EAC Minutes 03/03/2004 RMarch 3, 2004
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Naples, Florida, March 3, 2004
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Environmental
Advisory Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in
Building "F of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN:
Thomas Sansbury
Alexandra Ellis "Allie"
Ed Carlson
Alfred Gat
William Hughes
Ken Humiston
Erica Lynne (Excused)
Michael Sorrell
Joseph Gammons
ALSO PRESENT:
Steven Lenberger, Environmental Specialist
Marj orie Student, Assistant County Attorney
Barbara Burgeson, Environmental Specialist
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
AGENDA
March 3, 2004
9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building "F") - Third Floor
Site Development Plan Amendment No. SDPA-2003-AR-5014
"South County Water Reclamation Facility"
Section 20, Township 50 South, Range 26 East
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Council Member Comments
VIII. Public Comments
IX. Adjournment
Council Members: Please notify the Environmental Services Department Administrative
Assistant no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2004 if you cannot attend this meetinq or if
you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on a petition (403-2424).
General Public: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Board will need a record of the
proceedings pertaining thereto; and therefore may need to ensure that a verbatim record of
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based.
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of February 4, 2004 Meeting Minutes
Land Use Petitions
A.
March 3, 2004
I. Meeting was called to order byVice Chairman Alexandra Ellis at 9:05 AM.
Roll Call was taken - a quorum was established.
(Mr. Sansbury arrived at 9:07 AM)
II. Approval of Agenda:
A presentation of the Collier County Exotic Program Update was added under
Business" after the Land Use Petition.
III. Approval of February 4, 2004 Meeting Minutes:
Add Joe Gammons name to the last meeting. Being no other changes it was moved by
Mr. Carlson to approve the minutes of February 4, 2004 as amended. Second by Mr.
Gammons. Carried unanimously 9-0.
IV.
Land Use Petitions:
A. Site Development Plan Amendment No. SDPA-2003-AR-5014
"South County Water Reclamation Facility" Section 20,
Township 50 South, Range
26 East.
PETITIONER- Mike Clough - Hole Montes, representing South County
Reclamation Facility
(Did not get beginning of conversation as microphone was not turned on)
Water
Mr. Clough gave the location on the map submitted with the subject property being north of
US 41 East, south of St. Andrews Way, and East of Warren Street. The subject property
is the site of an existing wastewater treatment facility. The SDP Amendment proposes relocation
of the entrance road approved by the original SDP, additional stormwater retention and wetland
mitigation.
Several alternatives were looked at. He showed on the map location of three alternatives. The
one they are proposing is the least costly and least amount of mitigation and impact to the
wetlands. They have made a conservation easement on the site. It excludes the areas proposing
for the equalization tank and the easement road.
With the approval of the Committee they will move forward with the two facilities.
Discussion followed on excess reclaimed water that cannot be used for beneficial purposes and
for deep aquifer discharging water on the wetlands and the eco system.
They will take out the asphalt of the abandoned roadway and sod it. Native vegetation and/or
native upland species are also an option. They are planting many plants from the exotics that
have been removed. They have an extensive program of replanting.
Mr. Clough addressed the safety concerns with trucks turning out onto Wallflower Way, and the
retention areas.
March 3, 2004
Mr. Carlson moved to recommend the former roadway right-of-way be re-vegetated with
native upland vegetation. Second by Ms. Ellis.
It was noted there wouldn't be any major costs to plant some upland tree species.
Ms. Abbott - Public Utilities Engineering stated Parks & Rec has some species and
plants that can be used at no cost.
· Storm water is used - not reused water.
State Standards have to be met to be used on the golf courses.
· Existing well is on site and a second one will be put in.
· Using reclaimed water at the ponds and parks.
Disclosures - none.
Those testifying were sworn in by Marjorie Student.
The motion was carried unanimously 8-0.
V. Old Business: None
VI.
New Business: Melissa Hennig - Environmental Services Dept.
Melissa gave a brief slide presentation on Exotics. Some of her remarks are as follows:
· Starting an Invasive Exotics Control Week - March 14-20.
· Plan to hold every year
· Increase public awareness
Will hold two library presentations
· Will highlight Exotics on the County highlight show on different projects being
done throughout the County.
· Showed before and after pictures of exotic clearing
· Can be allergens and wind blow over hazards
· Can go to the Website or call for more information.
Mr. Sorrell asked about the number of species on the exotic list.
Ms. Itennig responded there are 12 on the prohibited (must remove) list and 22 species total. She listed
the species and will get an updated list for the Committee.
Discussion was held concerning developments needing to control the exotics, property adjoining a
property that has already cleared their exotics and contacting Code Enforcement concerning such
problems.
Mr. Hughes asked how effective the County has been with Brazilian Pepper and Melissa stated it has
been real effective - especially Parks & Rec keeping it manageable. A maintenance plan is very
important.
They are releasing weevils and also an insect from Brazil to help control the exotics but being careful
not to introduce another exotic.
March 3, 2004
Many of the Committee members gave examples and asked questions of situations they have
encountered with permits and fees.
Barbara Burgeson - Sr. Environmental Specialist - noted they have no fees for the prohibited exotic
list up until the latest LDC Amendment. Since the Environmental Services Dept. has to be self-
sufficient for staff time and permits, they have changed the LDC and are now requiring permits for
mechanical removal of roots etc., and fees have gone up. There is a $250.00 minimum fee for permits
for vegetation removal.
Mr. Lenberger will get an updated list of the exotics for the Committee members when it has been
approved by the State.
VII. Council Member Comments: · Appointments for Committee members - applications have been submitted two
weeks ago and going through Developmental Services for review at this time.
· There are two vacancies in which three applications have been submitted
· Ms. Ellis asked about the Recycling program and asked it be on the Agenda in the
future
· Mr. Sansbury asked about a presentation on the Artificial Reef Program
VIII. Public Comments: None
Marjorie Student asked that under "Old Business" let the record show at the last meeting they had
three individuals conflicting out on the re-review of the Coastal Construction Set-back LDC
Amendment - Mr. Gal, Mr. Sansbury and Mr. Humiston because of a conflict.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 9:45 AM.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chairman Thomas Sansbury
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