall.

Facility 180: Fort Myers Route. Added five locations previously under Facility 555 (Northern Charlotte County). These new locations are slow to develop and will require time to improve.

Rest Areas: All rest areas scheduled to receive security cameras by end of December.
Status: Security enhancements in progress.

District 7: Jose Quintanilla

Vendors generally reported doing well. Some vendors expressed interest in obtaining newer equipment for their facilities.

Security & Theft Issues. Ongoing problems have occurred with individuals inserting dryer sheets into coin return slots to block coins and later remove accumulated change. One recent incident escalated when a machine’s coin chute was damaged. Cameras are being installed in hopes of identifying the responsible individual and reducing theft. Staff believe they may know who is involved but currently lack proof.

Card Reader Outage. A vendor inquired about the cause of a recent card reader outage and whether reimbursement would be offered. The outage was determined to be a Verizon issue, not caused by the vending equipment or the agency. A formal explanation email was previously shared with stakeholders.

General Operations. Overall, vendors appear to be performing well. Appreciation was expressed for the support and work completed on the matter.

District 8: Jim Warth

Only one person contacted the district representative, reporting two snack machines that are difficult to open and close. After discussing the issue with Maureen, it was confirmed that the policy requires machines to be replaced after 10 years. This information will be communicated to the vendor. The district has no other major concerns currently. Cameras are functioning well (5 installed and solid), and all vendors are satisfied. 

Region 2: Bernie Kaiserian:

Facility 487: USPS NDC (Post-Renovation). Very strong sales following renovation. Operator Patti Fulda achieved $50K in sales for two consecutive months. Her overall sales are up 85% for 2025 through September.

Facility 564: USMC at Blount Island. Operator Orlando Ramirez recorded four consecutive months of over $40K in net sales. In April, sales exceeded $40K again, demonstrating ongoing strong performance.

BEP Trainee Engagement. Raven organized a Jacksonville tour for three BEP trainees in October.
All trainees will complete some portion of their OJT with Jacksonville operators.

Facility 616: St. Augustine Vending Route. Region 2 took over the washer, dryer, and drink machine business at Anastasia State Park in October.

Equipment Acquisition. Consultant Jay (Region 3) collected 48 dollar-counting machines acquired at no cost from DOT. Machines will be assessed, cleaned, and distributed to operators in need.

Facility 388: Vending Route at NAS Jacksonville. Operator Carl Walker accepted a facility in another region. Facility 388 will be advertised in January.

Camp Blanding Dining Service. Dining services resumed in October. Ed Spence returned to manage operations, having previously overseen them from 2015–2019.

District 4: Darryl Brinton

Patty Hubbard is very satisfied with the new frozen food machine, and overall operator morale appears positive. Orlando is recognized for doing a great job in his role. In the most recent selection cycle, no operators submitted a bid on Facility 257. The facility has now been reissued as a Type II opportunity. The district is waiting for the award outcome to determine next steps. Depending on the award results, the facility may ultimately be managed by a third-party operator. 

Region 5: Alecia Brown:

Facility 257: Palm Beach County Vending Route. Remains on the Type II List. Awaiting determination for changeover scheduled for January. Vista Center (Jog Rd.) is expected to be permanently assigned to this route once Type II selection is complete.

Facility 547: Transportation Security Administration, Ft. Lauderdale. Transition from Third Party (Atlantic Vending) to Carmela McKinney George has been completed. Experienced minor delays due to the government shutdown period. TSA processing is still pending. Two new locations added to the operator’s route: West Park Broward Sheriff’s Office and Dr. Von D. Mizell Park

Facility 469: Palm Beach County Courthouse. Vista Center – Jog Rd. has been added temporarily.
Once Type II selection concludes for Facility 257, Vista Center will transition accordingly.

Facility 640: Port of Palm Beach. Determined not sufficient as a standalone facility.
Would need to be attached to a route—likely Facility 469 after the Vista Center adjustments.

Several facility assignments are dependent on the completion of the Type II selection for Facility 257. TSA clearance remains the only outstanding item for the Facility 547 transition.
Route adjustments involving Vista Center influence multiple facility alignments (469 and 257).

District 9: Mike McCrea

Contacted all vendors none of them currently have any issues. However, Ed Spence plans to apply for the Type II. 

Region 6: Yusnay Torrens

Facility 015: Dade County Courthouse, 1st, and 2nd Floors Miami-Dade Courthouse. Final day of service: December 18, 2026. Facility will be closed thereafter.

Facility 156: Dade County Justice Building. Operator Retirement. Operator submitted resignation, retiring December 31, 2026/ Services end December 22, 2026. County anticipates new Agreement ready March 2026. Brummer building can be reassigned to Barbara Coleman

Facility 348: State Regional Service Center Miami. Type II Cafeteria (State Building). Performance remains strong under Guillermo. Daily sales went up 100%. Excellent outlook for next year

Facility 614: US Post Office Doral Route. Job Corps. School and Cuba Broadcasting remain open. Proposal: Merge Facility 588 into 614. SouthCo revenue: $3,500 gross / $1,500 net monthly.

Facility 510: Krome Detention Center Miami. Agreement Status. Agreement signed by agency; pending ICE final signature. Operator reports balance sheet includes non-commissary expenses, impacting her commission.

Facility 519: US Post Office Miami (NW 72nd Ave). Third-Party Agreement. Agreement ends December 31. Operator will not renew; plans to take over cafeteria. Existing vendor permitted to deliver the space by mid-January.

Facility 512: Miami FCI Class I and 2. Card Readers. Approved for installation. 12 new card readers are to be added to boost sales.

597 / 530: US Customs & Border Protection / Federal Detention Center Miami. Proposed Merger. Prison generating $12,000 gross monthly, $3,500–$4,500 net. Existing annual sales at 597: $597k. Merger would create a more reasonable, sustainable profit for Operator.

Equipment Updates. New machines placed at 117, 568, 614, and 512. Additional equipment tune-ups completed systemwide.

Future Expansion Projects. Ferguson Federal Building (GSA). Government Center. County work is stalled until Justice Building Agreement is renewed.

District 10: Antonio Gonzalez.

No report.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

The following individuals were present:  Randall Crosby, Chairman; Sead Bekric, Vice Chairman

District Representatives: Alton Palmore (via Teams), District 1 Alternate; Patrick Martin, District 2; Jim Gaudette, District 3; Darryl Brinton, District 4; David Stevens, District 5; Phil Hubbard, District 6; Jose Quintanilla, District 7; Jim Warth, District 8; Mike McCrea, District 9; Antonio Gonzalez, District 10.

Bureau of Business Enterprise Staff:  Alan Risk, Bureau Chief; Maureen Fink, Operations Manager; Dario Turnquest, Compliance Officer; Brian Ashworth, Region 1 Business Consultant; Bernie Kaiserian, Region 2 Business Consultant; Tony Arduengo, Region 4 Business Consultant; Alecia Brown, Region 5 Business Consultant; Yusnay Torrens, Region 6 Business Consultant; Mary Ellen Harding, Administrative Services Consultant; Andrea Mendez, Administrative Assistant III.

Chair Opening Statement – Governance & Subcommittee Appointments
Randall Crosby

MOTION: “All Standing Subcommittees Must Be Chaired by Committee Members”
Motion:

All standing subcommittees will be chaired by elected district committee members made by Sead Bekrick. Second by David Stevens
Roll Call Vote:
Alton Palmore – yes
Patrick Martin – no
Jim Gaudette – yes
Darryl Brinton – no
David Stevens – yes
Phil Hubbard – yes
Jose Quintanilla – yes
Jim Warth – yes
Mike McCrea – yes
Antonio Gonzalez – yes
Randall Crosby – no
Sead Bekric - yes

Motion passed 9–3.

Policies Subcommittee Report: Colton Knight
Colton presents 16 policy amendments, grouped into:

  1. Previously approved policies (not sent to RSA)
  2. New policies under development

Committee confirms these are not up for vote today—only updates and feedback.

Previously Approved Policies (Summarized)

  1. Daytona Training Updates – removes fixed module list; training remains 16 weeks.
  2. Exam Questions – pulled from study materials posted on the BEP website.
  3. Working Capital / Outstanding Debt Revisions – allows payment plans; includes mitigating circumstances.
  4. Exam Procedures – calculator rules, no devices, cannot leave without emergency.
  5. Interview Question Security – early disclosure may disqualify candidate.
  6. Temporary LOFAs (Type II) – rest area Type II LOFAs month-to-month up to 6 months.
  7. Adds Definitions: Micro Markets and Military Dining.
  8. Market Account Transfer Agreement – standardizes deposits transfer during market changeovers.
  9. Retail Unit Compliance (formerly 80/20 Rule) – applies to micro markets & vending.
  10. Fresh Food Definitions – stocking protocols established with regional consultant.
  11. Commercial Vehicle Insurance – allowable for any facility type; number of vehicles not capped.
  12. Equipment Fees Expanded – kiosks, internet costs, smart locks, etc.

Motion: Add Panoptic/AI Camera Fees as Allowable Expense
Motion: Include optional Panoptic AI camera monitoring fees as allowable expenses. Moved by Patrick Martin. Seconded: Phil Hubbard
Discussion: Camera equipment reimbursable by SLA; AI monitoring subscription optional. Monthly fee approx. $150 per market. Committee emphasized security benefits for blind operators.
Voice vote:
Passed Unanimously

Code of Conduct Development
Highlights:

Discipline Structure Proposed (Amendment #13)

  1. Notice of Concern
  2. Notice of Non-Compliance
  3. Letter of Warning
  4. Letter of Sanction
  5. LOFA Termination
  6. License Suspension
  7. License Revocation

Amendment Process (Amendment #16)

Pepsi Contract Proposal (Chair & Vice Chair)

Work group of Ponchak, Knight, and one additional member to renegotiate proposal and report back in March.

Roundtable Highlights
Bekric

Patrick Martin

Jim Gaudette

Orlando / Lillian (Chrome Detention Center)

Lillian to send last 3 months of Chrome reports directly to Bureau Chief for review.

Public Comments: No additional comments submitted.

Adjournment
Motion to adjourn passed.
Meeting ended at 11:59 AM.

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