Minutes 04/01/2014 (unsigned as submitted) PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
AD HOC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2014
The Safety Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 1:00
p.m. at the Pelican May Community Center, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida.
APPEARANCES: Joe Chicurel, Chairman
Tom Cravens
John Domenie
ALSO PRESENT: Neil Dorrill, Dorrill Management, Administrator
Susan O'Brien, PBSD Board Member
ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Chicurel, and the Agenda was unanimously accepted
on a MOTION and a second.
Item 5F was then changed to 4B, Item 6 was added as the adjournment, and Item 3A was added
as a presentation by the Sheriff's Department.
The Agenda was then unanimously approved as amended on a MOTION and a second.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
At a resident's suggestion, the Board will canvass the community to determine safety at
neighborhood entrances and intersections as it relates to stop signs, stop lines, and line of sight
as traffic within the community continues to increase. Further action may be taken by way of a
letter suggesting improvements to any community the Board feels may benefit from it.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
Two representatives from the Sheriff's Office were present at the meeting and Sgt. Walker gave
a brief overview of the North Naples Substation and its work in North Naples and Pelican Bay.
Community outreach and information was stressed, and it was noted that serious crime in
North Naples was lower in 2013 than in 2000. Prevalent crimes include car burglaries by both
juveniles and adult gangs and daytime home burglaries. Evening home invasions are rare;
however, citywide, detailed investigations on this issue are ongoing. Alarm systems were noted
as the number one deterrent to burglaries.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Dorrill alluded to a provision in Pelican Bay's ordinance that allowed for a dedicated deputy
to be on call in the event of a crime in the area, and suggested that should be discussed further.
In light of some of the recent crime activity in the area, Mr. Dorrill advised that some evening
residential patrols by off duty deputies has been scheduled for the foreseeable future, and the
Sergeant agreed that this was a good deterrent.
Communication among the neighborhoods and the Foundation on the occurrence of crime will
be encouraged, and Pelican Bay should be included in the information loop in the future.
ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDING SAFETY COMMITTEE
A recommendation will be made to the Services Division Board to turn the ad hoc Safety
Committee into a standing committee, with an increase in membership from three residents to
five.
DISCUSSION OF SAFETY ISSUES
A. Bicycle Safety
Twelve signs have been approved for installation throughout Pelican Bay to promote road
sharing with bicycle riders. Articles will be included in the Foundation newspaper promoting
safety for bicyclists and drivers and educating everyone about the bicycle rules of the roadway.
The speeding component was also discussed with possible deterrents offered, including flashing
speed signs.
B. Pedestrian Safety
Options discussed included safe crossing instructions at crosswalks, and warning signs for
drivers that a crosswalk is ahead. Education on driver requirements at crosswalks will be
promoted as well.
C. Line of Sight issues
The question of responsibility to maintain line of sight at intersections and on the roadways in
Pelican Bay was discussed. The PBSD is responsible for the vegetation on the County roadways,
while private homeowners have the responsibility for their property. Certain medians at
crosswalks will be checked to see who is responsible for their maintenance, and the area will be
canvassed and community input will be sought to determine where the biggest line of sight
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obstructions exist. The tall, view obstructing plants at intersections will be removed as well.
The Chairman summarized what had been discussed, noting that the committee seemed to
agree that they are operating under an umbrella of resident physical and personal safety, and
material safety including pedestrians, bicyclists and cars. Issues of applicable law and liability
will be addressed at future meetings,
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting time will be determined once the committee is established as a standing
committee at the next PBSD meeting.
The Meeting was then adjourned on a MOTION and a second at 2:53 p.m.
Joe Chicurel, Chairman Printed 11/12/2014 at 10:57:02 AM