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May 2, 2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, May 2, 2005
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehicle
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
Collie 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 (Absent)
Michael Mendel (Excused)
Randy Smith
Richard Pickett (Alternate)
ALSO PRESENT:
Michelle Arnold, Director Code Enforcement
Janet Powers, Operations Mgr/Code Enforcement
Jamie MacKenzie, Administrative Secretary
Robert Zachary, Assistant County Attorney
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AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 2, 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: March 7, 2005
V. Notices-none
VI. New Business:
New Application: Gulf Stream Limousine Service
VII. Hearing
VIII. Old Business:
IX. Complaint Report-Marsh
X. Discussion:
1. Fuel costs, Department Personnel
2. Additional Enforcement
XI. Announcements
XII. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: June 6, 2005
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I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Allen Walburn at 9:36 AM.
II. Roll Call was taken and a quorum established.
III. Approval of Agenda:
Add: X Additional Enforcement and Presentation entitled: Vehicle for Hire Course
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Randy Smith.
Carried unanimously 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2005
Randy Smith moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 2005. Second by Russ
Berghuis. Carried unanimously 3-0.
V. Notices: None
VI. New Business:
New Application: Gulf Stream Limousine Service
Lisa Ð' Angelo - application was discussed.
Randy moved to approve the application as long as the Insurance is in the
Company's name. Second by Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously 3-0.
VII. Hearing: None
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. Complaint Report - John Marsh (Attached)
A few questions were asked of Jamie for clarification of items on report. It was noted
most of the complaints come from the Industry itself.
Kelly Farrell and Susan Paine from Alligator Alley Express asked about signage or
logos on vehicles. They have a logo on their shuttle and stated nothing in the Ordinance
addresses the issue or applies to their situation. They received a citation and would like
to know how to resolve it. Susan gave a summary of the signage or logo of an alligator
on their shuttle and questioned the classification. They want to comply with the
requirements of Collier County.
It was noted there are two classification/categories - Taxi Cab or Charter.
Jamie read different sections of the Ordinance.
Alligator Alley Express was given an extension until May 9th. Susan mentioned many
things have changed with all the airports since 911 and they want to comply, but not sure
what they need to do
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Michelle Arnold mentioned they should be taking another look at the Ordinance
addressing signage on vehicles. It is an issue.
There was a lengthy discussion on the above concerns. It was suggested the County
Attorney address the issue for a solution. It was suggested a Workshop be held to
address possible changes to the Ordinance and a Request for Legal Services be submitted.
Michelle stated the Committee cannot give staff guidance on enforcement. She
recommended the Committee not take a position on the subject and allow staff to do their
job and will inform the Committee further when a resolution has been clarified.
Russ Berghuis would like a legal opinion be given from the Attorneys office.
Randy Smith moved to address the sign age issue for Charter Vehicles and hold a
Workshop to discuss and review those issues. Second by Russ Berghuis.
Carried unanimously 3-0.
x. Discussion: Fuel Costs, Department Personnel
Fuel Costs
Jamie had been asked to bring up rate increases due to rising fuel costs. Many
drivers pay for their own gas and are quitting due to the increase of gas prices.
Janet Powers mentioned possibly looking at the rate structure.
Randy Smith moved to look at and discuss the rate structures at the
Workshop. Second by Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously 3-0.
Department Personnel
Allen Walburn constructed an email submitted to Commissioner Chairman Fred
Coyle and County Manager Jim Mudd. He had not received a response, but the
email had been directed to staff to place added personnel into a pool (wish list)
after the Budget process and would be prioritized as needed.
A discussion followed on fee structures, the industry, offsetting costs and
Mr. Marsh indicating a certain amount of hours devoted to public vehicle issues
and a need for additional help.
It had been decided the best way to get their point across for added personnel is to
attend the Budget Hearings and make themselves heard. Staff will notify the
Committee members and email those in the industry of the dates.
(Additional Enforcement- added to the Agenda)
Discussed above.
Presentation - Vehicle for Hire Course - A Power Point presentation has been devised
by Jamie for new drivers. It is not finalized, but wanted the Committee to know what
they are doing for better understanding and clarification of the Ordinance. Main items of
the Ordinance were shown.
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XI. Announcements: None
XII. Next scheduled meeting Date: June 6, 2005
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 10:48 AM.
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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEIDCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Allen Walburn
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