PVAC Minutes 03/05/2007 R
March 5, 2007
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, March 5, 2007
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehic1e 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 Development
Services Building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Conference Room #609, Naples, Florida,
with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN:
Tony Marino
Russ Berghuis
Reg Buxton
Tom Lugrin (unexcused)
Randall Smith (unexcused)
Steven Quinn, Alternate
STAFF PRESENT:
Michelle Arnold - Director/Code Enforcement
Lazara Chavez - Code Enforcement
Evelyn Trimino - Administrative Secretary
Kitchell Snow - Code Enforcement
Michaelle Crowley - Investigator/Code Enforcement
Thomas Palmer - Assistant County Attorney
AGENDA
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 5, 2007
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: February 5th, 2007
V. New Business:
A. New Application:
1. Royal Palm Limo - New CTO
2. Spinning Limo's & Transportation - New CTO (new owner)
3. Dream Taxi -New CTO
VI. Complaint Report - Michaelle Crowley
VII. Discussion:
a. Election of Chairperson
b. Temporary Decals
VIII. Speakers
IX. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: April 2nd, 2007
X. Adjournment
March 5, 2007
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marino at 9:34 A.M.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken by Lazara Chavez and a quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Add under VII. Discussion: item c. CTO Renewal Date Change
Add under VIII. Speakers: a. Fizz Papps
1. CTO Renewal date change
2. Enforcement issues
3. PV A C budget issues
4. How PV A C works
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Second by Reg Buxton and carried
unanimously 4-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: February 5, 2007
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the minutes of February 5, 2007 as presented. Second by Reg
Buxton and carried unanimously 4-0.
V. New Business:
Evelyn Trimino presented the following applications which have been recommended by Staff
for approval.
A. New Application:
1. Royal Palm Limo - Request is for new CTO.
Applicant is Charles Flick, who was present. Staff reported that insurance is pending
approval and will be checked for Class 9. It was noted that the last Amended Ordinance
change allows competitive rates with taxis, and rates were approved.
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the application conditioned upon satisfaction of
insurance and Class 9 requirements. Second by Reg Buxton and carried unanimously
4-0.
2. Spinning Limo's & Transportation - Request is for new CTO (new owner)
Applicants are Sharon Craig and Christopher Craig. Sharon Craig was
present. Members were assured the package was complete.
Reg Buxton moved to approve the application. Second by Russ
Berghuis and carried unanimously 4-0.
3. Dream Taxi - Request is for new CTO.
Applicant is Pedro Manuel, who was present. Insurance is pending
approval. All other conditions have been met.
2
March 5, 2007
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the application. Second by Reg Buxton and
carried unanimously 4-0.
VI. Complaint Report: (Handout)
Michaelle Crowley went over the distributed report with the Committee:
. There were 81 patrol cases and 22 citizen or industry complaints handled.
. Three companies no longer operating Best Value, Flory Limousine and Airport
Connection.
. Nineteen companies did not renew their Certificate to Operate prior to expiration as
shown on the report; two Citations for no CTO since report was printed.
. Thirty Notice's of Violations for advertising without certificate number in ads.
. One Driver ID turned over for felony case; driver no longer allowed to operate.
. Letters sent out informing of the Ordinance requirements to Naples Express, Naples
Airport Shuttle, Apple Transportation and Blur Marlin (operating under MBA).
Alligator Express was served with $1,000 citation for no CTO. Package submitted was
incomplete; owner has still not complied. Several citations have been ignored and company is
still operating.
As voted last month, Members requested Code Enforcement to initiate immediate action to take
this owner before the Code Enforcement Board.
Michelle Arnold will meet with Code Enforcements Board's Attorney to discuss the best way to
approach this issue and report back to the PVAC.
Chairman Marino requested that packet information be distributed well before the Regular
Meetings in order to give PVAC Members adequate time to review them before the meeting.
VII. Discussion:
a. Election of Chairman
Russ Berghuis nominated Tony Marino to continue as Chairman. Tony Marino
accepted the nomination. Tony Marino nominated Reg Buxton for Vice-Chairman.
Reg Buxton accepted the nomination. No other nominations were put forth.
Russ Berghuis moved to close the nominations. Second by Reg Buxton and carried
unanimously 4-0.
Tony Marino is Chairman and Reg Buxton is Vice Chairman
b. Temporary Decals
Evelyn Trimino explained that the purpose of temporary decals is for special events
and for seasonally, to fill a demand if not enough vehicles. Two companies have several
advertising decals continually on their vehicles.
3
March 5, 2007
Tom Palmer explained the intent of the Ordinance for temporary decals is for seasonal and
special events and to avoid having "moving billboards".
c. CTO Renewal Date Change
This item was added at the request of Fizz Papps of Dolphin Transportation and was taken up
under item VIII. Speakers.
VIII. Speakers:
Fizz Papps, Dolphin Transportation, brought up four items for discussion:
A. How PV AC works, who runs it, who is in control and who is responsible for the day to day
operations?
Michelle Arnold explained that the Code Enforcement Staff runs the daily operations
according to the Ordinance. The Public Vehicle Advisory Committee hears and discusses
issues concerning Vehicle for Hire applications and issues of interest to the industry under
the guidelines of the County Ordinance and State Statutes. They may make recommendations
to the BCC, who may approve or disapprove those recommendations.
B. Budget issues, regarding not enough money when the increase in vehicles requires more
dollars to enforce and operate.
Michelle Arnold explained the BCC chooses the priority of which budgetary items need
funding. Concern from the industry could be addressed to the CDES Director, the County
Manager and individual Commissioners. Attendance at meetings, to voice opinions on
budgetary items, is also essential. Michelle will make contact information available to
industry members.
C. Enforcement issues and time frames and/or hold ups in issuing temporary permits.
Evelyn Trimino and Michelle Arnold explained the facts behind the query.
D. Renewal CTO date change was discussed with suggestions to have the renewal
date moved to off-season to benefit both Staff and industry members who are extremely busy
in season. Staff agreed that notices could be sent out in October rather than in November,
keeping the expiration date at January 1.
Chairman Marino suggested that decals be placed on the upper left portion of rear
window when they are installed by stafffor easier visibility.
Russ Berghuis brought up the issue of the right ofPVAC to deny eTO for persons
charged with violent behavior or abuse.
Tom Palmer explained that related criminal activities have been well addressed in the
Ordinance covering the list of occasions whereby a CTO can be denied. Differencing
between being charged and being convicted hold varying guidelines depending on the
circumstances.
4
March 5, 2007
. Norman Hinspeter, Racing Limos, was the next speaker, who questioned having to remove
stickers which were not for a paid advertisement. Third party advertising is not allowed. Mr.
Hinspeter requested, and will be given, a copy of the Ordinance section that cites this.
. Ron Doino asked about placement of stickers where easily viewed by customers. Company
logos can be placed on front license plate and above rear license plate but not on windows.
. Eve Souffrant, Union Taxi, had an issue with seeing expired stickers on many unmarked
cars with green stickers. Staff encouraged her to report decal number or license tags of such
things to Michaelle Crowley or Kitchell Snow.
PV AC was thanked and encouraged to pursue sanctions against Alligator Express owners for their
disregard of business requirements.
Next Scheduled Meeting Date is April 2, 2007 - 9:30 A.M.
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 11 :00 A.M.
*****
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman, Tony Marino
These minutes approved by the Board on
corrected
, as presented
or as
5