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CCLAAC Minutes 07/18/2016 July 18, 2016 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, July 18, 2016 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", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following present: CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet VICE CHAIRMAN: Michael Seef Tracey Dewrell Susan Calkins Patricia Sherry (Excused) John Psaras (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney Christal Segura, Environmental Specialist Melissa Hennig, Sr. Environmental Specialist Richard Henderlong, Principal Planner 1 July 18, 2016 I. Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. H. Approval of Agenda Mr. Dewrell moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Seef Carried unanimously 5—0. III. Approval of April 11,2016 minutes Mr. Dewrell moved to approve the minutes of the April 11,2016 meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Psaras. Carried unanimously 5—0. IV. Old s AO . Annual Rep MsBusines. Sulecki presenteort2015d the `Conservation Collier Annual Report—June 2016" for information purposes. Staff incorporated the changes to the Report the Committee recommended when they reviewed it at the April 11, 2016. It is scheduled to be heard by the BCC on the Consent Agenda in September. B. Management Endowments LDC Review Ms. Sulecki presented the Memorandum dated June 28,2016 - "Subject: Off-Site Native Vegetation Preservation Management Endowments LDC Review" for information purposes. She noted: • The item was heard by the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC)on May 5 and May 25, 2016. • At the meetings. concern was expressed the policy may incentivize off site preservation and consideration should be given to ensuring rules are in place to promote on site preservation where feasible. • Additional points raised were the concept of revising the fees and base them on the value of the onsite preservation lands now allowed for development, promoting donations of lands within the Conservation Collier multi parcel projects and considering a land donation ratio of greater than 1:1. • They requested the proposed amendment be returned to the Conservation Land Acquisition Advisory Committee(CLAAC)and Development Review Advisory Committee(DSAC) for review. • Staff met after the meetings to review the concerns of the CCPC and also discussed the feasibility of utilizing a property valuation based on the average costs of obtaining the County parks and recreation lands as well a the appraisal of the property,and using a hybrid of the two valuation methods. • She recommended the item be remanded to a Subcommittee who could provide recommendations to the full Committee. Under Committee discussion,the following was noted: • The County does provide recommendations to perspective donors on lands prioritized for acquisition. 2 July 18, 2016 • The management costs are based on the definition of"perpetuity"and 20 years was utilized as the basis given it is the standard used by the South Florida Water Management District. Speaker Marissa Carrozzo,Conservancy of Southwest Florida supports the item being heard by the Subcommittee and the goal should be to ensure adequate funds are available to manage the donated properties. The original intent of the donation process was to provide an option for landowners who have limited options for preservation,not to be a common practice for preservation. Mr.Henderlong reported the item will be heard by the DSAC following a formal recommendation by the CLAAC. The Committee determined to forward the item to the Subcommittee for review with Mr. Psaras, Mr. Seef, Mr. Dewrell and Chairman Poteet to serve on the Subcommittee. C. Gordon River Greenway FCT Interpretive Signs Ms. Hennig reported Staff has met with representatives of Florida Gulf Coast University to finalize the location of the 10 signs and a Purchase Order has been opened for their acquisition. A draft design of the signs is anticipated to be delivered to Staff by December with the signs at Freedom Park will be utilized as an example for the designs. D. AHRES Grant— Pepper Ranch Preserve Hydrologic Modeling Ms. Sulecki provided a copy of an email from Rodney Hudson of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission dated June 23, 2016 notifying Staff the Grant requested for the hydrologic monitoring at Pepper Ranch was not approved. She noted another request may be submitted in December and Staff is reviewing any other measures which may be taken to improve hydrologic conditions on the property. E. PNC Bank Donation Offer Ms. Sulecki provided photos of the property recently acquired by the County via donation. The structure and miscellaneous debris has been removed,the septic tank filled in and drilled well capped. The property is adjacent to the Winchester Head multi parcel project and may be used in the future for a parking area or boardwalk access. V. New Business A. Advisory Committee Applications—Jacob Winge Ms. Sulecki provided an Advisory Board Application submitted by Jacob Winge for consideration. Speaker Jacob Winge spoke on his desire to be seated on the Committee. Mr. Dewrell moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Jacob Winge to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Seef. Carried unanimously S—0. 3 July 18, 2016 B. General Land Management Update Staff provided the "Land Management Report for Preserves Prepared for the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee—July 11, 2016" for information purposes highlighting recent activities on the various preserves held by the Program. The Committee noted Staff should investigate any options available for alternate signage material given the current ones seem to be susceptible to damage from the elements, especially UV rays. C. Educational Events Ms. Sulecki reported: • The Ordinance governing the Program(2007-65, Section 10.4)encourages educational opportunities for the general public and school children. • She has fulfilled recent requests from area schools for lectures and field trips to preserves. • She recommended a Subcommittee review the item and develop a policy for the activity given it requires Staff to dedicate a substantial amount of time to the event. • The Subcommittee could develop requirements for those requesting the services(adequate on site supervision, etc.)and determine if volunteers may assist with the endeavor. The Committee assigned Chairman Poteet,Ms. Calkins and Mr. Psaras to the Subcommittee. D. General Brochure Ms. Sulecki disseminated a copy of the Programs brochure for information purposes. Mr. Seef proposed an additional brochure be developed focusing on the hiking trails in the Preserves. The brochure could be developed in electronic format as well as an"App." Staff reported the existing brochure is being revamped and the information could be incorporated in it as well. Staff to coordinate with Mr. Seef,Ms. Calkins and Mr. Psaras when developing the publications. E. Nature Pointe donation proposal Ms. Sulecki provided an aerial photo identifying the location of a parcel offered for donation by Nature Pointe. She noted: • The community is built out and they offered to donate a strip of land adjacent to the property held by Conservation Collier and the Parks and Recreation Department in the Gordon River Greenway. • There are mature Australian Pines on the property which would need to be removed. • The estimated cost to remove the trees is$20,000-$30,000 however the owner is not willing to bear the responsibility for removal of the trees. • If the property is acquired, the trees should be removed immediately as they are an invasive species with the potential of spreading onto other County lands in the Greenway. 4 July 18, 2016 The Committee noted it would be beneficial to accept the donation given it abuts County lands. Chairman Poteet moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners accept the donated lands subject to the exotic species being removed. Second by Ms. Calkins. Speaker Marissa Carrozzo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida supported exploring the feasibility of acquiring the property. Under Committee discussion the following was noted: • Any boundary survey costs associated with the acquisition should be divided between Conservation Collier and the Parks and Recreation Department • The owner should be responsible to remove the trees,or provide the funds necessary for the removal. • There may be grant funds available to offset the costs associated with removing the exotic species. Motion carried 4 "yes"and I "no." Mr. Seef voted"no"noting he would like to see the negotiations remain open at this point in time. VI. Coordinator Communications A. BCC Items 4/26—Approval of PNC Bank donation parcel; approved appointment of Mr.Psaras to the Committee. 5/24—Approval of Caracara Prairie Reserve Apiary Agreement;adopted Panther Walk Land Management Plan Update. June—Approved funding for Gordon River Greenway exotics removal and FWC grants for Pepper Ranch and Shell Island Preserve invasive species removal. 7/12—Approved the FWC hunt agreements for Pepper Ranch youth hunts to be held on in November of 2016 and January/February of 2017. B. Misc. Items Ms. Sulecki reported: • She and Ms. Sherry attended the May meeting of the Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Committee and presented a PowerPoint on the Program in reference to the Immokalee area. • She attended the July 8, 2016 meeting of CWIP and presented a PowerPoint in reference to the Conservation Collier multi parcel projects in Golden Gate Estates. • She and Ms. Segura received training for Python patrols and apprehension. VII. Chair Committee Member Comments Chairman Poteet notified the Members all Committee communications including emails should be directed to the Staff liaison's only and not disseminated to other Members of the Committee or a Sunshine Law violation may occur. 5 July 18, 2016 VIII. Public General Comments None IX. Staff Comments None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:50A.M. Cons ation Co ' r La t Ac• ,isition Advisory Committee Bill Poteet,Chairm• / These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended 6