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December 4, 2006
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, December 4, 2006
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehicle
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 at
the Collier County Community Development Services Division Conference
room #609, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida with the following
members present:
CHAIRMAN: Tony Marino
Russ Berghuis
Reg Buxton
Tom Lugrin
Randall Smith
STAFF PRESENT:
Michele Arnold, Director Code Enforcement
Kitchell Snow, Code Enforcement
Marlene Serrano, Supervisor, CDES
Lazara Chavez, Code Enforcement
Michaelle Crowley, Investigator, Code Enforcement
Tom Palmer, Assistant County Attorney
AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 4, 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: November 6, 2006
V. New Business:
A. New Application:
1. Cruisers & Atlas Limousine - New CTO
2. Southwest FLA Transportation, LLC - New CTO
3. Paradise Limousine DBA. Affordable Limousine - New CTO
VI. Complaint Report - Michaelle Crowley
VII. Discussion:
a. Final Draft - PVAC Ordinance
VIII. Speakers
IX. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: January 8, 2007
X. Adjournment
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I. Call to Order:
Chairman Tony Marino called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
II. Roll Call
Lazara Chavez called the roll and a quorum was determined. She also announced
that Richard Schmidt, alternate, had resigned.
III. Approval of Agenda
Request by Michele Arnoldfor item VIL Discussion on Final Draft -PVAC
Ordinance to be taken up before item v: New Business.
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the Agenda with the change of taking up
Agenda Item VII., prior to Agenda Item V. Second by Tom Lugrin and
carried unanimously, 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2006
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the minutes of November 6, 2006 as
presented. Second by Reg Buxton and carried unanimously,5-0.
Item VII was taken up at this time.
VII. Discussion
a. Final Draft - PV AC Ordinance
Michele Arnold reported that in the Amended Ordinance presented to the BCC,
as recommended by the Committee, some questions arose in the modifications
which were recommended. At the request of the BCC, staff removed the item
referring to "Charter Service Vehicle drivers need not display Driver IDs except
upon request of authorized requestors". The PV AC members stated their
objection to this and would like to have this item put back into the Ordinance.
Mr. Palmer explained that this item will be on the Summary Agenda for
December 12, 2006. Any person can voice objection to a Summary Agenda item
and it will be removed to the Public Agenda for discussion. He suggested that
anyone wanting to put forth an objection to an item needs to make an appearance
at this meeting and state their wish to speak on the Ordinance item. The industry
must show the Commissioners why the item needs to be re-inserted into the
Ordinance. Ifno one states an objection, the Agenda item will pass automatically.
He also suggested a vote be taken to show the expressed intent of the PV AC
membership.
Tom Lugrin moved that the Committee recommend to the BCC to revisit
their exception to the issue of display of ID by Charter Service Vehicle
drivers; and further, that the item be put back into the Ordinance
Amendment. Second by Reg Buxton and carried unanimously, 5-0.
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Michelle Arnold noted that a pending proposed amendment to the fee schedule
for second ID requests will be affected by the BCC's decision.
Michelle then introduced Marlene Serrano, who will be a new supervisor in
Code Enforcement Department
V. New Business
Lazara Chavez presented the following application packages, which have been
recommended by staff for approval.
A. New Applications:
1. Cruisers & Atlas Limousine - Request is for new CTO
Applicants, Todd and Wendy Cleveland appeared as partners in Five
Seas Enterprises, Inc., dba Cruisers, Charters and Tours and Atlas
Limousine.
Michaelle Crowley explained that the new owners, having purchased the
company without realizing the PV AC and Code requirements, have
worked diligently to comply and the application packet was in order.
Russ Berghuis moved to recommend approval. Second by Tom Lugrin
and carried unanimously, 5-0.
2. Southwest Florida Transportation, LLC - Request is for new CTO
Applicant is Francesco A. Mejia and was present. Members had several
questions regarding trip rates and vehicles to be used.
Russ Berghuis moved to recommend approval. Second by Reg Buxton
and carried unanimously, 5-0.
3. Paradise Limousine dba Affordable Limousine- Request is for new CTa
Applicants are Marc Gizzi and John Carney. Patricia Frankenberry,
Manager, appeared for the applicants.
Russ Berghuis moved to recommend approval. Second by Tom Lugrin
and carried unanimously, 5-0.
VI. Complaint Report: (handout)
Michaelle Crowley presented her report in which she noted there were 11 Public
or Industry complaints, 25 patrol cases opened including a notice of violation for
Prime Corporate Rentals and 2 pending for All Aboard, a newly sold company,
who was not aware they had to make a new application. Also, Flory Limousine,
who had renewed CTO for 2006; but were displaying 2005 decals. Three letters
were sent out to those reported to be operating in Collier County without CTO,
namely- (PB Holding Corp., Ace American Limousine Service and Jose Chavez.
Discussion followed on various items in the Complaint Report. Michaelle will
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follow up on those cited. Blatant offenders will be cited with multiple fines,
referred to Code Enforcement or, in worst case, seek legal recourse.
Tom Palmer will look into the issue of Prime Corp. Rentals and T. J. Tropical,
whose vehicles are used as paid transportation for hotel workers. They have
ignored citations and are not complying with County's Ordinance. He will check
if their status falls under PV AC jurisdiction or as one of a Common Carrier.
VIII. Speakers:
Ken Mastrodomenico pointed out potential problems with
o Deregulations passed that will allow sedans pick up off the streets
o A need for a displayed driver ID inside or an ID badge as a safety measure
o New Amendments to Ordinance deregulating rates for sedans while tying
the hands of taxis that require metered rates, causing unfair competition
o Luxury charter vehicles and sedans are free to undercut taxi.
o Taxi industry is at a disadvantage and will hurt their industry.
Fizz Papps, Dolphin Transportation; Evren Serce, A+ Airport Transportation;
and Bill Duzen, Unlimited Airport Rides signed Speaker Slips, but did not speak.
Randy Smith informed the Committee and the Public that Workmen's
Compensation rates will be dropping 12% on January 1, 2007, making that a good
time to sign up workers for those interested in doing so.
IX. The next scheduled meeting date will be January 8, 2007.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the chair at 10:05A.M.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman, Tony Marino
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