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CCLAAC Minutes 11/18/2013 2013 Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Board Minutes November 18 , 2013 November 18, 2013 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, November 18, 2013 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGUI...AR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3'd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet VICE CHAIRMAN: Clarence Tears (Excused) Tony Pircs (Excused) Jeremy Sterk Lauren Gibson Tracy Dewrell Todd Allen John Button, 11 (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Solecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation November 18, 2013 I. Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:04AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. 11. Approval of Agenda Mr. Dewrell moved to approve the Agenda subject to the addition of item V.4 - Landings al Bear's Paw Donation Proposal. Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 6 — 0. III. Approval of September 30, 2013 minutes Mr. Dewrell moved to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2013 meeting as presented Second by Mrs. Gibson. Carried unanimously 6 — 0, IV. Reading of Form 8B — Conflicts — Jeremy Sterk and Lauren Gibson Mrs. Gibson reported she has a conflict of interest with the CDC parcel and has.fled the required forms with County Staff. Mr. Sterk reported he has a conflict of interest with the proposed Mandalay Place donation parcel and leas filed the required forms with County Stuff. Both members read a. conflict of interest statement into the record. V. Old Business A. Board Items Update Alex Sulecki provided the document "Summary of Recent Board Actions Affecting Crrnrervatiora Collier Between 9 131113 and 11/18113 " for information purposes. She noted the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on "Future Uses and .iWaintenance Consideration for Conservation Collier" on 11/5/13. The workshop centered around financial considerations for the Program and the BCC requested Staff to update their financial projections including future revenue from investments, mitigation banks, etc. and report back to the Board so a detennination may be made for any changes in the Program. The financial considerations could include economic benefits of the Program's properties for improvements in water quality, wildlife habitat, etc. In order to develop the economic environmental benefits, Staff recommends engaging a consultant to assist in preparing the analysis. Based on a similar study developed for L.ee County, Staff anticipates the costs to be $500 to $1,000. Mr. Burton moved to direct Staff to engage the consultants to provide the study. Second by Mr. Dewrell Committee discussion occurred noting it may be prudent to identify a range of costs associated with authorizing the study. Motion foiled 0 "yes " — 6 "no." Mr. Burton, Mr. Dewrell, Chairman Poteet, Mrs. Gibson, Mr. Sterk and Mr. Allen voted "no." November 1.8, 2013 Mrs. Gibson moved to direct Stu ff to ascertain a price quote for performance of the . stady and return the item to the Committee for their review. Staff reported the financial analysis will be heard by the BCC in February 2014, and given the next CLAAC meeting is scheduled for January, 2014, there won't be sufficient time to complete the study if review of the costs is required by the CLAAC. Without a second the motion was not considered Mrs. Gibson moved to direct Staff to undertake the necessary measures to have the study completed at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Second by Mr. Allen. Carried unanimously 6 — 0. Chairman Poteet expressed concern Commissioner Nance noted at the Workshop, the Committee, as currently exists, was constituted to provide recommendations on property acquisitions. It the Committee does not sunset, and Preserve management becomes the Program's key focus, he is in the opinion that the Committee as currently exists is not qualified to provide recommendations on land management duties. He recommended Staff provide Commissioner Nance with the resumes or other similar information on the members for his review given the current members backgrounds in environmental science, law and property management. B. CCLAAC Sunset Chairman Poteet noted he addressed the BCC at the workshop and informed them the Program at this point, has fiends of approximately $33M and the CLAAC would provide oversight and allow public input on land management issues and expenditures of the funds. C. Gordon River Greenway Project Status Alex Sulecki provided the report "Gordon River Greenwary Project Update as of 1116113 " for information. purposes. She noted the site is subject to a "blow down" of trees which fell into the river and are a navigation hazard. The limbs above surface have been removed, however the obstructions below surface remain. Given the issue, it may be prudent for Stakeholders (including Conservation Collier) to develop a Waterway Management Plan to aid in managing the waterway and addressing issues of this nature. Speaker Ellie Krier,, Southwest Florida :Land Preservation Trust reported a vendor has provided. a contract to remove the underwater obstructions in the river referenced by Staff. The cost is $12,000 and a plan has been developed whereby the total amount of the contract would be portioned out between Stakeholders ($3,000 each). She requested Conservation Collier to participate in the cost sharing. She also provided an update on the CDD parcel and developing signage for the Greenway. November 18, 2013 Mr. Allen proved to recommend authorizing an expenditure of tip to $3,000 providing the expenditure does not trigger the County CCNA policy. Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 6— 0. D. Camp Keais Strand parcels IMP Ms. Sulecki presented the "Conservation Collier Camp Keais Strand Project Parcels Interim Management Plan " dated November, 2013 for consideration. Mr. Dewrell moved to recommend the Board of* County Commissioners adopt the Conservation Collier Camp Keais Strand Project Parcels Interim Management Plan" dated November, 2013. Second by Mr. Burton. Carried unanimously 6 — 0. V. New Business A. LMP 5 year Updates - (Items 1, 2 and 3 were combined) 1. Cocohatchee Creek Preserve Ms. Sulecki presented the "Cocohatchee Creek Preserve Land Management Plan Updated 20.13 " for consideration. 2. Logan Woods Preserve Ms. Sulecki presented the "Logan Woods .Preserve Land Management Plan Updated 2013" for consideration. 3. Otter Mound Preserve Ms. Sulecki presented the "Otter Mound Land Management Plan Updated 2013" for consideration. She noted the plans are required to be updated every 5 years and the updates consist of items such as referencing the Program is now under the auspices of the Parks and Recreation .Department, identifying any tasks completed, natural inventory updates, map updates, Grant language updates, budget updates, etc. Mr. Stork moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Cocohatchee Creek Preserve Land Management Plan Updated 2013," the "Logan Woods Preserve Land Management Plan Updated 2013," and the Otter Mound Land Management Plan Updated 2013. Second by Mrs. Gibson. Carried unanimously 6 — 0. 4. Landings at Bear's Paw Donation Proposal Ms. Sulecki reported the Landings at Bear's Paw developer, as part of their rezone, has proposed a monetary donation to Conservation Collier in the amount of $103,255. The payment amount was stipulated as part of the October 17 Planning Commission recommendation for approval as an alternative to acquiring and donating land in Eastern Collier County to Conservation Collier. The recommendation also included the funds be earmarked for acquisition of the CDC parcel adjacent to the Gordon River Greenway. Nicole ;Johnson, Conservancy of Southwest Florida spoke in support of the proposal. 4 November 18, 2013 Ellie Krier, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust supports the proposal and provided an update on the funds available for purchase of the CDC parcel. Mr. Sterk moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed donation and earmark of the funds..Vecond by AIr. Dewrell. Carried unanimously S — 0. B. Conservation Collier Annual Report Ms. Sulecki reported Staff has delayed preparing the Conservation Collier Annual Report until after the Workshop was held by the Board of County Commissioners. Staff will prepare the Report and present it to the Committee at a future meeting. VI. Sub - Committee Meeting Reports A. Outreach — Tony Pires, Chair None B. Lands Evaluation and Management — Jeremy Sterk, Chair The Committee met and discussed the Updated land Management Plans considered on the Agenda today. C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures —Bill Poteet, Chair None VIL Coordinator Communications None VIII. Chair Committee Member Comments None VIII. Public General Comments None IX. Staff Comments None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:05A.M. Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee November 18, 2013 Bill Poteet, Chairman These minutes appr ved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended _ ----- _.�j