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EPTAB Minutes 02/28/1994 DRAFT: 3/1/94 APPROVED: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF February 28, 1994 PRESENT: Mike Davis David Maehr Steve Means Christopher Hagan Robert Duane Dorothea Zysko Gary Beardsley NOTIFIED ABSENSE: Nancy Payton David Land David Addison ABSENT: Derek Hodgin STAFF: Bill Lorenz Kevin Dugan Martha Nebelsiek Dick Hartwell Kimberly Polen Doug Suitor PUBLIC: Tom Bates Bertisable Swillo Bernie Young Tony Polizos I. Meeting called to order II. Roll call III. Approval of Minutes: 1. Approval of the minutes passed 6 to 1 with Gary Beardsley opposing because he did not receive his minutes. IV. Old Business: 1. Robert Duane summarized his report on LDC shortcomings to the board. Several weeks ago he sent a short report of the LDC shortcomings out to the board members. 2 . Gary Beardsley pointed out two main problems; 1) the unified LDC and 2) the legal status of Collier County. He requested that this become the first agenda item for the next meeting so that he could send members his report. 3 . Report from the North Golden Gate Estates Subcommittee. Chris Hagen stated that commissioner Constantine has sent out his letter and that EPTAB's recommendations will no longer be needed. He believed that further discussion of the motions would not be worth further effort. 4 . Gary Beardsley believed that this was still a valid subject, and should be discussed. He further requested a copy of Commissioners letter. Mike Davis responded by saying he would attempt to obtain a copy and send it to all members. 5. Robert Dudh made a motion to close . Jiscussion on this matter. Chris Hagen seconded the motion. 6 . Dave Maehr stated that he believed Golden Gate Estates needs special consideration. 7 . The motion was restated to say that: EPTAB will shelf discussion on the Golden Gate Estates until any new new relevant information becomes available. Vote was made 5 to 2 with Gary Beardsley and David Maehr opposing. David Maehr stated he would rather abstain from the vote due to lack of information. V. New Business: 1. Gary Beardsley made motion to add two items to the agenda. a. Discussion On Subcommittee Notifications. b. Discussion Of Board Of Commissioners Vote On NRPA Program. 2 . Board decided these were procedural items, no vote was necessary. 3 . Gary discussed the Subcommittee notifications and believed that a 24 hr. notice of subcommittee members of meetings was not sufficient. He recommended that the chair of the subcommittee be allowed to contact members about the meetings. 4 . Mike Davis agreed that as long as only the time and place of the meeting were discussed the communications between members would not violate sunshine rules. 5. Bill Lorenz said that staff will need 24 hrs. to release a public notice. He suggested that the subcommittee chair should notify members of the meeting, then tell staff to allow for the public notices to be released. 6. Martha Nebelsek advised the board that the subcommittee chairperson could call members as long as only the time and place of the meeting were discussed. 7 . Gary Beardsley requested a weeks notice for these meetings. 8. Bill Lorenz added that staff be advised of these communications as well as subcommittee members. 9. Final decision was for the Subcommittee Chairpersons to call subcommittee members and staff to arrange subcommittee meetings. After the meeting has been setup staff will be given a final notification so a press release may be sent out 24 hrs in advance of the meeting. 10 . Bernie Young of the Greater Naples Civic Association addressed EPTAB about their support for the NRPA program. He believed that the board was going to vote against the program, he further stated that he was disturbed that EPTAB would not be present to support the program. He offered to be present at the board meeting to help support the program. 11. Gary Beardsley made a motion that the Chairman or vice chair be present to give a quick overview of the program and answer questions. Dave Maehr second the motion. 12 . Ammend motion that EPTAB have a member present at the board meeting, and that they draft a letter recommending that the board to postpone the ruling until after the water management workshop meeting. Dave Maehr second the motion 13 . Approved 6 to 1 with Mike Davis voting against sending the letter he believed there was not sufficient time for the letter to be effective. 14 . Kevin Dugan presented the latest draft of the Manatee Protection Plan to EPTAB. 15. Dave Maehr made a motion that EPTAB members read the plan then provide written comment and discuss the plan at the next EPTAB meeting. VI. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Gary Beardsley requested that EPTAB receive Betty Mathews strategic planning document. 2 . Bill Lorenz said that staff would send members a copy out with their minutes. 3 . Mike Davis agreed that this should become the first agenda item for the next meeting, and that Gary's information be given to all members for the discussion. 4 . Steve Means asked that staff give a short presentation on the shortcomings and positive aspects of the LDC, and how they are applied at County level. EPTAB further requested exerpts from the LDC to follow along with the presentation. VII. Meeting adjourned at 6: 00 p.m.