CAC Minutes 05/13/2021 May 13, 2021
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MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, May 13, 2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, 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”, 3rd Floor, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: David Trecker
VICE CHAIRMAN: Joseph Burke
Steve Koziar
Thomas McCann
Jim Burke
Robert Raymond
Erik Brechnitz
Robert Roth
Raymond Christman (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Andy Miller, Principal Project Manager
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
May 13, 2021
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 :00PM
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. Koziar moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Joseph Burke. Carried unanimously 8 -
0.
V.Public Comments
None
VI.Approval of CAC Minutes
1.April 8, 2021
Mr. Brechnitz moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2021 as submitted. Second by Mr.
Koziar. Carried unanimously 8-0.
VII.Staff Reports
1.Expanded Revenue Report
The Committee reviewed the "FY 21 TDC Revenue Report" dated March 31, 2021.
VIII.New Business
1.USACE Update
Mr. Miller provided an update on the "Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management
Feasibility Study" being prepared by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USA CE) noting:
•At their April 27th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved "non binding"
letters of support in relation to the concept of the Study. The letters will be attached to the
final report prepared by the USACE.
•Approval of the Study is anticipated to be finalized by the Chief of the USACE in October
of 2021.
•Based on the best information available at this time, it is anticipated implementation of the
plan will begin no earlier than July of 2023.
•The BCC determined to convene a Task Force comprised of members of the public, the
City's impacted by the Study, Collier County Staff in conjunction with USACE
participation to assist in implementing the plan. A member of the Coastal Advisory
Committee may be included in the Talk Force.
During Committee discussion, the following was noted:
•Commissioner Taylor provided a letter to Congressman Byron Donalds on behalf of the
BCC noting the County does not support the plan at this point in time as more information
is required in order to make a reasonable judgment and the purpose of the "non binding"
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approval letter was to get in line for future Federal funding which may be available to the
County.
•Although there are parties in certain sectors of the County who express concern on the
aspects of the plan (City of Marco Island, Pelican Bay, etc.) indications are the projects
recommended will be an overall benefit to the residents of the area.
•For areas "not included" in the study the plan allows projects to be proposed under a
"betterment" process, however they would not qualify for the USACE funding aspects of
the plan.
•The City of Naples also has indicated they need more information before formally
supporting the study and a workshop will be convened with City officials in August or
September to review the issues.
•It is anticipated the final report will be available for public review in early August.
•Concern expressed the City of Marco Island has contacted the Agency for information on
their cost/benefit analysis for each zone included in the report, but to date have not received
a response.
•Regarding how various geographic areas were treated during development of the plan, the
USACE was addressing benefits versus costs.
2.Update on 2021/2022 Vanderbilt and Naples Beach Truck Haul
Mr. Miller reported the BCC approved the proposed beach renourishment project, the design and
engineering required and the sand source contract required for the work proposed in late 2021 and
early 2022. The renourishment is slated to begin on November 1 st and the exact locations and
volumes of sand to be placed will be determined during the final engineering and design phase of
the work.
3.ES Local Government Funding Request (LGFR) Proposal with APTIM
•APTIM Proposal (LGFR)
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve a proposal with
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC to provide professional engineering services for
2022-2023 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No.18-7432-CZfor time and
material not to exceed $22 ,532. 00 and make a finding that this item promotes tourism" for
consideration. He noted the activity occurs on an annual basis and is utilized to assist the County
in obtaining the cost share funding made available to the County by the Department of
Environmental Protections.
Mr. Joseph Burke moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve a
proposal with APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC to provide professional
engineering services for 2022-2023 Local Government Funding Request under Contract No.18-
7432-CZ for time and material not to exceed $22,532.00 and finds the item promotes tourism.
Second by Mr. McCann. Carried unanimously 8 -0.
4.ES CAC Vacancy
Mr. Miller presented the Executive Summary "Review ofCAC Applicants" noting Robert
Raymond and Jacob Winge have applied to fill the vacancy on the Committee.
•CAC Application Raymond
•CAC Application Winge
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During Committee discussion it was noted both applicants are qualified for the position, however
Mr. Raymond's experience serving on the Committee over the past years will be beneficial as the
County continues to deal with the USA CE study.
Mr. Brechnitz moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Robert
Raymond to the Coastal Advisory Committee. Second by Mr. Koziar. Carried unanimously 8 -
0.
IX.Old Business
•New appointments to subcommittee on Water Quality
The Committee reported the Committee will be re-established with Bob Roth, Raymond Christman
and Bob Raymond serving. Mr. Roth will be the Chairman.
X.Announcements
Mr. Miller noted:
•He will be determining the meeting schedule for the next few months so Members can plan
summer activities.
•The Collier Creek project is in the design and permitting phases and it is anticipated any work
associated with the channel will not occur until at least early in 2022.
XI.Committee Member Discussion
None
XII.Next Meeting Date/Location
June 10, 2021-Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 1:45P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ________ as presented ____ or as amended
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