CCLAAC Minutes 07/08/2019July 8, 2019
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, July 8, 2019
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 9:00 A.M. in REGLILAR SESSION at Administrative Building *F', 3'a
Floor, Collier County Govemment Complex Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE CHAIRMAN: Pat Sherry
Susan Calkins (Excused)
Michael Seef (Excused)
Carol Pratt (Excused)
Gary Bromley
Brittany Patterson-Weber
Michele Lenhard
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator
Jennifer Belpedio, Assistant County Attomey
Molly DuVall, Environmental Specialist
Melissa Hennig, Sr. Environmental Specialist
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Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
Ms. Belpedio reminded the Committee, in order to participate in a meeting via telephone a quorum of
the Committee must be present and vote to allow the participation. 'fhere must be an extenuating
circumstance for the participation such as a medical issue. etc'
Approval of Agenda
Ms. Sherry moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Lenhard- Canizd unanimously 5 - 0.
IlI. Approval of May 30, 2019 Minutes
Ms. Patterson-lleber moved to approve the minutes of the May 30,2019 meeting as presented
Second by Ms. Lenhard Carried ananimously 4 - 0. Ms. Sherry abstained as she was not prcsent
for the meeting.
tv.New Business
A. Ballot Language
Ms. Araque provided a document proposing 4 different options for the language for the 2020
referendum on the program. The following was noted during discussions:
r The County Attomey's offrce recommends the language " Shall Conservation Collier
esrablish a new funding source for environmentally sensitive lands... " be incorporated into
any option selected.
. The Board of County Commissioners is requiring a long-term strategy plan be adopted prior
to the language being placed on any ballot for consideration by the public.
o The Subcommittee will be reviewing the options at a meeting(s) in August in anticipation of
the item being presented to the full Committee at their September meeting.
B. Cotlier County School District
Ms. Araque reported staff met with representatives of the Collier County School District to discuss
a potentiai partlrership for the Railhead Scrub Preserve. The District would utilize the property for
educational purposes and potentially a cross-country running course.
There is a concem on the running course given the envitonmentally sensitive lands in the Preserve'
One potential tradeoff is the District's provision of a parking area. She will provide updates as they
become available.
C. Use of donation money for purchase of properties
Ms. Araque noted there was an inquiry regarding utilizing off site donation funds to purchase
propertiei outside of an approved multiparcel project. The activity is not allowed at this point and
theie is a limited amount offunds available to purchase the properties through this process.
D. Koch application to sell
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary " Recommend that an Agreement for Sale and
purchase be prepared to expand the boundary of the l{inchester Head Multi-Parcel Projecl to
include the Koch Parcel (t'olio #39959960000) immediately adjacent to existing Conserl)ation
Collier owned multi-parcel projecr " for consideration. She noted:
o The parcel is adjacent to lands currently within the program but not within the bor.rndaries of
the multi-parcel Proj ect.
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In order to complete the purchase, tlle boundary of the multi-parcel project would need to be
expanded to incorporate the proPerty.
Funds are available for the purchase in the off-site donation account.
Ms. Patterson-lleber moved lo direct stafr lo prcpate an agteer enlJor Sale and Parchase and
expand the boundary of the lfinchester Head Multi-Parcel Proiecl lo include lhe Koch Patcel
(Folio #39959960000) immediately adjacent to exbting Conservation Collier owned multi-parcel
projecl Second by Ms. Sherry.
Committee discussion occurred noting the original boundaries ofthe multi-parcel project were not
defined other than an area to be protected as it was subject to wet conditions and consideration has
always been given to acquiring parcels adjacent to existing lands held within the program.
Motion canied unanimously 5 - 0.
E. Preserre Updates
Ms. DuVall presented t}te PowerPoint "Conservalion Collier Program Preseme Update "
highlighting the following activities and updates:
Gordon River Greenway exotic plant removal, trail maintenance, wildlife surveys, habitat
restoration, etc
Railhead Scrub - exotic plant maintenance, met with officials on the proposed extension of
Veterans Parkway, trash cleanup, etc
Mclivane Marsh - exotic plant removal, working on access for management activities.
Caracara Prairie - nesti ng surveys and approval of an exploratory oil and gas well.
Pepoer Ranch - exotic plant treatment, white tail deer monitoring, prescribed bums, accepting
applications for cattle leases, wildlife surveys and provided comments on a proposed injection well
for salt water waste injection well (operational waste currently being trucked off site).
Nancy Pavton exotic plant treatments and wildlife surveys
Robert Gore. III - Cypress Cove Conservancy acquired the Gore home, field identification of
proposed trail system.
Old Business
None
B. Vacancy being re-advertised
Ms. Araque reported the open seat on t}te Committee is being re-advertised in accordance with
County policy.
C. Miscellaneous Items
None
VII. SubcommitteeReports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management, chair, Bill poteet - meeting reschedured
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VL CoordinatorCommunications
A, BCC Items
6/11119 - Green and Green contract approved.
6/25/19 - Pepper Rarich Youth Hunts approved (1 wild hog and 1 turkey).
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The meeting has been re-scheduled to 8/9/19 where updated management plans are anticipated to
be discussed.
B. Outreach, Chair, Michael Seef
Staff and Committee members participated in the Earth Day event held at the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida and educated the public about the Conservation Collier program.
C. Ordinance Policy and Rules, Chair, Pat Sherry - No meeting
There is no meeting scheduled at this point in time.
D. Referendum and Acquisition Plan Task Force, Chair, Bilt Poteet - last meeting June 13' 2019
Developed the referendum language options reviewed today; next meeting scheduled for August 6s
and tentatively August 26s ifneeded.
Chair Committee Member Comments
Ms. Sherry reported she will not be available for the September meeting as it is not a regularly
scheduled meeting and she planned a vacation well in advance of the date.
Public General Comments
None
Staff Comments
Staff reported:
. The Department is relocating their offices to the natural resource building in Golden Gate
Community Park.
o They will be investigating the feasibility of disseminating mailers to those private_ property
owners in the multiparcel projects. The Committee recommended they consult the Outreach
Subcommittee on the proposal and consider limiting the activity to parcels adjacent to those
already acquired within the program,
Tbere being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair et 10:14 A.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
BilI Poteet, Chairm
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