WQ Subcommittee Minutes 12/03/2019 December 3, 2019
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE WATER QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, December 3, 2019
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee Water
Quality Subcommittee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein,
met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 5tn
Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN: Dave Trecker
VICE CHAIRMAN: Sam Young
Terry Hutchinson
ALSO PRESENT: Gail Hambright, Accountant
Danette Kinaszczuk, Pollution Control
Rhonda Watkins, Principal Environmental Specialist
Katie Laakkonen, City of Naples
December 3,2019
Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording
from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online.
I. Call to Order
Chairman Trecker called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Hutchinson moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Chairman Trecker. Carried unanimously
2-0.
V. Public Comments
None
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
October 1, 2019
Mr. Hutchinson moved to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2019 meeting as presented. Second
by Chairman Trecker. Carried unanimously 2—0.
VII. Staff Reports
None
Mr. Young arrived a1 1:07 p.m.
VIII. New Business
1. Revised Approach
The Committee reviewed the "('AC Proposals to B('C on Water Quality Issues' which outlined 4
new avenues for the subcommittee's approach.
Chairman Trecker noted the subcommittee should ensure their review of issues does not become
too detailed given the complexity of many of the issues involved with water quality. It would be
beneficial to keep any recommendations holistic and not pursue detailed studies nor duplicate any
efforts by other parties.
Mr. Hutchinson moved to adopt the following revised approach for the Subcommittee:
• Limit recommendations to those relevant to Collier County.
• No duplications: Recommendations should not compete with or duplicate state projects or
studies underway elsewhere.
• CAC should not conduct or request lengthy studies to gather bullet proof support for the
recommendations.
• Recommendations should be made periodically in outline form, with the understanding that
County resources may be needed to flesh out the proposals if the BCC decides to pursue them.
Second by Chairman Trecker. Carried unanimously 3—0.
2. Specific Recommendations.
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The subcommittee reviewed the following recommendations identified in the handout "Specific
Steps Collier County Could Take at this Time to Deal with Coastal Algae and Red Tide Problems. "
1. Provide adequate resources for timely removal of dead.fsh and other dead marine life from
beaches, inlets, canals and estuaries.
The subcommittee noted the County does have a program to cleanup the beaches however it
would be beneficial to discuss the issue with Gary McAlpin when he is present at the next
meeting.
Mr. Young reported:
• Dead fish accumulate in the canals of Marco Island at times and the City recognizes it is
their responsibility to address the issue and is reviewing the measures necessary to
institute a program.
• It is a concern there are no standards or protocols for testing the water quality of canals as
related to recreational activity given the public uses many of these waterways on a daily
basis for boating, swimming, etc. —Staff noted water quality testing for recreational
areas occurs for those sites frequented by a large number of users.
• The City has awarded a contract based on a Request for Proposal to study the avenues
available for water quality testing in the City's waters.
The Subcommittee chose not to make any recommendations at this time and tabled the item.
2. Provide adequate resources to ensure compliance with fertilizer ordinance.
The Subcommittee discussed enforcement of the Ordinance and noted any recommendations
should apply to unincorporated Collier County as the municipal jurisdictions have their own
mechanisms for regulating fertilizer applications. Consideration could be given to developing an
interlocal agreement between the County and the City's at some point in time, if necessary.
Mr. Hutchinson moved to forward the recommendation to the Coastal Advisory Committee for
consideration. Second by Mr. Young. Carried unanimously 3—0.
3. Determine cost for installing Advanced Wastewater Treatment to substantially reduce nutrient
levels in recycled water used for irrigation.
The Subcommittee noted before any major study is undertaken, it may be beneficial to determine
any information available on the subject including previous studies which may have been
conducted by or for the County. or other jurisdictions which may be applicable to the County.
Mr. Hutchinson moved forward the following recommendation to the Coastal Advisory
Committee for consideration: The County determine if any data or studies exist on the costs
for installing Advanced Wastewater Treatment(AWT), if not, a consultant be engaged to
determine the cost for the installing the AWT for the purposes of achieving substantial
nutrient reduction in Collier County wastewater treatment. Any study should include a
cost/benefit analysis for the treatment. Second by Mr. Young. Carried unanimously 3—0.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Announcements
None
Xl. Committee Member Discussion
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Mr. Hutchinson recommended the subcommittee consider the following initiatives for the County:
1. Identify the scope of work required to review the drainage swales in unincorporated Collier County
to ensure they are in suitable condition and what, if any work may be required to bring those found
to be substandard to an acceptable level of operation. Also,provide an analysis on the benefits of
ensuring they function as intended -Staff noted although there is some water quality aspects
associated with swales. their primary function is to convey stormwater to discharge points.
2. Investigate the benefits of developing a rain gardening program.
3. Pursue a goal of increasing the use of pervious surfaces where development exists or is proposed.
4. Investigate developing a plan to promote landscaping plans which utilize naturally occurring plants
reducing the need for application of fertilizer and irrigation water.
The other subcommittee members expressed concerns, Items 2, 3 and 4 may be more"inland" related
issues and not in the purview of the subcommittee.
Chairman Trecker noted the items could be taken up at a later date when staff has had a chance to
review the requests and provide input to the subcommittee.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
TBD
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting eras adjourned by order
of the chair at 2:25 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee Water Quality
Subcommittee
Dave T ec er, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on l - \3 c). 0 as presented_ __or as amended
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