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Naples, Florida, Januar.y 10, 1978
LET IT BE REMEHI3ERED, that the Board of County Commissioners
in and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Governing
Doard(s) of such speci~l districts as have been created according
to law and having conducted business herein, met on this date at
9:00 A.M. in Regular Session in Building "F" of the Courthouse Com-
plex with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: C. R. "Russ" Wimer
VICE-CHAIRMAN: John A. Pistor
Thomas P. Archer
Clifford Wenzel
David C. Brown
ALSO PRESENT: William J. Reagan, Clerk; Harold L. Hall, Chief
Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer; Edna Brenneman, Deputy Clerk; Donald A.
Pickworth, County Attorney; Irving Berzon, Utility Director; Le~
Layne, Planner; Mary )o1organ, Administrative Aide to the Board; and
Deputy Chief Raymond Barnett, Sheriff's Department.
AGENDA
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TII. ~??P.OVAL C? AGENDA
IV. ;'.??ROVAL C? :HNUTES: De:::e:-ilier E, 197.; Dec<:!mber 13, 1977
De:::er:\ber 19, 19.7; Decembe: 20,,1977.
December 30, 1977
V. ADVERTISED ~UBLIC HEA?I:1GS
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Pro?ose~Smoking Ordin~nce.
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Pctit~~~ V-77-JI-C b~ ~etitioner :ames Grant, represented
by L1\:-::' Dulaney of i-,i~h:nond Construction, rg:juesting a
vil,:,iar:ce to construct a duolex on Lot 9, 1310'::::< A,
i'alm ?":"','c[' Estates, Unit 4, loc;].ted on C['cwn L)ri\,"c in
Pillm ,'i.'ler EstiltC5.
C. ReqU€!3t for the c['Clilt.io:l of il fir~ hydrilnt c~3tri(;t
for G~:::ord Acres.
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'::1. cou:::-! r1ANAGER'::; ?2:?OR?
A. ~~thortzRt~~~ to Ad~ert15!
3. Pctltlo~ ::Z-77-7-c t:; ;let1tloner ?lanning Depa:-t-
rnent re~~e3ttng an a~!~jment to Section 9. Ord. 76-30,
hy rev13~ng and clarl~7ing the Se~tlon.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 1977, AND SPECIAL
~illETING OF DECEMDER 3D, 1977 - APPROVED liS PRESENTED
Commissioner Pis tor moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer
~nd carried unanimously, that the minutes of the Regular Meetings
of December G, 13 and 20, 1977, and the Special Meeting of December
30, 1977 be appr-oved as presented.
PROPOSED SMOKING ORDINANCE - DEFEATED
1.eglll notice having been published in the Naples Daily News
on December 21, 1977, as eviden~ed by Affidavit of Publication filed
with the Clerk, public hearing was held to consider proposed ordi-
nanca regulating smoking in places of public assembly.
Chairman Wimer requested that a spokesman be appointed to
speak for each of the various groups represented; rcquested that if
/I pllrticul~r viewpoint has been previously expressed, the speaker's
time be relinquishcd following an expression of pro or con regarding
the proposed ordinance; and, advised those in attendance that the
five-minutc timc limit [or addressing the Board would be imple-
mcntcd.
County Attor-ncy Donald Pick~orth stated that the final draft
of the ordinance was drafted in coordination with the attorney for
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thc Right To Dreathc organization; however, he added that he could
not represent that it was officially approved by that or-ganization.
Dr. Thomas R. Dawber, Professor of Medicine - Boston Univer-
sity, spoke in SupP0rt of the pr-oposed ordinance, noting that he
has spent the last 30 years in research and that the facts are pr-oven
that cigarette smokers run a higl1 risk of diseases such as lung
canccr-, emphysemil, heart condi tions, and the U kp.. lip. Ilaiel that
the evidence shows that non-smokers, in a smoke-filled room, are
affcctcd by the smoke from other smokers.
Dr. R. G. Knapp, Sr., Oral Surgeon, stated his support for the
ordinance, citing several examples of the affects of smoking cigar-
ettes, as well as the nffect coming in contact with tobacco has on
a non-smoker.
Mr. \-lilli,"lm Crone, Executivc Director - Naples Community Hos-
pital, addreRsed the technical aspects of the ordinance, speaking
neither for- or- against it.
Mrs. Fox, local resident, spokc in opposition to the ordinance
stating that, in her- opinion, it is discriminatory agaist thosc
who desire to smoke in such places as restaurants, and the likc.
Ms. Nancy Schmeckpeper, American Cancer Society, stated that
the Society supports the ordinancc, that it protects both smokers
and non-smokers from themselves since, it is ~heir opinion, that
it is a form of suicide.
Mrs. Luella M. Jones, ~rea resident, stated that her view-
point has been expr-esscd and that she is against thc ordinance.
Mr. Kcn Umpenhour, Naples resident, opposed the ordinance,
stating that lcgislntion is not needed to tell a businessman that
peoplc cannot smokc in his establishment.
Mr. Timothy J. Orris, resident, stated that he is appreciative
of the ordinance - that, as a customer, he docs not wish to have
smoke blown in his face.
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Mr. Ron Jordiln, 1I0spitillity Buffet Restaurant, opposed the
or-din.:J.nce. stati.nq that most sensible restauranteur-s are sympathetic
to the non-smokers and that in some establishments areas dre set
aside for them.
r~r. V. A. MacKenzie, American Lung Association, offered his
support of the or-dinance.
Mr. Ernest Puckett, airline pilot, spoke in support of the
or-dinancc, particul.:J.rly because of the pollution to the air cau~ed
by smoking. lie s~id that there are provisions which might have to
be corrected; however-, he favors adopting the ordinance as it is
written, following which it can be timended to make it livable.
Commissioner- Archer- observed that, although he is a smoker and
the wor-ds offered by the doctors are correct, in his opinion, the
or-dinance is a bad piece of legislation to enact, much less enforce.
Referring to the Guggestion that it can be changed following its
adoption, he said thllt in his terms of service as a COr.uT\issioner it
has never h1\ppened to an ordinance.
Mr-. Jim Por-ter, Right To Breathe organization, urged the adop-
tion of the oidinance, pointing out that many citizens of the County
i\r-c classificd as senior citizens and more susceptible to pollution
than younger persons. Something must be done, said tho cpoaker,
to protect the non-smokers.
M~s. J. C. V~n ^rs~Alp, Right To Breathe organization, noted
her support of the proposed ordinance.
Notation was made o~ the letter received from John D. Hind,
Nnple5 r-csident, dated Dec~mber 6, 1977 suggesting that passage of
the ordinance will create ill-will for the County and accomplish
nothing, and th~t hc would like to see a sensible disposition of
the contr-ovcr-sy: also, that a telephone call was received from Mrs.
Ralph Oilkdduk advising the Board of her opinion regarding the ordi-
nance, indicating hcr- support.
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All opponents and pr-oponcnt~ of the ordinance having bcen
hear-d, Commissioner Drown moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel
~nd carried unanimously, that the public hearing be closed.
Commissioner Wenzel commented that the ordinance is enforcable,
pointing out thnt ther-c is not one ordinance on the bOOKS that has
not been challenged, or- subject to challenge, if the citizen9 ask
thnt it be enforced, and adding that it is his hope that the smoking
ordinance will be enforced in the same way. He said that the ordi-
nance designates areas where smoking is prohibited and that it pro-
tects the rights of the non-smoker-" <lnd the health of the individual.
Commissioner Pistor inquired if the ordinance, if passed, will
be effective in the City of Naples and was advised by Mr. Pickworth
thnL it will be. It was Commissioner Wenzel's suggestion that if
the City disagrees with it the City can take action on its own.
Referring to Lhe suggested changes to the ordinance voiced
during the hl'.1.ring, Commissioner Pistor moved that Section Six,
Paraqr~ph n, be chan0crl tn sLate that ", . signs shall be
plnced in .:111 ar-eas de5ign~ted uS smoking areas." Commissioner
Wenzel seconded the motion.
Upon the clarification by Mr. Pickworth, Commissioners ?istor
and Wenzel agreed to amend the motion to state ". . signs
noting the designation shull be pluced in all areas designated as
smoking areas."
Upon Cull for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
Another suggested change to the ordinance, as mentioned during
the hearing, was addressed with Hr. Pickworth stating that the
ordinance could be adopted with the recommended changes. Commissioner
Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel, that Section Four,
Paragraph 2, be amended to state in the ~eventh line thereof,
"hospitals and nursing homes, except private rooms or semi-private
rooms in which both occupants consent therein, and meeting rooms."
The motion carried 4/1 with Commissioner Wenzel voting in the nega-
tive.
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Brief Discussion followed concerning the definition of a
public place with Mr. Pickworth stating that public places, as
defined in the or-dinance, are places where the public has a right
to be.
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Following the r-ecess, Chairman Wimer- voiced his amazement
at the public reaction concerning the matter under discussion and
expressed his desir-e for the same type of participation during
discussions of m~tters of more importance, such as the passage of
budgets, and the like.
Commissioner Archer questioned the ordinance on the books at
the present lime 1\S to whether or not it allows the individual
owner of shops or- businesses to pe~mit smoking or not, by choice,
with Mr. Plckworth stating that it does. Continuing, Commissioner
Ar-cher s1\id that if the proposed or-dinance is adopted it will place
a directive on thc owncr- 1\S to how he will operate his business.
Mr. Pickworth responded by stating that the elimination of the
so called choice provision contained in the current ordinance was
his decision, and not that of the Right To Breathe or-ganization,
for the reason th1\t if smoking is determined by the Board to be
harmful and should be r-egulated, it should be regulated not on the
choice of the individual owner, but on the basis that all things
should be done to protect the public, such regulation being a pro-
peL action by government.
Commissioner- Archer recalled that during the budget hear-ings
when concern was being expressed about the cost of operating County
government, he stated that he would not vote for another ordinance
unless there was a financial impact statement provided regarding the
cost to enforcc such ordinance which he has not seen, as yet.
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He sai~ thAt it hA~ hAcn mentioned that it will not cost anything
since the owner will provide his own cards, signs, and the like.
lIe also questioned whether or not violation of the ordinance places
a criminal liability on the store owner who permits smoking with
Mr. Pickworth stating that the individual smoking will be the party
violating the law.
Commissioner Archer also voiced concern over the amount of time
that will be lost by employees who will be forced to leave their
work area in order to smoke.
Concluding, Commissioner Archer stated that he would like it
understood that he will not vote for the ordinance for reasons other
than the fact that he is a smoker.
Commissioncr- Wcnzel moved that the ordinance regulating smoking
in Collier County be adoptcd with the amendments outlined. Com-
missioner Brown scconded the motion.
Commissioner Pistor suggested that schools be included in the
prohibitions contained in tile ordinance with Mr. Pickworth pointing
out that educational facilities arc included in the category of
public places, and lhat there is a State law prohibiting smoking
in classrooms.
Upon call for the question, the results of the roll call vote
were as follows:
Commissioner Wenzel - Aye
Commissioner Brown - Aye
Commissioner Archer - Nay
Commissioner Pistor - Nay
Commissioner Wimer - Nay
The motion failed 2/3.
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January 10, 1978
PETITION V-77-31-C BY JAMES GRANT REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT
A DUPLEX ON LOT 9, BLOCK A, PALM RIVER ESTATES UNIT 4 - DENIED
Legal ~otico having leen published in The Naples St~r on
December- 23, 1977, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed
with the Clerk, public hearing was held to consider Petition V-77-
31-C filed by James Grant requesting a waiver of the 13,000 foot
requircment to constru~t a duplex on Lot 9, Block A, Palm River Es-
tates Unit 4.
In the absence of Zoning Director Carl Clemmer, County Attorney
Pickworth detailed the facts concerning the petition and stated that
the applicant nceds 13,000 square feet in order to build a duplex on
his property which consists of Il,250 square feet. He said that
there Dr-e 21 lots in the par-ticular zoning area, six of which have
already been built upon. Mr. Pickworth read the staff report on
the p~tition which stated, in part, that the Zoning Director recom-
mends that the var-lance be granted, as to deny it would be denying
the petitioner privilcgcs enjoyed by others.
Mr-. I.1\rry Dulancy of Richmo~d Construction, representing th~
petitioner, noted that each unit would contain 812 square feet ~nd
that there will be 800 squar-e feet of off-etreet parking.
In re-
sponse to Commissioner Archer, Mr. Pickworth said that there is no
indication of objection to the variance from the neighbors in the
surrounding areas.
Mr. Pickworth stated that irl this particular case where only
6 of the 21 lots have been built upon, in his opinion, a variance
would not be justified since the vast majority of the lots in the
area are subject to the restrictions. Further, said Mr. Pickworth,
if the squarc footage requirements are too high, the requirements
can be changed and that variances should not be granted on a piece-
mcal basis. lie pointed out that a single-family homc could be built
on the lot which might have been the intent when the restrictions
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were placed upon the pr-opertics requiring 13,000 square feet for
a duplex.
Mr. Pickworth questioned the statement that to deny the vari-
ance would be denying the petitioner privileges enjoyed by others
since the other six duplexes wcre built before the zoning change,
and that once the zoning was changed, all other property owners
were placcd under the same burden.
There being no persons registered to speak on the matter,
Commissioner- Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
unanimously carried, that the public hearing be closed.
Commissioner- Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel,
that the var-iance requested in Petition V-77-31-C by James Grant
for- a waiver of the 1~,OGO foot requircment to construct a duplex
on Lot 9, Block A, Palm River Estates Unit 4, be denied. The motion
carried' 4/1 with Commissioner Brown voting in the negative.
ML Pickworth suggested that the planning staff be directed to
consider this area and similar areas for- possible rezoning for
single family construction and leave the existing duplexes as non-
conforming buildings. Chairman Wimer responded that, if there are
no objections from the Board, that the matter be considered and
br-ought back to the Doard with recommendations. There were no ob-
jections voiced.
RESOLUTION R-7B-4 FOR CREATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE AREA OF GUILFORD ACRES -
ADOPTED; TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL - APPROVED
Legal notice having been published in The Naples Star on
December 30, 1977, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed
with the Clerk, public hearing was held to consider a proposed
resolution for the creation of an assessment district for the
installation of fire hydrants in the area of Guilford Acres.
Utility Director Irving Derzon noted that the Engineering
Department received a rcquest for the creation of the district, a
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cost estimate was developed, and a tentative assessment roll pre-
pared. lie said that the project consists of two fire hydrants at
a total cost of $2,120, estimated to be a cost of .00427 per dollar
value of assessment.
Chairman Wimer noted the receipt of a letter from Ms. Linda
Marszalhowski, Trustee for property located in the Guilford Acres
area, requesting that the property be excluded from the hydrant area
since it is raw land with no need for the hydrants. Mr. Berzon
stated that that property owner is the owner of the largest valued
property in that area and in a disproportionate situation as com-
pared to the other property owners; however, he said that there is
no question about the need for the fire hydrants.
There being no persons registered to speak, Commissioner Archer
moved, seconded by Commissioner \'ienzel and carried unanimously, that
the public hearing be closed.
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that
Resolution R-7B-4 creating an assessment district for the installa-
tion of fire hydrants in the area of Guilford Acres Subdivision,
and approval of the tentative assessment roll for the proposed hydran
be adopted.
Discussion followed cOllcerni:lg whether or not the two large pro-
perty owners in the district could be given an extended period of
time to pay the assessment with County Attorney Pickworth suggesting
that special consideration cannot be given to those persons. Clerk
william Reag~n advised that it could be stated that anyone who
would like the option of an extended period of time for such payment
could request it. It was pointed out by Chairman Wimer that this
request can always be made.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
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QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO CONCEPT AND AGENCIES TO BE SERVED RE SUNCOM -
RF.SOLVED; ;,OARD RF.r:()NF'TR~~r, Dr:-SIRE TO PROCEED WITH RESOLUTION R-7!l-6,
AND AGRED1ENT R!: S,\/'1E
Chief Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer Harold Hall recalled that
at the December 20, 1977 meeting of the Commission the concept of
participating in the Suncom Network was approved and a resolution to
proceed was adopted in this regard. At the time, said Mr. Hall, there
was some question as to whether or not this type of service waG to
be available to other- telephone users other than the ones who would
be in the ccntral switchboard. He said answers to those questions
hav. been received, noting that other users, such as the Shcriff's
Department who has a separate switchboard, would enter into a separate
agreement with the same rates; or, anyone with lines coming in, other
agencies in the Complex, could be patched through and use the network.
Mr. flaIl not~d that the agreement has been signed, awaiting clarifi-
cation,' and it is his recommendation that said agreement be forwarded
to Tallaha!lsee.
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel and
carried u~~nimously, that the Agreement re participating in the
Suncom Network, between the State of Florida, Department of General
Services, Division of Corr~~nications, and the County, approved
December 20, 1977, be forwarded to the State.
PETITION V-77-32-C BY JAMES H. TOPPING REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE
13,000 SQUARE FOOT REQUIREMENT FOR LOT 1 AND PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK
13, NAPLES TWIN LAKES, AT TilE INTERSECTION OF ESCOBAR TERRACE AND
DORANDO DRIVE - ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY
31, 1978
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer
and unanimously carried, that Petition V-77-32-C by James H.
Topping requesting a waiver of the 13,000 square foot requirement
for Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 13, Naples Twin Lakes, at the
intersection of Escobar Terrace and Dorando Drive, be advertised
for public hearing January 31, 1978.
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PETITION A-77-5-C BY RALPH GRITTEN RE APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISION RE BUILDING PERMIT TO ENLARGE A NON-CONFORMING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING ON TRACT 29, UNIT 97, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES UNIT 97, ADVER-
?ISING AU'1'IIORIZED FOR PUilLI: HEARING JANUARY 31, 1978
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
unanimously carried, that Petition A-77-5-C by Ralph Grittcn re
Appeal of Administrative Decision re Building Pcrmit to enlarge a
non-conforming commercial building on Tract 29, Unit 97, Golden
Gate Est~te8 Unit 97, h~ advertised for public hearing January 31,
1978.
PETITION NZ-77-7-C BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 9, ORDINANCE 76-30 - DELETED
PETITION SMP-77-2-C BY CO~\L RIDGE PROPERTIES REQUESTING SUBDIVISION
MASTER PLAN APPROVAL FOR PELICAN BAY UNIT 1, SECTION 9, T49S, R25E,
- ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 7, 1978
Commissioner W~nzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried unanimously, that Petition SMP-77-2-C by Coral Ridge-Collier
Pr-opcr-tics ~equcsting Subdivision Master Plan Approval for- Pelican Ba~
Unit I, Section 9, Township 49 South, Range 25 East, bp. advertised fo!
public hearing Fcbruary 7, 1978.
PETITION SMP-77-6-C BY DELTONA CORPORATION REQUESTING SUBDIVISION
MASTER PLAN APPROVAL FOR TRACT L, UNIT 6, MARCO BEACH SUBDIVISION -
ADVERTISINr. ,!\lJTHORIZED FOR PU~L}S, HEARING FEBRUARY 21, 1978
Commissioner Wcnzcl moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer
..,nrl \1n~nimou51y carried, that Petition SNP-77-6-C by Deltona Corp-
oration requesting SubdiviGion Master Plan Approval lor Tract L,
Unit 6, Marco Beach Subdivision, on the N.W. corner of S.R. 953
and S.R. 92, be advertiGcd fQr public hearing February 21, 1978.
PETITION R-77-25-C BY DELTON/\ CORPORATION REQUESTING REZONING FRON
"RS-4" TO "PC" FOR TRACT L, UNIT 6, MARCO BEACH SUBDIVISION - AD-
VERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 21, 1978
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer
nnd carried unanimously, that Petition R-77-25-C by petitioner
Dcltona Corporation requesting rezoning from "RS-4" Single Family
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to "PC" Professional Commcrcial for Tract L, Unit 6, Marco Beach
Subdivision, located on the N.W. corner of S.R. 953 and S.R. 92, be
advertised for public hCilr-ing February 21, 1978.
PETITION R-77-24-C BY CCMcB RESTAURANT THEMES, INC. REQUESTING
REZONING FRO~I "R1'-1-1" TO "GRC" FOR PART OF SECTION 34, T49S, R25E,
ON GOODLETTE ROAD - ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 2l, 1978
Commissioner Wcnzcl moved, scconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried unanimously, that Petition R-77-24-C by petitioner CCMcD
Restaurant Themes, Inc., rcqucsting rezoning from "RM-l" Residential
Multiple to "GRC" Gencral Retail Commercial for part of Section 34,
Township 49 South, Range 2S East, on Goodlette Road, south of the
entrance of Goodlette Arms Apartments, be advertised for public
hearing Fcbr-uary 21, 1978.
PETITION V-78-I-I BY RALPH W. TAYLOR REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM
HEAR YA)<D SETB,\CK TO PERl-lIT CONSTRUCTION OF A FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
ON LOT 12, BLOCK B, CARSON'S ADDITION SUBDIVISION IN IMMOKALEE -
I\DVERTISING AUTIIORI7.ED POH PUDLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 21, 1978
Commissioner W(!nzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer
and carrie~ unanimously, that Petition V-78-1-I by Ralph W. Taylor
r-equesting a variance from the rear yard setback of 20' to 6' to
lJunnlt construction of a 20' x 60' furniture warehouse on Lot 12,
Block B, Carson's Addition Subdivision in Immokalee, be advertised
for public hearing February 21, 1978.
CREATION OF ~~ITAKER ROAD PAVING DISTRICT FROM COUNTY BARN ROAD TO
YOUTH HAVEN - ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 31,
1978
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried unanimously, that the creation of the Whitaker Road Paving
District from County Barn Road to Youth Haven 12700 feet), be ad-
vertised for public hearing January 31, 1978.
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REQUEST FOR CREATION OF SHORES AVENUE ROAD IMPROVENENT DISTRICT _
ADVERTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 31, 1978
CommiJzioncr Wcnzcl ~ov~d, scconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried unanimously, that the creation of Shores Avenue Road Im-
provement District be advertised for public hearing January 31,
1978.
RESOLUTION R-7a-3 RE PETITION SNR-77-8-C BY NANCY DUBINSKY REQUESTING
A STREET NAME FOR ROAD SOUTH OFF 8TH AVENUE, S.W., ALONG THE WEST
SIDE OF THE CANAL IN SECTIONS 7 AND la, T49S, R26E - ADOPTED; STREET
NJ\ME DESIGNATED AS PET RANCH ROAD
Ms. Lee Layne, Planning Department, advised that Petition
SNR-77-8-C is a request by Nancy Dubinsky for the designation of a
street name for a road running south off 8th Avenue, S.W., along the
west side of the canal, in Sections 7 and 18, Township 49 South,
Range 26 East, in Golden Gate Estates. The name for the street is
proposed to be Pet Ranch Road, said Ms. Layne, and the naming of the
road will help with identification for mail and emergency services.
It was noted that the pctitioner maintains the present road and will
continue to do so.
Commissioner Ar-cher moved, seconded by Co~~issioner Pistor
and unanimously carried, that Resolution R-78-3 re Petition SNR-
77-B-C by Nancy Dubinsky requesting a street name for a road running
south off 8th Avenuc, S.W., along the west side of the canal, in
Sections 7 and la, T49S, R26E, in Golden Gate Estates, said designa-
tion to bc Pet Run:h Road, be adopted.
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PETITION SMP-76-1-C BY LELY COUNTRY CLUB REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF
TIME FOR SUBDIVISION MASTER PLAN APPROVAL FOR PARTS OF SECTIONS 19,
20, AND 21, T50S, R26E, GO~F COURSE AREA - EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 14, 1978
Commissioner Pistor moved, fieconded by Commissioner Archer
and unanimously carried, that the extension of time for presenta-
tion of Subdivision Master Plan for parts of Sections 19, 20 and
21, Township 50 South, Range 26 East, Golf Course Area, as requested
by Lely Country Club, Petition SMP-76-1-C, be granted, as recom-
mended by staff, said extension to be effective until September 14,
1978.
CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SFWMD AND BCC
WHEREDY SFWMD WILL CONTRIBUTE CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE COUNTY TO AID
IN ITS STUDIES OF TilE GOLDEN GATE REDEVELOPMENT
County Attorney Pickworth advised that the South Florida Water
Management District has agreed to contribute a grant-in-aid to
Collier County up to the amount of $25,000 per year to be used by
the County in its efforts to do studies and other activities regard-
ing the redevelopment of Golden Gate Estates in solving water-manage-
ment problems and other related problems.
Con~issioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commiosioner Brown and
carried unanimously, that the agreement between the South Florida
Water Management District and the County, as outlined by Mr. Pick-
worth be approved, and that the Chairman be authorized to sign same.
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CIIAIRMAN AUTHORIZED
OFFICe, THE Clry OF
COST OF AN ASSISTANT
lIND CITY ORDINANCES
TO EXECUTE AGREEI1ENT BETWEEN TilE STATE ATTORNEY I S
NAPLES, A;~D TilE COUNTY, FOR JOINTLY SHARING THE
STATE ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY
County Attorney Pickwor-th explained that the Florida Statutes
now allow counties and cities to fund salaries for Assistant State
Attorneys for the purpose of prosecuting municipal and/or county
ordinances. lip s.:lid that he h.-:lG met with the City Attorney and
representatives of the State Attorney's office and tho result was
the proposal to enter into an agreement with the City and the
County, and the State Attorney's office whereby a position would be
funded and the City and the County would split thG cost of the
position. Mr. Pickworth outlined the details of the proposed
agreement including the County's shar~ of tho cost, and the like.
Following brief discussion, Commissioner Archer moved, seconded
by Commissioner Brown and carried unanimously, that the Chairman be
authorized to execute the Agreement between the State Attorney's
Office, the City of Naples, and the County, for jointly sharing the
costs of an Assistant State Attorney to prosecute violations of
County and/or City ordinances.
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STATE-APPROVED UPDATED NATUML DISASTER PLAN - APPROVED; CHAIRMAN
AUTIIORI7.ED TO EXECUTE SAME
Chief ~eputy Clerk/FiJc~l Officer Harold Hall stated that the
revised Natural Disastor Plan has been submitted through Civil
Defense and updates some of the standard procedures. He said
that he has reviewed the Plan, that everything is in order, and is
ready for Board approval. It was his recommendation that the Chair-
man he authorized to sign same.
Deputy Chief Raymond Barnett requested that a change be made
on Page 4 of tho Plan, Section III, Paragraph A-4, Sheriff, said
Action and/or Responsibility to read: "Provide police protection
for persons or propor-ty." There were no objections to the requested
chango.
Commissioner Archor movod, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel
and unanimously carried, that the State-Approved Updated Natural
Disaster Plan, reflecting the above-mentioned change, be approved,
and that the Chairman be authorized to execute same.
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AGREEMENTS WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSFERRING MAINTENANCE
OF SECONDARY RvADS '1'0 TilE CO-:NTY - CONTINUED
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner ?i~tor and
carried unanimously, that the matter of the agreements with the
Department of Transportation transferring the maintenance of County
secondary roads to the County be continued, as requested by the
Utility Director.
RESOLUTION R-78-S FOR APPROVAL OF LElIA GRANT FOR CONTINUANCE OF YOUTH
GUIDANCE ASSISTA~T DIRECTOR'S POSITION REQUESTED BY YOUTH GUIDANCE
VOLUNTEER PROGRAN DIRECTOR - ADOPTED
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown and
carried 4/0 with Commissioner Wimer absent at the time of the vote,
that Resolution R-78-5 re approval of LElIA Grant for continuance
of the pcsition of Youth Guidance Assistant Director for the period
March 1, 1978 through February 28, 1979, as requested by the Youth
Guidanco Volunteer pr.ogram Director, be adopted, as recommended by
Chief Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer Harold 111'111.
Mr. lIall explained that the match money needed for the grant
is $1,554, a relatively small amount when compared to the total bud-
get of the operation, adding that the match funds were included in
the current budget.
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LETTER OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR CONTINUED LEAA GRANT FUNDING FOR POSI-
TION OF YOU':'H GUIDANCE AS:~ISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 AS
REQUESTED BY YOUTH GUIDANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DIRECTOR - APPROVED FOR
CIIAIRHAN'S SIGNATURE
Commissioner Archcr moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that
thc Chairm1\n be authorized to sign the Letter of Intent to apply for
continued LEAA Grant Funding for the position of Youth Guidance Assis-
tant Director of Fiscal Year 1979, as requested by the Youth Gui-
dance Volunteer Director, and recommended by Chief Deputy Clerk/Fiscal
Officer Harold Hall. The motion carried 4/1 with Commissioner Wenzel
voting in opposition.
In response to Commissioner Pistor, Mr. Hnll said the amount of
Local Match will be $973 and will be included in the next fiscal
year's budget.
Commis5ioner Archer inquired of Project Director Kathleen Manz
if there are occasions when certain students from the high school are
brought in to observe situations which she faces each day with the
Youth Guidance Programs. Mrs. Manz explained the programs being
implemented which, she said, are working well.
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REDUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION SURETY BOND FOR GLADES SUBDIVISION UNITS
1 AND 2 - CONTINUED
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried by unanimous vote, that the matter of the approval of a
reduction of the Construction Surety Bond Amount for the Glades
Subdivision Units One and Two, be continued, as requested by Utility
Director Irving Berzon. Mr. Berzon explained that one of the documents
necessary to complete the matter has not been presented.
RESOLUTION R-78-1 AUTHORIZING COLLIER COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR AND/OR
PAY FOR THE DEFENSE OF ANY COUNTY OFFICER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IN ANY
CIVIL OR CRIMINAL SUIT ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES
ADOPTED
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
c~r-rled unanimously, that Resolution R-78-1 authorizing Collier
County to provide for and/or pay for the defense of any County
Officer, Agent or Employee in any civil or criminal suit arising out
of the performance of his duties he adopted. County Attorney Pick-
worth pointed out that the proposed resolution was reviewed and
discussed during tho provious day's Work Shop Session.
Mr. M~ke Zewalk, North Naples Civic Association, requested more
information on the matter and was provided with a copy of the resolu-
tion.
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AUTHORIZATION TO EXPAND THE UTILITY DIVISION'S RESPONSIDILITIES
TO INCLUDE AI.., WJ\TER MANAGF'1ENT ACTIVITIES - APPROVED, AS OUTLINED
DY TilE UTILITY DIRECTOR
Utility Director Irving Berzon stated that he is requesting
that the Doard authorize the expansion of the Utility Division's
responsibilities to include nIl water management activities. Mr.
Derzon referred to the material previously furnished the Commissioners
for their review nnci consider-ation, stating that the responsibilities
of the Utility Division would be as follows:
1) The develop~ent ~nd opeation of water and Ge~er utility
systems require the close coordination and prope~ management
of all wnter resources.
2) Comprehensive water reGource management includes the proper
utilization of surface and ground water flows and withdrawals,
the conservation of water resources and the protection of the
quality of these resources.
3) The re~ponsibility for water management activities includes
staff advisor to the Hater Nanagement Advisory Board, preparation
of annual budgets for the various water nanagement districts,
County liason with State and Federal regulatory agencies,
engineering review and administration of engineering projects
and the issuance of construction per~its for water wells.
II) The County Lnr,ineer and his staff should continue.to be
responsible for the review of site drainage plans for subdivision!
rezone applications, and other develop~ents including residenti~l
commercial and industrial building sites.
Mr. Berzon requested that a further consideration be given to
designating th~ Utility Director as a member of the Subdivision
Review Committee, as permitted under the Subdivision Regulations.
There were no objections voiced and the request by Mr. Berzon was
granted.
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried by unanimous vote, that the Utility Division Responsibilities
be expanded to include the items noted above, as recommended by the
Utility Director.
January 10, 1978
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT RE WILLOUGHDY ACRES WATER SYSTEM -
APPROVED, AS OUTLINED BY CONSULTING ENGINEER; PREPARATION OF ASSESS-
MENT ROLL - OEFERRED
Utility Director Irving Berzon requested that the Preliminary
Engineering Report for the Willoughby Acres Potable Water System,
being presented for appr-ova1, be accepted.; however, ho asked that
tho authorization for the preparation of the preliminary assessment
roll be deferred due to problems rccently uncovered regarding the
recreation of the Distr-ict as a whole, noting that the Willoughby
Acres District would actually be part of that District. Mr. Berzon
observed that such deferment will not cause a lengthy delay since,
in his opinion, the matter can probably be resolved in the next two
weeks - possibly sooner.
Commissioncr- PiAtar inquired if everyone in the area will be
r-cquircd to hook up once the line goes in with Mr. Berzon stating
that a definite answer cannot be given at this time; adding that
he is unsure as to whethcr an or-dinance has ever been passed re-
quiring mandatory hookup for water.
If not, Mr. Berzon said,
pos5ibly an ordinance to this effect should be considercd; ~ther-
wise, a system is not economically viable. He said, in response
to CommisAioner Wenzel, that there may bc some areas where a public
water supply is available and, if a mandatory hookup has not been
decrced by the Health Departmcnt, or otherwise, there are potential
users not hooked into the system.
Mr. Witt, area resident, noted that there are names included
in the petition whose propcrties arc not included on the map of the
system boundaries. Mr. Thomas Peck, Consulting Engineer for th~
project, explained the boundaries included in the Report, stating
that thcre ilre four- Areas within the gcncral area of the Subdivision
which are not part of the plattcd Subdivision and which are recom-
mented for inclusion in the project, including thc locations referred
to by Mr. Witt. Thcrc is a fifth area, said Mr. Peck, which he located
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on the exhibit displnyed, which is west of the Willoughby Acres
Subdivision, cast of Palm River, and which could be served if ease-
mcnts can be obtained. Mr. Peek said that the project seems to be
straightforward and workable. The assessment is estimated to be
$10.00 per- front foot, he said, adding that the preliminary report
on the sanitary scwer collection system will be presented the fo11ow-
ing day for review by the Commissioners, following which a decision
can be made as to whcther or not it should be a dual project or inde-
pendent projects.
Mr. Peck stated that the inclusion of the fifth area, responding
to Mr. Berzon's inquiry, should lower the cost of the project since
the line h~R to be constructed whether or not the properties are in-
eluded, noting that if they are included, it will add an additional
1200 or 1300 feet of additional assessable distance which would lower
the individual unit cost.
Mr. Peel< said that if the water system is done independently
of the sewer sYfitem, the actual diggi.ng of the ground could start
within 120 days, detailing the sequence of events which are necessary
prior thereto.
Commissioner Pistor moved for acceptance of the Preliminary
Engineering Report on the Willoughby Acres Potable Water System and
that the four sections not included in the plat of the Subdivision
be included, plus the fifth section mentioned by Mr. Peek.
The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Archer and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Pistor requested that the idea of compulsory hOOKUp
be pur~ued.
CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RE OPTION FOR
PROCUREMENT OF LAND FOR IMMOKALEE SEWER PLANT SITE - I YEAR AGREE-
MENT AT $165,000 IHTII $1,650 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Utility Director Irving Berzon noted that the option held by
the County for the purchase of land for the Immokalee Sewer Plant
will expirc shortly and that there are three alternativcs available
for the Board to consider in this regard.
January 10, 1978
1). Enter into a neH 1 year ner-Clol:1ent with the ownprn :It: the
quoted price of $165,000 (increased $15,000) with $1,650 ;J."-
deposit. I('J"..Jd(~
2). Have the Immokalee Se~yer District purchase the land with
funds obtained with a $150,000 tax anticipation note at
57., or less,
If the Sewer Bonds aten't validated and sold by August, 1978,
the Im:nokil1ee SCHer District could levy a 5.0 mill tax to re-
pay the 10:ln and $7,500 interest,
3). !lave the General Fund purchase the land ",ith funds obtained
with II .general obli!j:ttion note. (5";', or less)
If the SCHer Bonds cren't validated and sold by August, 1978,
county wide taxes could be increased to repay the loan and
$7,500 interest.
The General Fund I-,'ould then hold the property nnd later "sell"
it to the Immokalce Se\.Jer District with interest.
Chief Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer Harold Hall reviewed th~ afore-
mentioned alternatives and stated that Alternative 1 is deemed to be
the most satisfactory, said Alternative being to enter into a new
one-year agreement with the owners of the land at the quoted price
of $165,000 with $1,650 non-refundable deposit.
Mr. Berzon explained why the proposed Alternative is being recom-
mend~d over the other- two, stating that there are both financial
and legal red80ns involved. County Attorney pickworth observed
that it will probably be a long time before bonds can be validated
in Imrnokalce. referr-ing to the legal problems in the North Naples
area r~garding wator-/sewer. Commissioner Archer added to Mr. Pick-
worth's comm~nt by stating that the efforts being made to slow down
and jeopardizo the completion of the funding for that project will
cost the users of North Naples District considerably more money.
Mr. Hall pointed out that since there has been a delay in ob-
tnining the gr1\nt in Sewer District "A" which would have paid a sub-
stantial portion of the construction loan, the users will continue
to pay an additionnl interest cost of $600 or $700 per day which
will be eliminated by the grant, when it is obtained.
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Following discussion, Commissioner ^rcher summarized by stating
that what the Board will be doing in approving ^lternative 1 is
spending $1,650 to hold on to the property at the increased price
of $165,000 ($15,000 over the current option price of $150,000) for
ono more year, thus making sure that the property does not inflate
more than 10\. lie moved for the acceptance of Alternative 1 to
commit for a continued year, with a payment of $1,650 non-refundable,
at the increased price of $165,000 for the property for the Immokalee
Sewer Plant Site, and that the Chairman be authorized to sign tho
necessary documents. Commissioner Pistor seconded the motion which
carried by unanimous vote.
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RESOLUTION R-7a-2 RE POLICY BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA CONCERNING THE COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT -
~DOPTED
County Attorney Pickworth explained that Rcsolution R-7a-2 is
a statement of the policy to be followed by the Board in the recreati
of the County Water-Sewer District, which was discussed in the previa
day's Work Shop Session.
Mr. Pickworth read the paragraphs in the Resolution pertaining
to the policy of the Board, fOllowing which Commissioner Pistor movec
seconded by Commissioner Archer and carried unanimously, that the
following rcsolution be adopted.
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PROPOSED ORDTNANCr. RECRElITING SEWER SERVICE ARElI "lI" - TO BE RE-
DRAF'''ED BY COIlNTY 1\TTORNEY; 1\DV:::RTISING AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC HEAR-
ING - FEBRUARY 7, 1978
County Attorney Pickworth stated that he wished to redraft
the proposed ordinance to recreate Sewer Service Area "A" to reflect
the policy of the Board in this regard, following which a public
hearing could be held, and suggested that February 7, 1978 be tenta-
tive1y scheduled for the public hearing.
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner pistor
and carried by unanimous vote, that the proposed ordinance outlined
above be redrafted, as requested by the County Attorney, and that
advertising be authorized for public hearing.
to be February 7, 1978)
(Later determined
BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 78-21 TO SET UP BUDGET UNDER GIFTS AND GRANTS
FOR NlIPLES WILDERNESS lILTERNATIVE PROJECT - lIDOPTED IN THE AMOUNT
OF $21,373
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried by unanimous vote, that Dudget Amendment No. 78-21 to set
up budget under Gifts and Grants for Naples Wilderness Alternative
Project be adopted in the amount of $21,373.
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ROUTINE BILLS - AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMENT
January 10, 1978
Followir.] Fiscal Offl.;er ""rold Hall's advice that the bills
being presented for approval of payment have been processed fo11ow-
ing established proccduren, and that funds are available, Commissioner
Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and carried unanimously,
that the bills be approved for payment as witnessed by the following
warrants iRsued from December 20, 1977 through January 3, 1978 (when
1978:
Board was in recess), and from January 4, 1978 through January 10,
FUND
Gencral Fund (Manual)
Road & Dridgc
Interest' Sinking
Goldcn Gatc I , S
Col. County Firc District
Immoka1ee Water/Sewer
Special MSTD's
Col. County Lighting
Sewer District "A" 0 & M
Marco Water & Sewer
Victoria Park Drainage
Fcdcral Revenue Sharing
Col. County Water/Sewer
Aquatic Wpp.d
Improvement Revenue Certific1\te
Improvement Trust
Golden Gate Firc
Hendcrson Creek Fire
Ochopee Fire District
CETA
Sewer District "A" Construction
Kelly Road Watcr
Wator M~n~gcmcnt
Sewer District "A" Assessments
Sewer District "A" Revenue
Special Road AsseSRments
Col. County Water/Sewer utility Di.
Municipal Service Taxing District
Anti-Recession/Federal Revenue Sharg.
Grants & Gifts
Captia1 Improvement Revenuc Certif.
Immokalee Lighting
Gencral Fund
BCC payr-oll
WARRANT NOS.
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6 - 9
5
2 - 3
3 - ~
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1 - 2
2 - 3
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2 - 3
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3 - 4
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APPOINTMENTS TO EMS COUNCIL: MESSRS. RAYMOND BARNETT, WAYNE MARTIN
AND JOHN WOOD - REAPPOINTED; MRS. NANCY HOVLAND APPOINTED CONSUMER/
PROFESSIONAL; MARVIN CECIL APPOINTED HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE; CHAIR-
MAN AUTHORIZED TO WRITE LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO DR. BRIGGS FOR
SERVICE ON THE COUNCIL
Commissioncr- Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
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ments be milCJc to the F.merqcncy Medical Servicel'\ Council, as rccom-
mended by staff, and that the Chairman be authorized to sign letter
of appreciation to Dr. John Briggs for his service on the Council:
Deputy Chief Raymond Barnett - Reappointed - Law Enforcement
Wayne Martin - Reappointed - Emergency Rescue Representative
John R. Wood - Reappointed - Alternate
Hrs. Nancy Hovland - New Appointment - Consumer/Professional
Marvin Cecil - New Appointment - Naples Community Hospital
Representative
APPOINTMENTS TO EAC: MRS. KATHRYN REISER - R.EAPPOINTED TO 4-YEAR TERM;
WHEATON DRAFT - REAPPOINTED TO ONE-YEAR TERM; MIKE TAYLOR - APPOINTED
TO 4-YEAR TERM
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel and
unanimously carried, that the following persons b~ appointed and/or
reappointed to the Enviromental Advisory Council, as recommended
by stllff:
Mrs. Kathryn Reiser - Reappointed to four-year term
Wheaton Kraft - Reappointed for one-year term
Mi~e Taylor - New Appointment - four-year term
REAPPOINTMENTS TO OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT: MR. RAY CARROLL
AND MRS. EVELYN SHEALY
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Co~nissioner Brown and
carried unanimously, that Hr. Ray Carroll and Mrs. Evelyn Shealy
be reappointed to the Ochopee Fire Control District for additional
two-year terms, retroactive to January 1, 1978, and to expire December
31, 1979, dS recommended by staff.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO ISLES OF CAPRI FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT: MESSRS.
GEORGE FREIJE AND RICHARD SKIDMORE
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried unanimously, that Messrs. George Freije and Richard Skid-
more be reappointed to the Isles of Capri Fire Control District for
additional two-year terms, retroactive to January 1, 1978, and to
expire December 31, 1979, as recommended by staff.
APPOINTMENTS AND/OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE GOLDEN GATE FIRE CONTROL
DISTRICT - DEFERRED FOR TWO-WEEK PERIOD
Commissioner Archer asked that appointments and/or reappoint-
ments to the Golden Gate Fire Control District be deferred for a
JanU<lry la, 1978
period of two weeks to per-mit him to meet with the applicants and
mem~ers of t:.e District tc... difl'::uss the reappointments and the new
applicants. There were no objections voiced to the request.
Commissioner Archer moved that the present members of the
Golden Gate Fire Control Distr.ict be continued for a two-week
periOd and that the subject of appointments and/or reappointments to
the District be continued. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Pistor and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY CO:'IHITTEE:
MR. ARTHUR KAPLAN REAPPOINTED; MR. HERBERT FOLL APPOINTED TO FULL
MEMBER; MR. ROBERT MANKOWSKI AND HRS. BIRNEY MILLER APPOINTED
ALTERNATES
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Wenzel,
that Mr-. Arthur Kaplan be reappointed to a two-year term, Mrs.
Birney Miller be appointed to a two-year term, and Mr. Robert
Mankowski be appointed alternate member.
Mr. Herbert FoIl stated that he is presently serving as an
alternatc on the Committee, svggesting that it would be in order
to ask the alternatc mcmber if he chooses to scrve as a regular
member.
Commissione~ Wenzel stated that to move an alternate up to
regular membership on a committce is the normal procedure and that
he would vote no other way.
Commissioner Archer withdrew his motion and Commissioner Wenzel
his seconding, and, having ascertained that Mr. Kaplan desires to
serve on the Committee, Commissioner Archer moved that the Board
reappoint Mr. Arthur Kaplan to a two-yedr term, appoint Hr. Herbert
Foll, present alternate, to a two-year term, and appoint rot':. Robert
rolankowski and Mrs. Birney roliller as alternate members, on the Golden
Gate Community Ccnter Advisory Committee. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Wenzel and carried by unanimous vote.
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REAPPOINTMENTS TO PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: MESSRS. CHRIS
BLUNT ~ND nOBDY FOWLER REAPPUINTE~ TO TWO-YEAR TERMS
Commissioncr pistor moved, seconded by Commissioncr Archer and
carried 4/0 with Commissioner Brown absent at the time of the vote,
that Messrs. Chris Blunt and Bobby Fowler be reappointed to the
Parks , Recreation Advisory Board for two-year terms expiring
December 31, 1979, as recommended by staff.
RESOLUTION R-78-7 RESCINDING PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION APPOINTING AND
AUTHORIZ1NG A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS - ADOPTED
Following the reading of the proposed resolution by Adrninistra-
tive Aide to the Board Mary Morgan, Commissioner Archer moved that
Resolution R-78-7 Rescinding Previous Board Action Appointing and
Authorizing a Specific Indiv~dual to Execute Applications and other
Documents, be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pistor
and carried 4/1 with Cummissioner Wenzel voting contrary.
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CIVIL DEFENSr. DIRECTOR AU~IIORIZED TO ATTEND FLORIDA ENERGY CON-
FERGNCE IN LAKE BUENA VISTA, rLORIDA, ON JANUARY 11 - 13, 1978
Administrative Aide to the Board Mary Morgan recalled that in
Novcmbcr the Board received information regarding the Florida Energy
Conference, sponsored by the Florida State Energy Office and the
Florida League of Women Voters, to be held in LaKe Buena Vista,
Florida, on January 11 - 13, 1978. She noted that Civil Defense
Director William Walker was selected approximately a year ago by the
Board to represent them at such meetings involving energy and that
authorization is being requested for Mr. Walker to travel to the
aforesaid Conference, if the Board so desires.
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown, that
Mr. Walker be authorized travel to attend the Florida Energy Con-
fcrcnce in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to be held January 11 - )~,
1978, t:ovcling on Wednesday, January 11, 1978.
Discussion followed concerning whether or not Mr. Walker was
the proper person to be the County's representative with Commissioner
Archer ob~crvinq that, if he is not, there should be someone appointed
to attend the important sessions of the Conference, particularly
those to be held on Thursd~y and Friday, January 12 and 13, 1978.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voto.
Chairman WimeL directed that the subject regarding representation
be brought up for discussion at a later date.
BOARD ACCEPTS DER PERMIT NO. DO 11-4842 FOR THE OPERATION OF A
POLLUTION SOURCE AT TilE IMMOKALZE ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURTS
BUILDING, WITH ACCOMPANYING CONDITIONS
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by commissioner Archer and
carried unanimously, that the Board accept DER Permit No. DO 11-4842,
dated December 20, 1977, for the operation of a pollution source
at the Immokalee Administrative and Courts Building, with the accom-
panying conditions.
(Copy of same sent to Superintendent of Main-
tenancc, and to IN Environmental, Inc.)
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DR. NENO SPAGNA AND/OR COMMISSIONER AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND PUBLIC
WOR~ SHOP RE COASTAL CONSTRUC110N IN TALLAHASSEE FEBRUARY 9, 1978
Commissioner Brown moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried by unanimous vote, that Dr. Nano Spagna and/or one or more
Commissioners bc authorized to attend the public workshop to be
conducted by the Department of Natural Resources, in Tallahassee,
Florida, February 9, 1978, rcgarding co~stal construction, as recom-
mended by staff.
EMPLOYEE CANUTO LIBRON (ROAD AND BRIDGE) GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE
FROM DECEMBER 29, 1977 TO JANUARY 27, 1978 FOR TRAVEL
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried unanimously, that Road and Bridge employee Canuto Libron be
granted a leave of absence from December 29, 1977 to January 27,
1970 for the purpose of travel to Puerto Rico, ~A rpcommended by
staff.
CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO GULF LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY CONTRACT CONFIRMING PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION OF NOVEMBER 29, 1977
Commis5ioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner W~nzel and
carried unanimously, that the Chairman be authorized to sign Amend-
ment No. 7 to thn Gulf Life Insurance Company Cont4act, confirming
previous Board action of November 29, 1977.
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CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN CERTIFICATES FOR CORRECTION TO THE 1975
AND 1976 TAX ROLLS
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Plstor
and carried unanimously, that the following Certificates for Cor-
rcction on the Tax Rolls be approved, and that the Chairman be autho-
rized to sign S1\me:
NOS.
DATED
1975 Personal Property
73-75
74-75
75-75
12/29/77
12/29/77
12/29/77
12/29/77
12/29/77
12/29/77
1976 Personal Property
82-76
83-76
134-76
DOARD GRANTS APPROVAL TO CITY OF NAPLES FOR USE OF 36 VOTING MACHINES,
AND USE OF BOARDROOM ON JANUARY ~5, 1978 FOR POLL WORKERS SCHOOL
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carr.ied by unanimous vote, that permission be gr~ntedto the City
of Naples for the use of 36 voting machines, and the use of the Board-
room on January 25, 1978, as requested in letter dated January 5, 1978
to Supervisor of Elections.
COHMISSIONER ARCHER AUTHORIZED TRAVEL TO TALLAHASSEE JANUARY 16, 1978
TO ATTEND MEETING OF SACC WAYS & MEANS CO~~lITTEE
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Brown and
carried unanimously, that Commissioner Archer, Member of Ways & Means
Committee, State Association of County Commissioners of Florida, be
authorized travel to Tallahassee January 16, 1978 for the purpose
of attending a meeting of said Committee.
CHAIRHIIN \o/HIER AUTHORIZED TRAVEL TO TN-IPA TO ATTEND MEETING OF SACC
ENVIRONHENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO BE HELD JANUARY 13, 1978
Commissioner Pistor moved, ~econded by Commissioner Brown and
carried unanimously, that Chairmlln Wimer, Member Committee on Environ-
mental Resources, State Association of County Commissioners, be autho-
rizcd travel to Tampa on January 13, 1978 for the purpose of attend-
ing a meeting of said Committee.
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RESIGNA'fION OF DONALD BARBER, CHAIRMJ\N, CONTRACTORS I LICENSING BOARD -
ACCEPTF.:D; CIIArr~\AN AUTIIORIZl::~ TO 3IGN APPROPRIATE LETTER OF
APPRECIATION
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried unanimously, that the Board accept the resignation of Donald
Barber, Chairman of the Contractors' Licensing Board, and that the
Chairman be authorized to sign an appropriate letter of appreciation.
CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, AFTER-THE-FACT, LETTER TO JACKSON MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL DETEP~INING INELIGIBILITY FOR JUAN MIGUEL RAMIREZ UNDER TilE
SB-875 HELATH RESPONSIBILITY ACT
Commissioner Wenzel moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried unanimously, that the Chairman be authorized to sign, after-
the-fact, a letter to Jackson Memorial Hospital determining ineligi-
bility for Juan Niguel Ramirez under tho SB-875 Health Responsibility
Act.
MRS. MlIRTIIA SKINNER, OR DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN APPROPRIATE LETTERS STATING THAT CERTAIN PERSON(S) ARE NOT
ELIGIIlLE AS INDIGENTS UNDER SB-875 IIEALTH CARE RESPONSIBILITY ACT
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded hy Commissioner pistor and
carried 4/1 with Commissioner Wenzel voting in the negative, that
Mrs. Martha Skinner, or the Director of Social Scrvices, be autho-
rized to sign appropriate letters stating that certain pcrson(s)
are not eligible as indigcnts under SB-875 Health Care Responsibility
Act, as recommended by staff in memorandum to tioard dated December
27,1977.
CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, AFTER-THE-fACT, LETTER TO BUREAU OF
OUTDOOR RECREATION AND PRE-APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE RE BIKEWAY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (RAILROAD REVITALIZATION AND REGULATORY REFORM
ACT OF 1976)
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried by unanimous vote, that the Chairman be authorized to sign,
after-the-fact, a letter dated December 28, 1977 to Bureau of Out-
door Recreation, and pre-Application for Assistance re Bikeway De-
velopment Program under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory
Reform Act of 1976 (Title VIII, Section 809 (B) (2) and (3)).
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CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, AFTER-THE-FACT, PROCLAMATION BY THE
NAPLES JAYCEES PROCLAIMING JANUARY, 1978, SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Brown and Wenzel absent at the time
of the vote, that the Vice-Ch~irrnan be authorized to sign, after-thA-
fact, a proclamation by the Naples Jaycees proclaiming January, 1978,
Senior Citizens Month.
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CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, AFTER-THE-FACT, ADDENDUM t3 TO THE
COOPERATIVE F''lUIPMENT LEACI'; BETWEEN TilE STATE AND COLLIER COUNTY,
FOR THE OCIIOPEE FIRE CONTROL DiSTRICT, FOR 1954 DODGE TRUCK
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Wenzel and Brown absent at the
time of the vote, that the Vice-Chairman be authorized to sign,
after-tho-fact, Addendum *3 to Cooperative Equipment Lease between
the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Division of Forestry and the Collier Board of County Commissioners
for the following equipment to be used by the Ochopee Fire Control
District:
1954 Dodge, 4X4, M-37 SN' 802-59267 - John Bean
Pump and Tank Spray Unit (Division I.D. '19352)
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CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN DEEDS NOS. 155 AND 156 - LAKE TRAFFORD
MEMOqIAL GARC~NS
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Brown and Wenzel absent at the time
of the vote, that the Chairman be authorized to sign Lake Trafford
Memorial Gardens Deeds Nos. 155 and 156.
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CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN VARIOUS DEEDS TO LAKE TRAFFORD MEMORIAL
GARDENS CEMETERY LOTS AS THE NEED ARISES, DULY-SIGNED COPIES OF SAME
TO DE FILED FOR TilE RECOPD WITII THE CLERK TO TilE BOARD
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Wenzel and Brown absent at the time
of the vote, that the Chairman be authorized to sign various deeds
to Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens Cemetery lots as the need arises,
duly-signed copies of same to be filed for the record with the Clerk
to the Board.
RENEWAL OF GUN PERMITS FOR A. P. AYERS, ARTHUR AYERS, AND COMMISSIONER
WENZEL - GRANTED
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Wenzel and Brown absent at the time
of the vote, that License to Carry Firearms be renewed, as follows:
78-2
Arthur Ayers
Colt Det. Special Serial
'M33650
32 Ca1. Automatic Topilla
.9433
Dreyse Serial .17668
Tital Model E-27B Serial
'143584
Permit '78-1
A. P. Ayers
78-3
Clif.ford Wenzel
It was noted that the permits are for the periOd Janua~y 10,
1978 to January 10, 1980.
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PAYMENT OF BACK PAY FOR FORMER ENPLOYEE TONY ASCOLESE - AUTHORIZED,
PENDING CLARIFICATION RE WITHHOLDING TAXES, AND RECEIPT OF FORMAL
AUTHORIZATION DIRECTING THE Pl\YNEST, SIGNED BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND
illS ATTORNEl
Commissioner Archer moved, seconded by Commissioner Pistor and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Nenzel and Brown absent at the time
of the vote, that payment of back pay for reinstatement of former
Building Department employee Tony Ascolese be authorized, pending
clnrlflcAtion with regard to withholding taxes, and receipt of formal
authorization directing the payment, signed by the individual and his
attorney, as outlined by County Attorney pickworth in his memorandum
dated January 6, 1978.
DOARD AUTHORIZES INSTALLATION OF FACILITY FOR pr~CEMENT OF OXYG~~
TANKS AT TilE IMMOKALEE HEALTH CARE CENTER, BY COUNTY PERSONNEL, FOR
THE DENEFIT OF PROSPECTIVF. F.MPLOYEE
Commissioner Pistor moved, seconded by Commissioner Archer and
carried 3/0 with Commissioners Wenzel and Brown absent at the time
of thc vote, that County Personnel be authorized to install facilities
for the plncement of oxygen tanks on the wall of the Immokalee llealth
Care Ccnter for thc bcnefit of a prospective Center employee a!flicted
with emphyscma, as requested by I~illiam J. Clarke, Center Director, in
his letter to the Doard dated January 6, 1978.
VARIOUS EASEMENTS RE HlMOKALEE SEIfER PROJECT ACCEPTED AND RECORDED
IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS
Pursuant to action taken by the Board on October 25, 1977, wherein
the Board approved the acceptance and expenditure of funds for the
recording of all Utility Easements related to the Immokalee Sewer
Project, Utility Director Irving Berzon submitted the following
Utility Easements, same having been recorded in the Official Records:
1. Theodore L. Hager, Jr. and Mozelle N. Hager
2. Daniel G. Rosebough and Carole L. Rosebough
3. John 11. Adams and Ivy V. Adams
4. Saturino Nartincz and Patricia Martinez
5. Edward A. McCarthy, Bishop of the Diocese of Miami
6. Jack A. Queen
7. Gilberto Leal and Simona Leal
8. Shop & Go, Inc.
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EXECUTED CONTR1\CT BETWEEN TilE DEPART/>1ENT OF COMMUHITY AFFAIRS AND
COUNTY RE PLANNING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000 RECEIVED
Adminlstrativc Aide to ~he Board Mary Morgan noted the receipt
of an executed contract lauthorized by DCC December 6, 1977) between
the Department of Community Affairs and Collier County for a planning
grant in the amount of $16,000, adding that the initial warrant for
three-fourths of the grant is being processed and will be mailed
shortly.
PALNER BROADCASTING COMPANY ANNOUNCES 1\ POSSIBLE 2' FEE INCREASE TO
CATV SUBSCRIDERS, AS PERMITTED IN FRANCHISE CONTRACT FOR COPYRIGHT
LIABILITY LAW, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1978
Administrative Aide to the Board Mary Morgan advised that Palmer
Broadcasting Company has advised in their letter of January 4, 197a
that there will be n pOBsJ.ble 2\ fee increase to CATV subscribers
due to a revision of the copyright Law for CATV systems effective
January 1, 1978. She noted that this was anticipated by the franchise-
holder, provision for same having been included in the franchise in
Section 6, Paragraph 1I of same.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE - FILED AND/OR REFERRED
There being no objection, the Chair directed that the following
correspondence be filed and/or referred to the various departments
as indicated below:
1. Memorilndum from Fiscal Officer dated December 30, 1977
noting the Year End and Special Reports submitted by
the Clerk'S Office covering Fiscal Activities under
Collier County Commission - filed.
2. Letter dated January 2, 1978 from DouglaR O. McGoon, Jr.,
protesting the install,:>.tion of board in the Highway 29
canal - xc to Utility Director For WMAB; and filed.
3. Letter dated December 20, 1977 from HRS transmitting
copy of the First Quarter Monitoring Report of Home-
mRkcrs Service of Collier County - filed.
4. Copy of automobile liability insurance policy, issued
December 19, 1977, for 1975 Chevy Vanbulance and 1977
Chevy VlInbulance from lIerman Spooner Agency in Immokalce,
re zippo Ambulance - filed.
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18. Letter dated December 23, 1977 from Edward A. Feaver,
Director, Office of Manpower Planning, transmitting a
su~~ry of the b~J~nce of State Title II and VI Grant
Modifications as roquired by the CETA Regulations - filed.
19. Letter dated December 20, 1977 from Conrad Karras regis-
tering a formal complaint against the ambulance service
in the City - xc to Fiscal Officer, with a copy to be kept
with the file for time of renewal; filed.
20. Letter dated December 8, 1977 from State Representative
Mary Ellen Hawkins acknowledging receipt of the Board's
action pertaining to the court-appointed attorney's fees
filed.
21. Letter dated December 20, 1977 from William K. Fowler,
District Engineer, Florida DOT, enclosing copy of a legal
notice re Public Hearing, Collier County State Highway
System, to be held January 18, 1978, at 10:00 A.M., in
Building "F" Collier County Government Complex - filed.
22. Letter dated December 28, 1977 from Thomas C. Elder pro-
testing proposed dock construction, Old folarco Village, No.
63-382, T52S, R26E, Section 5 - xc to Assistant County
Engineer; filed.
23. Copy of letter dated December 21, 1977 from Philip R.
Edwards, DER, to Charles L. Shumway, Wilderness Country
Club, rc Permit No. CS 52-4838 for approval of construction
of Sewage Collection/Transmission system - xc to Utility
Directorl filed.
24. Notices of PSC hearings re filing of applications for
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to
Operate as a Motor Carrier re Bilmar Transportation, Inc.,
Hayden's Honded Storage Warehouse, Inc., Juan Betancourt,
d/b/a John Moving, Louis Harrison Smith III, Dewhirst
Enterprises, Inc., Calvin L. Blansit, d/b/a Ca1 Blansit
Dump Truck Service, Carter Sand Company, Inc., Greater
Lakeland Moving and Storage, Inc., Mercury Bus Lines, Inc.,
and Leechase Cvrporation; Amended ~pplication re Samuel R.
Snell; and notices of hearings re Docket No. 770937-EU re
Tampa Electric Company, and Docket No. 770810-EU re Florida
Power and Light Company - filed.
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present. (Commissioners \-lenzel and Brown arrived at
2:00 P.M.)
ENERGY WEATHERIZATION PROJECT BY FLORIDA FARMWORKERS COUNCIL UNDER
CETA TITLE VI - APPROVED WITH STIPULATION THAT THE PROJECT BE PRO-
PERLY ADMINISTERED; EXPIRATION DATE TO BE NOVEMBER 30, 1978
CETA Administrator James Meerpohl stated that his office has
received a request for a weatherization project by the Florida Farm-
worAe=~ Council, explaining that the project entails the identifica-
tion of houses in the low income areas of Collier County which need
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weatherization and which p~rsons qualify under Community Services
Administration stondar-ds for such projects. He said the Council
will be employing six people for the project, following which Mr.
~leerpohl introduced Mr. Eugene Gillis, Florida Farmworkers Council,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, for the purpose of explaining the Council's
ideas for the project.
Mr. Gillis said that with the advent of the previous year's
cold weather, the Congress passed several programs regarding energy
and weatherization. He said the program consists of conducting certain
activities to make some homes more livable and to reduce energy con-
sumption by replacing windows, doors, and the like. Mr. Gillis ex-
plained that there are no major constructions involved since there are
limitations on the monies which can be expended - from $300.00 to
$350.00 per house.
Mr: Gillis said that CSA provides all of the funds which the
Council has to disburse, said funds to be expended for people engaged
in agriculture, such as farmworkers or migrants. He said such f~nds
are basical~y for materials and that the use of CETA is encouraged
for the lahor involved; otherwise, the manpower for the project would
have to be contracted for which would reduce the amount which is
allotted for each dwelling. Mr. Gillis stated that the request before
the Board is to allocate CETA manpower to conduct the weatherization
project in Collier County under an agreement with the Council.
Discussion followed concerning the qualifications for participa-
tion in the project which Mr. Gillis said must meet the CSA poverty
index as it relates to farrnworkers and agriculture. He said that
rental property can be included; however, the legislation does not
encourage renovation of rental property and that the Council has not
done any weatherization to rental property. When questioned about
how a determination is made regarding income, Mr. Meerpohl stated
that it is basically via self-certification.
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Commissioner plstor inquired about the definition of home'base
~s it ref~rs to the State or Florida and how such designation is
determined. Mr. Gillis explained that if a person is only in the
State for three months then, in his opinion, Florida would not be
his home base. lie pointed out that the growing season is nine months
in the area, that if a person leaves for the other three months of
the year, he is not classified as a migrant, adding that the mobile
migrant population has dwindled to a small percentage.
Commissioner ^rcher pointed out that in some instances there
are workers earning approximately $20.00 per day, $80.00 per day for
a family of four, who arc paid in cash and, therefore, have no taxes
withheld, and who are eligible for many welfare programs, and questior.
why such persons should have their homes repaired as proposed. He
said that if hc could be guaranteed that the money will be spent and
used for the n~edy, not the gree~y, of the County, he would be more tt
willing to votc approval of the CETA project. Mr. Gillis pointed out
that under the Weatherization Program senior citizens are the number
one priority to he served, following the guidelines regarding income.
The matter of supervision and monitoring of the project was
brought up for discussion with Mr. Meerpohl advising that the funds
will only be expended upon the submission of time sheets from the
Council and that there are now provisions in all of ~he CETA contract!
that only allows for supervision of CETA workers by a nonsubsidized
Collier County resident. lie said that the Florida Farmworkers Councij
has a supervisor working in the County who is a direct, non-CETA
supported employce for the County. He said that person would be in
chargc of the particular program being discussed. Further, said Mr.
Meerpohl, a pcrformance clause can be installed and if the contractor
does not conform to that clause, the agreement can be terminated.
Concerning the dollar figure for the six workers being requested
Hr. Meerpohl responded that it would total approximately $31,000 for
the period of time involved.
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Discussion followed concerning the mechanics of the program,
how the manpower will be utilized, and the like, with Mr. Gillis ex-
plnining in detail.
Commissioner Archer moved for approval of the assignment of
six CETA personnel to the weatherization project provided they Are
proporly administered and provided that the contract is terminal
with no strings attached that it be continued past November, 1978.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion.
Commissioner Archer pointed out that even if there are CSA funds
remaining, the project will terminate at the end of the CETA fiscal
year which is November of 1978. He said that a reapplication can be
sought but that there is no guarantee that it will be approved, adding
that the applicant should accomplish as much as possible in the
time allotted. He noted that this is being told to all applicants
for CETJ\ funds.
Commissioner Wenzel commented that he will never vote to spend
any Federal, State or local funds on anyone except American citizen3,
and that when funds are expended in the migrant areas, he would like
the investigators to check the birth certificates or the immigration
slips of the people getting Federal funds. He added that he has no
objection to spending money to help American citizens if they are
citizens and not using false identification papera.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried 4/1 with Com-
missioner Wenzel voting in the nega~ive.
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There being no further business for the good of the County,
the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair - Time: 2:25 P.M.
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