Agenda 07/13/2021 Item #16A25 (CCPC to attend an Annual Seminar)07/13/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Request that the Board of County Commissioners determine a valid public purpose and authorize
payment, in the amount of $650, for Collier County Planning Commissioner to attend Florida
Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, an Environmental
Permitting Seminar for the dates of July 21-23, 2021.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners determine a valid public purpose and
authorize payment for Collier County Planning Commissioner to attend Florida Chamber of Commerce
35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
CONSIDERATIONS: Section 250-33(c)(3) of the Code of Laws (special act) provides:
“(3) Members of a planning commission may receive salary and such travel and other expenses whil e
on official business for the commission as are made available by the governing body for these
purposes.” In addition, Section 2-1160 of the Code of Laws (regarding the Planning Commission)
provides: “The members of the Planning Commission shall serve wi thout compensation, but may be
reimbursed for such travel, mileage, and/or per diem expenses as may be authorized by the BCC.”
Section 106-1(f) of the Code of Laws (regarding the land planning agency) provides:
(f) “(f) Compensation. The members of the local planning agency shall serve without compensation but
may be reimbursed for such travel, mileage and/or per diem expenses as may be authorized by the
BCC. The BCC shall appropriate funds at its discretion to the local planning agency for expenses
necessary in the conduct of its work. The local planning agency may, in order to accomplish the
purposes and activities required by the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act (F.S. § 163.3161 et seq.), expend all sums so ap propriated and other sums
made available for use from fees, gifts, state or federal grants, state or federal loans, and other sources;
provided, acceptance of loans or grants must be approved by the board of county commissioners. “
COMMISSIONER: Joseph K. Schmitt
PUBLIC PURPOSE: It should be noted that the Collier County Planning Commission (CCPC) also sits
as the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) which is an advisory board to the BCC. In accordance
with Section 2-1157 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Joe Schmitt was specifically
appointed to fill one of the two CCPC membership positions that are required to provide environmental
technical expertise. This provision specifically requires that these two CCPC members provide the
Planning Commission with technical expertise on environmental matters, and shall demonstrate evidence
of expertise in 1 or more of the following areas related to environmental protection and natural resources
management that includes the following:
• Biology (including botany, ecology, zoology, etc.).
• Coastal processes, estuarine processes, hazardous waste, hydrogeology.
• Pollution control, solid waste, stormwater management, water resources, wildlife management,
or other representative area deemed appropriate by the BCC, with a Board preference for one
of these members with an expertise in biology and/or wildlife management, and the other with
an expertise in water and/or hydrology.
As one of the two CCPC membership positions that are required to provide envi ronmental technical
expertise, Joe Schmitt’s attendance at the subject Environmental Resource Permitting Seminar would
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be in support of his activities on the CCPC/EAC. This seminar is comprised of 10 sessions. At each
session, there are 9 choices of provide insight into the regulatory, planning, and water supply
development programs of Florida’s five water management districts that include Collier County. Other
courses involve water resource development and water supply planning that can assist in developing
land use regulations for the County. This seminar will also include updates on environmental
permitting and enforcement that can have a direct bearing on the CCPC as the local planning agency
and in their role as the County’s Environmental Advisory Council. The relevant classes include the
following topics:
• Linking Growth with Water Supply
• Changes to FDEP and WMD Regulations and Polices
• Land & Water Resource Management Tools
• State Mandated Growth Management Policy Changes
• Urban Infill Development and Loss of Urban Preserve Areas
• Plans for Sea Level Rise
• Growth and Water Supply Plans
It should also be noted that Mr. Schmitt is employed by an environmental consulting firm that does
business in Collier County and that he may have a proprietary interest in the environmental consulting
firm.
FISCAL IMPACT: The registration fee of $650 is to be paid from Collier County Planning
Commissioner’s travel budget.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority
vote for Board approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with Section 106-1(f) of the Code of Laws, approve payment, in
the amount of $650, by the Collier County Clerk for Planning Commissioner Schmitt to attend a function
serving a valid public purpose.
Prepared by: Raymond V. Bellows, Planning Manager, Planning & Zoning Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attendee Overview (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.25
Doc ID: 16339
Item Summary: Request that the Board of County Commissioners determine a valid public
purpose and authorize payment, in the amount of $650, for Collier County Planning Commissioner to
attend Florida Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, an
Environmental Permitting Seminar for the dates of July 21-23, 2021.
Meeting Date: 07/13/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Planning Commission
Name: Diane Lynch
06/22/2021 11:03 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Operations Support – Growth Management Operations & Regulatory
Management
Name: Kenneth Kovensky
06/22/2021 11:03 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Diane Lynch Growth Management Department Completed 06/22/2021 11:06 AM
Zoning Mike Bosi Additional Reviewer Completed 06/22/2021 11:10 AM
Zoning Ray Bellows Additional Reviewer Completed 06/22/2021 11:14 AM
Growth Management Department James C French Growth Management Completed 06/22/2021 3:23 PM
County Attorney's Office Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 07/01/2021 3:19 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 07/01/2021 3:27 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 07/01/2021 5:43 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 07/02/2021 9:18 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 07/05/2021 4:29 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 07/13/2021 9:00 AM
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Attendee Overview
Welcome to the Florida Chamber’s 35th Annual
Environmental Permitting Summer School
This conference is produced by Florida Environmental Network, Inc., under licensing agreement with
the Florida Chamber Foundation.
The Environmental Permitting Summer School begins on Tuesday, July 20 with two Early Bird
Discussion Sessions and concludes on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Choose a personalized curriculum by selecting 10 out of over 70 offered courses. Take advantage of
the Chamber’s unique “break-out” format, which provides for small class sizes and the opportunity
to interact with other attendees and instructors. Earn continuing education credits and enjoy
numerous opportunities to network in a relaxed social setting with the leadership of Florida’s
environmental community. In addition, you may register for the one of our Early Bird Discussion
Sessions.
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Packet Pg. 844 Attachment: Attendee Overview (16339 : Florida Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School)