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CAC Minutes 06/09/2005 R June 9, 2005 TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, June 9, 2005 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1 :09 PM in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Ron Pennington John Arceri Gerald Camiener (Excused) Murray Hendel (Excused) Heidi Kulpa Ronald Minarcini Tony Pires John Sorey III Paul Sullivan ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Coastal Projects Mgr. Maria Bernal, Tourist Tax Coordinator Dr. Mike Bauer, City of Naples Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney Jack Wert, Director of Tourism Maura Kraus, Environmental Services 1 6-9-05 Regular Meeting Page 1 of2 MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005 -1:00 P.M. W. HARMON TURNER BUILDING (Administrative Building F,3rd Floor) 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. May 12, 2005 VI. Staff Reports 1. Revenue Report 2. Monthly Project Status Report VII. New Business 1. 4th Percent Tourist Tax Proposal VIII. Old Business 1. Inlet Subcommittee Report 2. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Update 3. Discussion of Dredging Methods a. Details of Construction Qualification Requirements b. Cutterhead vs. Hopper Dredge c. US Army Corps of Engineers - Biological Report - Atlantic Coast, NJ 4. Hideaway Beach Renourishment Update 5. Marco South Beach RenourishmentlCaxambas Pass Dredging Update 6. Wiggins Pass Dredging Update 7. Doctors Pass Renourishment Update IX. Public Comments X. Announcements XI. Committee Member Discussion XII. Next Meeting Date/Location 1. August 11, 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. http://www.colliergov.net/tdc/cac/6-9-05RegularMeeting.htm 6/7/2005 -,._-"-"...~ 6-9-05 Regular Meeting ~ ¡"'.i-"~'::-;::-''''1t'..:. Page 2 of2 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. Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall. before engaging in any lobbying activities (including. but not limited 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. http://www.colliergov.net/tdc/cac/6-9-05RegularMeeting.htm 6/7/2005 June 9, 2005 I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Pennington at 1 :00 PM. II. Roll Call - A quorum was established with Mr. Hendel and Mr. Camiener being excused. The new member Ronald Minarcini was welcomed. III. Changes & Approval of Agenda - None - Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Second by Mr. Arceri. Carried unanimously 7-0. IV. Public Comments - None V. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. May 12, 2005 - Page 6 - change motion to 7-0. Mr. Pires had left earlier. Mr. Sullivan moved to approve the Minutes of May 12, 2005 as amended. Second by Mr. Arceri. Carried unanimously 7-0. VI. Staff Reports - Gary McAlpin 1. Revenue Report - (Attached) · Report was given with finishing the year with approx. $10.5M · Will have enough Revenue to complete projects · Tax Collections are good 2. Monthly Project Status Report - (Attached) · Changes have been made & working on closing out as many projects as possible · Working with Dr. Bauer from City of Naples VII. New Business 1. 4th Percent Tourist Tax Proposal- Jack Wert (Power point presentation given) Refining proposal and will be presenting to the Hoteliers next week. This will need a majority vote by the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Wert commented they would have support by the BCC if the Advisory Boards concur. Support is needed by the Hotels. Brief outline of presentation is as follows: · Objectives to increase summer and shoulder business (spring and fall) by 1%. · Would like to see Tourist Tax revenues increase by 5% · Increase infonnation inquiries to website · Increase brand and name awareness of area · Gave figures for current tourism budget "05 · Promote our destination · Proposal- Based on this year's revenue - $3.3M from each penny they now receive, 4th percent would go towards advertising, public relations, promotions and research. · Current Category "B" - will retain for Administrative costs & reimburse the emergency fund (need to replenish) · Remainder - recommend 66% back to Category "A" - Beach & Inlet Program and 34% Beach Access 2 June 9, 2005 · Gave examples of getting and not getting the 4th cent. · More opportunities for marketing, advertising and public relations · Emergency funds used only for advertising after a disaster · Allocation breakdown shown for '06 FY Budget · Revenue projections given · Benefits o Sufficient & dedicated to Advertising and Promotions o Emergency Fund o Additional funds for Beaches and Inlets o Additional business for Hotels o Additional marketing opportunities o Can afford the International Market for advertising and promotions o Sports Event Promotions · Time frame - go to BCC July 26, 2005 and implement in October 2005 A lengthy discussion from the Committee members was held with opinions expressed. Many expressed their support as it will add more revenues for beaches and felt it would be very beneficial for the Category "A" funds. Mr. Arceri moved to recommend and support the 4th cent as submitted by Mr. Wert. Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried 6 "yes" -1 "no." Mr. Pires voted "no". VIII. Old Business 1. Inlet Subcommittee Report - (June 2nd meeting) - Paul Sullivan An updated draft of "Inlet Policy & Funding Guidelines for Tourist Development Taxes" was distributed (Attached) Mr. Sullivan covered the draft and discussed the six passes. He would like to go forward and present it to the BCC. A power point presentation was suggested. The next step is to go through the Inter-Local Agreements and would like to conclude at the end of summer. Mr. McAlpin wishes to present the draft to the rest of the community and the different stakeholders with the objective of getting an understanding of the funding responsibilities. A visual will be in the presentation. The draft will be tweaked as they go along. Discussion followed on the draft and Committee member's comments. Discussed technical input, inter-local agreements, impact on Tourism and beach quality and non-beach quality sand. Consensus of the Committee was to have Gary proceed with presentations with stakeholders and local government for their input. 3 June 9, 2005 SPEAKERS Kyle Lukasz - Pelican Bay Services - thanked the sub-committee for the language on the restoration management pennit - but has a concern on the dredging of the ebb shoal and the impacts it may have on the adjacent beaches in front of Pelican and Clam Pass Park. Invited Ken Humiston to present technical infonnation on behalf of Pelican Bay. Ken Humiston - Humiston & Moore Engineers - pleased with committee looking at the inlets in the County. There is a lot of infonnation that can be used. The inlets are all different in many ways and different management practices and policies that should be applied for each inlet. Discussed Clam Pass specifically. It is the smallest inlet in the County and dredged like Wiggins Pass but not for navigational purposes. Clam Pass is dredged to improve tidal flushing in Clam Bay. Dredging doesn't go across the ebb shoal and has a very shallow draft. He would not recommend extensive dredging of the shoal because natural inlets fonn to a size that is a function of the size of the inlet. Will fonn a platfonn bypassing the inlet. He mentioned situations change from time to time and as long as the shoal is left in its natural state, it will provide a platfonn where sand can bypass the inlet from one side to the other. Recommended to continue managing the inlet the way it has been. Mr. Pennington mentioned they had Inlet Management Plans for the inlets and asked if updates should be done and then approved officially, by the County Commissioners. David Roellig - speaking on behalf of himself and is a member of the Estuary Conservation Assn. - there is a disagreement on what to do with the sand. Clam Pass had been dredged previously and he is opposed to dredging in the area again. (Referred to map) Talked about the inlet policy the committee is working on. Committee would be involved in monitoring and studies every year on every pass. He commented on Wiggins Pass that the Estuary Conservation Board does not have the funding to provide or enter into an agreement any time soon. Also mentioned them starting an MSTD. The County has the responsibility to get a better understanding of what is happening in Wiggins Pass. Mr. Sullivan gave summary: · Sub-Committee will continue to work with interested parties for their input and opinions. (Phase I) · Will not be a fonnal agreement · Draft will need fine tuning · Will bring back to Committee for their August or September meeting · Then submit to the BCC · Also solicit input for Phase II Mr. Pennington stated the package they have now is adequate. 2. County/City of Naples Beach Renourishment Update - Gary McAlpin · Going out for bids on three qualified contractors - due July 1st 4 June 9, 2005 · In process of writing biological opinion and have reviewed by July 1st · No update on the easements, but Dr. Bauer stated they are under 10 out 124 for the City of Naples. 3. Discussion of Dredging Methods - Gary McAlpin a. Details of Construction Qualification Requirements - (attached) b. Cutterhead vs. Hopper Dredge - hopper dredge is recommended, accepted in the industry practices and approved for use. Showed both on the visualizer. Wouldn't have a problem with either method. c. US Army Corps of Engineers-Biological Report-Atlantic Coast, NJ Final report attached. 4. Hideaway Beach Renourishment Update - Gary McAlpin · Start dredging today or tomorrow · Has had weather issues · Equipment is on site · Will finish in 26 calendar days when work is started and were given 4 additional days. Mr. Pires distributed (attached) Article V Sea Turtle Protection, Section 54-147, code for City of Marco Island. He read sections and asked if they are following the Code. Mr. McAlpin responded he involved many of the City Officials of Marco Island in the process and the City recommended they proceed. The County did obtain a vegetation permit. Gary stated they will also get a variance if needed. - T-Groin #1 & #2 is complete - Sheet piling is in and the rock is on the channel side of the jetty Maura Kraus - Environmental Services - update every Monday on sea turtle info - 84 nests and 111 false crawls. 1 nest and 1 false crawl on Hideaway with the nest located where the renourishment is going to start, but is far enough back. The Contractors are building a dike in front of it and have it marked off. She has been working with the Hotels and Contractors. 5. Marco South Beach Renourishment/Caxambas Pass Dredging Update - Gary McAlpin · Completed sea grass survey · Responded for RFI · Will solicit proposals for bid specs etc. · Biological Opinion will be submitted to F & WL · Start January and finish beginning of turtle season 6. Wiggins Pass Dredging Update - Gary McAlpin · Is finished · Dredged approx. 49,000 cubic yards 5 June 9, 2005 · Handout distributed - graphs showing inlet cross sections · Discussed the different stations · Natural channel has conformed back to original profile within a months time · Will remark channel - depth of 7 feet is adequate for boat traffic · Speculation on the added fill · Is complete and project is closed · Contractor worked for 5 months with undersized equipment but worked with the County David Roellig mentioned to do another survey as once a year is not adequate. 7. Doctors Pass Renourishment Update - (City of Naples project) - Ron Pennington - 3 bids received - will make recommendation to City of Naples to award bid to Lake Michigan Contractors. IX. Public Comments - none X. Announcements - none XI. Committee Member Discussion - Mr. Arceri commented on building the new pathway on Tigertail and not putting in the tram. XII. Next Meeting Date/Location 1. August 11, 2005 -1:00 PM - BCC Board Room There being no further business fir the good of the County, the meeting adjourned by order of the Chair at 4:24 PM. COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ron Pennington, Chairman 6