Gale D. Carmoney, Community Development Director

Mr. Carmoney received a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University in 1999 with a focus on environmental planning. Carmoney's research paper is titled Exploring Ecotourism Strategies for Sustainable Economic Development in Wakulla County. 

His first planning experience was in Jefferson County, a small rural area in north Florida. There he performed a variety of tasks including code enforcement, revising the land development code, establishing a 911 addressing system and eventually director of the building and planning department. In order to acquire a broader concept of urban and regional planning, he accepted a job in a more populated urban setting in Indian River County Florida as Senior Planner in the Long Range Planning Section. This position provided him more experience in zoning issues and comprehensive plan amendments. Mr. Carmoney has been working for the Town of Silt since September of 2007 and is enjoying the benefits of living in a small rural town again.

The Community Development Department is responsible for:

• Processing all permits
• Conducting studies related to the impacts of growth
• Reviewing Land Use Applications, including, but not limited to:
• Annexations
• Site Plans
• Special Use Permits
• Subdivision

• Code Enforcement
• Floodplain Management
• Providing technical assistance and recommendations to all Departments, the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Board of Trustees

Mike Styk

Mike Styk has been the Building Inspector at the Town of Silt since 2004. Before holding this position he was in the construction industry for over 30 years with experience in residential, industrial and commercial applications. His background extends to working on gas field compressor station, building bridges, hotels and high end residential structures in Aspen and Vail. He also worked on the construction of some of the local ski lifts. Mike takes a personal interest in working with contractors and home owners alike, to ensure that the building codes standards are maintained. It is Mike's goal to make the building process a pleasant experience for everyone involved. Please feel free to contact Mike by e-mail or at 876-2353. PLEASE NOTE THAT INSPECTION REQUESTS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED BY PHONE.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a varity of construction related inspections, including building, mechanical, plumbing, safety and zoning.
• Assists the Town Planner in administering the provisions of the International Building and other related codes.
• Code Compliance and Code Enforcement.
• Performs Occupancy inspections.
• Provides information on code requirements to contractors, owners and the general public.
• Assists in review of applications, plans and blueprints.

Kathleen Michel

Kathleen Michel has been the Planning and Building Technician for the Town of Silt since April 2008.  She has an extensive background in municipal operations, having previously served as executive secretary to a city clerk, as legal secretary for several city attorneys and municipal law firms, and as an administrative and right of way assistant for a governmental real estate services consultant. 

Kathleen is the contact person for the Community Development Department and provides administrative support for the Department Director and the Building Inspector as they perform their duties. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting packets for Planning and Zoning Commission meetings; attend the meetings and prepare minutes;
• Verify and issue contractor licenses and maintain license database; 
• Administer BEST test program and maintain database;
• Schedule inspections for building inspector;
• Review and process building and zoning applications to assure compliance with application requirements; issue permits;
• Respond to staff and public inquiries concerning zoning and building codes.  Answer basic questions related to building and planning codes.