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Agenda 01/27/2009 Item # 9A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 1 of 14 Appohitment ofmember(s) to the Environmental Advisory Council OBJECTIVE: To appoint I member as an Alternate to fulfill the remainder of a vacant term, expiring on April 13, 2012, to the Environmental Advisory Council. CONSIDERATIONS: The Environmental Advisory Council has I vacancy. This 9 member (plus 2 alternate members) council was created by Ordinance 91-102, repealed by Ordinance 2004-41, as amended to act in an advisory capacity to the Board in matters dealing with the regulation, control, management, use or exploitation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] 0.02.02 A of the Code, all developments of regional impact (DR!), lands with special treatment (ST) or Area of Critical State Conceml Special Treatment zoning overlays, areas of the county covered by interlocal 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, Stormwater 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. Alternate EAC members will be requested to attend meetings when regular EAC members have notified staff that they will be absent. Alternate members will participate in discussions and vote when replacing a regular member. Alternate members must be teehnical members that can demonstrate expertise in environmental protection and natural resouree management. Terms are 4 years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup. There is currently I vacancy representing an Alternate position. A press release was issued and resumes were received from the following 2 interested citizens: APPLlC~"IT CATEGORY D1ST ELECTOR AnV. COMM. Roger P. Kastel Chris Stephens Non- Technical Technical 1 5 None None ATTENDANCE: N/A COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Quasi-Judicial - no recommendation; the Alternate Member must be a Technical member. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the requests for appointment, appoint I member, and direct the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointments. PREPARED BY: Sue Filson, Executive Manager Board of County Commissioners AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 27, 2009 Page 1 of] Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 2 of 14 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: Item Summary: Meeting Date: 9A Appointment of member to the Environmental Advisory Council. 1/27/200990000 AM Prepared By Sue Filson Executive Manager to the Bee Date Board of County Commissioners Bce Office Approved By John A. Y onkosky County Manager's Office Director of the Office of Management Office of Management & Budget Date 1/15/20095:15 PM Approved By James V. Mudd County Manager Date Board of County Commissioners County Manager's Office 1/171200911:48 AM file://C:\Agenda Test\Export\] 22-January%2027, %202009\09. %20BOARD%200F%20CO ... 1/21/2009 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 3 of 14 ~.~.">' W Memorandum Sue Filson, Executive Manager, BCC Summer Araque, Senior Environmental Specialist - Environmental Services Department Cc: Susan Mason To: From: Date: January 6, 2008 Subject: EAC applications Environmental staff has reviewed two applications for the vacant alternate EAC position. The alternate position shall be filled by a technical applicant. Roger P. Kastel is not qualified for the alternate position as he would be classified as a non-technical applicant. Mr. Kastel is currently retired. Since High School he has worked as a Water and Sewer Plant Operator and Manager for 38 years. Chris Stephens is a qualified technical applicant. Mr. Stephens received a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science in 2005. In addition, he studied Marine Science and Environmental Studies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Mr. Stephens has been working with Johnson Engineering since January 2006 as an Ecologist. His duties include performing wildlife surveys, wetland surveys, mitigation oversight, and vegetation mapping. Mr. Stephens previously worked as an intern for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary managing the habitat and exotic vegetation. Please note that Mr. Stephens currently works as an Environmental Consultant for Johnson Engineering, a firm that submits projects to CDES on a regular basis. Mr. Stephens will have to excuse himself from participating in any manner (including presenting, participating in the discussion and voting) on projects submitted by Johnson Engineering. Please call Summer Araque, EAC liaison, at 252-6290 with any questions, Environmental Services Department Community Development & Environmental Services Division Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 4 of 14 Environmental Advisory Council Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Dale Term Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDale 2nd Term Mr. Paul Lehmann 659-3819 03/25/08 04/13/1 0 2 Years 4009 Belair Lane 398-6173 Naples, FL 34103 E-Mail: plehmann@bsk.com District: 4 Category: Technical Ms. Judith M. Hushon 04/13/04 04/13/08 4 Years 1659 Chinaherry Court 643-6222 3/25/08 04113/12 4 Years Naples, FL 34105 E-Mail: judyhushon@aol.com District- 4 Category: Technical - Biology Mr. Nick Penniman 04/12/05 04113/09 4 Years 61l Portside Drive 261-7292 ..=-.... Naples, FL 34103 E-Mail: ngpn@aol.com District: 4 Category: Technical-Environmental VACANT 06110/08 04/13/12 Naples, FL E-Mail: District: Category: TECHNICAL - ALTERNATE Mr. Ninon L. Rynerson 354-6155 10/28/08 04/13/11 -3 Years 5436 32nd Avenue, S.W. 354-0365 Naples, FL 34116 E-Mail: rnynerson@comcast.net District: 3 Category: Non-Technical Wednesday. October 29,2008 Page 1 of4 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27.2009 Page 5 of 14 Environmental Advisory Council Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term Home Phone DateRe-appt 2"dExpDate 2"d Term Mr. William W. Hughes 435-1188 04/13/03 4501 Rosea Court 435-3923 04/24/07 Naples, FL 34104 E-Mail: YvonneHughes@comcast.net District: 4 Category: Technical-Water Treatment & Hazardous Waste Mr. Llewellyn Williams, Ph.D. 04/24/07 3824 Jasmine Lake Ct. 592-9852 Naples, FL 34119 E-Mail: vegasllewel1@comcast.net District: 3 Category': Technical-Environmental Scientist Mr. Michael V. Sorrell 353-5932 06111/02 2335 Wilson Boulevard, N. 571-7781 04/24/07 Naples, FL 34120 E-Mail: District: 5 Category': Non- Technical- Owner Lawn Service Mr. Quin L. Kurth 643-0166 06/10/08 161 23rd Street, S.W. 825-6831 Naples, FL 34117 E-Mail: qkurth@turrell-associates.com District: 5 Category: ALTERNATE - Technical Mr. David Bishof 9672 Litchfield Lane Naples, FL 34109 E-Mail: dbishof@cte.cc District: 2 Category: Technical 947--0266 04/24/07 566-1251 Wedlles</Il)" October 29, 2008 Page 20f4 04/13/07 04/13/11 4 Years 4 Years 04/13/09 2 Years 04/13/03 04113/11 10 Mos. 4 Years 04113/12 4 Years 04/13/10 4 Years Agenda Item No. 9A January 27. 2009 Page 6 of 14 Environmental Advisory Council Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term Mr. Noah Standridge 06/10/08 1670 Oakes Boulevard 777-7145 09/09/08 Naples, FL 34119 E-Mail: noahstandridge@gmail.com District: 3 Category: REGULAR - Technical 04/13/11 04/13/12 3 Years 4 Years Wedllesday, October 29, 2008 Pagd of 4 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 7 of 14 Environmental Advisory Council Name Work Phone Home Phone Appt'd DareRe-appt Exp. Date 2ndExpDate Term 2nd Term This g member council acts in an advisory capacity to the Board in matters dealing with the regulation, control, management, use or expIoitaIion of any or all natural resources within the County, and the review of aU 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 Crffical state ConcemI Special Treatment zoning overlays, areas of the county covered by intet10cal agreements, any petitions which cannot be resotved between the applicant and staff. The Board should consider a membership guideUne of six (6) technical and three (3) 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, Estuarine Processes. Hazardous Waste, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Land Use Law, Land Use Planning, PoBution Control, Solid Waste, stonnwater Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Management, or other representative areas deemed appropriate by the Board such as, but not 6mited to, a representative of the development community. This is a Quashludicial Commillee. After initial appointments, terms are 4 years. On December 14, 2006, the BCC approved Ord. No. 2006-63 adding 2 Alternate positions to the EAC. Alternate members will participate in discussions and vote when replacing a regular member. Altemate members must be technical members that can demonstrate expertise in environmental protection and natural resource management Terms are 4 years. FLSTAT: Staff: Summer Brown Araque, Senior Environmental Specialist 252-6290 Wedllesdll}', October 29,2008 Page 4 0/4 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 8 of 14 MEMORANDUM DATE: November 27,2008 TO: Elections Office FROM: Sue Filson, Executive Manager Board of County Commissioners RE: Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appointments The Board of County Commissioners will soon consider the following individuals for appointment to one of the county's advisory committees. Please let me know if those listed below are registered voters in Collier County. Also, please list the commission district in which each applicant resides. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMISSION DISTRICT Roger P. Kastel 4522 Ashton Court Naples, FL 34112 / 5 Christopher W. Stephens 391 12 Street, S.E. Naples, FL 341 17 Thank you for your help. ~J'- t~ ~:- ~"; _, r"l, ,',.,. MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 9A January 27.2009 Page 9 of 14 FROM: November 27,2008 Summer Brown-Araque, senio~rir ental Specialist Sue Filson, Executive Manager . Board of County Commissioners . DATE: TO: RE: Environmental Advisory Council As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee, A press release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an application for consideration. I have attached the applications received for your review as follows: Roger P. Kastel 4522 Ashton Court Naples, FL 34112 Christopher W. Stephens 391 12 Street, S.E. Naples, FL 34117 Please let me know, in writing within the 41 day time-frame, if the applicant is qualified to serve as member on the board, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's consideration. Please include in your return memo the attendance records of the applicants recommended for reappointment. Please categorize the applicant in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8097. Thank you for your attention to this matter. SF Attachments filson s Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 10 of 14 "rom: ~ent: ~o: Subject: rogerk@naples.net Sunday, November Og, 2008 3:14 PM filson s New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252-8097 Application was received on: 1119120083:14:11 PM. Name: lRoger P. Kasteij Home Phone: ~39-417-1164j Home Address: ~S22 Ashton Court! City: /Naple~ Zip Code: IE!TIl Phone Numbers Fax: Business: '""'-Mail Address: ~o~erk(ii)naples.ned Work Place: lRetiredj How long have you lived in Collier County: !more than 15/ Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~ Are you a registered voter in CoUier County? ~ Board I Committee Applied for: !Environmental Advisory Counciij Category: !Not indicate~ Do you currently hold public offfice? ~ !water and Wastewater Authorityj ",,0 you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~ !Iease list our communi activities: xecutive Board Member Na les Free Ne 1 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27. 2009 Page 11 of 14 Education: 113ye~ ax erience: nvironmental rotection field for 38 ear . . 2 filson s Agenda Item No. 9A January 27,2009 Page 12 of 14 From: Sent: To: Subject: cws@johnsoneng.com Wednesday, November 26,200810:16 AM filson s New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E, Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252-8097 Application was received on: 11/26/200810:]6:27 AM. Name: jchris Stephens! Home Pbone: ~39-348-732q Home Address: \391 12th ST sEj City: /Naple~ Zip Code: ~ Pbone Numbers Fax: Business: ~39-872-3729/ e-Mail Address:~ws(ii)iohnsoneng.coml Work Place: [Johnson Engineerin~ How long bave you lived in Collier County: [!] Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~ Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ~ Board / Committee Applied for: ~ Category: /Not indicated! Do you currently bold public offfice? ~ Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~ Please list our communi activities: hurch leadershi , Florida Associates of Environmental Professionals, and Men's basketball and softbal 1 Agenda Item No. 9A January 27, 2009 Page 13 of 14 Education: .S. MARINE SCIENCE, 2005 B.S. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, 2008 FLORIDA GULF COAS IVERSITY MARINE SCIENCE & ENVIRON STUDIES U.S, COAST GUARD ACADEMY NA V CADEMYPREPARATORYSCHOO 2 Aqenda Item No 9A JO'"> 1'~V7"" 11 :'\,'~ \;." )J\.j ENGINEERING CHRIS W. STEPHENS Ouis Stephens joined Johnson Engineering in January 2006 as an &ologist. His duties include wildlife surveys, preparation of vegetation and land use maps, wetland surveyin~ endangered species relocatio~ protective species and vegetation monitoring reports and mitigation oversight. He also coordinates land management activities such as prescribed burning and exotic vegetation control at Southwest Florida International Airport (SWFlA). Mr. Stephens also conducts National Pollution Discharge Elimination System inspections, reports and training seminars at SWFlA and Page Field General Aviation Airport (page Field). EoucATKlN .) Project Experience . Lee County: Created specific sections of the alternative energy initiative and thematic park that was submitted to Lee County Board of County Commissioners. B.S. MAAllEScecE,2005 FLORIllI\ G..u=CQi\srlHl.rnsnY . Babcock Ranch: Wildlife monitorin~ vegetation mappin~ protected species survey, wetland determination and surveying and mitigation plarming for the development of Babcock Ranch Community. . Treviso Bay: Serves as the Preserve manager, relocated gopher tortoises to onsite preserve area, provided mitigation oversight and management for preserve area which included wetland creation and prescribed burnin~ and coordinated with Collier County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on pertinent issues. . Bonita Springs Utilities: Provided quarterly monitoring reports for FDEP and U.s. Army Corps of Engineers documenting the status of a created wetland that serves as Wading Bird Forage Area. Provided a tree county survey to determine tree survivability, and planting plan to replace dead trees. MARtESc:er:E& ErMulSTUlEs U.S. CQi\srGul\RoAcAIB.IY NAVAlJlCAl::EMy PREPARATORY SCHool QLII\l'ERMASTffi"K SCHool CQi\srGuARo REsmvE CENTER PRoFEssloNALAFRuAllONS FlORD\AssocIA.l1CJ>IO' ~Alf'RcffssJcN\Ls NAl1Cl'JAL~ SocE:lY Prior to his employment with Johnson Engineering, Mr. Stephens worked as an intern for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. As an intern for the Sanctuary, he treated and removed exotic/invasive vegetation species that were found in the swamp, and maintained and managed the living Machine's operating cells and artificial wetlands that serves as a sewage treatment facility. He also conducted an audit report on Panther Island Mitigation Bank.