HAPB Minutes 01/17/2020 January 17,2020
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
HISTOR1CAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION BOARD
Naples, Florida, January 1, 2020
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Historical/Archaeological
Preservation Board in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, tnet on this date at 9:I 5 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier
County Growth Management Division - Planning and Regulation, Engineering
Conference Room, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive , Naples, Florida with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Eugene Erjavec
VICE CHAIRMAN: Eileen Arsenault
Austin Bell
Stuart Miller
Elizabeth Perdichizzi
Elaine Reed
George Thompson
ALSO PRESENT: Ray Bellows, Planning Manager. Zoning Services
Timothy Finn, Principal Planner- Growth Management
Alexandra Cassanova, Staff Liaison- Growth Mgmt.
January 17,2020
1. Roll Call/Attendance:
Chairman Eugene Erjavec called the meeting to order at 9:17 AM.
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
2. Addenda to the Agenda-None
3. Approval of the Agenda:
George Thompson moved to approve the Agenda;second by Elaine Reed.
Carried unanimously, 6-0.
4. Approval of Minutes: November 15,2019
Elaine Reed moved that Approval of the Minutes of November 15, 2019
Second by George Thompson. Carried unanimously, 6-0.
Stuart Miller arrived at 9:20am.
5. Old Business:
A. Historic Guide—Printing Status
Ray Bellows explained the status of the bids and the decision to stay with
the 10,000 copies, rather than a whole new bidding process for thel 5,000;
which would delay distribution. Samples were sent to Jack Wert for
approval and Amanda Townsend will have samples available for the
HAPB at their next meeting.
B. Review Archeological Probability Map Examples
Ray Bellows provided a series of five different map samples and explained the
process and descriptions of the various formats used in determining the areas
of probability of Historical/Archaeological significance. He explained the
benefits of the maps to the Zoning Dept. and in issuing clearing permits. The
maps identify bridges, cemeteries, structures and roads; and, fits in perfectly
with Colliers Master File and Probability Maps.
6. New Business:
Chairman Eugene Erjavec spoke about the efforts and progress of establishing
Inter-local Agreements being promoted in Broward County. That County is in
the process of trying to pass regulations and get Certified Local Governments
into law. It basically gives municipalities two years to come up with an
agreement; or the County will do it. He suggested Collier County follow up to
see how Broward County did it and how exactly it was it done. Questions arose
on where to begin, what processes need to be in place and by whom. Also,
how successful Broward County has been with the various municipalities.
Elaine Reed reported that the City of Naples tried for some time to form an
Inter-local Agreement; but, the process became too cumbersome and
complicated and was abandoned. She strongly stated how complicated it would
be to impose restrictions on the many local governments in Collier County.
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George Thompson stated the local governments should only have so long to
create a Preservation Board, or the County takes over.
Ray Bellows stated the local governments should be mandated to have a
Preservation Board in conjunction with the County.
Eugene Erjavec stated his belief that once the benefits were properly imparted;
and, the benefits to the communities were explained,they would be more
receptive to the idea. They should be given a mandate to establish a
Preservation Board by a certain time frame or the County would take over.
He stressed that funding would then be available to actually do something about
preservation. Some preservation issues are already mandated; but,not always
followed. With an agreement, there would be help available to follow through.
The County knows the codes, they have the resources,they can help with
funding; and, are in communication with the State.
Carried unanimously,
Elaine Reed was more in favor of getting the City of Marco to get on board
with an inter-local agreement with the County. She was not in favor of the
City of Naples, an established municipality,to do the same; since its
preservation is already mandated. She suggested a letter to the City of Marco,
stressing the benefits; and in their best interest, to create an inter-local
agreement.
A lengthy discussion followed with several suggestions to approach the
subject with the various municipalities.
Ray Bellows suggested waiting until the new Historic Guide is available; and,
working with and through the Marco Island Historical Society to stress the
benefits and need for either a Preservation Board, or an Inter-local Agreement
with Collier County. He noted the Cities were not mandated to have a
Preservation Board, but; the County is.
Elaine Reed will draft a letter, reaching out to the cities on what it takes to
establish an inter-local agreement. She will send it to Staff for approval and
forwarded to the 11APB members.
Discussion followed regarding:
a. having enough staff to write an ordinance
b. co-coordinating with City officials
c. funding
d. the process of establishing an inter-local government, with input by each
HAPB member
Eugene Erjavec will look into Broward County process and report back to
the HAPB.
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7. Review of Project and Activity Log:
Elaine Reed had called John Ascher to recommend action be taken by he
and Bob Carr to identify what was there; and,to identify it by some means,
any artifacts at the Twin Eagles South project.
Ray Bellows announced the Twin Eagles South will be going to the BCC on
January 20,2020,
Rural Lands West project in, the form of small villages of 2,000 or less,
will be submitted Feb. 20 and April 14. Ray explained the process of submitting
new developments, and the order in which documents and plans are submitted. He
has the plans for the various Villages as proposed.
8. Public Comments -NONE
9. HAPB Member Comments
Elaine Reed announced "Brew in the Garden"Friday,January 17,2020. She
distributed a flyer to each HAPB member,regarding this event.
Historic Palm Cottage, built in 1895, will be celebrating its 12591
Anniversary this week.
Eugene Erjavec will be at K. W.Realtors on Feb 13. To talk on realtors
responsibility on preservation with use of the Probability Maps.
Elizabeth Perdichizzi, a member of the Historical Re-Enactors at the Library
stated Barbara Moulton will give a library talk on Betty Collier on January 31,
from 2pm to 4pm. Barbara Moulton has done extensive research on Betty
Collier.
Eilene Arsenault shared information on Black History month, which is
celebrated during February 9th to the 25th. Marco Museum will have an art exhibit
February 28. The freedom riders book and 7 films will be shown during the month
of February.
She will send Ray a more complete list of activities and Ray can forward them to
the HAPB Board..
The next meeting will be held on February 21, 20 at 9:15 AM.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting
was adjourned by the order of the Chair at 10: 18 AM.
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Chairman, Eugenw Erjavec
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on I7/Zz I as
presented vor as amended
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