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PBSD MSTBU Minutes 11/02/2011 R Lib PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD REGULAR SESSION N UTES WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 2,2011 U : LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Pelican Bay Services Division Board met in Regular Session , on Wednesday, November 2,2011 at 1:00 p.m.at the Community Center at Pelican Bay located at 8960 Hammock Oak Drive,Naples,Florida. The following members were present: Pelican Bay Services Division Board Michael Levy Keith J.Dallas,Chairman Susan O'Brien Tom Cravens,Vice Chairman Dave Trecker Fiala �✓ John P.Chandler Mary Anne Womble Hiller ✓"'------ Geoffrey S.Gibson John Baron Henning John Iaizzo Hunter H.Hansen absent Coyle Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Coletta --"—'---- W.Neil Dorrill,Administrator Mary McCaughtry,Operations Analyst Kyle Lukasz,Operations Manager Lisa Resnick,Recording Secretary Also Present Susan Boland,President,Pelican Bay Property Owners Association Kevin Carter,Field Manager,Dorrill Management Group Joseph Crowley,Facilities Director,Philharmonic Center for the Arts Steve Feldhaus,Chairman,Pelican Bay Foundation's Clam Bay Ad Hoc Committee Jim Hoppensteadt,President,Pelican Bay Foundation Mary Johnson,President,Mangrove Action Group Kathy Worley,Co-Director Environmental Science&Biologist,Conservancy of Southwest Florida AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Agenda Approval 3. Approval of October 5,2011 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes 4. Administrator's Report a. Community Crosswalks b. All-Way Stop at Pelican Bay Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive c. Pelican Bay Boulevard Pathways d. South Berm Restoration Project Status e. Pelican Bay Boulevard Resurfacing Status f. Community Landscaping g. Update on Removing Exotics from Clam Pass Park&Along Beach h. The Phil's"Thank You Myra"Dedication and Temporary Banners i. Upland Surface Water Management j. Monthly Financial Report i. Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)No. 54 Reporting 5. Chairman's Report a. Clam Bay Update b. Announcements 6. Committee Reports 7. Old Business 8. New Business Misc.Con es: 9. Audience Comments 10. Miscellaneous Correspondence Date: "Sil-51 12. 11. Adjournment Item t l lir-- -' —6 8506 ^-mss to: • Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 ROLL CALL With the exception of Mr.Hansen,all Board members were present. AGENDA APPROVAL IMr. Chandler made motion, seconded by Dr. Trecker to approve the agenda as presented The Board voted unanimousl in avor, assin the motion. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 5,2011 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Vice Chairman Cravens made a motion, second by Ms. O'Brien to approve the October 5, 2011 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session minutes as presented The Board voted unanimously in favor,passing the motion. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr.Dorrill introduced Mr.Kevin Carter,Field Manager,Dorrill Management Group. Mr.Carter will assist Mr.Lukasz on the South Berm restoration project. COMMUNITY CROSSWALKS Mr. Dorrill reported that the contractor is making progress and anticipates a substantial portion of the project will be complete by the second week of December. ALL-WAY STOP AT PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD&RIDGEWOOD DRIVE Mr. Lukasz explained that it was staff's intent to recommend approval of the all-way stop at Pelican Bay Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive to the Board of County Commissioners' (BCC) on October 25. However, the Transportation department is responsible for project management and required to make the recommendation.Approval is imminent. PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD PATHWAYS Mr. Dorrill reported that on October 5, the Board directed staff to explore whether a contractor, if offered incentives could complete a demonstration area of the Pelican Bay Boulevard (from The Commons to the North Tram station) pathways widening project before Christmas, however it is unlikely. Staff is obtaining additional bids because the original bid was substantially higher than Wilson Miller's estimate. Construction is planned to begin in April and complete in ninety days. Blueprint-size design plans will be made available to review at the Division office. SOUTH BERM RESTORATION PROJECT STATUS Mr. Dorrill reported that the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit 3 (NWP3) for maintenance activities limits the amount of fill material, so whether the south berm restoration project is determined maintenance or new construction hinges on the amount of existing material available and amount of material necessary to restore the slope of the berm to its original condition. Pre-application meetings with both agencies (USACE and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)) are scheduled to occur before the end of November and would provide an indication of whether this project is maintenance requiring a NWP3, or new construction requiring a USACE individual permit that could take as long as eleven months to obtain If the project is determined new construction,a SFWMD permit modification is required. PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD RESURFACING STATUS Mr. Chandler reported that he and Mr. Dorrill met with Transportation department staff and Commissioner Hiller to discuss refining the business points of the Services Division's proposal to loan the County funds to resurface Pelican Bay Boulevard early. The County's original cost estimate to resurface Pelican Bay Boulevard did not include milling. With milling, 8507 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 the cost to resurface the Boulevard increased from $1.1 million to $1.4 - $1.5 million. Last year, the County's Asphalt Rating Score (ARS) for the Boulevard was 61%. An outside firm recently reevaluated the Boulevard's ARS at 64% and the County revised the resurfacing schedule which delays the project by one year, or until 2016. However, he added according to Mr. Casalanguida, this job should endure ten to fifteen years. If the Services Division loaned the County the funds to mill and resurface the Boulevard early, the County agreed to repay the full amount when the Boulevard is scheduled for resurfacing in 2016,which equates to the time that payment to a contractor would normally occur. In terms of creditworthiness, County bonds are investment rated,and added according to Commissioner Hiller,the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to increase the current property tax millage rate of 3.5 mills up to ten mills without holding a voter referendum. Mr.Chandler recommended that the Services Division perform an unbiased survey to determine whether the community wants bicycle lanes installed in the roadway. Also, in the event that the Services Division Board decides to move forward to resurface Pelican Bay Boulevard early, he suggested that staff develop a schedule of key events that need to occur including workshops and agreement. Mr. Dorrill agreed with Mr. Chandler's approach and staff would develop a schedule of the necessary steps involved to have resurfacing occur early, as well as obtain cost estimates for an unbiased survey to determine whether the community wants bicycle lanes in the roadway. The Board discussed whether to delay the project, if loaning the County funds would set a precedent,whether to obtain an independent road rating report, holding public workshops and concerns related to a budget shortfall, and deferral of Community Improvement Plan(CIP)projects already scheduled. COMMUNITY LANDSCAPING Mr. Dorrill reported that preparation work began last week at roadway medians including removing sod, and irrigation retrofitting. Also,staff has started planting annual flowers and laying pine straw. UPDATE ON REMOVING EXOTICS FROM CLAM PASS PARK AND ALONG BEACH Mr. Dorrill reported that the County received grant funds to remove exotics from Clam Pass Park and adjacent area. Staff is awaiting confirmation of when the work will start and where it will be performed. THE PHIL'S"THANK YOU MYRA"DEDICATION AND TEMPORARY BANNERS Mr. Joseph Crowley, Director of Facility Operations, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts informed the Board that as part of the"Thank You Myra"dedication events scheduled in January 2012,The Phil received a Collier County permit to install temporary banners on December 12, 2011 until January 16, 2012. He asked whether the Board had questions or concerns and there were none. UPLAND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT Mr. Dorrill said previously the Board requested distribution of the South Florida Water Management District Pelican Bay Master Surface Water Management permit. The agenda material includes an index of the permit and modifications. Due to the voluminous size of the file,the permit is available to review at the Services Division's office. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr.Dorrill reported that October is the first month of the new fiscal year(FY 2012)and the monthly financial report is preliminary and unaudited. No revenue has been received and the majority of expenses, including payroll expenses have not posted which explains accrual variances.The Tax Collector issued property tax bills on November 1. The Budget Committee will start meeting in January to begin to develop the Fiscal Year 2013 budget. 8508 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD(GASB)NO.54 REPORTING Mr.Dorrill reported that last year,the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adopted a reporting policy requiring public entities to indicate designated reserve funds as restricted carryforward.Currently,Collier County does not have this policy in place however,staff plans to find out whether the Clerk recommends implementation. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr.Gerald Moffatt observed that the new crosswalks cannot be seen at night and asked who is purchasing the plants for median landscaping. Mr. Dorrill explained thermoplastic reflective striping will be applied over the concrete headwall adjacent to the brick pavers to illuminate the crosswalk at night.Landscape architect,Ms.Goetz is assisting Mr.Lukasz with purchasing plants. Ms.Marcia Cravens was concerned that the Surface Water Management permit was not distributed to the Board because it details responsibilities and obligations regarding landscaping,irrigation,and water quality monitoring. Mr.John Domenie said Bob's Barricades equipment is blocking visibility at the crosswalks under construction;there is some riprap on the west side of the berm south of The Commons; and resurfacing Pelican Bay Boulevard is not necessary. He asked Mr.Lukasz what the status of removing dodder vine is. Mr.Lukasz responded that dodder vine removal work is underway on Oakmont Parkway and U.S.41. Mr. Bob Naegele recalled in 2007 that community sentiment regarding installing bicycle lanes in the roadway was favorable initially until residents learned the two travel lanes would be reduced to one and the Services Division should examine the proposed plans for inherent liability. Vice Chairman Cravens pointed out that the new plan maintains two travel lanes, but reduces the width of each lane from twelve to ten feet allowing for a four foot wide bicycle lane. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT CLAM BAY UPDATE Chairman Dallas handed over the Clam Bay update to Dr.Trecker,Chairman of the Clam Bay Subcommittee. ANNOUNCEMENTS, Chairman Dallas announced the Foundation Board meets November 5 and November 18; the Coastal Advisory Committee meets November 10;and the Services Division's next meeting is December 7. CLAM BAY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Dr. Trecker, Chairman, Clam Bay Subcommittee reported that at the October 26 Clam Bay and Landscape Water Management Subcommittees meeting Mr.Hall informed the Board that he is developing an upland nutrient management plan for the Pelican Bay Foundation. The Services Division is responsible for Pelican Bay's stormwater management system and the Pelican Bay Foundation has the authority to inspect and enforce covenant violations. The Foundation suggested that the Foundation and Services Division share oversight responsibility of Mr.Hall's study. Chairman Dallas suggested forming an advisory committee identical to the Community Improvement Plan working group that contains Landscape Water Management Subcommittee members and Foundation representatives. Mr.Hoppensteadt planned to meet with Messrs.Lukasz and Hall to draft an initial report to discuss on December 7. Dr. Trecker made a motion, second by Chairman Dallas that the Pelican Bay Services Division accepts joint oversight responsibility with the Pelican Bay Foundation of Turrell Hall's upland nutrient management study. The Board voted unanimously in favor,passing the motion. 8509 • Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 CLAM BAY NUTRIENT STANDARDS Dr.Trecker reported the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)are establishing numeric nutrient limits for dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus for freshwater and saltwater bodies, including estuaries and coastal waters.Dr.David Tomasko,Atkins,Inc.,a Collier County consultant,analyzed water quality monitoring data at nine Collier County locations and proposed numeric nutrient standards for Clam Bay.FDEP agrees with Dr. Tomasko's approach to set numeric nutrient standards within the boundaries of current values to maintain a healthy system.The proposal sets the standard as a"swath"measured by conductivity(salinity)versus total nitrogen and total phosphorus.Water quality testing would continue at the same nine sites on a monthly basis and if a percentile of values falls outside of the"swath"it could indicate a problem requiring additional testing. Turrell Hall's upland nutrient management plan would provide an early warning system to address potential problems.Using FDEP input,the EPA plans to set standards by November 2012.However, this timing is tentative and could be affected by political events. The Board has four options:urge FDEP to delay recommendations to the EPA,propose alternative standards to FDEP,endorse Dr.Tomasko's proposal,or do nothing. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mses.Kathy Worley,Mary Johnson,Linda Roth,Marcia Cravens,Sierra Club,and Mr.Bob Naegele expressed concerns about Dr.Tomasko's water quality data,methodology,and conclusions;and agreed that site-specific criteria should be attainable and based on appropriate and long-term water quality data. Mr.Steve Feldhaus defended Dr.Tomasko's proposal that is intended as a long-term management plan for Clam Bay developed using a scientific and regulatory approach and assured the Board the August technical note replaced the July report. Ms.Noreen Murray said both the Foundation and County hired scientific consultants to develop the proposal. Unless the Services Division is ready to hire its own expert then the only choice is to do nothing. BOARD COMMENTS Mr.Chandler agreed with Ms.Worley,et.al that the water quality data did not establish a long enough timetable to come to appropriate conclusions and recommended the Board urge the FDEP to delay its recommendation to the EPA. Ms.O'Brien said the Board does not have enough information to make an informed decision,nor enough time to get up to speed,however doing nothing is not an endorsement of Dr.Tomasko's proposal.Ms.Womble agreed. Chairman Dallas recommended the Board do nothing and Dr.Trecker agreed adding that Dr.Tomasko's proposal may not be perfect,but it is sound. Vice Chairman Cravens made a motion,second by Mr.Levy that the Pelican Bay Services Division Board does not take any action regarding Dr. Tomasko's proposal for site-specific nutrient standards criteria in Clam Bay. The Board voted 9-1 in avor, 'assin: the motion.Mr. Chandler was o 'avert STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Ms.Womble did not have anything to report because the Strategic Planning Committee did not meet. OLD BUSINESS No discussion NEW BUSINESS No discussion MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE No discussion 8510 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr.Feldhaus received news that FDEP approved the permit exemption to install Clam Bay Canoe Trail markers,starting the 21-day public comment period.There was an issue related to the size of the markers. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FFWCC)requires the markers dimensions to be two feet by three feet,which is too large,however to change the size of the markers,they need to change the law which would be time consuming,so the County made a decision to get the permit approved,markers installed,and then get the law changed. Also,FDEP approved informational buoys indicating seagrass and shoals,not signs.The Foundation is opposed to installing buoys so the County agreed to not install them and to appeal to the appropriate agencies. In response to Ms.O'Brien's questions regarding how the Services Division could receive this information timely,Mr.Feldhaus explained that until FDEP issued a statement regarding Dr.Tomasko's proposal,the information was the Foundation's internal information and he joined FDEP's mailing list that is open to the public. Dr.Ted Raia said the Clam Bay caution markers#1-12 that are south of Clam Pass are inappropriate and the County will be replacing signs#13-32 that are currently 12-inches x 12-inches with 18-inches x 18-inches signs.There are no water quality or seagrass problems in Clam Bay. Salinity comes from the Gulf,but nutrients do not,so the concept to understand is solubility. Dr.Trecker said the explanation is the"common ion effect". Water can only solubilize up to a certain capacity.There will not be enough room for other substances if there is too much salt in the water. Ms.Cravens suggested the Board take a position regarding Clam Bay water quality standards. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Dallas made a motion,second by Vice Chairman Cravens to adjourn. The Board voted unanimously in favor,passing the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 352 p.m. i Ke�it alias Ch4man Minutes by Lisa Resnick 11/17/2011 4:14:43 PM 8511 r r PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD REGULAR SESSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 2,2011 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Pelican Bay Services Division Board met in Regular Session , on Wednesday, November 2,2011 at 1:00 p.m.at the Community Center at Pelican Bay located at 8960 Hammock Oak Drive,Naples,Florida. The following members were present: Pelican Bay Services Division Board Michael Levy Keith J.Dallas,Chairman Susan O'Brien Tom Cravens,Vice Chairman Dave Trecker John P.Chandler Mary Anne Womble Geoffrey S.Gibson John Baron John Iaizzo Hunter H.Hansen absent Pelican Bay Services Division Staff W.Neil Dorrill,Administrator Mary McCaughtry,Operations Analyst Kyle Lukasz,Operations Manager Lisa Resnick,Recording Secretary Also Present Susan Boland,President,Pelican Bay Property Owners Association Kevin Carter,Field Manager,Dorrill Management Group Joseph Crowley,Facilities Director,Philharmonic Center for the Arts Steve Feldhaus,Chairman,Pelican Bay Foundation's Clam Bay Ad Hoc Committee Jim Hoppensteadt,President,Pelican Bay Foundation Mary Johnson,President,Mangrove Action Group Kathy Worley,Co-Director Environmental Science&Biologist,Conservancy of Southwest Florida AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Agenda Approval 3. Approval of October 5,2011 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes 4. Administrator's Report a. Community Crosswalks b. All-Way Stop at Pelican Bay Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive c. Pelican Bay Boulevard Pathways d. South Berm Restoration Project Status e. Pelican Bay Boulevard Resurfacing Status f. Community Landscaping g. Update on Removing Exotics from Clam Pass Park&Along Beach h. The Phil's"Thank You Myra"Dedication and Temporary Banners i. Upland Surface Water Management j. Monthly Financial Report i. Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)No 54 Reporting 5. Chairman's Report a. Clam Bay Update b. Announcements 6. Committee Reports 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Audience Comments • 10. Miscellaneous Correspondence 11. Adjournment 850. Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 ROLL CALL With the exception of Mr.Hansen,all Board members were present. AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Chandler made motion, seconded by Dr. Trecker to approve the agenda as presented. The Board voted unanimously in favor,passing the motion. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 5,2011 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Vice Chairman Cravens made a motion, second by Ms. O'Brien to approve the October 5, 2011 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session minutes as presented. The Board voted unanimously in favor,passing the motion. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr.Dorrill introduced Mr.Kevin Carter,Field Manager,Dorrill Management Group. Mr.Carter will assist Mr.Lukasz on the South Berm restoration project. COMMUNITY CROSSWALKS Mr. Dorrill reported that the contractor is making progress and anticipates a substantial portion of the project will be complete by the second week of December. ALL-WAY STOP AT PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD&RIDGEWOOD DRIVE Mr.Lukasz explained that it was staff's intent to recommend approval of the all-way stop at Pelican Bay Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive to the Board of County Commissioners' (BCC) on October 25. However, the Transportation department is responsible for project management and required to make the recommendation.Approval is imminent. PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD PATHWAYS Mr. Dorrill reported that on October 5, the Board directed staff to explore whether a contractor, if offered incentives could complete a demonstration area of the Pelican Bay Boulevard (from The Commons to the North Tram station) pathways widening project before Christmas, however it is unlikely. Staff is obtaining additional bids because the original bid was substantially higher than Wilson Miller's estimate. Construction is planned to begin in April and complete in nine •ays. Blueprint-size design plans will be made available to review at the Division office. SOUTH BERM RESTORATION PROJECT STATUS Mr. Dorrill reported that the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit 3 :or maint activities limits the amount of fill material, so whether the south berm restoration project is determi ai Wince or n-' construction hinges on the amount of existing material available and amount of material necessary to rest. •pe of the berm to its original condition. Pre-application meetings with both agencies (USACE and South Fl. ater ent District (SFWMD)) are scheduled to occur before the end of November and would provide an in. - e his project is maintenance requiring a NWP3, or new construction requiring a USACE individual .ermit tV as long as eleven months to obtain If the project is determined new construction,a SFWMD permit .n is ed. PELICAN BAY BOULEVARD RESURFACING STATUS Mr. Chandler reported that he and Mr. Dorrill met with Transportatio e °".ff and Commissioner Hiller to discuss refining the business points of the Services Division's pro• ' t ty funds to resurface Pelican Bay Boulevard early. The County's original cost estimate to resurface `°T Bay _ var. did not include milling. With milling, 8507 . ., Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes .November 2,2011 the cost to resurface the Boulevard increased from $1.1 million to $1.4 - $1.5 million. Last year, the County's Asphalt Rating Score (ARS) for the Boulevard was 61%. An outside firm recently reevaluated the Boulevard's ARS at 64% and the County revised the resurfacing schedule which delays the project by one year, or until 2016. However, he added according to Mr. Casalanguida, this job should endure ten to fifteen years. If the Services Division loaned the County the funds to mill and resurface the Boulevard early, the County agreed to repay the full amount when the Boulevard is scheduled for resurfacing in 2016,which equates to the time that payment to a contractor would normally occur. In terms of creditworthiness, County bonds are investment rated,and added according to Commissioner Hiller,the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to increase the current property tax millage rate of 3.5 mills up to ten mills without holding a voter referendum. Mr.Chandler recommended that the Services Division perform an unbiased survey to determine whether the community wants bicycle lanes installed in the roadway. Also, in the event that the Services Division Board decides to move forward to resurface Pelican Bay Boulevard early, he suggested that staff develop a schedule of key events that need to occur including workshops and agreement. Mr.Dorrill agreed with Mr. Chandler's approach and staff would develop a schedule of the necessary steps involved to have resurfacing occur early, as well as obtain cost estimates for an unbiased survey to determine whether the community wants bicycle lanes in the roadway. The Board discussed whether to delay the project, if loaning the County funds would set a precedent,whether to obtain an independent road rating report, holding public workshops and concerns related to a budget shortfall, and deferral of Community Improvement Plan(CIP)projects already scheduled. COMMUNITY LANDSCAPING Mr. Dorrill reported that preparation work began last week at roadway medians including removing sod, and irrigation retrofitting. Also,staff has started planting annual flowers and laying pine straw. UPDATE ON REMOVING EXOTICS FROM CLAM PASS PARK AND ALONG BEACH Mr. Dorrill reported that the County received grant funds to remove exotics from Clam Pass Park and adjacent area. Staff is awaiting confirmation of when the work will start and where it will be performed. THE PHIL'S"THANK YOU MYRA"DEDICATION AND TEMPORARY BANNERS Mr. Joseph Crowley, Director of Facility Operations, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts informed the Bo x t as part of the"Thank You Myra"dedication events scheduled in January 2012, The Phil received a Collier County • r ' "'stall temporary banners on December 12, 2011 until January 16, 2012. He asked whether the Board had questio 4 • , one- • there were none. UPLAND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT Mr. Dorrill said previously the Board requested distribution of the South Florida Water Manag-=>; ,','strict Pelican Bay Master Surface Water Management permit. The agenda material includes an index of the _ _,-,t o•" yg= ons. Due to the voluminous size of the file,the permit is available to review at the Services Division's office MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr.Dorrill reported that October is the first month of the new fiscal y f ) and onthly financial report is preliminary and unaudited. No revenue has been received and the majority • g payroll expenses have not posted which explains accrual variances.The Tax Collector issued prop is mber 1. The Budget Committee will start meeting in January to begin to develop the Fiscal Year 2013 b 8508 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD(GASB)NO.54 REPORTING Mr.Dorrill reported that last year,the Governmental Accounting Standards Board adopted a reporting policy requiring public entities to indicate designated reserve funds as restricted carryforward.Currently,Collier County does not have this policy in place however,staff plans to find out whether the Clerk recommends implementation. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr.Gerald Moffatt observed that the new crosswalks cannot be seen at night and asked who is purchasing the plants for median landscaping. Mr. Dorrill explained thermoplastic reflective striping will be applied over the concrete headwall adjacent to the brick pavers to illuminate the crosswalk at night.Landscape architect,Ms.Goetz is assisting Mr.Lukasz with purchasing plants. Ms.Marcia Cravens was concerned that the Surface Water Management permit was not distributed to the Board because it details responsibilities and obligations regarding landscaping,irrigation,and water quality monitoring. Mr.John Domenie said Bob's Barricades equipment is blocking visibility at the crosswalks under construction;there is some riprap on the west side of the berm south of The Commons; and resurfacing Pelican Bay Boulevard is not necessary. He asked Mr.Lukasz what the status of removing dodder vine is. Mr.Lukasz responded that dodder vine removal work is underway on Oakmont Parkway and U.S.41. Mr. Bob Naegele recalled in 2007 that community sentiment regarding installing bicycle lanes in the roadway was favorable initially until residents learned the two travel lanes would be reduced to one and the Services Division should examine the proposed plans for inherent liability. Vice Chairman Cravens pointed out that the new plan maintains two travel lanes, but reduces the width of each lane from twelve to ten feet allowing for a four foot wide bicycle lane. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT CLAM BAY UPDATE Chairman Dallas handed over the Clam Bay update to Dr.Trecker,Chairman of the Clam Bay Subcommittee. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Dallas announced the Foundation Board meets November 5 and November 18; the Coastal Advisory Committee meets November 10;and the Services Division's next meeting is December 7. CLAM BAY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Dr. Trecker, Chairman, Clam Bay Subcommittee reported that at the October 26 Clam Bay an. cap Management Subcommittees meeting Mr.Hall informed the Board that he is developing an upland nutrie• a_ ment pl the Pelican Bay Foundation. The Services Division is responsible for Pelican Bay's stormwater ma ,stem and the Pelican Bay Foundation has the authority to inspect and enforce covenant violations. The oundati. . . " sted that the Foundation and Services Division share oversight responsibility of Mr.Hall's study. Chairman Dallas suggested forming an advisory committee identical to the Comm' `, nt Plan working group that contains Landscape Water Management Subcommittee members and Fou epre• es. Mr.Hoppensteadt planned to meet with Messrs.Lukasz and Hall to dra .ort t. .a"uss on December 7. Dr. Trecker made a motion, second by Chairman Dallas that the P' ay • •ices Division accepts joint oversight responsibility with the Pelican Bay Foundation o .a . • d nutrient management study. The Board voted unanimous) in avor, assin: the moti I .m, 8509 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes 'November 2,2011 CLAM BAY NUTRIENT STANDARDS Dr.Trecker reported the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)are establishing numeric nutrient limits for dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus for freshwater and saltwater bodies, including estuaries and coastal waters.Dr.David Tomasko,Atkins,Inc.,a Collier County consultant,analyzed water quality monitoring data at nine Collier County locations and proposed numeric nutrient standards for Clam Bay.FDEP agrees with Dr. Tomasko's approach to set numeric nutrient standards within the boundaries of current values to maintain a healthy system.The proposal sets the standard as a"swath"measured by conductivity(salinity)versus total nitrogen and total phosphorus.Water quality testing would continue at the same nine sites on a monthly basis and if a percentile of values falls outside of the"swath"it could indicate a problem requiring additional testing. Turrell Hall's upland nutrient management plan would provide an early warning system to address potential problems.Using FDEP input,the EPA plans to set standards by November 2012.However, this timing is tentative and could be affected by political events. The Board has four options:urge FDEP to delay recommendations to the EPA,propose alternative standards to FDEP,endorse Dr.Tomasko's proposal,or do nothing. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mses.Kathy Worley,Mary Johnson,Linda Roth,Marcia Cravens,Sierra Club,and Mr.Bob Naegele expressed concerns about Dr.Tomasko's water quality data,methodology,and conclusions;and agreed that site-specific criteria should be attainable and based on appropriate and long-term water quality data. Mr. Steve Feldhaus defended Dr.Tomasko's proposal that is intended as a long-term management plan for Clam Bay developed using a scientific and regulatory approach and assured the Board the August technical note replaced the July report. Ms.Noreen Murray said both the Foundation and County hired scientific consultants to develop the proposal. Unless the Services Division is ready to hire its own expert then the only choice is to do nothing. BOARD COMMENTS Mr.Chandler agreed with Ms. Worley,et.al that the water quality data did not establish a long enough timetable to come to appropriate conclusions and recommended the Board urge the FDEP to delay its recommendation to the EPA. Ms.O'Brien said the Board does not have enough information to make an informed decision,nor enough time to get up to speed,however doing nothing is not an endorsement of Dr.Tomasko's proposal.Ms.Womble agreed. Chairman Dallas recommended the :oard do nothing and Dr.Trecker agreed adding that Dr.Tomasko's proposal may not be perfect,but it is sound. Vice Chairman Cravens made a motion,second by Mr.Levy that the Pelican Bay Services Division 1 take any action regarding Dr. Tomasko's proposal for site-specific nutrient standards criteria in , ay Board voted 9-1 in avor, •assin: the motion.Mr. Chandler was o••osed. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Ms.Womble did not have anything to report because the Strategic Planning Committe- �•_ meet. OLD BUSINESS � . No discussion NEW BUSINESS No discussion MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE !fir No discussion 41114 8510 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session Minutes November 2,2011 AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mr.Feldhaus received news that FDEP approved the permit exemption to install Clam Bay Canoe Trail markers,starting the 21-day public comment period.There was an issue related to the size of the markers. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FFWCC)requires the markers dimensions to be two feet by three feet,which is too large,however to change the size of the markers,they need to change the law which would be time consuming,so the County made a decision to get the permit approved,markers installed,and then get the law changed. Also,FDEP approved informational buoys indicating seagrass and shoals,not signs.The Foundation is opposed to installing buoys so the County agreed to not install them and to appeal to the appropriate agencies. In response to Ms.O'Brien's questions regarding how the Services Division could receive this information timely,Mr.Feldhaus explained that until FDEP issued a statement regarding Dr.Tomasko's proposal,the information was the Foundation's internal information and he joined FDEP's mailing list that is open to the public. Dr.Ted Raia said the Clam Bay caution markers#1-12 that are south of Clam Pass are inappropriate and the County will be replacing signs#13-32 that are currently 12-inches x 12-inches with 18-inches x 18-inches signs.There are no water quality or seagrass problems in Clam Bay. Salinity comes from the Gulf,but nutrients do not,so the concept to understand is solubility. Dr.Trecker said the explanation is the"common ion effect". Water can only solubilize up to a certain capacity.There will not be enough room for other substances if there is too much salt in the water. Ms.Cravens suggested the Board take a position regarding Clam Bay water quality standards. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Dallas made a motion,second by Vice Chairman Cravens to adjourn. The Board voted unanimously in avor, assin the motion and the meetin was adjourned at 352 .m. Keith J.Dallas,Chairman Minutes by Lisa Resnick 11/17/2011 4:14:43 PM 8511