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November 1, 2004
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, November 1,2004
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehicle
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:30 AM in REGULAR SESSION at
the Collier County Community Development Services Building, 2800 N.
Horseshoe Drive, Conference Room #609, Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Allen Walburn
Michael Mendel
Randall Smith
Tony Marino
Russ Berghuis
ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Arnold, Code Enforcement Director
Janet Powers, Operations Manager
John Marsh, Code Enforcement
Tom Palmer, Assistant County Attorney
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AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 1, 2004 9:30 AM
Collier County Community Development Services Building
2800 N. Horseshoe Naples, FL 34104
Conference Room #609
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 THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THAT
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES ARE OFF OR IN A QUIET POSITION.
Regular Meeting
I. Roll Call
II. Additions or Deletions
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes: October 4, 2004
V. Notices
VI. New Business: New Applications:
VII. Hearing
VIII. Old Business:
IX.
X. Complaint Report
XI. Discussion:
(a) Election of New Officers
(b) Workers compensation insurance
(c) Number of permitted vehicles in Collier County per population.
(d) Changes in the renewal process: Site Visits & Office
XII. Announcements
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I. Meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Allen Walburn at 9:33 AM.
Roll call was taken with a quorum established.
II. Additions & Deletions:
Election of Officers was done at this time.
Nominations were open for Chairman.
Mr. Marino nominated Allen Walburn as Chairman. Being no other
nominations from the floor Mr. Walburn moved to close nominations,
second by Mr. Smith. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Nominations were open for Vice Chairman. Mr. Smith was nominated for
Vice Chairman. Being no other nominations from the floor Mr. Walburn
moved to close nominations, second by Mr. Berghuis. Carried
unanimously 6-0.
The position of Chairman (Allen Walburn) and Vice President (Randy Smith)
were accepted.
Mr. Walburn asked Hollywood Limo to speak at this time.
Mr. McElison had a name change from Hollywood Limo to Hollywood Limo
of the Stars Inc. There was some confusion as to whether he is dissolving the
Corporation and starting a new Corporation or just submitting a name change.
The principals will remain the same. He will submit his paper work to Michelle
Arnold, Code Enforcement, and the correct procedures will be taken and
determined whether it will come before the Committee or not.
III. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Mendel moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Second by Mr. Marino. Carried unanimously 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: October 4, 2004
Page 2 (V) & 3 - Change Mr. Marino's first name -Tony - not Mike on both
pages.
Mr. Berghuis moved to approve the minutes of October 4, 2004 as
amended. Second by Mr. Smith. Carried unanimously 5-0.
V. Notices: None
VI. New Business: None
VII. Hearings: None
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. Complaint Report: John Marsh
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The report was handed out to Committee members. (Attached)
o They had 25 complaints some ongoing and some new.
o Some past complaints.
oCTO's (Occupational Licenses)
o No permits
o Lettering on Vehicles
o Are now taking photos
X. Discussion:
(a) Election of New Officers - See above.
(b) Workers Compensation Insurance - this was to be checked by
Attorney Zachary with the legality of whether drivers are classified as
employees or sub-contractors and determine if they need Workers
Compensation Insurance for their employees or not.
Mr. Palmer will check with Attorney Zachary. He wondered if this is
an issue for the PV AC. The State regulates who is required to have the
Insurance and are the enforcers.
(c) Number of Permitted Vehicles in Collier County per Population-
Mr. Palmer mentioned there are a lot of pros and cons. He is not sure
anyone in Collier County or Florida has done this other than Miami.
There would have to be ratios figured.
Mr. Walburn suggested those parties interested in this issue bring it up
to the Committee.
Mr. Smith had been asked to bring it up by a couple of companies. He
is not trying to limit commerce and is in favor of free enterprise, but
also believes in protecting the permanent vendors in the County. The
"number of vehicles" per population is what he is referring to.
After a lengthy discussion Ms. Arnold suggested forming a Sub-
Committee to research the issue further and bring a presentation back to
the Committee.
(d) Changes in the Renewal Process: Site Visits & Office:
Janet Powers reported after careful research by staff, she stated it is a
doable solution. They came up with a flat fee of$15.00 per vehicle for
staff to go onsite, inspect the vehicle, decal it and bring all the
paperwork back. That is on top of the $50.00. They would still have
the option of coming to Code Enforcement for their renewal process.
Ms. Arnold will present the Resolution to the Board of County
Commissioners so it is implemented in time for their next renewal time
period.
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Mr. Walburn moved PV AC approve staff to develop a policy for an
off-site vehicle renewal process. Second by Mr. Berghuis.
An appointment will need to be made. The hours will be clearly outlined
for the hours off-site and/or in the office.
Carried unanimously 5-0.
XI. Announcements: None
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order ofthe Chair at 10:06 AM.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Allen Walburn
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