EPTAB Minutes 09/30/1991 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of 30 September 1991 Meeting
Present:
Dave Addison Gary BeardsleyMike Davis
David Land David Maehr Tony Pires
Larry Richardson Glenn Simpson David Wilkison
Absent: Steve Means (excused)
Michael Saadeh (sick)
1. Meeting called to order at 4 : 05 P.M. by Vice Chairman Maehr.
2 . Minutes of 23 September 1991 were not available for action.
Gary Beardsley presented a verbal correction to the minutes
of 26 August 1991 and 16 September 1991. The minutes of
those dates were unanimously approved with the stated
corrections.
3 . A brief discussion on the Habitat Protection Ordinance (HPO)
was held. A suggestion was approved to devote the meeting of
14 October to this item. EPTAB members were asked to review
all prior materials on the HPO for this meeting.
3 . Gary Beardsley noted that he had contacted Craig Evans of the
American Farmland Trust. He stated that Mr. Evans will be in
Florida for a workshop in Dade County on 18 October and would
be able to come to Collier to speak with EPTAB and any other
interested members of the public on 16 October 1991. EPTAB
members agreed tat they would like to meet with the AFT
representative on that date. Mr. Addison will investigate
the possibility of utilizing The Conservancy, Inc. 's meeting
space for a "brown bag" luncheon meeting.
4 . Mr. Beardsley also suggested that a member of EPTAB be at the
workshop in Dade County on the 18th and requested that
reimbursement for member expenses be procured. Mr. Lorenz
stated that he would initiate the application for prior BCC
approval of expenses as stipulated in the enabling ordinance.
The issue of funding also elicited a brief discussion of
alternative funding sources which included the possibility of
contributions from the private sector. This issue will need
to be explored further.
4 . Dr. Bill Branan of The Conservancy, Inc. presented a
computerized graphic demonstrating a first attempt at
delineating the areas in the county which meet the criteria
for land acquisition. He also outlined the initial criteria
for inclusion on the map. He stated a cost estimate from 400
to 100, 000/ acre depending on the individual characteristics
of each piece. Taken in its entirety, the total was
estimated at 361 million. In addition, the graphic also
noted a priority if total amount which the county had to
spend was limited to 100 million. A general discussion on
the map ensued.
5 . A sub-committee consisting of David Maehr, Larry Richardson,
David Addison, Mike Davis, and Gary Beardsley was formed to
review the appropriateness of the map with regard to prior
efforts of the sub-committees. This report will be forwarded
to EPTAB for approval . The sub-committee will also write
narratives describing environmental values of the sites by
November 1st.
6. Larry Richardson presented a Wilderness Area sub-committee
report and discussed recommendations for this area. Mr.
Richardson noted that the protection mechanisms are based on
the hydrological characteristics of the area. A brief
discussion ensued.
7 . Glenn Simpson noted that comments on David Maehr' s report
are needed.
8 . Gary Beardsley discussed EPTAB' s role regarding the County' s
performance in meeting the Growth Management Plan and
objectives. Moved by Gary Beardsley and seconded by David
Land: The current priority for EPTAB will be to work with
County staff to implement the goals, objectives, and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Yes (6) Gary Beardsley
Mike Davis
David Land
Tony Pires
Glenn Simpson
David Wilkison
No (2) David Addison
Larry Richardson
9 . Meeting adjourned at 6: 15 P.M.