Productivity Minutes 11/17/2010 COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PRODUCTIVITY COMMITTEE
Minutes — November 17, 2010 2 p.m.
Members Present: Brad Boaz, Doug Fee, Jim Gibson, Steve Harrison, Leslie
Prizant, Vlad Ryziew, Joe Swaja, Janet Vasey.
Members Excused: Cheryl Pavlick, John Kerns and Jim Hoppensteadt were
excused.
BCC Liaison: There is currently no BCC liaison.
Staff Present: Derek Johnssen, Clerk's Office; Andrea Marsh, Sheriff's Office;
Tom Wides, Utility Finance Director; Amy Patterson, Impact Fee Manager; Paula
Fleishman, Impact Fee Coordinator; Michael Sheffield, Assistant to the County
Manager; Barbetta Hutchinson, Office of Management and Budget.
Others Present: Steve Tindale and Nilgun Camp, Tindale-Oliver; and Gina
Downs.
INTRODUCTION:
Call to Order: Steve Harrison noted that a quorum was established and called
the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Approval of the Agenda for November 17, 2010: Joe Swaja motioned to
approve the agenda as amended, Brad Boaz seconded and the group
unanimously approved to accept the agenda as written.
Approval of the October 20, 2010 Productivity Committee Meeting Minutes:
Joe Swaja motioned to approve the minutes, Jim Gibson seconded and the
group unanimously approved.
Opening Commentary: Steve Harrison addressed the question of whether Doug
Fee could attend the Economic Task Force Meetings since Janet Vasey is a
member. The group discussed and determined that Doug could attend the
regular meetings and Janet will attend her sub-committee meetings only.
Brad Boaz informed the group that he does not intend to reapply to the
Productivity Committee for another term.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Government Buildings Impact Fee Discussion: Being asked by the
committee to review this study at the last meeting, Steve Tindale spoke to the
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group explaining that he has taken a second look at all impact fees in this area.
He took the most expensive and the least expensive and still feels comfortable
with their numbers. In addition, after taking everything into consideration, he
feels they are also reasonable. Janet Vasey motioned to approve the
government building impact fee study as prepared, Joe Swaja seconded and the
group unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Water and Waste Water Rate Study: Tom Wides passed out information
regarding the rate study and reviewed it with the group. Since 2007 they have
been digging deep into the organization to find out where they could save money.
They have found calibration problems, fire department flushing, many line breaks
and people stealing water. There will be no rate changes for 2012 & 2013. Tom
asked the group for their assistance in educating the public on business
recycling. Steve Harrison said the committee would be receptive with some kind
of proposal with boots on the ground. Tom asked the group to send questions to
Mike Sheffield and will return on December 15th. He plans to take his proposal to
the Board in January.
Committee Term Expirations: Mike stated that terms for Brad Boaz and Jim
Hoppensteadt will expire in Feb 2011, and that the Supervisor of the Board Office
will soon issue a press release announcing the vacancies. Steve said that each
member should invite people to apply for membership and to attend the next
meeting. He also instructed the group to think about items that could be added
to the work plan for 2011.
Member Observations: Janet Vasey drafted a letter to the Board trying to
reconnect to the revision of the ordinance in 2006 that stated the Productivity
Committee will participate in ensuring money is being spent efficiently. It was
decided that, rather than a separate letter to the Board, such a point should be
made in the letter attached to the work plan.
Adjournment: Joe Swaja motioned to adjourn the meeting, Brad Boaz
seconded and the group unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at
3:53 p.m.
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Productivity Committee Meeting
will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wed. December 15, 2010. This meeting will be held
in the County Manager's Conf. Room in Bldg F, 2nd floor at 3299 Tamiami Trail
East, Suite 202.
Approved by Productivity Chair, Steve Harrison
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