CCWWA Minutes 10/28/2013 2013 Water and
Wastewater Authority
Minutes
October 28 , 2013
October 28,2013
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
Naples, Florida, October 28, 2013
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 10:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier
County Growth Management Division Building Conference Room 609/610,
2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN: Lowell Lam
VICE CHAIRMAN: Dr. Sherwin Ritter (Excused)
Dr. Fay Biles, PhD
Jerry Morgan (Excused)
Patricia Sherry
ALSO PRESENT: Jamie French, Operations Director, GMD P&R
Ken Kovensky, Financial & Operational. Support Manager,
GMD P&R
Scott Stone, Assistant County Attorney
Ashley Lang, Management/Budget Analyst, GMD P&R
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Call to Order(Determination of Quorum) and Roll Call
Chairman Lam called the Workshop to order at 10:00 AM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
It was noted Dr. Ritter is out of town, and Mr. Morgan had medical issues and can
not attend this meeting.
Dr. Biles moved to excuse Dr. Ritter's and Mr. Morgan's absence from today's
meeting. Second by Ms. Sherry. Motion carried, 3-0.
II. Approval of Agenda—Meeting October 28,2013
Jamie French distributed a revised Final Order No. 2013-02 Collier County Water
and Wastewater Authority to replace the Final Order No. 2013-02 documentation
previously distributed. The Scribner error was reviewed as follows:
WHEREAS,pursuant to Ordinance No. 96-6, as amended, the increase in water and
wastewater rates attributable to price indexing, cannot exceed the 2013 Price Index
factor of 1.63%.
Ms. Sherry moved to approve the Agenda (with revised Final Order No. 2013-02).
Second by Dr. Biles. Motion carried, 3-0.
III. Approval of Minutes—Meeting of May 13,2013
Dr. Biles moved to approve the minutes of the May 13,2013 meeting. Second by
Ms.Sherry. Motion carried, 2-1. Ms.Sherry abstained. She was not in attendance
for the May meeting.
IV. Items Requiring Action by the Authority
A. Ave Maria Utility Company,LLLP 2013 Price Index
Jamie French provided a Staff recommendation; that the Authority adopt the
New Final.Order No. 2013-02,adjusting the water and wastewater rates of Ave
Maria Utility Company, LLLP (AMUC)by applying the 2013 Price Index Factor
to the allowable 2012 operation and maintenance expenses.
It was noted AMUC is requesting a 2.66%increase to its water rates and a 1.99%
increase to its wastewater rates, based on the application of the 2013 Price Index
Factor of 1.63% adopted by Final Order No. 2013-01,to AMU's adjusted tariff
sheets.
Ken Kovensky explained,"Each year we adopt the Florida Public Service
Commission(FPSC)Price Index Rate." On May 13,2013,the Authority
reviewed and approved Final Order No. 2013-01, FPSC Order No.PSC 13-0083-
PAA issued February 13, 2013 establishing the 2013 Price Index of 1.63%.
Ordinance No. 96-6 requires the Authority adopt the FPSC Price Index Rate by
May 15 each year.
Staff will provide charges for all utilities for all of Collier County, including the
County charges. AMUC rates are lower than the County's.
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Public Speaker
David Genson—Engineer,Ave Maria Utility Company gave a brief history of
the company. He stated AMUC always comes in for Price Index Rate increases.
Ms. Sherry moved the Authority recognize the Price Index Rate for AMUC as
stated. Second by Dr. Biles. Motion carried,3-0.
V. Staff Discussion
Jamie French gave an update on Goodland Isles Utilities.
• Franchise issues.
• The City of Marco Island is not interested in assuming the liability of
the lift station.
• Owner does not want to be in the utility business as-is,but is willing to
legally transfer ownership of the franchise to the new owner.
• Owner is also willing to allow the property to go into receivership.
• It would be beneficial for the homeowners in the Coon Key
Community to take ownership.
Mr. Inglis has given notice to the County that he intends to walk away. He offered
the Goodland Isles Utility Company to the Coon Key Community for$1. He is
represented by the Cheffy Passidomo law firm. The Community had the utility
infrastructure inspected and found some repairs would be needed. Coon Key
Community is represented by Craig Woodward.
Discussion was made on options, receivership and receivership options.
Dr. Biles moved to direct Staff to continue to operate within holding pattern and
holding fees at abeyance and not require the franchise to come forward while they
work out legal issues. Second by Ms. Sherry. Motion carried, 3-0.
Dr.Biles will provide documentation to the Acting Chairman of the City of Marco
Council and the City Manager.
VI. Open to the Public
None
VII. Authority Members Discussion
Chairman Lam asked if oil drilling in the area of Ave Maria had any danger to the
impact on utility to provide fresh water.
Jaime French responded the drilling is far below the aquifer that they pull water out
of and would be a very slim chance that anything could happen. He noted Ave Maria
Utility is responsible to provide fresh water.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 10:50 AM
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October 28,2013
COLLIER COUNTY WATER AND
WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
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These Minutes were approved by the Board/Committee on /a // 7/(-3
as presented X or as amended
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