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GGCEDZ Agenda 01/15/2021Golden Gate Economic Development Zone Advisory Board January 15, 2021 – 4 pm County Manager’s Office 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 202 Naples, FL 34112 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Adoption of the Agenda 5. Public Comment 6. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting 7. Staff Reports 7.1. Update on Business Moving Forward 7.1.1. Set Schedule for 2021 Meetings 7.2. Review of Vacancies 8. New Business 8.1. Election of Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair 8.2. Appointment of Members – 2 applications 9. Old Business 10. Announcements 11. Committee Member Discussion 12. Next Meeting Time, Date and Location 12.1. TBD 13. Adjournment 1 | P a g e MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board October 16, 2020 Naples, Florida LET IT BE REMEMBERED that Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board met on this date at 4:00 P.M. at 3303 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida with the following Members Present: Advisory Committee Present: Frank Esposito Cecilia “CeCe” Zenti Felipe Arcila Ron Jefferson Christine Simone Kaydee Tuff Not Present: Also Present: Sean Callahan – Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations Trinity Scott – Manager, Transportation Planning Geoff Willig – Senior Operations Analyst Laura DeJohn – Johnson Engineering 1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Ron Jefferson called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call – Committee Members Six (6) members of the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board were present, representing a quorum. 4. Adoption of the Agenda A motion was made by Ms. Simone and seconded by Ms. Zenti, for the adoption of the agenda and it was approved. 2 | P a g e 5.Public Comment There was no public comment. 6.Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting A motion was made by Ms. Simone and seconded by Ms. Zenti, for the adoption of the minutes from the September 25, 2020 advisory meeting and they were approved with no changes. 7.Staff Reports 7.1. Overview of Golden Gate Parkway Study Presenter: Trinity Scott, Transportation Planning Manager Ms. Scott gave a brief presentation regarding the development and goals of the Golden Gate Parkway Study. Ms. Scott explained the historical needs of the parkway and the different metrics that were evaluated to lead to recommendations contained in the study. Ms. Laura DeJohn than presented the timeline and process that was used, including public meetings and outreach to gather the data that is contained in the study. Discussion ensued from the Advisory Board about recommendations in the study. Considerable discussion was held about the incorporation of roundabouts and curb cuts into the future of the Golden Gate Parkway. The committee will have an advisory role in the implementation of the plan and it will be presented at a future Board of County Commissioners meeting. Ms. Tuff inquired if staff could make a presentation at an upcoming meeting of the Golden Gate City Civic Association. 7.2 Golden Gate Golf Course Presentation Presenter: Geoff Willig, Senior Operations Analyst, County Manager’s Office Mr. Willig explained the recent actions and requests of Club Corps, the developer that had been awarded the original RFP for development of the golf course. Because of the request for considerable investment from the County not included in the original solicitation, staff began to look at alternate plans for the development of the golf course parcel. Mr. Willig presented the four different options for the parcel under consideration, and stated that he would be happy to provide regular updates to the Advisory Board. Ms. Zenti inquired whether the facility could be used as a golf course in the meantime until a plan was laid out for redevelopment, and Mr. Willig agreed to have a future meeting regarding the matter. Discussion ensued from the Advisory Board regarding the different development options. 8.New Business There was no new business on the agenda. 3 | P a g e 9.Old Business There was no old business on the agenda. 10.Public Comment There was no public comment. 11.Announcements There were no announcements at this meeting. 12.Committee Member Discussion There was no further discussion by the Advisory Board. 13.Next Meeting Time, Date and Location November 18, 2020 – 4:00 pm – Human Resources Training Room Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:17 pm with nothing further left to discuss. Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board Frank Esposito – Chairman The foregoing Minutes were approved by the Chair on January 15, 2021, “as submitted” [ ] or “as amended” [ ]. Item 7.2 – Review of Existing Vacancies Category Name District Term Expiration Date Resident Frank R. Esposito 3 1/28/2021 Resident Christine Simone 3 1/28/2021 Resident Cecilia Zenti 3 1/28/2021 Resident Kaydee Tuff 3 1/28/2022 Resident Ronald J. Jefferson 3 1/28/2022 Business/Commercial Felipe Arcila 3 1/28/2022 VACANT VACANT - --/--/---- County Liaison Sean Callahan From:RodriguezWanda To:fespos1957@gmail.com; csimone77@gmail.com; zentiltd@gmail.com Cc:CallahanSean Subject:Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board - your term expires soon! Date:Monday, November 16, 2020 3:41:06 PM To: Frank Esposito Christine Simone Cecilia Zenti Your term on the above referenced advisory committee expires on January 28, 2021. We appreciate the time and effort you have put into the activities of this committee. If you wish to be considered for another term, please complete the online application located at http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=1629. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please do not hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank you, Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPM Office of the County Attorney (239) 252-8400 *Upcoming out of office: November 23 – 27, 2020* Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Item 8.2 – Appointment of Advisory Board Members Pending applications: Holmes, Zenti 03/2019 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT ROUTING MEMORANDUM FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney DATE: January 5, 2021 APPLICANT: J.B. Holmes 4481 17th Ave. SW Naples, FL 34116 APPLYING FOR: Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board We have one vacancy and three seats expiring in January 2021 on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for consideration. TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Shavontae Dominique Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner district the applicant resides. Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 3 TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Sean Callahan The application submitted by Dr. Holmes is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date . Your recommendation memo should include: _____ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies. _____ The committee’s recommendation for appointment or non-appointment. _____ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in. _____ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years. _________________________________________________________________________________ TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez _____ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. –OR– _____ This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda. If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8400 Application was received on: 1/4/2021 5:35:33 PM. Name: Dr. JB Holmes Home Phone: 2393045258 Home Address: 4481 17th Av SW City: Naples Zip Code: 34116 Phone Numbers Business: 2394557721 E-Mail Address: jgrizzly1@gmail.com Board or Committee: Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board Category: Not indicated Place of Employment: VFW How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15 How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree misdemeanor only)? No Not Indicated Do you or your employer do business with the County? No Not Indicated NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts with the County. Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or recommendations made by this advisory board? No Not Indicated Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes Do you currently hold an elected office? No Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? No Not Indicated Please list your community activities and positions held: Commander Golden Gate Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7721. Past VFW Vice Commander Past VFW Assistant Quartermaster Past VFW District Vice Commander Retired Collier County Public School Teacher Parlimentarian for Collier County Republican Executive Committee. Retired Business Manager Past International Business Manager FACOM/Australia. Education: Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership - Nova University, Ft. Myers, FL Master of Science in Systems Management - Florida Institure of Technology, Melbourne, FL Bachelor of Science in Business Managment and Economics - Michigan State University-Oakland, Rochester, Michigan Experience / Background Business Manager for Fujitsu Automatic Computers (FACOM), Sydney, Australia, Store Manager for Kmart Corporation. Receiving Invoicing for Walmart Corporation. Computer Engineer for International Business Machines Avionics Technician for the United States Air Force. 03/2019 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT ROUTING MEMORANDUM FROM: Wanda Rodriguez, Office of the County Attorney DATE: November 17, 2020 APPLICANT: Cecilia M. Zenti 4226 27th Ct. SW, #203 Naples, FL 34116 APPLYING FOR: Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board We have one vacancy and three seats expiring in January 2021 on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for consideration. TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Shavontae Dominique Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what commissioner district the applicant resides. Registered Voter: Yes Commission District: 3 TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Sean Callahan The application submitted by Ms. Zenti is attached for your review. Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006- 83, your recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo should include: _____ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies. _____ The committee’s recommendation for appointment or non-appointment. _____ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in. _____ If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years. _________________________________________________________________________________ TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Wanda Rodriguez _____ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. –OR– _____ This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached, please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda. If you have any questions, please call me at 252-8123. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8400 Application was received on: 11/17/2020 10:31:22 AM. Name: Cecilia Marie Zenti Home Phone: 2394559863 Home Address: 4226 27th CT. SW, #203 City: Naples Zip Code: 34116 Phone Numbers Business: E-Mail Address: zentiltd@gmail.com Board or Committee: Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board Category: resident Place of Employment: POHA Homeowners Association. How long have you lived in Collier County: more than 15 How many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County: I am a year-round resident Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first degree misdemeanor only)? No Not Indicated Do you or your employer do business with the County? No Not Indicated NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts with the County. Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from decisions or recommendations made by this advisory board? No Not Indicated Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes Do you currently hold an elected office? No Do you now serve, or have you ever served on a Collier County board or committee? Yes Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board, Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board Please list your community activities and positions held: Not Indicated Education: High school and some college about two years, no degree. Experience / Background Radio Talkshow Host on WHO 50,000 watt clear channel, KCBR TV noon time host, morphed into Fox 17 in Des Moines, Iowa. Public relations and lobbyist, a or 34 years, and did media at the same time. Executive director of a non profit etc.