Agenda 06/14/2011 Item # 9A
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6/14/2011 Item 9.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
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Advisory Board Vacancies as advertised in the Press Release 5-26-11
6/14/2011
Prepared By
Name: Ian Mitchell
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
5/26/2011 3:29:08 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Name: Ian Mitchell
5/26/2011 3:29:08 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO
Date: 5/27/2011 7:55:59 AM
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6/14/2011 Item 9.A.
EXECUTIVES~Y
. Advisory Board Vacancies May 26, 2011
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OBJECTIVE: To increase public awareness of the advisory board vacancies and encourage
interested citizens of Collier County to apply for an appropriate board and thus help serve the
Community and the Board of County Commissioners.
CONSIDERATIONS: A list of the current vacancies is included in the backup.
A press release was issued on May 26,2011 and will close on June 17,2011.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ADVISORY BOARD OR COMMITTEE ON LINE
Go to Ww\v.colliergov.net
Across the top of the screen you will see tabs:
Click on "I want to"
Click on "apply for"
Click on "advisory boards & committees"
After you complete the application, at the bottom,
Click on ..E-mail Ian Mitchell"
You will receive a confinnation that your application was sent. Note: You must put your
e-mail address in the application to receive a confirmation copy of your application.
Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions can also obtain an application
by calling 252-8097 or from www.collien.!ov.net. Please forward to the attention ofIan Mitchell,
Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303,
Naples, Florida 34112-5746, and FAX to 252-6406.
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMP ACT: NONE
PREPARED BY: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA DATE: June 14, 2011
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2011
The Collier County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory
committees.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee currently has 2 vacancies, 1 for a term that will expire
on October 1, 2013 the member will represent "labor active in home building" and 1 for an alternate
member with a term to expire on October 1, 2013. One of these applicants must be a resident of
Immokalee. This is an 1 I member committee created by Ordinance 91-65 as amended to monitor the
implementation of the Affordable Housing Task Force's recommendations, and the goals, objectives,
and policies of the Housing Elements of the County's Gmwth Management Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan Determine the effect of proposed ordinances of affordable housing and make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Naples City Council; and investigate
any other relevant areas so directed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County
Commissioners will appoint 9 members, including the alternate member, and one of those must be a
resident ofImmokalee. The City of Naples will appoint 2 members. Terms are 3 years.
The Black Affairs Advisory Board has 4 vacancies. This 9 member board identifies and evaluates
concerns unique to the Black community. The board reviews and recommends ways to ensure open
communication between minorities and Collier County Government to help promote and foster better
understanding by Collier County Government of the challenges facing the minority community. The
board provides periodic reports to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners for review, and
may have joint meetings with the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, to evaluate common issues that
affect both the Hispanic and Black communities. The board meets on the fourth Monday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the Board of County Commissioners board room, Collier County Government
Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34112.
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board has 1 vacancy for an alternate member with a term to
expire on February 14,2014. This 7 member board, plus 2 ahem ate members, is composed of, but not
limited to, individuals representing the occupations of architect, businessman, engineer, general
contractor, subcontractor and Realtor and are considered, in part, on the basis of experience or interest
in the areas of the codes and ordinances to be enforced. Members are required to file a Fonn 1
Statement of Financial Interest each year with the Supervisor of Elections. Tenns are 3 years.
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The Environmental Advisory Council has 1 vacancy for a non-technical member with a term to
expire July 28,2015. This 5 member (plus 1 alternate member) council acts in an advisory capacity to
the Board in matters dealing with the regulation, control, management, use or exploitation of any or all
natural resources within the County, and the review of all land development petitions which require an
enviromnental impact statement (EIS) per section 10.02.02 A of the Code, all developments of
regional impact (DRI), lands with special treatment (ST) or Area of Critical State Concern/ Special
Treatment zoning overlays, areas of the county covered by inter local agreements, any petitions which
cannot be resolved between the applicant and staff. The membership will include technical and non-
technical members. Technical members shall demonstrate evidence of expertise in one or more of the
following areas related to environmental protection and natural resources management: Air Quality,
Biology (including any of the sub disciplines such as botany, ecology, zoology, etc.), Coastal
Processes, and Estuarine Processes, Hazardous Waste, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Land
Use Law, Land Use Planning, Pollution Control, Solid Waste, Storm water Management, Water
Resources, Wildlife Management, or other representative areas deemed appropriate by the Board such
as, but not limited to, a representative ofthe development community. Tenns are 4 years.
The Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee has 1 vacancy for a term that will expire on
October 13,2014, for applicants residing in Golden Gate Estates Units 21-22, 36-47, 52-53, 59p93 or
those units located south of Alligator Alley. This 5 member committee serves in an advisory capacity
to the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of carrying out the requirements, conditions
and various provisions of an Agreement relating to the use of land, or funds derived from the sale of
land, conveyed to the County by Avatar Propelties Inc. (f/kla GAC Properties Inc.). Applicants must
reside within the subdivision known as "Golden Gate Estates." Member selection may depend upon
location of residence within specific areas (phases) of the Estates. Terms are 4 years.
The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee has 2 tern1S expiring on June 25, 2011. This 9 member
board identifies and evaluates problems unique to the Hispanic Community, reviews and recommends
ways to ensure open communication between the minorities and Collier County Government and
provides periodic repOlts to the Board of County Commissioners. Telms are 4 years.
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee has a vacancy for a term expiring on February 11,2013.
This 9-member committee was created by Ordinance No. 2002-63 and their primary responsibility is to
recommend to the BCC an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase
recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation
Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced
representation including envirom11ental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests,
educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have
expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land
acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco-tourism or environmental education. Ten11s are 3
years.
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The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy for a term to expire on
December 31,2011. This 5 member committee advises the Board on the budget and operation of the
Ochopee Fire Control District. Members must reside within the taxing district. Terms are 2 years.
How to applv for an advisory committee on-line:
Go to wv.'W.colIien!Ov.net
Across the top of the screen you will see tabs:
Click on "I want to"
Click on "apply for"
Click on "advisory boards & committees"
After you complete the application, at the bottom,
Click on ..E-mail Ian Mitchell"
You will receive a confirmation that your application was sent. Note: You must put your e-mail
address in the application to receive a copy of your application.
Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions can also obtain an application by
calling 252-8097 or from V\.'ww.colliergov.net. Please forward to the attention of Ian Mitchell,
Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples,
Florida 34112-5746, and FAX to 252-6406. The deadline for acceptance of applications is
June 17, 2011
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