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LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican epay Servit*, 4 3?
Division Board met Thursday, September 5,2013 at 1:00 PM at the Commun` Center at 004)1,
Pelican Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive,Naples, Florida. The following members e present: S
Clam Bay Committee
Susan O'Brien, Chairman John Domenie absent
Joe Chicurel Mike Levy
Torn Cravens
Also Present
Scott Streckenbein, Pelican Bay Services Division Board
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff
W. Neil Dorrill, Administrator Mary McCaughtry, Operations Analyst
Kyle Lukasz, Operations Manager Lisa Resnick, Recording Secretary
Also Present
Kevin Carter, Field Manager, Dorrill Management Group
Mohamed Dabees, P.E., Ph.D., Humiston &Moore Engineers
Tim Hall, Senior Ecologist&Principal, Turrell, Hall &Associates, Inc.
Lauren Gibson, Biologist&Project Manager, Turrell, Hall &Associates, Inc.
REVISED AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of June 26 and July 16 Clam Bay Committee Meetings Minutes
3. Discuss Draft Clam Bay Management Plan
4. Discuss scientific services for PBSD
5. Watercraft violating County ordinance
6. Update on Beach Renourishment(add-on)
7. Audience comments
8. Adjourn
ROLL CALL
Four Committee members were present. Mr. Domenie was absent.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Cravens motioned,Mr. Levy seconded to approve the agenda as amended, adding
"Update on beach renourishment": The Committee voted unanimously in favor and
the motion passed.
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APPROVAL OF JUNE 26 CLAM BAY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Cravens motioned,Dr. Chicurel seconded to approve the June 26 Clam Bay
Committee meeting minutes as presented. The Committee voted unanimously in favor
and the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF JULY 16 CLAM BAY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Cravens motioned,Dr. Chicurel seconded to approve the July 16 Clam Bay
Committee meeting minutes as amended, deleting the sentence on page 27[regarding
title of Clam Bay Management Plan]. The Committee voted unanimously in favor and
the motion passed.
DISCUSSION UPDATED CLAM BAY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mr. Hall explained that the updated draft included an outline and framework for the Plan
and incorporated relevant information from the 2008 plan regarding mangroves. The goals and
objectives were determined based on the Stakeholder input. With regard to species lists, the fish
and bird surveys done previously were still applicable; however, future surveys, although
interesting,were dependent upon the goals and objectives of the Plan, and only useful to identify
trends and did not add to the Plan's management capability. An application for a dredging permit
was not dependent upon the status or existence of the Plan.
The Committee was concerned about Chapter 6, Goal 4, and requested that Mr. Hall
include specific information under Goal 4 about the Seagate community's riparian rights and
passive recreation, including Ordinance 96-16 regarding boating speed and safety in Clam Bay.
Mr. Hall would revise the draft and include the requested changes, priorities, and
recommendations for review at the next Committee meeting.
Chairman O'Brien directed staff to schedule two Committee meetings. On October 3, the
Committee would review the revised draft Management Plan and on October 17,the topic would
be a question and answer session regarding the potential design for future dredging needs with
Humiston & Moore Engineers.
DISCUSSION OF SCIENTIFIC SERVICES FOR PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
The Committee discussed briefly and consensus was not to pursue hiring a staff scientist.
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WATERCRAFT VIOLATING COUNTY ORDINANCE
The Committee discussed their concerns regarding County Ordinance 96-16 regarding
controlling vessel speed and safety in Clam Bay. The Committee acknowledged that the Services
Division did not have any authority to enforce it; however, Chairman O'Brien planned to record
a log of activity to determine if a problem exists.
UPDATE ON BEACH RENOURISHMENT (ADD-ON)
Mr. Dorrill reported that according to the County Manager, a request was made that
Pelican Bay participate in the County's beach renourishment project; however, at this time not to
use Services Division revenue. A second request made was to amend the Services Division's
Ordinance to include beach renourishment and to consider funding the public portions of the
project seaward of the erosion control line. The concern was regarding easements and the use of
public funds to improve upland private property.
The Committee discussed at length their concerns regarding beach renourishment
including the Services Division's legal authority or lack thereof, use of public funds, benefits to
private property in Bay Colony,public beach vs.private beach construction easements, and
public access issues.
Mr. Levy explained that the Foundation is asking the Services Division to honor its
commitment to be responsible for beach renourishment as defined in the motion from the Joint
meeting. Other Committee members did not agree the Services Division had the authority to do
beach renourishment.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
ADJOURN
Mr. Cravens motioned and Chairman O'Brien seconded to adjourn. The Committee
voted unanimously in favor, the motion passed, and meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m.
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Susan O'Brien, Chairman Minutes by Lisa Resnick 10/15/2013 3:37:15 PM
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