CCWWA Minutes 07/10/2017July 10,2017
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY MEETING
Naples, Florida, Juty 10,2017
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 2:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth
Management Department Building Conference Room 609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Lowell Lam
VICE CI{AIRMAN: Eloy Ricardo
Dr. Sherwin Ritter
Pat Sherry
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Ken Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management
Scott Stone, Assistant County Attomey
Ashley Lang, Senior Management/Budget Analyst
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Call to Order (Determination of Quorum) and Roll Call
Chairman Lam called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. Roll call was taken and a quorum
established.
Mr. Kovensky reported Authority Member Jerry Morgan passed away.
The Authority recognized Mr. Morgan's long tenure on the Authority tntl his service lo the
residents of Collier County.
Approval ofAgenda - Meeting of July 10, 2017
M* Sherry moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Dr. Rilter. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
Approval of Minutes - Meeting of May 1, 2017
Dr. Ritter moved to approve the minutes of the May 1,2017 meeting as presented. Second by Mr.
Ricardo. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
Items Requiring Action by Authority
A. Election to Replace Vice Chairman Vacancy
Dr. Ritter moved to appoint Eloy Ricardo as Vice Chairman of the Collier County Water and
Wastewaler Authority. Second by Ms, Sherry. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
Mn Ricardo moved to approve Finsl Order No. 2017-04 as presented. Second by Dr, Ritter.
Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
Staff Discussion
A. Ave Maria Utility Company, LLP - Request for Extension
Mr. Kovensky provided a copy of Ave Maria's public notice "Notice of Applicationfor an
Extension of Service Area" for inlormation purposes. He noted:o The extension requires approval by the Authority and the notice is the initial step for a
Utility to garner approval to extend their service area.r The next step would be lor the Utility file a formal application with the Authority seeking
approval of the extension within 60 days ofthe notice.r The Immokalee Water and Sewer District objected to the request in a letter dated May 25,
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includes these lands.o Today is the final day for filing the application and Staff is anticipating a submittal by the
utility.
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B. North Marco Utility Company, Inc. Regulatory Fee Adjustment
Mr. Kovensky provided a Memo dated July 3,2017 "Authority Agenda ltem - July 10, 2017
North Marco Utility Company Pass-Through Application" lor consideration. He noted:o Final Order No. 2017 -04 is a proposal for the Utility to increase their current tariff sheets
for base facility and gallonage charges resulting in an increase of l.23Yo ($4,613.04 in
revenue).o The proposed increase incorporates passthru costs associated with calculating the
Regulatory Assessment Fee on gross receipts and will become effective July 1,2017 as
reflected in the Utility's June billing.o Staff reviewed the application and related documentation and determined it supports the
proposed rate increase.
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Their understanding is the request will not include those lands currently served by the
Immokalee Water and Sewer District.
A public hearing may be scheduled to review the request and he will provide updates as
they become available.
The Authority requested Staff to determine the currenl level of the service provided by the
Immokalee Sewer and Water Service Districtfor informalion purposes.
B. Florida Government Utility Authority Feasibility Report - BCC ltem 6127ll7
Mr. Kovensky reported:. The County is considering "taking over" the Florida Govemment Utility Authority.o The concept has been well received by the Board ofCounty Commissioners who directed
Staffto investigate the feasibility of the proposal including ramifications on the County's
debt service, etc.o All parties in the process view the concept favorably and he will provide updates as they
become available.
C. Ave Maria Utility Company, LLP Developer Agreements
Mr. Kovensky provided the agreements for which have been executed by Pulte Homes and the
Ave Marie Utility Company, LLP. The documents set forth the terms and conditions lor the
provision ofpotable water and central wastewater service for the homes to be constructed within
the development. No action is required by the Authority on the item.
D. Authority Updates
Mr. Kovensky reported:o Richard Stanley Krawczun has filed an application to fill the vacancy on the Authority
and the item is on the July 11,2017 Board ofCounty Commissioner's agenda.o Mr. Lam's service was extended and he has served on the Authority for 15 years.
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Authority Member Discussion
The Authority requested Staff to provide the Florida Governmentol Utilily Aulhority Feosibility
Report to any interested Member.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 2:35 PM,
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