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CWIP Minutes 06/13/2017 - Not Signed June 13, 2017 1 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, June 13, 2017 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Watershed Improvement Program Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in a REGULAR SESSION at the Growth Management Department Building, Room 609/610 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, FL with the following persons present: Chairman: Jocelyn Nageon De Lestang Vice Chairman: Dennis Vasey Gregg Strakaluse Chadd Chustz Brent Bachelder Jeff Carter (Vacancy) ALSO PRESENT: Tabitha Stadler, Stormwater Planning Alex Sulecki, Coordinator, Conservation Collier Kamila Diddle, Sr. Environmental Specialist June 13, 2017 2 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 –Contact Mr. Evy Ybaceta at 239-252-2400. 1. Call to order Chairman Nageon De Lestang called the meeting to order at 9:05am and a quorum was established. 2. Approval of Agenda – Committee action requested Mr. Vasey moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Strakaluse. Carried unanimously 6 - 0. 3. Approval of Minutes – Committee action requested Mr. Strakaluse moved to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2017 meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Vasey. Carried unanimously 6 – 0. 4. Staff Announcements – Jerry Kurtz, Collier County Government None 5. Workshop/Discussion Session a. Stormwater Pond Management - Kamila Diddle, Senior Environmental Specialist, Collier County Pollution Control Ms. Diddle presented the PowerPoint “Stormwater Pond Management” and provided an overview of pond management in the County highlighting:  Characteristics of Healthy Ponds include the absence of bare soil washouts, pet waste, and trash or yard debris; presence of a littoral vegetative cover of 80 percent or more; a well maintained 10 foot buffer zone with diversified habitat including fish and wildlife populations; lack of invasive plants and wildlife; the presence of at least 30 percent aquatic vegetation; a water PH from 6.5 – 8.5; clarity of 3 foot depth or greater; chlorophyll levels of 20mg/L or less and dissolved oxygen content from 38 – 100 percent.  Hydrology for ponds may differ based on location and characteristics (water level fluctuations, sources of groundwater, etc.).  “Shorescaping” is a term which includes developing the area around the pond to provide adequate water quality utilizing techniques such as proper initial design, ensuring the correct plants are located in suitable locations, determining the conditions of the soils in the vicinity and providing aderquate irrigation to the area as necessary.  Permits are generally required for the ponds including those serving County projects as well as residential communities. The requirements include proper slopes to the water, maintaining structures and littoral plant coverage, etc.  Proactive design and management is important including proper location of the ponds, adherence to prescribed control elevations, plant surveys, eradication of invasive species and inspections as necessary.  Inspections should occur quarterly and include an analysis of water clarity, wildlife presence, filamentous algae, any anomalies and condition of stormwater structures.  One major issue is the human factor, especially in homeowner associations where those in positions of authority may choose to alter the aesthetic and functional values of the lake outside of permit requirements or best management practices (through landscaping and irrigation changes). June 13, 2017 3  Other issues include improper landscape maintenance, uncontrolled chemical applications, improper pet waste and refuse disposal, etc. Under Committee discussion the following was noted:  Aeration may be required to help maintain water quality however the ponds constructed and maintained by the County are less likely to be candidates. The County maintains a policy of restrictive use of fertilizers minimizing nutrient issues compared to those encountered in homeowner association lakes.  Selecting the correct plant species is important to ensure they are hearty enough to survive given the dry/wet season conditions in the area.  Soil conditions are also an issue given the absence of proper bedding for the plants due to limestone spoils in the area from the pond excavation.  Staff does provide input on LDC amendments when applicable.  Proper plantings should benefit not only wildlife and contribute to erosion control attributes but provide habitat for insects such as bees and butterflies.  One component is education of individuals governing homeowner associations. To date, through a County program, at least 20 community’s lakes have been inspected.  The Collier Soil & Water District does have an Urban Mobile Irrigation Lab promoting water conservation which is available to County residents. b. Recommendations Discussion (continued): Naples/Naples Bay Watershed Area - All Ms. Stadler reported Staff has developed a recommendation for the Naples Bay Watershed Area as follows: “The CWIP Committee has been fully briefed by City of Naples staff on the City of Naples Stormwater Master Plan, the Naples Beach Restoration Project removing stormwater beach outfalls, and the Naples Bay Restoration Project at the Cove, and the Committee supports these projects for implementation and their anticipated benefits to watersheds and receiving water bodies.” Mr. Strakaluse moved to approve the recommendation as proposed by Staff. Second by Mr. Carter. Carried unanimously 6 – 0. c. Update on Final Report – Tabitha Stadler, Collier County Ms. Stadler reported:  Staff is developing the final report and a consultant will be engaged to assist in the endeavor.  The report is intended to incorporate a 1 – 2 page2-page(s) synopsis for each watershed reviewed visual exhibits as back up when necessary.  The intent is to develop a user friendlyuser-friendly document with recommendations for each watershed area. During Committee discussiondiscussion, the following was noted:  The Committee will not be meeting in July and August and Staff will be disseminating drafts of the report for review and comment during this time frame.  Recommendations on specific LDC amendments may be out of the Committee’s scope, but some general guidance could be incorporated.  It may be beneficial to prioritize the recommendations from “major to minor.”  Staff may incorporate pond management issues into one of the Sections. June 13, 2017 4 6. Member and Citizen Comments Mr. Bachelder reported his responsibilities have been transferred to another region in the State and a new representative will be assigned to the Committee. The Committee requested Staff to provide an update on the RESTORE program. 7. Old Business None 8. New Business None 9. Set or Announce Next Meeting Date – TBD There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 10:55AM. COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE ______________________________________ Chairman, Jocelyn Nageon De Lestang These Minutes were approved by the Committee on ________________, as presented _______, or as amended ________.