CCLAAC Minutes 04/14/2014 Conservation Collier
Land Acquisition
Advisory Committee
Minutes
April 14 , 2014
April 14, 2014
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, April 14, 2014
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 REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 31'1
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE CHAIRMAN: Clarence Tears
Jeremy Sterk
Lauren Gibson (Excused)
Tracey Dewrell
Todd Allen (Excused)
John Burton, II
(Vacancy)
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Solecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager
Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney
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Roll Call
Chairman !'oteet called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
IL Chair and Vice Chair Election
Mr. Tears nominated William Poteet as Chairman of the Conservation Collier Lund Acquisition
Advisory Committee.
Mr. I)eivrell moved to close nominations. Second by Mr. Tears. Carried unanimously 5—a
Mr.Poteet was declared Chairman of the Committee.
Chairman.po/ee/recommended, and the Committee agreed, any action to izoininate a Vice
(Iziiii'nwn be postponed when more members are present.
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Dewreli moved to approve the Agetida. Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 5 0.
IY7, Approval ot February 10,2014 minutes
M/ DeR'rell moved to approve the minutes oft/ic February 10, 2(114 meeting as presented. Second
6v Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 5—0.
V. Old Business
A, Review-Boaolof County Commissioners direction for CCLAAC
Ms. Sulecki provided an-update on recent meetings with the Board of County Commissioners
noting:
w At the }/ll/l4:BCC meeting the Board discussed the status of the Program with Staff'
providing a long term financial plan.
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The Board determined the Pro ommittee's focus should be on Preserve Management
until a new referendum is held in 2016.
* The Board requested the financial plan he finalized and returned to them for the 4/8/14
meeting and recommended capital improvements be targeted to the "higher profile"
preserves.
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The Staff'updated the financial plan (Conservation Collier Program- 2e/ Year Financial
Plan Update March 3/. 20./4') oarequcs\cdioo|udingpropouiugtub/reredoctioueiuthc
Program's personnel„establishing a quarterly meeting sehedule, elimination of the
Subcommittee's, etc. with the Board endorsing Stalls recommendations.
• The Board indicated they would investigate alternate investment opportunities for the
I'rograms funds for the purposes o: increasing returns on investment.
w The Board requested the Program maintain a minimum fund balance of$32M.
Committee discussion occurred on the outcome of the meetin ting an Ordinance change will
be required and it may be beneficial to rename the Committee given the new direction of the
Program.
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Mr. Burton moved to recommend the Board of county Commissioners rename the
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisor r Committee to the "Conservation Collier
Advisor y Committee." Second by Mr. Tears. Carried unanimously 5—O.
B. Cordon River Greenway Project Update
Ms. Sulecki provided an update on the project noting if access is not available for the equipment
necessary to install pavement on the path at the southern end of the project, a boardwalk may be
constructed as an alternative.
VI. New Business
A. Stebbins Donation ICSR
Sulecki presented the Conservation Collier Initial Criteria Screening Report Donation dated
April 14, 2014 for consideration. She provided a Slideshow on the property highlighting:
6 The property is 1.14 acres in size and located adjacent to Panther Walk Preserve.
The County is not requiring exotic removal prior to acquisition as they only comprise 20
percent of the parcel.
e The property meets 6 oldie 6 criteria required for acquisition.
Mn Tears moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners accept the owners offer to
donate the property to the Conservation Collier Program., Second by Mr. Dewrell. Carried
unanimously 5—0.
B. Ordinance Revision
Ms. Solecki reported a draft of a proposed amended Ordinance will he heard at the next meeting.
Staff will distribute a copy of the draft when it becomes available.
C. Pepper Ranch Trail Naming
Ms. Sulecki presented the Executive Summary"Recommend approval of Pepper Ranch Preserve
7rail names selected by volunteers and other user groups"dated April. 14, 2014 for consideration.
She reported a volunteer hike riding group (Mudeutters) has been constructing mountain bike and
hiking trails for public use and has recommended 4 names for their trails Kite'Flight Trail, Black
Bear Berm, Panther Pass, Go 4 Tortoise Trail. Public input was sought for naming for the
remaining trails at the Preserve.
Committee discussion occurred noting for the trail other than the IMIndcutters, it may be prudent to
incorporate the names honoring Native Americans who reside (or previously resided) in the
region. Representatives of area tribes could be contacted to assist with the endeavor.
Mr. Sterk moved to name the trails created by the Mudeutters as Kite Flight Trail,Black Bear
Berm.,Panther Pass, ( o 4 Tortoise Trail as proposed by the group. Second by ..:11r. Tears.
Carried unanimously 5—
Staff reported they will coordinate communications with any necessary parties for naming of
the remaining trails to honor the area Native American tribes.
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VII. Coordinator Communications
Ms. Sulecki reported:
Melissa represented the Program at the "Party for the Planet"event held at the
NbocyZoo.
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Staft is coordinating Eagle Scout p 'cctytbcP,eucrvco.
w The owner of the Collier Development Corporation parcel has scheduled a survey and
property appraisal.
• Staff attended career day at the Village School of Naples.
o Staff held a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
6 A turkey hunt was held at Pepper Ranch.
O A proposed cattle lease for Pepper lanch will be considered by the Board of County
Commissioners on April 22, 2014 which may net$24k in income to the Program.
w Staff is working on developing a"Pepper Ranch Trail Guide Program."
* A spotlight survey was conducted at Pepper Ranch in order to obtain a deer count.
VKIK. Sub-Committee Meeting Reports
A. Outreach—Tony fires, Chair
None
B. Lands Evaluation and Management—Jeremy Sterk, Chair
None
C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures—Bill Poteet, Chair
None
IX. Chair Committee Member Comments
Chairman Poteet thanked all those who attended and/or spoke the Board of County Commissioner
meetings where the status of the Program was di cusncd.
X. Public General Comments
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades addressed the Committee commenting on the
positive dialogue at the Board ol.'Couuty Commissioners meetings where the Program was discussed.
He commended the Committee on their work and encouraged them to stay engaged in (he process on
behalf of the public. lie favors review ol the funds heki by the Programs to determine if alternate
strategies are available for returns on investment,
XK. Staff Comments
None
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by
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order of the chair at1.8:01A.M. ^,
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advism/y Committee
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April 14,2014
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Bill Poteet,Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee_on Y.-
as presented or as amended
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