FMP Committee Minutes 04/08/2015 April 8, 2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, April 8, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Floodplain Management Planning
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 the Collier County Growth Management
Division Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida,
with the following members present:
Chairman: Jerry Kurtz, CC Staff
Vice Chairman: Craig Pajer, CC Staff
Kenneth Bills, (Excused),
Rick Zyvoloski (Alt.), CC Staff
Christa Carrera, City of Naples Phillip
Brougham
Clarence Tears, (Excused)
Chris Sparacino, City of Marco Island
Joseph Gagnier
Duke Vasey
Mike Sheffield, CC Staff(Excused),
Lisa Koehler
Raquel Pines, Everglade City (Excused),
Jon Walsh, CC Staff(Excused)
James Hale
ALSO PRESENT: Caroline Cilek, M.S., FMPC Staff Coordinator
Howard Critchfield, Floodplain Coordinator
Kathy Badger, Customer Service Specialist
William Lang, CFM, Operations Coordinator
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Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio recording
from the Collier County Growth Management Department—Planning and Regulation building—Contact
Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400.
The meeting was called to order at 9:O5am
1. Approval of previous meeting minutes from January 21,2015
Mr. Pajer moved to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2015 meeting as presented. Second by
Mr. Gagnier. Carried unanimously 9—0.
2. Update on the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) approvals
Mrs. Cilek reported a new Community Rating System classification is being sought by the County
based on adoption of the new Floodplain Management Plan. The desire is for the County to be deemed
a Class 5 community which would provide for an additional 5 percent reduction in flood insurance
premiums for County residents (25 percent total). Ideally,the new rate will be available by October and
she will provide updates as they become available.
3. FMP Mitigation Action Items review
a. Overhaul of website: Existing Mitigation Action Item #10 and New Mitigation Action Item
#2
i. Overview of conceptual pages
Ms. Cilek presented the "2015 FMP Existing Mitigation Action #10 Schedule Sheet" for
information purposes. They noted a new website is being developed for the Committee and
noted it will:
• Be interfaced with the Floodplain Management website.
• Be an icon based, user friendly format.
• Provide the most updated information on floodplain items and related topics.
• Include an overview of the Floodplain Management Plan, its goals and Community
Rating System information.
• Contain a section where public feedback is encouraged and answers to Frequently Asked
Questions are available.
• Provide access to a form allowing individuals to pose questions on Floodplain
Management to Staff.
Ms. Cilek reported the website is anticipated to be launched by the end of the year and she and
Mr. Critchfield will develop the content and another party will be responsible for development of
the site.
ii. Feedback welcome
The Committee recommended the County consider developing a phone "App"for use by the
public during extreme weather events. Staff relayed it's a good idea, may be possible at later
stage.
b. Updates on other new Mitigation Action Items
Staff provide the document "Draft FMP Progress Report for 2015 Action Items" for information
purposes.
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4. Coastal Barrier Resource System Presentation
a. Overview of proposed changes by USFWS
Mr. Critchfield presented "Overview of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act and 2015 USFWS
Proposed Changes" highlighting:
• The Act seeks to minimize loss of human life by discouraging development in high risk
areas.
• Reduce wasteful spending of Federal resources and protect natural resources of coastal
barrier(unique land forms protecting diverse aquatic wildlife).
• There are 2 types Units: System Units that are generally private lands undeveloped at times
of designation and Otherwise Protected Areas (OPA)that are generally comprised of lands
held by a qualified organization, primary for wildlife refuges, recreational or natural
resource conservation, etc..
• There are 5 map changes in Collier County which include incorporating roadway portions of
Treviso Bay Blvd., Shell Island Road and Capris Blvd., Goodland Drive and Whiskey Creek
Drive on Marco Island.
• The areas with the changes are not expected to have a major impact on the County as they are
primarily "undeveloped."
• Any new buildings built in the proposed designation will not qualify for NFIP flood
insurance.
5. Committee Member Vacancy
a. CCPC recommendation - rural area representation
Ms. Cilek provided a Draft Advertisement soliciting a member for the Committee to represent the
rural area. The Member would ultimately be appointed by the County Manager.
The Committee recommended:
1. The term "rural area"is defined, i.e. the area East of 951 including Golden Gate Estates
Immokalee or Ave Maria.
2. Ensure any representative chosen is committed to participating in the process. If necessary to
facilitate attendance, consider holding meeting in venues other than Horseshoe Drive.
6. Scheduling of next quarterly meeting—possible dates:
a. Wednesday,August 5,2015 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
b. Wednesday,August 19,2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
c. Wednesday, September 2,2015 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
d. Wednesday, September 9,2015 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Staff reported they will notify the Committee on the next meeting date after receiving feedback on
the dates proposed.
7. Other Items/Committee Correspondence
None
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order
of the Chair at 10:02am.
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April 8, 2015
COLLIER COUNTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
PLANNING COMMITTEE
40.00,
Chairman,Jerry Kurtz
These Minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on 4-2�Z0/6T-as presented /, or as
amended
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