TDC Minutes 09/26/2005 R
September 26, 2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOMENT COUNCIL
Naples, Florida September 26, 2005
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Tourist
Development Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM in REGULAR SESSION in
Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Fred Coyle
Ron Albeit
Susan Becker (Excused)
Murray H. Hendel
Douglas House
Clark Hill
David Loving
John Sorey III
Glenn Tucker
ALSO PRESENT: Jack Wert, Director of Tourism
Gail Hambright, Administrative Assistant
Colleen M. Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Project Manager
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9-26-05 Agenda
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
September 26, 2005, 9:00 A.M. - Noon
Collier County Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples,
Florida 34112
* Requres TDC Action
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Approval of TDC Minutes - * Regular Meeting August 22, 2005
VI. New Business
1. * Category "A" Beach and Beach Park Facilities Funding Policy
VII. Old Business
1. Parks & Recreation - Quarterly Report (INFORMATION ONLY)
VIII. Paradise Advertising & Marketing - Kerry Durand
IX. Staff Reports
1. Director's ReporUTax Report -Jack Wert
a. Flagler Award for Excellence in Florida Tourism Marketing
2. Sales Manager Report - Debi DeBenedetto
3. P.R. Manager Report - JoNe11 Modys
4. Film Coordinator Report - Maggie McCarty
X. Inquiry Reports
1. Phase V Fulfillment & Call Summary - Ginny DeMas
2. Golf Pac Inquiries - Jack Wert
3. Search Engine Report - Jack Wert
XI. Miscellaneous
XII. Announcements
XIII. Audience Input & Discussion
XIV. Council Discussion
XV. Next Meeting Date/Location - October 24, 2005; Edison Community College, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway,
Room J-103, Naples Florida
XVI. 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 Jack Wert at (239) 403-2402.
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/9-26-05Agenda.htm
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September 26, 2005
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fred W. Coyle, at 9:01 AM.
II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
A quorum was established with Susan Becker having an excused absence.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Tucker. Carried
unanimously 8-0.
V. Approval of TDC Minutes- Regular Meeting August 22,2005
Mr. Tucker moved to approve the minutes of August 22, 2005. Second by
Mr. Sorey. Carried unanimously 8-0.
VI. New Business
A. Category "A" Beach and Beach Park Facilities Funding Policy
Ron Pennington reviewed the Executive Summary "Recommend
approval of proposed Amendment to Tourist Development Tax Category
"A" Beach and Beach Park Facilities Funding Policy" along with
"Proposed Changes 9-8-05 Tourist Development Category "A" Funding
Policy".
Open discussion ensued with the following recommendations:
· Qualifiers under paragraph one.
· Addition of "limited cleanup" under paragraph one.
· Have the C.A.C. review the document and return to the Tourist
Development Council.
· Exchanging "public access" for "tourist access" under paragraph
one.
· There are reservations about restorations of inland lakes and rivers.
· Pass the language as is in order to resolve the issues afterward.
· Paragraph #6. "Inlet Sand Bypassng" needs to read "Inlet Sand
Bypassing".
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Executive Summary "Recommend
approval of proposed Amendment to Tourist Development Tax
Category" A" Beach and Beach Park Facilities Funding Policy" along
with "Proposed Changes 9-8-05 Tourist Development Category "A"
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Funding Policy". Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried 6-2 with Mr. Albeit
and Mr. House opposed.
Commissioner Coyle would like to have the staff return with
recommendations and alternatives, addressing a possible change to the
ordinance or a policy on rivers and lakes.
VII. Old Business:
A. Parks & Recreation - Quarterly Report (Information Only)
Mr. McAlpin noted that the Clam Pass survey should be coming in within
the next two weeks. Plans will be worked out for beach renourishment
utilizing the shoal.
VIII. Paradise Advertising & Marketing - Kerry Durand
Ms. Durand reviewed of Power Point Presentation.
IX. Staff Reports
A. Director's Report - Jack Wert
Mr. Wert reviewed overhead presentation.
1. Flagler Award for Excellence in Florida Tourism Marketing
Multiple awards received from the Florida's Governors
Conference were displayed and distributed:
- Award - Finalist for Web Site Design
- Award - Internet Marketing
- Award - Finalist Mixed Media
- Award - Resource and Promotional Materials
- Henry Award - Television
- Tele Award
B. Sales Manager Report - Debi DeBenedetto
Ms. DeBenedetto was out of town attending a trade show. Mr. Wert
gave her Power Point Presentation.
C. P.R. Manager Report - JoN ell Modys
Ms. Modys was out of town attending a trade show. Mr. Wert gave her
Power Point Presentation.
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Mr. Albeit would like to see add clippings that have been published.
D. Film Coordinator Report - Maggie McCarty
Ms. McCarty gave a Power Point Presentation reviewing summer events.
X. Inquiry Reports
A. Phase V - Fulfillment & Call Summary - Ginny DeMas
Ms. DeMas gave a Power Point Presentation.
B. Golf Pac Inquiries - Jack Wert
Mr. Wert gave a Power Point Presentation.
C. Search Engine Report - Jack Wert
Mr. Wert gave a Power Point Presentation.
XI. Miscellaneous
None
XII. Announcements
None
XIII. Audience Input and Discussion
None
XIV. Council Discussion
Mr. Sorey noted that the City of Naples will make a request regarding the
substantial fish kill. Around 200 tons of fish were cleaned up.
Mr. Clark Hill was introduced as the new Committee Member.
Mr. McAlpin added that the County cleaned up 280 tons for an approximate total
of 480 tons due to the red tide.
Mr. Albeit mentioned the excellent clean up job performed on Edge Water Beach
Front, the City and Clam Pass.
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XV. Next Meeting Date/Location - October 24, 2005 Edison Community College,
7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, Room J-I03, Naples, Florida.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 10:29 AM.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chairman, Commissioner Fred Coyle
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September 6, 2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, September 6, 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 REGUALR SESSION in
Room 609, of the Development Services Center, 2800 North Horseshoe
Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Tony Marino
Russ Berghuis
Randy Smith- Absent
Dale Schultheis
Richard Schmidt- Absent
Reg Buxton
ALSO PRESENT: John Marsh, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Jamie Mackenzie, Admin. Secretary Code Enforcement
Janet Powers, Code Enforcement Manager
Michelle Arnold, Code Enforcement Director
Tom Palmer, Assistant County Attorney
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Tony Marino at 9:32 AM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
Mr. Berghuis moved to approve the agenda. Second by Mr. Buxton.
Carried unanimously 4-0.
I. Discussion Items
A. Sunshine Law
Tom Palmer gave a presentation including the following points:
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There should not be any discussion outside of the meetings on
subj ects that are coming before the Committee or could come
before the Committee.
Mr. Palmer addressed questions.
Members of the Committee are advised not to call in specific
violations due to the nature of the position held; though a non-
specific recurrent violation can be noted to the staff.
Committee members are advised to call Mr. Palmer with any
questions that may arise.
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B. Procedures for Advisory Committee Meetings
Janet Powers reviewed "Procedures for Advisory Committee"
Tom Palmer addressed "G. Conflict of Interest" under the "Procedures for
Advisory Committee"
C. Sec 142-26 Code of Laws and Ordinances
Janet Powers reviewed the document "Article II. Taxicabs and Charter
Services, Sec. 142-26"
Taxi companies that have been seen in violation of the ordinance need to
be addressed by the staff.
Mr. Berghuis moved to have updates on Taxi Company violations on
the next agenda. Second by Mr. Schultheis. Carried unanimously
4-0.
II. Power Point Presentation - Jamie Mackenzie
Ms. Mackenzie demonstrated the presentation that is offered to potential
applicants.
III. Closing Comments
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Mr. Schultheis moved to have "Discussion on the Ordinance" placed on the
agenda. Second by Mr. Berghuis.
Mr. Schultheis withdrew his motion. Mr. Berghuis withdrew the second.
Ms. Arnold will address changes to the Ordinance recommended by the staff at
the next meeting.
Michaelle Crowley was introduced.
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There being no further business for the good of the County of Collier the meeting
was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 10:45 AM.
PUBLIC VEHICLE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman, Tony Marino
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