HAPB Minutes 05/21/2021May 21,2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COLINTY
HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
Naples, Florida, May 21,2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County HistoricaVArchaeological Preservation
Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at
9:15 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management Division -
Planning and Regulation, Conference Room #610, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples,
Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Eugene Erjavec
Elizabeth Perdichizzi
Barry O'Brien
Patricia Sherry
George Thompson
Austin Bell
James Bennett
ALSO PRESENT: Ray Bellows, Planning Manager, Zorung Services
Timothy Finn, Principal Planner
Sean Kingston, Senior Planner
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Roll CalUAttendance:
Chairman Erjavec called the meeting to order at 9: l8am, roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
2. Addenda to Agenda
Mr. Bellows reported discussion of a letter from the Marco Island Historical Society (MIHS) to the City
of Marco Island should occur under Item 5.D.
3. Approval of Agenda
Mn Thompson moved to approve the Agenda subject to the addirion of ltem 5.D - MIHS Letter.
Second by Ms. Sherry. Carried unonimously 7 - 0.
4. Approval of Minutes: April 16,2021
Mr. Thompson moved to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2021 meeting subject to the following
change:
o Item 5.D, Line 8 and l0 - from "...City..." to "...CounV..,"
Second by BelL Carried unanimously 7 - 0.
5. Old Business
A. Goodlette/Pine Ridge Road (Plot W) historic designation
Amanda Townsend, Director of Museums provided the update noting:
o There is a cemetery area dating back to the 1930's which spans the area from US41 to the
railroad tracks located on Pine Ridge Road.
. Much ofthe area has now been developed and in private ownership but there are a few
plotted areas remaining with some of the remains relocated over time.. The County currently owns and maintains Unit B (Rosemary Cemetery) and is trying to
obtain title to Units W and N.
. The last historical record was a survey conducted in 1966 and it is unlikely any use ofthe
area for this purpose occurred before it was developed in 1930 +/-.
o She will provide updates as they become available.
B. Horse Creek Historic Marker update by Chair
Chairman Erjavec reported:
o He visited the preserve site last week located on Old Tamiami Trail in the Horse Creek
development.
o The preserve contains remnants of Tamiami Trail and the Association, when it was
developed was required to provide signage in the area notirying the public ofthe old
roadway.
o The area is not very accessible, lacks parking availability, is gated with a sign posted about
the Trail and also is the site of a tortoise sanctuary.
o There was a marker on the site at one time which contained more detailed information,
however it disappeared and the concept was to have it replaced in some format, however the
Homeowners Association has shown liule interest in the efforts.
During Board discussion, it was noted:
o The area in question is protected as preserve lands and not threatened by development, is
accessible however there is no parking at the location.
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The homeowners association has complied with the County requirements to preserve the area
and install a sign.
One measure which may want to be considered is adding a photographic to the next printing
ofthe brochure given the site is listed in the publication.
Consideration may want to be given to pursuing a walking trail for the area, however there is
no parking available, a trail does exist and it may not be beneficial to introduce a lot offoot
traffic given it is a tortoise sanctuary.
Mr. Bellows noted the site is not designated as a historic site by the Board of County Commissioners
and the homeowners association is in conformance with the permit requirements for preservation
and signage.
Chairman Erjavec moved to remove the ilemfrom the Activiy Log and revisit it when the Guide
to Historic Sites in Collier County is updated to determine any further measures which may tean,
lo be taken. Second by Mr, Thompson. Corried unanimously 7 - 0,
C. Indian Hill Site on Marco Island
Chairman Erjavec provided an update on the site noting:
o Historically, he has been communicating with representatives of the City of Marco Island in
attempts to arrange a meeting on the parcels ofland in the area in order to discuss its
preservation, however to date has not had the meeting.o The area in question contains 4 - 5 lots with burial sites over 2,000 old or other sites with
historic relics which have been disturbed over the past 80 years as Marco Island has been
developed.
o In addition to the burial sites, the Barfield home, an observation tower, and old hotel site
were located on the lots over the course of time.
o A current owner ofone ofthe lots is aware ofthe historic nature ofhis site and been taking
measues to protect it.
The Board noted at this point, it would be beneficial to await the City of Marco Island's response
to the Marco Island Historical Society's letter on the feasibility of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Marco Island and Collier County for historic
preservation.
D. Letter by Marco Island Historical Society
Mr. Bell reported (as noted above) a lener (dated May 19,2021) was sent to the City of Marco
Island by the MIHS proposing a MOU between the City of Marco Island and Collier County for
Historic preservation purposes.
6. New Business
None
7. Review of Project and Activity Log
The Board reviewed the "Collier County Archeological and Preseryation Board Project Activity
Tracking Log (Revised on 5/6f21)."
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8. Public Comment
May 2l,2021
None
9. HAPB Comments
Mr. Bell reported he met with archeologist Bob Carr turned over 40 boxes of Marco lsland relics to the
MIHS and an intem is being engaged to assist in cataloging the items. The items are mostly from the
Old Marco Inn and Caxambas areas.
Mr. Bennett commented on the importance of undertaking measures for public awareness ofthe
County's historic assets to help improve visitation to the sites and County Museums.
Meetins Schedule
Ms Perdichiui moved to cancel the lune meeting. Second by Ms Sherry. Canied unanimously 7 -
0.
The next meeting will be held on July '161h,2021 .
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned at
l0:05A.M.
HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOG CAL PRESERVATION BOARD
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Chairman, Eugene Erjavec
These meeting notes approved by the Board/Committee on
as amended
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