PVAC Minutes 02/07/2005 R
February 7,2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, February 7, 2005
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehic1e 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
Russ Berghuis
Tony Marino
Michael Mendel
Randall Smith
Richard Pickett (Alternate)
ALSO PRESENT: Janet Powers, Operations Mgr/Code Enforcement
John Marsh, Code Enforcement Investigator
Tom Palmer, Assistant County Attorney
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AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 7, 2005 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. Call Meeting to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes: January 10, 2005
V. Notices
VI. New Business:
New Applications: 1. M M Fast Limo Corporation
Owned By: Mostafa Motamad, Marco Island.
2. Flory Limousine Service, Inc.
Owned by: Charles Flory of Ft. Myers.
3. Orange Cab of Naples, Inc.
Owned by: John Gavin, Also Owner of Airport
Connection two years.
4. A-Touch of Class Transportation & Limo Service
Owned by: Oscar Luis Rosado of Miami Fl.
5. CCC Non-Emergency Transportation
Owned by: Gabriel Tejerina of Naples.
6. Collier County Cab, Inc.
VII. Hearing
VIII. Old Business:
IX. Complaint Report
X. Discussion:
XI. Announcements
XII. Next Scheduled Meeting Date:
February 7,2005
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Walburn at 9:30 AM.
II. Roll call was taken with a quorum established.
III. Approval of Agenda:
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Michael Mendel.
Carried unanimously 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: January 10,2005
Randy Smith moved to approve the minutes of January 10,2005 as presented. Second
by Tony Marino. Carried unanimously 5-0.
V. Notices - None
VI. New Business:
New Applications:
1) M M Fast Limo Corporation
Owned by: Mostafa Motamad, Marco Island
Staff: Ms. Powers stated the company was operating prior to the Certificate to Operate.
When the Application was being presented they were advised it was not acceptable.
Mr. Marsh confirmed the above, and noted they were notified and explained this was a
serious violation.
**Information in the packet was complete.
**The violation is not a basis for refusal of approval.
Applicant: Mostafa Motamad explained he is an exclusive courtesy service for Marco
Ocean Beach Resort. (A luxury service for potential clients for the Resort) This is an
application for a limo service. He was told he needs permanent lettering for his vans.
Allen Walburn moved to approve the application as the applicant has submitted the
prior required documentation. He advised the applicant the Board will take further
action if he gets a Code Enforcement Violation. Second by Russ Berghuis. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
2) Flory Limousine Service, Inc.
Owned by Charles Flory of Ft. Meyers
Staff: Ms. Powers stated all the information was received and recommended approval.
Applicant: Al Cooley - has account with WCI working out of the Ritz Carleton. No
other vehicles will be brought into Collier County.
Randy Smith moved to approve the application. Second by Michael Mendel.
Carried unanimously 5-0.
3) Orange Cab of Naples, Inc.
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Owned by: John Gavin, also Owner of Airport Connection two years.
Staff: Ms. Powers stated the application information has been received and is a sub-
certificate.
Applicant: John Gavin - informed the committee he will have 7 more parking spots of
which he currently has 4. He will have 2 or 3 vehicles.
Allen Walburn moved to approve the application and the applicant produce a
certificate from the landlord or property owner that he has dedicated parking for
his business to accommodate his needs and be compliant with Collier County zoning
codes and parking standards. Second by Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously 5-0.
4) A-Touch of Class Transportation & Limo Service
Owned by: Oscar Luis Rosado of Miami, FL.
Staff: Ms. Powers stated all information is received with exception ofthe vehicle listing
registrations and insurance verification pending approval. The County would be assured
all requirements were met before issuing decals for the vehicles.
Applicant: Mr. Rosado - gave information on Insurance. Has rented office from
Tony's Automotive.
Mr. Walburn moved to approve the application based on representations to staff,
with stipulation the applicant produce, within 15 days, a certified letter from the
property owner authorizing such use and limitations.
Mr. Palmer stated the property is a "paint and body shop" and the issue is whether they
can lease part of its parking area for the limo business.
Second by Russ Berghuis.
The applicant will need his own Occupational License.
Mr. Walburn amended his motion to include a stipulation that when the parking
certification is submitted a rate sheet also be included. Mr. Berghuis amended his
second. Carried unanimously 5-0.
5) CCC Non-Emergency Transportation
Owned by: Gabriel Tejerina of Naples
Staff: Ms. Powers stated the applicant's zoning application is still pending and required.
Applicant: Mr. Tejerina
A lengthy discussion was held on the Commercial storefront, surrendering his
occupational license and the process for being certificated. Several questions were asked
of the applicant on insurance, Collier County Occupational License, the City of Naples
Occupational License, parking and the vehicles listed for CCC Non-emergency. The
applicant needs the above licenses.
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Mr. Walburn moved to approve the CCC Medical application pending submission
of City Occupational License stating terms and conditions of the Occupational
License, specifically for the one application - CCC Emergency Medical and for the
insurance for the vehicle and that it is compliant with County Code. Second by
Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously 5-0.
6) Collier County Cab, Inc.
Owner: Gabriel Tejerina of Naples.
Mr. Walburn moved to approve the application pending the applicant receiving a
City Occupational License, Collier County Occupational License, stating terms and
conditions of the Occupations on the license.
Mr. Walburn withdrew his motion.
Discussion was held concerning the childcare or children's services and a leasehold
interest from the Day Care Company.
Applicant: Mr. Tejerina talked about transporting children and taking the vehicles and
making them into taxicabs.
Mr. Palmer asked several questions and stated there is a glitch in the ownership of the
cabs. Also surmised this is a Corporation with no assets.
Mr. Walburn stated the applicant needs to appear before the County staff and get more
information and research all the information more thoroughly before approval. A clear
and better understanding is needed
Mr. Walburn moved the applicant get with the staff, have a business plan everyone
can understand, clarify it and resubmit it in 30 days. Second by Mr. Berghuis.
VII. Hearing - None
VIII. Old Business - None
IX. Complaint Report - John Marsh
(Handout-attached)
· Registered 320 Cars
· 75 driver applications
· Doing background checks on others with 823 issued
Investigator hours and workload was asked of Mr. Marsh from the Committee.
X. Discussion
**The Committee had requested another staff person for additional enforcement in the field
because of the increased workload.
Janet reported Michelle Arnold - Director of Code Enforcement had forwarded a letter to
Mr. Joe Schmitt with the Committees concerns. A formal request needs to go to the Board of
County Commissioners from the Committee.
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Each member is to get their concerns to Janet for a letter to be drafted and signed by the
PV AC for the Board of County Commissioners meeting for budgetary purposes.
** A list of fines from the Miami area was discussed and will be incorporated into the letter.
XI. Announcements - None
XII. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: Monday, March 7, 2005
Being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the
Chair at 10:47 AM.
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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Allen Walbum
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