Backup Documents 07/26/2011 Item # 9FPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Agenda !tern #: —oF Meeting Date: -Z(;s
Presented by. /'[ lu j (G,(4E Lt_
July 14, 2011
The Collier County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory
committees.
The Airport Authority Advisory Board has 1 vacancy for a new term that will expire August 10,
2015; this member must be a resident of Marco Island. The 7 member Airport Authority Advisory
Board was created by Ordinance 2010 -11 and has the responsibility for the construction, improvement,
equipment, development, regulation, operation and maintenance of the airports and airport facilities.
Members of the Authority shall be residents of Collier County with business ability and experience in
one or more fields which, by way of example, may include, but are not limited to, general business,
economic development, aviation, public affairs, law, finance, accounting, engineering, natural resource
conservation or other related fields. There shall be at least 1 member of the Authority appointed from
each of the communities of Immokalee, Marco Island, and Everglades City if a qualified candidate
who resides within the respective area is available for appointment to the Authority. No person
holding elected office at the State, County, or Municipal level shall be appointed to, or be a member of,
the Authority
The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has a vacancy for a term
expiring on May 22, 2012. This 9 member committee was created by Resolution 2001 -98 on March
27, 2001 to review the Redevelopment Plan, to make recommendations to the Community
Redevelopment Agency, to receive input from members of the public interested in their respective
component areas and to report such information to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Resumes
will be accepted from all interested parties for this at large representative, including Bayshore
residents, who reside or engage in business or both in the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Component
Redevelopment Area. A person who "engages in business" means an individual owning real property
or a business, practicing a profession or performing a service for compensation or serving as an officer
or director of a corporation or other business entity so engaged. Consideration will be given to
appointing a member that has experience in the following professions: finance, banking, architecture,
engineering, education, law enforcement, social work, real estate sales and development, planning or
design and building construction. Terms are 3 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 vacancies for terms 1 to expire June 25, 2013 and 1
to expire June 25, 2015. 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.
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The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy for a term expiring
on February 11, 2015. 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.
The Value Adjustment Board is seeking applications for one citizen member and one alternate citizen
member. The Value Adjustment Board considers recommendations of the Special Magistrates on tax
petitions regarding exemptions, classifications, assessed values, and untimely petitions for the current
tax year. Value Adjustment Board meetings are held in accordance with the Rules of Procedure to be
adopted by the Value Adjustment Board, administrative rules promulgated by the Florida Department
of Revenue, and applicable Florida Statutes. The citizen members must own homestead property
within Collier County and may not be a member of or employee of a taxing authority and may not
represent other property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes. The citizen
members should also be available to attend VAB meetings at the Government Center three times
during the year. Some knowledge of real property and appraisal practice is encouraged.
How to apply for an advisor 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.collier og v.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
August 4, 2011