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January 16, 2007
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
Naples, Florida, January 16, 2007
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Tourist Development Council in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1 :00
p.m. in REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
Chairman: Commissioner Jim Coletta
Susan Becker
Murray H. Hendel
Clark Hill
Robert Miller (excused)
Rick Medwedeff (excused)
Ed (Ski) Olesky (excused)
John Sorey III
Glenn Tucker (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Jack Wert, Tourism Director
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Project Manager
Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney
Kelly Green, Administrative Assistant
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
COllIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Collier County Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 East Tamiami Trail,
Naples, Florida 34112
January 16, 2007, 1 p.m.
Collier County Commission Chambers
* Requires TDC Action
I.
II.
III.
IV.
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VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Changes and Approval of Agenda
Approval of TDC Minutes *
1. * R~gyl~Jr MeetillgJ'IlQyember 27, 20Q_6
New Business
1. ljymiliLQ!l 8!._"'~ore CO No,-~J:J)JI\LQ 06-03~lam Pass
2. ,.D~J::~H.lLYear _R~Qrt tQ~ount\,CQmmisstQn
3. EI;Q__TmldsJILMilrketillgRepOH_
4. Ratify Actions agreed to at Joint BCC/TDC Workshop on 1/16/07
a. Poor Season Contingency
b. Mission and Vision Statements
c. FDEP Beach Parking Issue
S. Election of Vice-Chairman
Old Business
1. Man::050uth Beach RencHui5JunenVCaxambas Paslji Predginll
2. Wiggjns Pass Dre!tgJ!1ll Updilte_
3. elcH" PassJ.lej!c::bJ~ark ReoourJ!iihme!1t/Clam_j:)alji~tlredgtllg
4. ArtificiaLR~efIl'1fQrrnatiQnU-PdaJe
S. SmithIl"avel Re2Qrt
6. Quarterly-Einanc::iaIReview_
7. Q!.IarterlyPark_sJkJ~ecrealioIlReport
8. Poor "Season" Performance & Blizzard Contingency Marketing Plans
Detailed Staff Re2Qrts
Announcements
Audience Input & Discussion
Council Discussion
Next Meeting Date/location - February 26, 2007 - Collier County
Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 East Tamiami
Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their
Objections, if any, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable.
For more information, please contact Jack Wert at (239) 403-2402.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in
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this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112, (239) 774-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for
additional time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any
lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County
Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register
with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department.
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I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Commissioner Jim Coletta at 1 :03 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
A quorum was established.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Changes:
Move line items "Old Business, 1. - 4." and "New Business, 4. c." up under "VI. New
Business, 1. Humiston & Moore".
Add line item "VI. New Business, 4. c. Grant Application Review".
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Mr. Hill. Carries
unanimously 5-0.
V. Approval of TDC Minutes
1. Regular Meeting November 27,2006
Ms. Becker moved to approve the minutes for November 27, 2006. Second by Mr. Hill.
Carries unanimously 5-0.
VI. New Business
1. Humiston & Moore CO No.2 to WO 06-03 Clam Pass
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Change Order no. 2
to Work Order No. HM-FT-06-03 under contract 01-3271 with Humiston & Moore for a not-
to-exceed, time and material price of$10,505.00 (Project 900281). This work will perform
an updated pre-construction survey of Clam Pass required to establish a dredging
benchmark" (see attachment).
Mr. Sorey moved to approve "Change Order no. 2 to Work Order No. HM-FT-06-03
under contract 01-3271 with Humiston & Moore for a not-to-exceed, time and material
price of $10,505.00 (Project 900281). This work will perform an updated pre-
construction survey of Clam Pass required to establish a dredging benchmark."
Second by Mr. Hill. Motion carries unanimously 5-0.
2. Ratify Actions agreed to at Joint BCC/TDC Workshop on 1/16/07
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a. FDEP Beach Parking Issue
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Revised Collier
County Beach Parking Policy" (see attachment). The visitors and residence need to pay
on an equal basis for beach parking in order to continue to receive FDEP funding.
Mr. Sorey expressed concerns with how this new procedure will affect the City of
Naples funds from beach parking.
Mr. Hill moved to approve the "Revised Collier County Beach Parking Policy"
subject to County Attorney review and revenue neutral to the City of Naples.
Second by Mr. Sorey. Motion carries unanimously 5-0.
3. Marco South Beach Renourishment/Caxambas Pass Dredging
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Marco South Beach Re-
nourishmentlCaxambas Pass Dredging Update" (see attachment).
4. Wiggins Pass Dredging Update
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "FY 06-07 Wiggins Pass Dredging Update"
(see attachment). He noted that public notices will go out at commencement.
5. Clam Pass Beach Park Renourishment/Clam Pass Dredging
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Clam Pass Beach Park Renourishment/Clam
Pass Dredging Update" (see attachment). Mobilization should start next week.
6. Artificial Reef Information Update
Mr. McAlpin reviewed Executive Summary "Artificial ReefInformation Update" (see
attachment).
Mr. Sorey requested that Mr. McAlpin coordinate with Dr. Bower on this project.
7. TDC Four Year Report to County Commission
Mr. Wert reviewed the "Advisory CommitteelBoard Four-Year Review by the Board of
County Commissioners for Fiscal Year 2007" (see attachment). He will make this report
before the Board of County Commissioners on March 23rd.
Mr. Sorey suggested changing the wording of paragraph #7. to "Administrative direct and
indirect costs to maintain the Tourist Development Council 'function' are..."
Ms. Becker suggested changing the wording of paragraph #7. to "Direct and indirect
'administration' costs..."
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8. Eco Tourism Marketing Report
Mr. Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Report on Eco Tourism by the Naples, Marco
Island, Everglades CVB" (see attachment).
9. Ratify Actions agreed to at Joint BCC/TDC Workshop on 1/16/07
a. Poor Season Contingency
Mr. Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Poor Season or
Snow Event Contingency Marketing Plan" (see attachment). He noted that this is a
contingency plan if there is another slow season in order to sustain what has been in the
past.
Open discussion ensued on the effects of advertising in season to sustain season revenues
and how it would be determined when this contingency plan would be needed. It was
suggested to use the Emergency Advertising Funds.
Mr. Sorey moved to continue the emergency campaign until there is more direction
on funding and what would trigger it. Second by Mr. Hill. Motion carries
unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Sorey moved to forward to the Board of County Commission a
recommendation to have a "Winter Campaign" if there is an opportunity and Mr.
Wert be authorized to trigger it based on the conditions in the target market.
Second by Mr. Hill. Motion carries 3-2 with Ms. Becker and Mr. Hendel opposed.
Mr. Wert noted that the Hotel Community and Tourism Industry have asked for further
advertising through internet and public relations. They would like to be proactive
through public relation efforts. He suggested finding a group on a retainer basis for
public relations to do an RFP in target markets for a cost around $120,000.00.
Mr. Hendel suggested that this issue be presented at the new budget year.
Mr. Sorey moved to authorize Mr. Wert to reallocate his resources to add a PR
effort consistent with his existing budget. Second by Mr. Hill. Motion carries 4-1
with Mr. Hendel opposed.
b. Mission and Vision Statements
Mr. Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Revised Mission and
Vision Statement for CVB" (see attachment). The new Mission Statement addresses
what is being done; the Vision Statement has not been changed.
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Ms. Becker moved to accept the revision of the Mission Statement and the standing
Vision Statement. Second by Mr. Sorey. Motion carries unanimously 5-0.
c. Grant Application Review
10. Election of Vice-Chair
Ms. Becker nominated Glenn Tucker's continuance as Vice-Chair. Second by Mr.
Hendel. Motion carries unanimously 5-0.
Commissioner Coletta will send a letter to Mr. Tucker announcing his position and wishing
him the best of health.
The meeting recessed at 2:28 p.m. reconvening at 2:41 p.m.
VI. New Business
4. Ratify Actions agreed to at Joint BCC/TDC Workshop on 1/16/07
c. Grant Application Review
Mr. Wert reviewed Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Category "B" and
"C" Application for FY 08" (see attachment).
Ms. Becker moved to accept the forms with compliments to Jack Wert. Second by
Mr. Hendel. Motion carries unanimously 5-0.
VII. Old Business
1. Smith Travel Report
Mr. Wert reviewed "Smith Travel Research" (see attachments) noting that the Naples
market is doing better than the competitive set and has the highest average room rates.
2. Quarterly Financial Review
Mr. Wert reviewed the sheet "TDC Budget Report by Fund FY07" (see attachment).
3. Quarterly Parks & Recreation Report
Mr. Wert reviewed the sheet "Tourism Development Council Projects" (see attachment).
4. Poor "Season" Performance & Blizzard Contingency Marketing Plans
VIII. Detailed Staff Reports
None
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IX. Announcements
It was agreed to have the May meeting on the 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the
December meeting on the 18th. The July and August meetings will occur if they are needed.
X. Audience Input & Discussion
None
XI. Council Discussion
None
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location - February 26, 2007 - Collier County Government Center,
Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 2:58 p.m.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Chairman Commissioner Jim Coletta
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