TDC Minutes 12/12/2005 R
December 12, 2005
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOMENT COUNCIL
Naples, Florida December 12, 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 at the Naples City
Hall, Council Chambers, 735 Eighth Street South, Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN:
Commissioner Fred Coyle
Ron Albeit
Susan Becker
Murray H. Hendel
Douglas House
Clark Hill
David Loving
John Sorey III
Glenn Tucker
ALSO PRESENT:
Jack Wert, Director of Tourism
Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Project Manager
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I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fred W. Coyle at 9:00 AM.
II. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
A quorum was established with Ron Albeit, David Loving and Douglas House
absent at the time of roll call.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Jack Wert added item #4 "Change Order for Humiston and Moore" under "VI.
New Business" and under "VII. Old Business" the addition of item #1 "Parks and
Recreation Report" (information only).
Mr. Tucker moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Ms.
Becker. Carried unanimously 6-0.
V. Approval of TDC Minutes
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the minutes of November 7, 2005. Second by
Mr. Tucker. Carried unanimously 6-0.
David Loving joined the meeting at 9:05 AM.
VI. New Business
1. Travel Policy Amendment
Jack Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of an
Amendment to the Resolution for Payment or Reimbursement of Travel
Expenses for Persons Conducting Official Tourism Business" (see
attachment).
Ron Albeit joined the meeting at 9:08 AM.
Mr. Coyle suggested having Mr. Wert present entertainment ideas before
the shows; Mr. Sorey disagreed in that it is not the responsibility of this
Council. Mr. Wert replied that if there is something highly unusual he
would come before the Tourist Development Committee.
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Executive Summary "Recommend
Approval of an Amendment to the Resolution for Payment or
Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Persons Conducting Official
Tourism Business". Second by Mr. Hill. Carried unanimously 8-0.
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2. Paradise Advertising Emergency Amendment No.2
Jack Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of
Second Amendment to Paradise Advertising Contract for Emergency
Advertising" (see attachment).
Mr. Sorey expressed difficulty with making the contract retro active;
having the contract express from date forward would be a different
situation.
Mr. Wert noted that there was some confusion with the contracts on the
part of Paradise Adverting.
Mr. House joined the meeting at 9:23 AM.
Clarifying questions were addressed.
Mr. Hendel agreed with Mr. Sorey that the contract stands and should be
followed. He suggested that Mr. Wert should come back with something
clear and concise.
Mr. Hill moved to have Mr. Wert bring the document back with
clarification to be considered at a future meeting. Second by Mr.
Hendel. Carries unanimously 9-0.
3. Marine Contracting Group Change Order No.4
Gary McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend approval by
CAC/TDC for Change Order #4 with Marine Contracting Group for
additional expenditure of$210,000 under contract 05-3744, Project No.
905021" (see attachment) including the following points:
· It was first thought that Marine Contracting could use the Counties
tax exemption, but later discovered it was not possible.
· The only way to avoid sales tax is for the County to purchase
materials. Though this could lead to spoilage and waste.
· Most beach renourishment projects do not need materials because
sand is not a purchased material; but in the future when materials
are needed the County can make the purchase.
Mr. Sorey moved to approve Executive Summary "Recommend
approval by CAC/TDC for Change Order #4 with Marine
Contracting Group for additional expenditure of $210,000 under
contract 05-3744, Project No. 905021". Second by Mr. Tucker.
Carries unanimously 9-0.
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4. Change Order for Humiston and Moore
Gary McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend approval by
the CAC/TDC for a Change Order to of$45,250 to Humiston and Moore
to extend construction phase services through December 2005 and provide
laboratory analysis of sand samples as required by FDEP permit on the
Hideaway Beach Project No. 90502 Contract #1-3271" (see attachment).
Mr. Sorey moved to approve Executive Summary "Recommend
approval by the CAC/TDC for a Change Order to of $45,250 to
Humiston and Moore to extend construction phase services through
December 2005 and provide laboratory analysis of sand samples as
required by FDEP permit on the Hideaway Beach Project No. 90502
Contract #1-3271". Second by Mr. Tucker. Carried unanimously 9-0.
Mr. McAlpin updated the Committee on Beach Renourishment including:
· Vanderbilt Beach and Ritz Carlton should have sand placement on
January II th being completed by January 24th.
· Pelican Bay should have sand placement on January 25th being
completed by February 5th.
· Park Shore should have sand placement on February 6th being
completed by the beginning of March.
· Naples Beach should have sand placement at the beginning of
March being completed by April 23rd.
· Renourishment will occur 7 days a week 24 hours.
Mr. Albeit recommended workshops and meetings with hotels in the
renourishment areas.
VII. Old Business:
1. Parks and Recreation Report
VIII. Paradise Advertising & Marketing - Kerry Durand
Cedar Hames gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment). A Fall
Campaign is going to occur due to the additional funding.
Kerry Durand reviewed recent creative projects.
Dave Dimaggio gave a Power Point Presentation on how the photography
develops (see attachment).
IX. Klages 3rd Quarter Report
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Walter Klages gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment).
It was mentioned that the hurricanes and developments inside of Lee County can
have an affect on occupancy within Collier County.
Glenn Tucker left the meeting at 10:23 AM.
Discussion ensued on the statistics given in the presentation.
David Loving left the meeting at 10:33 AM.
X. Staff Reports
1. Director's Report - Jack Wert
Mr. Wert gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment) including the
following points:
· The 4th penny tax came into effect for October.
· The rental market for Condominiums has been off, running behind;
this is thought to be caused from the housing market increase.
· Bad publicity occurred in the London area news about the
hurricane destruction. Mr. Wert worked to mitigate accurate
information.
· A Sport Council of Collier County has been established.
2. Sales Manager Report - Debi DeBenedetto
Ms. DeBenedetto gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment)
including the following points:
· If advertising did not occur it would give the impression that
Hurricane Wilma had wiped out the area.
· Ms. DeBenedetto worked with Delta Airlines to advertise Collier
County using attraction tickets and information handouts while
playing trivia games.
3. P.R. Manager Report - JoNell Modys
Mr. Wert gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment) including the
following points:
· Ms. Modys spent most of October and November countering
Wilma misinformation.
· The Travel Channel had excerpts promoting Collier County
features.
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4. Film Coordinator Report - Maggie McCarty
Mr. Wert gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment).
XI. Inquiry Reports
1. Phase V - Fulfillment & Call Summary - Ginny DeMas
Ms. DeMas gave a Power Point Presentation (see attachment).
2. Golf Pac - Golf Inquiries - Jack Wert
See attachment.
3. Visitor Guide Inquiries Report - Jack Wert
See attachment.
XII. Announcements
Mr. Wert called attention to the regularly scheduled meeting on January 23rd at
the Government Center. There will also be a joint meeting with the County
Commission on January 30th at 9:00 AM. The joint meeting gives the County
Commission an opportunity to receive an update on the Tourist Developments
activities. Commissioner Coyle will not be available for the meeting along with
Mr. Sorey.
XIII. Audience Input and Discussion
None
XIV. Council Discussion
Mr. House would like to work on a positive attitude on hurricanes.
Mr. Coyle felt that a television spot that showed the same location before and
after a hurricane could demonstrate actual impacts and change person's attitude
on hurricanes.
XV. Next Meeting Date/Location - January 23, 2005 Government Center,
Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor.
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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 11 :07 AM.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chairman Commissioner Fred Coyle