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April 14, 2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, April 14, 2005
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Coastal Advisory Committee
in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on
this date at 1 :00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F of the
Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN: Ron Pennington
John Arceri (Excused)
Murray Hendel
Heidi Kulpa
Tony Pires
James Snediker (Absent)
John Sorey III
Paul Sullivan
ALSO PRESENT:
Maria Bernal, Tourists Tax Coordinator
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Projects Mgr.
Dr. Mike Bauer, City of Naples
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
COAST AL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005 -1 :00 P.M.
W. Harmon Turner Building (Administration Building F) Collier County Government Center, 3301 E.
Tamiami Trail, Naples
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Changes and Approval of Agenda
IV. Public Comments
v. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. March 10, 2005 - Regular Meeting
2. March 10,2005 - Erosion Control Line Workshop
3. March 24, 2005 - Special Meeting - Hideaway Beach Renourishment
VI. Staff Reports
1. Revenue Report
2. Monthly Project Status Report
VII. New Business
1. Election of Chairman
2. Wiggins Pass Dredging Additional Construction Monitoring by Humiston and Moore
3. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment 2005 Survey Scope of Work & Fee Proposal
4. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Construction Phase Biologial Monitoring Scope of
Work and Fee proposal
5. Sea Turtle Protection Plan Annual Report
6. Parks and Recreation Project Update - Information Purpose Only
7. Consideration of Committee Candidate Recommendations
a. Two Candidates for current unincorporated area vacancy
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b. Reappointment of Mr. Pires
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8. Inlet Subcommittee Update
9. Summer Schedule
VIII. Old Business
1. 10 Year TDC Category "A" Funding Projections
2. FDEP Billing for March 31, 2005
3. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Update
4. Hideaway Beach Renourishment Update
5. Marco South Beach Renourishment/Caxambas Pass Dredging Update
6. Wiggins Pass Dredging Update
7. Doctors Pass Renourishment Update
IX. Public Comments
X. Announcements
XI. Committee Member Discussion
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XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
1. May 12, 2005 - 1 :00 p.m. - BCC Board Room
XIII. Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their objections, if any, in writing, to the board prior to
the meeting if applicable.
For more information, please contact Maria Bernal at (239) 213-2966.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost
to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112, (239) 774-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for additional time.
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to, addressing the Board of County Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register with the
Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department.
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I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ron Pennington at 1 :00 PM.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
Dr. Mike Bauer from the City of Naples was introduced.
III. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Add: Under "New Business" #10. State Report Update on Critical Eroded Beaches in
FL Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Mr. Sullivan.
Carried unanimously 6-0.
IV. Public Comments: None
V. Approval of CAC Minutes:
1. March 10, 2005 - Regular Meeting - Mr. Pires moved to approve the
minutes of March 10,2005. Second by Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 6-0.
2. March 10, 2005 - Erosion Control Line Workshop - Page 2 - change to
673,000 cubic yards. Page 4 - misspelling "about." Mr. Sullivan moved to
approve the minutes of March 10,2005 as amended. Second by Mr. Pires.
Carried unanimously 6-0.
3. March 24, 2005 - Special Meeting - Hideaway Beach Renourishment
Mr. Pires moved to approve the Special Meeting of March 24, 2005. Second
by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 6-0.
It was noted on Page 4 of the Special Meeting that Ms. Kulpa and Mr. Pires
voted "no" to the motion.
VI. Staff Reports:
1. Revenue Report - Mr. Pennington noted two Commissioners
(Commissioner Coyle & Commissioner Halas) opposed diversion of funds to
Tourism marketing.
Mr. McAlpin gave the different figures ofthe Tourist Tax Revenues noted on the
summary sheets provided. He gave a breakdown showing the month of April
being the highest revenue month and then tapering off. They are now proj ecting
$10M as a forecast for Revenues.
2. Monthly Project Status Report - covered the various line items and working
with Dr. Bauer (City of Naples).
VII. New Business:
1. Election of Chairman
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Mr. Hendel nominated Mr. Pennington for Chairman. Second by Mr.
Sullivan. Being no further nominations for Chairman Mr. Pennington is the
Chairman of CAC for one year.
2. Wiggins Pass Dredging Additional Construction Monitoring by Humiston
& Moore _ Staffrecommends the $45,000 for the Construction Monitoring
activities at Wiggins Pass. The Contractor has been delayed due to weather and
equipment problems.
Mr. McAlpin explained the penalty clause and their working very aggressively
with the Contractor.
The Committee expressed their opinion on specifications for equipment and
tightening up the process for future projects. That would also include assessments
on engineering and contractors.
Mr. Pires moved to approve the $45,000 for the additional Construction
monitoring by Humiston & Moore. Second by Ms. Kulpa. Carried
unanimously 6-0.
3. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment 2005 Survey Scope of Work
& Fee Proposal- Staff recommends $88,822.30 to conduct the survey of the
Naples Park Shore and Vanderbilt Beaches in November. The process was
explained by Mr. McAlpin.
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the $88,822.30 for those items just described on
the summary. Second by Ms. Kulpa. Carried unanimously 6-0.
4. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Construction Phase
Biological Monitoring Scope of Work and Fee Proposal- Mr. McAlpin
referred to page 21 ofthe report. It summarized the permit required by FDEP and
the breakout items were covered.
Mr. McAlpin suggested approving the items on a "not to exceed" basis.
Several questions and discussion took place on the artificial reef, Hardbottom
mitigation, quality control and costs.
Mr. Sullivan moved to approve the Biological Monitoring & fee proposal
"not to exceed" $857,819.80 and dropping the optional.
Second by Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 6-0.
5. Sea Turtle Protection Plan Annual Report - Maura Krause
Some statistics were given as follows:
· 378 Nests - 356 false crawls
· Second lowest nesting year - some lost to storms
· 3,128 people actions - educated
· Beach violations including lighting violations
6. Parks and Recreation Project Update - Information Purpose Only
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Working with Parks & Rec to incorporate their projects into the 10 year plan.
Will consolidate the report with all projects.
7. Consideration of Committee Candidate Recommendations:
a. Two Candidates for current unincorporated area vacancy -
One applicant is not valid as he lives in the City.
Ms. Kulpa moved to approve the recommendation of Mr. Gerald
Camiener to the BCC to fill the vacancy on the Coastal Advisory
Committee.
Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 6-0.
b. Reappointment of Mr. Pires -
Mr. Hendel moved to approve the recommendation to the BCC for
the re-appointment of Mr. Pires to the Coastal Advisory Committee.
Second by Ms. Kulpa. Carried unanimously 6-0.
8. Inlet Sub-committee Update - Mr. Sullivan
. Toured Wiggins Pass, dredging & Clam Pass areas (20 people)
. Workshop held later in day
o Discussed Interlocal agreements and Inlets
o Will look at Lee County policy and agreements
o Goals are for consistency, identifying between local municipalities
and County and using as much engineering data as possible.
. Next Sub-committee meeting will be Tuesday, May 3rd - 3:00 PM.
9. Summer Schedule - CAC procedures allows one month recess during the
summer. Staffrecommends the month of July.
Mr. Sorey moved "l1ot" to meet the month of July. Second by Mr. Hendel.
Carried unanimously 6-0.
10. State Report Update on Critical Eroded Beaches in FL - Report was
distributed. Mr. McAlpin pointed out several areas in the report that is
significant. The Committee is to review and if they do not agree with the report
they are to respond by May 6,2005.
Discussion followed on what makes the beaches critically eroded. The
Committee will email their comments to Mr. McAlpin before the deadline date.
BREAK - 2:37 PM
RECONVENED - 2:47 PM
VIII. Old Business:
1. 10 Year TDC Category "A" Funding Projections (Attached)
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The Master Plan update was presented and included revised figures for grants.
The different line items concerning projects and figures were covered and
discussed.
Mr. Sorey moved to recommend approval of the Master Plan to the BCC.
Second by Mr. Pires. Carried unanimously 6-0.
2. FDEP Billing for March 31, 1005 - Mr. McAlpin explained the quarterly
billing that reflects FDEP matching funds for work completed.
3. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Update - Mr. McAlpin
reported they are still outstanding with the Biological opinion with USACE
permit.
o Should get permits in 2-3 months.
o Bidding is moved up to June 1st.
o Construction scheduled for November 1, 2005.
o The Committee will look at the bid package at the next meeting.
Discussed easements - down to 20 out of 120.
4. Hideaway Beach Reuourishmeut Update - pre-construction meeting with
the contractors and other various entities was held on April 6th.
o Weeks Marine is anticipating to start first week May.
o Will hold meetings with Al Madsen and other interested parties for
coordinating any issues and concerns.
o Getting good cooperation from the Homeowners Association.
o Done early June
(Mr. Sorey left at 3:38 PM)
5. Marco South Beach Renourishment/Caxambas Pass Dredging Update
o Met with Taylor Engineering
o Request for Information #2 being sent addressing issues along with DEP
plans
o Can obtain permit with the project being finished by November 2005
6. Wiggius Pass Dredging Update
o 50% finished
o Mouth of pass dredged on North side and middle pass to zero line
o Not going to extend the timeframe for Contractor or cubic yardage
7. Doctors Pass Renourishment Update
o J oint letter sent
o Biological monitoring plan submitted March 22, 2005
o Contract bids - May 13
o Award Contract - June 15
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IX. Public Comments - None
X. Announcements - April 6th Mr. McAlpin made a presentation to the Pelican Bay
Services Division.
XI. Committee Member Discussion - clarification of Hideaway dredge finished
May 31st.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
1. May 12, 2005 - 1 :00 PM - BCC Board Room
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting adjourned
by order of the Chair at 3:51 PM.
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COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Ron Pennington
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