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CCLAAC Minutes 04/11/2016 April 11, 2016 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, April 11, 2016 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory (ilorninittee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGI TAR SESSION at Administrative Building ``F". 3rd.Floor, Collier County Clovemment Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet VICE CHAIRMAN: Michael Seef Tracey Dewrell Susan Calkins Pat Sherry (Excused) (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney April 11, 2016 1. Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:0OAM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. 11. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Ms. Calkins nominated Bill Forcer as Chairman of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. .tills. Calkins moved to close nominations. Second by Mr. Dewrell. Carried unanimously 4—0. Mr. Poteet reassumed the Chair Ms. Calkins nominated Michael Serf as Vice Chairman of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Mr. Dewrell moved to close nominations. Second by M:s. Calkins. Carried unanimously 4—0. Mr. Seef was declared Vice Chairman. In. Approval of Agenda 111 s Dewrell moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried unanimously 4—0. IV. Approval of January 11,2016 minutes Ms. Calkins moved to approve the minutes of the January.1.1, 2016 meeting as subject to adding Michael Seef to the attendance and Clarence Tears as ".Absent"on Page 1 , Second by Mr. Dewrell. Carried unanimously 4—0. V. Old Business A. Management Endowments LDC Review Ms. Solecki presented the Executive Summary(ES) "Recommendation to provide direction to staff to prepare and publicly vet Land Development Code(LDC) amendments to modify current offsite native vegetation retention alternatives established in LDC,Section 3.05.07 H.1.f during the 2015 LLDCiimendment Cycle 2, and authorize staff to explore adding new off-site native vegetation retention alternatives as part of a fiture LDC'amendment cycle" dated April 11. 2016 for information purposes. She noted the ES was presented to the Board of County Commissioners on March 22. 2016 and she will provide updates as they become available. B. PNC Bank.Donation Offer Ms. Solecki presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve the release of a code enthrc:'ernent lien with an accrued value cif,'219,72628 fin- of'$126.28 in the code enforcement action entitled Board of County Commissioners v. PNC Bank, N.A., Code Enlacement Board Case No. CESD201.30010194 relating to property located at 3245 37th Avenue NE, Collier County, Florida, that will result in the donation of the property to Collier County for the benefit of Conservation Collier" dated Ap:ri.1 11, 2016 for information purposes. She noted theitem will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on April 26,2016 Mrs. Calkins moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the release of a code en forcernent lien with an accrued value of$219,726.28 for payment of$.126.28 in the code enforcement action entitled Board of County Commissioners v. PNC Bank,N.A., Code April 11, 2016 Enforcement Board Case No. CESD201300IOI94 relating to property located at 3245 37th Avenue NE, Collier County, Florida, that will result in the donation ofthe property to Collier County jiff the benefit of Conservation Collier. Second by Mr. Seel: Carried unanimously 4 O. C. Ikstoric Designation for Pepper Ranch Visitor Center—information on National Register Listing Ms. Solecki provided the "U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park:S'erviee II. NATIOVAL REGISTER CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION- noting: • 'l he application for a State designation thr the Visitor's Center as a historic site is being sponsored by the County's I listorical and Architectural Preservation Board and is in process. • Staff investigated the requirements for a Federal designation; however the structure does not meet all the qualifications required for consideration at this point in time. • Staff will be pursuing any grams available for marketing the property upon approval of the designation by the State. The Committee noted the State designation is adequate at this point in time and it would not be beneficial to pursue a Federal designation. V. New Business A. Advisory Committee Applications Ms. Sulecki presented an application submitted by John Psaras who wishes to be seated on the Committee. Speaker John Psaras addressed the Committee on his land conservation qualifications acquired during his tenure at the VS Department of Energy and a desire to be seated on the Committee. Chairman Poteet moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint John Psaras to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Seel Carried unanimously 4—0. B. Gordon River Creenway PCT Interpretive Signs Ms. Sulecki provided the "(iorrion River Greenway Pcirrcatuwa//Interpretive Signage flan T'('7' Project Number O6-043-T F6"dated 4/11/16 for iniorm.ation purposes. She noted: • The Florida Community Trust Grant for the property requires interpretive signs be installed on site. • Staff is working with Florida Gulf Coast I lniv rsity on the design of the signs at a cost of 58,000. • The designs will be coordinated with Stakeholders such as the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, City of Naples, South Florida I.and Preservation Trust, etc. • An. Eagle Scout project involves additional plant species signs to he placed throughout the property. • Staff will return with a rendering of the designs at a future meeting. 3 April 11, 2016 C. Logan Woods Brochure-DRAFT Ms. Sulecki provided the" Conservation Collier Logan Woods Brochure"for information purposes. The Committee recommended the entrance to the preserve be identified on the map in the brochure. 0, Annual Report 2015 Ms. Sulecki presented the "Conservation Collier Annual Report -May 2016'° for consideration. She noted: • Research is underway to determine if it would be prudent to operate the Program under a 501 c3 Corporation. • The benefits include the ability to fund raise outside of County restrictions. • The disadvantage would be the lands would he owned by the County but the Program would be operated by a Corporation outside the public preview with 3 Officers from the community. • Staff will make the report available to the Committee when it is completed. The Committee reviewed the Report and provided the following recommendations: 1. Clarify the 50.1c.3 report is intended to be a study fear information purposes and the change is not being considered at this time. 2, Page 21 Red Maple Swamp—clarifi' the challenges include fluctuations in property values ranging from . 7,500 to $15,000. 3. Any revisions necessary to the financial section be completed in confunction with the (Vice of Management and Budget. Wet Woods Boardwalk Staff intended to develop a trail into the Preserve however are concerned there is no physical access to the property. Originally a boardwalk was intended for the property but financial concerns have deferred it to a later date. She requested Committee direction on construction of the boardwalk, Mr. Dewrell moved to defer construction of a trail in Wet Woods Preserve and review its status on an annual basis. Second by Mr. Serf Carried unanimously 4—0. Mr. Dewrell moved to approve the "Conservation Collier Annual Report"dated May 2016 subject to the changes referenced above. Second by Mr. Sec f Carried unanimously 4—0. E. General Land Management Update Ms. Sulecki presented the "Land Management Report for Preserves Prepared Jar the Conservation Collier Land 4cgtaisirion Advisory Committee April 11, 2016" for information purposes. The following was rioted during discussions: General • Staff continues to pursue grants for prescribed burns. • A luncheon will be held for the Program's volunteers on April 16, 2016. • An Earth Day Festival will be held at Pepper Ranch on April 16, 2016. 4 April 11, 2016 • It would be beneficial to identify the allowed uses by Preserve on the Program's website. Nancy Payton Preserve Prohibited ATV use on site continues to be an issue and Staff continues to investigate means to eliminate the activity including installation of perimeter fencing. Winchester Head Discussion occurred noting it would be prudent to establish a Subcommittee tasked with identifying specific properties for acquisition in the area. The Committee determined Chairman Poteet and Mr. Seef to sit on the Subcommittee at this time, with anticipation a newly appointed Advisory Board Member could join the group in the future. Railhead Scrub 1. Staff should investigate the feasibility of installing higher resolution cameras to assist in identifying trespassers via vehicle license plates. 2. Staff should determine any measures that may be taken to allow parking in the public right of way, a traveled way that has no traffic usage other than the visitors to the property. F. Panther Walk Preserve 5 year Land Management Plan Update Ms. Sulecki presented the "Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan--September 2010-- 2020, Revised April 2016" for consideration. She noted the acreages, maps, references and budget data were updated as necessary. The Committee reviewed the Plan and recommended: 1. Eagle Scout projects be identified in the Plan. 2. Section 1.4 Regional Significance of the Panther Walk Preserve - add language to reflect the role 0/conservation lands held by Collier County Mr. Dewrell moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the "Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan —September 2010—September 2020,Revised April 2016"subject to the above recommendations. Second by Mr. See!: Carried unanimously 4—0. G. Apiaries at Caracara Prairie Preserve Ms. Sulecki reported bids were solicited for apiaries at the preserve and the high bid was $250 annually. The use will occupy minimal space on with 50 apiaries each at two locations. The locations for the hives are not in the vicinity of trails and the activity will aid in pollination of local plant species. The Committee directed Staff to determine any signage that may need to he posted on the property notifying persons of the activity. VI. Coordinator Communications A. BCC items Ms. Solecki reported on the following Board of County Commissioners activities: 5 April 11, 2016 1112/16-- Accepted donation of 523263 for off site preservation. 1/26/16---Approved the grant application (Si 19,000 request) for fire burns fdr 5 preserves. 219/16 Approved a grant application for gopher tortoise habitat at Nancy Payton Preserve. 378/16 - Approved a lac] donation fOr Winchester[lead. 3122/16-- The off site preservation endowment item was heard: application approval 6 r a grant from the Florida Native Plant Society for defensivee landscaping B. Miss Items Ms. Suleeki noted: • An Earth Day Festival with partners One by One Foundation of lmmokalee and Parks and Recreation will be held at Pepper Ranch on 4/16/16. • IT'Tech College donated 10 picnic tables to Pepper Ranch. • Staff and Committee Member Pat Sherry will be attending a meeting of the Collier County' Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Program Committee on May 6, 2016. • Staff is preparing the hY16/17 budget in accordance with the approved 10 year plan. VII. Chair Committee Member Comments None VIII. Public General Comments None IX. Staff Comments None There being no further business.Or the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned b1,order of the chair at 11:26A.M. Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee / �� ji/ „ ). . ,,„/-- i ., / ( ' Bill Poteet, ChairmY1 These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on „ Ly_, +1/l( as presented or as amended , 6