CCLAAC Agenda 01/14/2019
CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 14, 2019, 9:00 A.M.
Commission Boardroom
W. Harmon Turner Building (Building “F”), Third Floor
AGENDA
I. Roll Call - Election of new Chair and Vice Chair
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of December 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes
IV. Old Business:
A. Cycle 9 Acquisition - Update
V. New Business:
A. 2020 Referendum
B. Preserve Updates
C. Purchase Policy Resolution
VI. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items
B. Miscellaneous Items
VII. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management – Chair, Bill Poteet – No meeting
B. Outreach- Chair, Michael Seef – Meeting scheduled January 23, 2018
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules, Chair, Pat Sherry – No meeting
VIII. Chair Committee Member Comments
IX. Public General Comments
X. Staff Comments
A. Sunshine Laws Refresher – scheduled for April 8th CCLAAC
XI. Next Meeting / Adjourn
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Committee Members: Please notify Summer Araque at 252-2979 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday January 10,
if you cannot attend this meeting or if you have a conflict and will abstain from voting on an agenda item .
December 3, 2018
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, December 3, 2018
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Pat Sherry
Susan Calkins
Michael Seef
John Psaras
Jacob Winge
Carol Pratt
Gary Bromley
Brittany Patterson-Weber
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator, Program Manager
Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attorney
Christal Segura, Environmental Specialist
Summer Araque, Principal Environmental Specialist
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I. Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
Ms. Weber was introduced as a new Member of the Committee.
Ms.Araque was introduced as the new Coordinator for Conservation Collier given Ms. Sulecki is
retiring.
II. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Sherry moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Winge. Carried unanimously 9—0.
III. Approval of September 8, 2018 minutes
Ms. Calkins moved to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2018 Meeting subject to the
following change:
• Page 3—Item VI, line 2—from"Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Service (FWC)
Invasive Plant Management"to "Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Invasive Plant Management"
Second by Mr. Seef. Carried unanimously 9—0.
IV. Old Business
A. Cycle 9 Acquisition -Update
Ms. Sulecki presented the "Cycle 9 Property Updates"dated December 3, 2018 for informational
purposes. She provided an update on the properties noting:
Gore- approved for purchase on November 20, 2018.
The Hack Family Trust-Rejected the County's offer for purchase.
Baron Collier- Sanitation Bethune—Three minor concerns were raised in the Phase I
Environmental report however no further testing was recommended. The concerns included
household rubbish and a storage tank on an adjoining property. The landfill was closed in
accordance with FDEP regulations and released. The County reported the tank was utilized for
storage of chemicals and Staff will review the issue and report back to the Committee.
BCI, LLC—Big Hammock Area I, Area II—Phase I Environmental report identified concerns on
Area I including recommending further testing(cost of$21,000+-) due to the oil well. The cost
for the parcels was estimated at$1.6M however the appraisal indicates a value of$4M for both
parcels. CREW is interested in partnering with the County on the purchase ($15,000 for Area I
and$5,000 for Area II). The County would maintain in control of management if the partnership
came to fruition.
B. Conservation Collier Ordinance Revisions
Ms. Sulecki reported the Committee and Commissioner McDaniel have been working on changes
to the Ordinance governing Conservation Collier and developed a proposed Ordinance. The
Ordinance, Policy and Rules Subcommittee reviewed the Ordinance at their October 4 Meeting
and Commissioner McDaniel also recommended changes. The Committee reviewed the draft,
took public comment from Meredith Budd of the Florida Wildlife Federation and Gladys
Delgadillo of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and recommended the following changes:
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Preamble
Ms. Pratt moved to remove the language "WHEREAS, it is recognized that Collier County has
various programs in existence within non-urban areas to provide incentives to encourage
conservation of environmentally sensitive lands within those areas; and"
Second by Ms. Calkins. Motion carried 7 "yes"—2 "no." Ms. Sherry and Mr. Winge voted
"no."
Section 4.12, line 2
Ms. Pratt moved to change the language in Section 4.12, line 2 from "...within the County's
Urban Area including..."to "...within the County's Area including..." Second by Mr. Winge.
Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 6.1.e
Mr. Psaras moved to change the language in Section 6.1.e, line 1 from "...of all ad valorem
revenues..."to "...of all revenues..." Second by Mr. Seef Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 7.2.a
Ms. Weber moved to change the language in Section 7.2.a from "Ad Valorem taxes collected..."
to "Revenue collected..." Second by Mr. Winge. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 8.6.b
Mr. Winge moved for the language in Section 8.6.b to remain as proposed. Second by Mr. Seef.
Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 9.1
Mr. Psaras moved to change the language in Section 9.1, line 3 from "...priority given to those
properties located within the Urban Area..."to "...priority given to those properties located
within, but not limited to the Urban Areas. Second by Mr. Seef. Motion carried 5 "yes"—4
"no." Ms. Sherry,Mr. Winge,Ms. Calkins and Mr. Bromley voted "no."
Section 10.3.b
Ms. Pratt moved to change the language in Section 10.3.b, line 2—3 from "...Collier County
Growth Management Plan within the Urban Area of Collier County"to "...Collier County
Growth Management Plan." Second by Mr. Winge. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 10.3.c
Ms. Calkins moved to retain the language proposed to be deleted in Section 10.3.c "All
undeveloped lands with predominately native vegetative cover in the Northern Golden Gate
Estates, as shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Collier County Growth Management
Plan." Second by Mr. Seef. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 10.3.d
Ms. Calkins moved to retain the language proposed to be deleted in Section 10.3.c "The Flow-
way and Habitat Stewardship Areas as depicted on the Future Land Use Map of the Collier
County Growth Management Plan. Second by Mr. Seef. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 11.1
Ms. Pratt moved to change the language in Section 11.1 line 2—3 from "... in the Urban Area
and is initially..."to "...initially..." Second by Ms. Calkins. Carried unanimously 9—0.
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Mr. Winge moved retain the language in Section 11.1 lines 1 —2 "...representing the highest
natural resource values(such as Natural Resource Protection Areas), but generally not specific
parcels..." Second by Ms.Pratt. Carried unanimously 9—0.
Section 14.7
Ms. Sherry moved for the language in Section 14.7 to read "Purchasing land using
Conservation Collier program funds permanently extinguishes transfers all development rights
to Collier County except those strictly compatible with the purposes and goals of Conservation
Collier." Second by Ms. Calkins. Motion carried 8 "yes"—1 "no."
Ms. Sherry moved to forward the document to the Board of County Commissioners for
consideration incorporating the above referenced changes. Second by Mr. Psaras. Carried
unanimously 9—0.
Mr. Winge left the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
V. New Business
A. Pepper Ranch Preserve Land Management Plan 5-Year Update
Ms. Segura presented the "Pepper Ranch Preserve Land Management Plan (5 Yr. Revision)"for
consideration. She noted the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee met September 5,
2018 and reviewed the plan and recommended changes. Wildlife camera photos will be added to
the Plan in Appendix A.
Ms. Sherry moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Pepper Ranch
Preserve Land Management Plan (5 Yr. Revision.) as presented by Staff Second by Mr. Seef.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
B. Annual Report 2016-18
Ms. Sulecki presented the "Conservation Collier Annual Report 2016-2018" for review. The
Committee reviewed the proposed report and recommended the following changes:
1. Change Ms. Weber's employment title (remove Associate).
2. Add language on the Eagle Scout projects.
3. Add the panther cub picture to the narrative.
4. Add language regarding public outreach efforts.
Ms. Sherry moved to accept the Conservation Collier Annual Report 2016-2018 subject to the
above recommendations. Second by Mr. Psaras. Carried unanimously 8—0.
C. Panel for Naples Preserve Hedges Family Eco-Center
Ms. Sulecki presented a rendering of the program's promotional panel to be displayed at Naples
Preserve. The panel will be similar to the information contained on the rack cards distributed to
the public.
Ms. Sherry moved to approve the proposed design of the panel. Second by Ms. Calkins.
Carried unanimously 8—0.
VI. Coordinator Communications
A. BCC Items
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9/11/18—Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC)Wildlife Grant approved.
9/25/18 —Eagle Scout presentation; Pepper Ranch cottage demolition approved.
11/13/18—Hack Living Trust property presented for re-consideration.
1/8/19—Review of remaining Cycle 9 properties
B. Misc. Items
A soft opening for the Gore property was held on 11/18/18 by the Cypress Cove Conservancy.
VII. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management-Chair,Bill Poteet-Last Meeting 9/5/18
Review of the Pepper Ranch 5-year management plan; continued consideration of the "tree
policy"to address vegetation on the program's preserves adjacent to residential developments.
B. Outreach—Chair,Michael Seef—Last Meeting 11/14/18
Review of the Naples Preserve Panel design, investigating opportunities with certified eco tourism
providers.
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules—Chair,Pat Sherry—Last Meeting 10/4/18
Reviewed the proposed Ordinance for recommended changes.
VIII. Chair Committee Member Comments
The Committee noted Ms. Sulecki is retiring and this would be her last meeting and recognized her
long tenured service with the County and the efforts put forth on behalf of the citizens of the County.
IX. Public General Comments
None
X. Staff Comments
Ms. Sulecki thanked the Committee and stated it had been her honor and opportunity to work for the
citizens of Collier County in this capacity and she expected future great things from the program.
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by order
of the Chair at 11:42 A.M.
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Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
Bill Poteet, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or
as amended .
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Conservation Collier 1-14-19 Agenda Item IV.A.
BCC Cycle 9 Approved
Active Acquisition List
July 10, 2018
Estimated Proposed Priority Designation
Property Name Estimated Size(ac) Value per List for "A" Category
Value acre Category Properties
Hack Living Trust $260,000 28.46 $9,136 A
Robert H.Gore Estate $720,000 168.87 $4,264 A 2
Green&Green Investments
Inc. $631,400 28.70 $22,000 A 3
Carron Collier Partnership LLL $1,121,100 400.65 $2,798 A 4
1-75 Berman Trust $16,146 2.34 $6,900 A 5
SD Corp/Cypress Landings II-
Parcels 2&3 $2,266,760 37.16 $61,000 A 6
Half Circle L Ranch- 1,920
Acres $5,760,000 1,920.00 $3,000 A 7
Barron Collier Partnership
LLLC-Area I $545,200 235.00 $2,320 A 8
Barron Collier Partnershin
LLLC- Area I` $1,199,000 799A0 $1.500 A 9
A-LIST SUBTOTAL
NGGE Unit 53 Multi-parcel n/a-financed by
Project(remaining) $813,670 98.00 $8,302
A donations*
Winchester Head Multi-parcel n/a-financed by
Project(remaining) $967,500 77.40 $12,500 donations*
Cycle 8&Multi-parcel Projects
total 51,781.170 I-5.40
A-LIST TOTAL $14,300,776 3,795.98
Half Circle L Ranch /0 Acres $4,350,000 1,450.00 $3,000
SD Corp/Cypress Landings II-
Parcel 1 $4,212,000 77.99 $54,000 B
B-LIST SUBTOTAL $8,562,000 1,527.99
1-75-Maur $52.93'
C-LIST SUBTOTAL $52,930 6.70