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HALDEMAN CREEK DREDGING MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE FEBRUARY 3,2011 MEETING
The meeting of the Haldeman Creek Dredge MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by
Chairman Mr. Wilson at 4:00 p.m. at the MSTU Office 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Roy Wilson, Joe Patton, Tom Briscoe,
Steve Main. Vicki Tracy had an excused absence.
MSTU Staff Present: Sue Trone, MSTU Project Manager.
2. Adoption of Aqenda: Mr. Wilson asked for a motion to adopt the agenda: Motion to
approve: Mr. Main. Second: Mr. Patton. Approved 4-0.
3. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Wilson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
December 2, 2010 minutes. Mr. Wilson requested "forcing" to be changed to "requiring" in
item 4, third paragraph; Mr. Main requested "March 3, 2011" be changed to "February 3,
2011" in item 4, fourth paragraph. Motion to approve as amended: Mr. Briscoe. Second: Mr.
Patton. 4-0.
4. Proiects Report:
Door Hanqers and Drain Markers. MSTU staff spent time in January following up on
committee requests to talk to County staff about pollution and related items. In the process
of these discussions, the Transportation and Engineering Department made available door
hangers and drain markers free of charge for the MSTU to distribute throughout the
community. Mr. Main and MSTU staff proposed that all members of the MSTU Advisory
Committee along with their friends plan to launch a door-knocking campaign to visit the
people who live along the canal and distribute the door hangers. because the hangers have
information that the group has long wished to disseminate to shoreline property owners. Mr.
Main suggested this campaign occur during a Coastal Cleanup time. Perhaps it can be
planned well so a dumpster will be placed strategically to encourage cleanup along the
Creek. Interest in soliciting Boy Scouts was also discussed.
Ordinance Report. Staff has not had progress in gaining favor in penning an ordinance
requiring shoreline property owners to cut back vegetation or to stabilize their shoreline. At
the behest of the Advisory Committee chairman staff approached the Environmental
Services Department and requested data regarding water quality in Haldeman Creek.
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Februarv 1. 2011 Meetinq to Discuss Ordinance Feasibilitv. On February 1, 2011, Mr.
Wilson and Ms. Trone met with Collier County Assistant Attorney Steve Williams, and
Collier County Stormwater and Environmental Planning Section Manager, Jerry Kurtz to
discuss the problem of vegetative overgrowth along Haldeman Creek. The first point of
discussion was of what legal remedies exist-namely County ordinances-that might
provide relief. An ordinance from the City of Naples was provided as a model for citing
persons who throw vegetative waste into the Creek or trash; however, Mr. Williams felt this
ordinance would be unenforceable because in most parts of the canal there is no property
owner to cite and enforcement officers cannot cite violators unless the officers personally
witness the violation.
The group feels that there may be hope for requiring shoreline property owners to trim back
vegetation in State statute and Committee members and staff are working together to
identify the proper policies.
5. Old Business:
a. Wrappinq channel marker poles. The late proposal submitted by Blue Marlin Marine
was reviewed. Mr. Patton said he was familiar with their work and that the company
does very good marine work. Mr. Briscoe stated he wanted to have UV-resistant zip
ties added to the specifications. The decision was made to withdraw support for the
proposal by Garland & Garland and to support the proposal by Blue Marlin Marine.
Blue Marlin Marine is expected to provide a proposal with specifications to include
stainless steel nails, UV-rated zip ties, with wrap that is buried 12 inches into the
mud and extending 12 inches above mean high tide, to be approved by Mr. Briscoe.
Motion: Mr. Main. Second: Mr. Patton. Approved: 4-0.
6. New Business:
a. Gain BCC Support for New Ordinance. The Advisory Committee decided to
approach the Board of County Commissioners to request their support for a new
ordinance which shall require residents who live along the shoreline of Haldeman
Creek to trim back trees and grasses. The group supports Mr. Wilson approaching
Commissioner Coyle to discuss the issue and to propose the ordinance. Motion: Mr.
Briscoe. Second: Mr. Main. Approved: 4-0
b. Election of a New Committee Officer. Ms. Tracy's term expires on March 13, 2011.
Two candidates applied for the position. Both candidates could not attend due to
schedule conflict. Ballots were distributed for each member of the Advisory
Committee to vote for his recommendation to fill the upcoming vacancy. All four
members voted for Mr. James David King, II.
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c. FY 2012 Budqet. Copies of itemized budgets were distributed for the group. No
action was required.
7. Advisorv Committee Communications. Mr. Main requested a copy of the HC MSTU roster
with everyone's names and term limits. More discussion was had about the potential for
capitalizing on the next Coastal Cleanup day as an opportunity to educate the Haldeman
Creek community about how to protect the creek and how members of the Advisory
Committee can use the day as a way to get to know the community so people learn about
the MSTU. Ms. Trone distributed a summary of results on water quality tests taken in
Haldeman Creek by the Environmental Services Department of Collier County. This memo
was provided at the behest of the Advisory Committee Chairman.
8. Public Comments. None.
9. Adiournment: Motion to adjourn: Mr. Briscoe. Second: Mr. Patton. Meeting adjourned at
5:07.
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Approved and forwarded by Roy Wilson, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman.
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