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May 1, 2006
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, May 1,2006
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehic1e
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:30 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION in
Room #609 at the Collier County Development Services Building, 2800 N.
Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: TonyMarino
Russ Berghuis
Reg Buxton
Dale Schultheis
Randall Smith
Richard Schmidt, Alternate
STAFF PRESENT: John Marsh, Supervisor, Code Enforcement
Evelyn Trimino, Admin. Secretary, Code Enforcement
Michele Arnold, Director, Code Enforcement
Michaelle Crowley, Investigator-Code Enforcement
Thomas Palmer, Assistant County Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: Jack Bridenthal, USA Taxi
Carlton C. Graham, Corporate Transportation
Terry Griffin, Callatran
Mark A. Heuttel, AOK Transportation
Greg Lindquist, Yellow Cab
Tom Lugrin, Dolphin
Kathy Mendel, AOK Transportation
Scott Nelson, Men In Black
Fizz Papps, Dolphin Transportation
Rick Parker, Dolphin Transportation
Dick Rhodes, Florida Airport Transportation
Max Weinberg, Maximum Limousine
AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 1, 2006
9:30 AM
Collier County Community Development Services Building
2800 N. Horseshoe Naples, FL 34104
Conference Room #609
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A
VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THAT
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES ARE OFF OR IN A QUIET POSITION.
Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2006
V. New Business:
A. New Application:
1. Maximum Limousine - New CTO
2. Callatran Chauffeured Services of FL - New CTO
3. Florida Airport Transportation - New CTO
4. Corporate Transportation - Sub-Certificate of Corporate Cab
VI. Complaint Report - Michaelle Crowley
VII. Discussion
VIII. Speakers
IX. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: June 5, 2006
X. Adj ournmen t
May 1, 2006
I. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tony Marino 9:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call:
Evelyn Trimino called the roll and a quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda:
Mr. Schultheis requested the conditional approval for Metro Cab on
February 6,2006 be added to the Agenda for discussion. Chairman
Marino said the topic would be taken up under the Discussion item
later in the meeting.
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the agenda. Second by Reg
Buxton. Carried unanimously 5-0
IV. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2006
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the minutes of April 3, 2006 as
presented. Second by Reg Buxton. Carried unanimously 5-0.
V. New Business:
John Marsh presented the following application packages, which
have been recommended for approval by staff.
A. New Applications:
1. Maximum Limousine - Request is for new CTO. Staff reported
that the owner is Max Weinberg, the company has 4 vehicles
and the application package was complete (after questioning the
owner on a few items),
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the application. Second
by Reg Buxton. Carried unanimously 5-0.
2. Callatran Chauffeured Services of FL - Request is for new
CTO. Owner is Terrence Griffin, who stated vehicle is Class 9
registered. Dale Schultheis questioned the applicant regarding
any problems as a driver.
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Russ Berghuis moved to approve the application. Second
by RegBuxton. Carried 4-0. (Dale Schultheis voted no).
3. Florida Airport Transportation - Request is for new CTO.
Owner is Dick Rhodes. Application package was in order.
Committee had no questions for Mr. Rhodes.
Russ Berghuis moved to approve application. Second by
Reg Buxton. Carried unanimously 5-0.
4. Corporate Transportation - Request is for Sub-certificate of
Corporate Cab. Applicant is Carlton Graham. Mr. Graham was
questioned on rates, working area and operating by appointment
only.
Reg Buxton moved to approve the application. Second by
Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously 5-0.
VI. Complaint Report: - (handout)
Michaelle Crowley reported 57 patrol cases, 13 outside individual
complaints and 12 citations for no ID's. Two companies were
checked for pick up outside hotels with no ticket to operate in Collier
County. They stated they were pursuing operations in Collier. If not
approved, citation will prevail. Some who are operating in Collier
from other counties are making application. Home Watch companies
warned they need Occupational License to transport clients to airport.
Discussion followed on several items on the complaint form.
VII. Discussion:
Dale Schulthies brought up for discussion, the issue of Metro Cab,
who was granted a conditional Sub-Certificate according to the
minutes of February 6, 2006, but has not complied with the condition
nor with the Ordinance. Dale has dates, times and documentation of
the following:
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I. Phone number on cab is a toll call. Ordinance says must have local,
free phone number.
2. Called for a Metro Cab 3 different times after seeing cab on streets.
They said- not authorized to pick up in Collier County.
3. Called for a Metro Cab from home; Checker Cab came. When
dispatcher notified, was told they are buying Checker Cab.
(Minutes of 2/6/06 said Metro Cab is d/b/a Checker and is buying
rights to the name, not the company.
4. When asked, indicated they are parked at the airport. Airport
Authority said authorization was not given for them to park there.
Mr. Schultheis' concern is- if they are operating illegally, not
complying with the conditional approval or the Ordinance, their
operations should be suspended.
Tom Palmer stated that the committee did not have the authority to
shut down anyone's operation unless they had no insurance. The
committee could have staff look into the matter and, if warranted, set
on the agenda for next meeting and give the company notice to defend
their position at that time.
Russ Berghuis moved that the matter be tabled for discussion
until the next meeting. Second by Reg Buxton. Discussion
revolved around steps that could be taken in this case, if staff would
check on insurance, investigate the company's situation and if a
citation is warranted. No vote was finalized.
Russ Berghuis re-stated his motion to have staff look into the
insurance status and the noted complaints, to notify the company
and put this item on the agenda for the next meeting.
Second by Reg Buxton. Carried unanimously 5-0.
VII. Speakers: Signed slips but declined to speak:
Tom Lugrin, Fizz Papps, Kelly Farrell and Ken
Mastrodomenico
VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting Date will be Monday, June 5, 2006
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting
was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 9:55 A.M.
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Collier County Public Vehicle Advisory Committee
Chairman, Tony Marino
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