Backup Documents 05/24/2011 Item #15PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Agenda Item #: 15 Meeting Date : " 2�-
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May 25, 2011
The Collier County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory
committees.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee currently has 2 vacancies, 1 for a term that will expire
on October 1, 2013 the member will represent "labor active in home building" and 1 for an alternate
member with a term to expire on October 1, 2013. One of these applicants must be a resident of
Immokalee. This is an 11 member committee created by Ordinance 91 -65 as amended to monitor the
implementation of the Affordable Housing Task Force's recommendations, and the goals, objectives,
and policies of the Housing Elements of the County's Growth Management Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan Determine the effect of proposed ordinances of affordable housing and make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Naples City Council; and investigate
any other relevant areas so directed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County
Commissioners will appoint 9 members, including the alternate member, and one of those must be a
resident of Immokalee. The City of Naples will appoint 2 members. Terms are 3 years.
The Black Affairs Advisory Board has 4 vacancies. This 9 member board identifies and evaluates
concerns unique to the Black community. The board reviews and recommends ways to ensure open
communication between minorities and Collier County Government to help promote and foster better
understanding by Collier County Government of the challenges facing the minority community. The
board provides periodic reports to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners for review, and
may have joint meetings with the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, to evaluate common issues that
affect both the Hispanic and Black communities. The board meets on the fourth Monday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the Board of County Commissioners board room, Collier County Government
Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34112.
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board has 1 vacancy for an alternate member with a term to
expire on February 14, 2014. This 7 member board, plus 2 alternate members, is composed of, but not
limited to, individuals representing the occupations of architect, businessman, engineer, general
contractor, subcontractor and Realtor and are considered, in part, on the basis of experience or interest
in the areas of the codes and ordinances to be enforced. Members are required to file a Form 1
Statement of Financial Interest each year with the Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 3 years.
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The Environmental Advisory Council has 1 vacancy for a non - technical member with a term to
expire July 28, 2015. This 5 member (plus 1 alternate member) council acts in an advisory capacity to
the Board in matters dealing with the regulation, control, management, use or exploitation of any or all
natural resources within the County, and the review of all land development petitions which require an
environmental impact statement (EIS) per section 10.02.02 A of the Code, all developments of
regional impact (DRI), lands with special treatment (ST) or Area of Critical State Concern/ Special
Treatment zoning overlays, areas of the county covered by inter local agreements, any petitions which
cannot be resolved between the applicant and staff. The membership will include technical and non-
technical members. Technical members shall demonstrate evidence of expertise in one or more of the
following areas related to environmental protection and natural resources management: Air Quality,
Biology (including any of the sub disciplines such as botany, ecology, zoology, etc.), Coastal
Processes, and Estuarine Processes, Hazardous Waste, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Land
Use Law, Land Use Planning, Pollution Control, Solid Waste, Storm water Management, Water
Resources, Wildlife Management, or other representative areas deemed appropriate by the Board such
as, but not limited to, a representative of the development community. Terms are 4 years.
The Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee has 1 vacancy for a term that will expire on
October 13, 2014, for applicants residing in Golden Gate Estates Units 21 -22, 36 -47, 52 -53, 59 -93 or
those units located south of Alligator Alley. This 5 member committee serves in an advisory capacity
to the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of carrying out the requirements, conditions
and various provisions of an Agreement relating to the use of land, or funds derived from the sale of
land, conveyed to the County by Avatar Properties Inc. (f/k/a GAC Properties Inc.). Applicants must
reside within the subdivision known as "Golden Gate Estates." Member selection may depend upon
location of residence within specific areas (phases) of the Estates. Terms are 4 years.
The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee has 2 terms expiring on June 25, 2011. This 9 member
board identifies and evaluates problems unique to the Hispanic Community, reviews and recommends
ways to ensure open communication between the minorities and Collier County Government and
provides periodic reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Terms are 4 years.
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee has a vacancy for a term expiring on February 11, 2013.
This 9- member committee was created by Ordinance No. 2002 -63 and their primary responsibility is to
recommend to the BCC an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase
recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation
Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced
representation including environmental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests,
educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have
expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land
acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco- tourism or environmental education. Terms are 3
years.
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The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy for a term to expire on
December 31, 2011. This 5 member committee advises the Board on the budget and operation of the
Ochopee Fire Control District. Members must reside within the taxing district. Terms are 2 years.
How to apply for an advisory committee on -line:
Go to www.colliergov.net
Across the top of the screen you will see tabs:
Click on "I want to"
Click on "apply for"
Click on "advisory boards & committees"
After you complete the application, at the bottom,
Click on "E-mail Ian Mitchell"
You will receive a confirmation that your application was sent. Note: You must put your e-mail
address in the application to receive a copy of your application.
Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions can also obtain an application by
calling 252 -8097 or from www.colliergov.net. Please forward to the attention of Ian Mitchell,
Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples,
Florida 34112 -5746, and FAX to 252 -6406. The deadline for acceptance of applications is
June 15, 2011