PBSD MSTBU Minutes 03/26/2018 S PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD SPECIAL SESSION
MARCH 26,2018
The Pelican Bay Services Division Board met in Special Session on Monday, March 26, 2018, at
1:00 p.m. at the Community Center at Pelican Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive,Naples, Florida
34108.
In attendance were:
Pelican Bay Services Division Board Ken Dawson (absent)
Scott Steckenbein, Chairman Peter Griffith (absent)
Mike Shepherd, Vice-Chairman Bohdan Hirniak
Joe Chicurel Susan O'Brien (absent)
Tom Cravens Peggy Pinterich (absent)
Jacob Damouni Gary Ventress
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Mary McCaughtry, Operations Analyst
Neil Dorrill, Administrator Lisa Jacob, Associate Project Manager
Marion Bolick, Operations Manager Barbara Shea, Recording Secretary
Also Present Tim Corcoran, Pelican Bay Foundation
Vanessa Booher, Conservancy of SW Florida Mohamed Dabees, Humiston and Moore
Dave Cook, Pelican Bay Foundation Jim Hoppensteadt, Pelican Bay Foundation
APPROVED AGENDA (AS PRESENTED)
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll call
3. Agenda approval
4. Audience comments
5. *Approval of the Clam Pass construction plans
6. Adjournment
*indicates action items
ROLL CALL
Mr. Dawson, Mr. Griffith, Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Pinterich were absent and a quorum was
established
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Cravens motioned, Mr. Hirniak seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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Pelican Bay Services Division Board Special Session
March 26,2018
Dr. Joseph Doyle commented on(1)his support of the dredging project, (2)questioned the
total dollars spent on dredging Clam Pass from 1998-2018, and (3) the lack of backup material in
the agenda packet for the March 7 PBSD Board meeting relating to the transfer of $1 million
dollars between two PBSD funds.
Ms. Vanessa Booher, Conservancy of SW Florida, spoke on behalf of Ms. Kathy Worley
(Conservancy of SW Florida) and asked, "What are the dredge triggers?" and "Are there any
permit differences for this dredge as compared to the 2016 dredge?"
REVIEW OF THE CLAM PASS CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Mr. Dorrill commented that he has obtained the approval of the plans for an emergency
maintenance dredge by the PBF Board and the Tourist Development Council. He is requesting
approval of the dredging/construction plans by the PBSD Board to move forward on an emergency
basis,using an expedited procurement process in order to get the project underway before sea turtle
nesting season. The plan includes using a hydraulic dredge with options for mechanical work.
Mr. Dorrill commented on the three dredge triggers as described in the Clam Bay NRPA
Management Plan: (1) tidal range ratios falling below 1/2 foot, (2) results of a bathymetric survey
which show 8000-8200 cubic yards of material in sections A, B, and C, and (3) the misalignment
of the inlet meeting the Gulf of Mexico.
Mr. Dorrill commented that an executive summary is on the 3/27/2018 Board of County
Commissioners agenda(tomorrow), requesting approval for an emergency maintenance dredging
project, using TDC funding. Sand from the dredging project will be placed south of Clam Pass,
in front of the concession/pavilion area.
Mr. Dave Cook commented on a parallel channel to Clam Pass (on the south side). Mr.
Dorrill commented that the material in this channel is not beach compatible.
Dr. Joseph Doyle suggested that the PBSD Board obtain another opinion on possible
alternative methods of managing Clam Pass(in light of 3 dredging projects in 3 years). Mr. Dorrill
commented that it may be appropriate to re-evaluate the management plan.
Ms. Linda Roth commented that other Collier County passes with jetties such as Doctors
Pass, Wiggins Pass, and the Marco Island Pass all require dredging every two years.
Dr. Mohamed Dabees commented that the Clam Bay NRPA Management Plan was
developed over many meetings with participation by all of the stakeholders.
Mr. Streckenbein commented that Clam Pass is there for the protection of the environment.
Mr. Hirniak motioned,Mr. Cravens seconded to approve the construction plans
as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
IThe meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
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Scott Streckenbein, Chairman
Minutes approved [ i /1 as presented OR [ 1 as amended ON [ `T ' L�— i0 j date
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