Confirmation of Office of Disaster Recovery Resources Director – Charles H. Lane – Annual Salary of $150,075.00

1:16:43All right, now we'll go to R77, confirmation of Office of Disaster Recovery Resources Director, Charles Lane. Chuck.

1:16:49It's Kathy Pearson again, Assistant County Administrator. Um Wow, what can I say about Chuck? Chuck is phenomenal. You said it, Commissioner Mariano. His his his he he always tries to get to yes. He hardly can ever say no unless it is a no. He has been um a pleasure to work with. His ideas are off the charts. Um I'm just so excited that he has agreed to take on this position. And, you know, it was a it's

1:17:19scary 'cause it's only for six years, right? So, you know, he he took a leap of faith and says, I'm gonna make this happen. And you know Chuck has been in this business for over ten years. He's got a um bachelor's degree in business management management as well as a master's from private um uh college and assumption university up in Massachusetts, my home state. So that's why he really got the job. No, I'm only kidding. But no. Chuck is phenomenal and I think you've all seen it and

1:17:50he's committed to make this disaster recovery the best it can be for our citizens and you'll hear his report in a little bit. So with that, I respectfully ask you to confirm Chuck is the permanent community development director. Uh Office of Divaster Recovery. Thank you. Second.

1:18:08All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Chuck, congratulations. Thank you. Thank you.

1:18:17Okay, did you say you know?

1:18:20I I guess I don't have a cheering section like Mary did.

1:18:26Uh this this is this is an incredible opportunity. I mean I knew this would come with an an immense amount of work. Um but I'm I'm I'm dug in, I'm prepared, I'm willing to do what it takes. Because we have an opportunity to really change lives in Pasco County with this money. So thank you for the opportunity.

1:18:48And I'll tell you my fellow commissioners, um, you know, the last week or a couple of weeks ago we talked about uh we had a C Ranch meeting in Um I got a l email from them and it was kinda like showed that we they wanted to get some more help. And and information. So You know, Jason had M Baratot come out one on site and Chuck was Chuck was there the night. And uh gave him information, helped him out. So if you get like Civic associations or whatever that need help and want special attention. Chuck will be there with the team and and help every step of the way

1:19:18and I I appreciate that dedication. You you're you're doing a phenomenal job. Thank you. Thank

1:19:22you. Mr.

1:19:23Starkey.

1:19:24Um and yeah, um we're working on a date for the team to come out to Gulf Harbor's. We only had one person there in holiday, and um so we'll we'll see if there's any others that we can help. And of course, any other community is welcome to come when they're giving their presentation. But I think we have that date set. Thank you, Jack.