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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 1 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. 2 February 7,2005 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. 3 February 7,2005 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. 4 February 7,2005 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. ********* COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman Allen Walbum 5