HAPB Minutes 09/17/2021September L7 ,2021
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
HISTOzuC/ARCHAEOLOGIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Naples, Florida, September 17, 2021
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Historic/Archaeologic Preservation Board
in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1 I :30
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 (Absent)
ALSO PRESENT: Ray Bellows, Planning Manager, ZoningServices
Andy Youngblood, Operations Analyst
Sean Kingston, Senior Planner
Amanda Townsend, Museum Director
Timothy Finn, Principal Planner
September 17 ,2021
l. Roll CalUAttendance:
Chairman Erjavec called the meeting to order at 1 1:30am, roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
2. Addenda to Agenda
Mr. Bellows requested Item 6.A - Election of Officers be added to the Agenda.
3. Approval ofAgenda
Mr. Erjavec moved to approve the Agenda subject lo the above referenced additions. Second by Ms.
Sherry. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
4. Approval of Minutes: August 20,2021
Mn Thompson moved to approve the minules of the Augusl 20,2021 meeling as presenled Second
by Mr. Bell. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
5. Old Business
A. Rosemary Cemetery (Plot W) historic designation
Ms. Townsend reported they are moving forward with building a case for the acquisition of Plot W
of the Rosemary Cemetery. One issue to be investigated is to determine how the costs for property
surveys, fencing and repairs ofheadstones (estimated at $40,000) will be funded. Donations may be
required for the work and the acquisition requires approval by the Board ofCounty Commissioners.
B. Indian Hill Site on Marco Island
Chairman Erjavec reported there is a renewed interest on Marco Island for preservation. The
Indian Hill site has been proposed for acquisition through the Conservation Collier program. The
City Council supports the application, and a determination on the County's interest in the purchase
will be made by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee at their property
ranking meeting in December.
C. HAPB endorsement of Bank of Everglades (BOE)
Chairman Erjavec reported he signed the letter of support for the Bank ofEverglades project and
the Board noted the letter was authorized at the August meeting.
D. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marco Island
Mr. Bellows reported he reached out to the County Attomey's office for guidance on an Interlocal
Agreement and it is anticipated the process will include participation by the County Manager's
Office. He will provide updates as they become available.
E. Discussion of member appointments
Mr. Bellows reported Mr. Erjavec and Mr. Thompson were re-appointed to serve on the Board.
Chairman Erjavec noted it may be beneficial for Staffto schedule a review of the Member's
responsibilities under the Sunshine Law.
F. Approval ofJanuary and August,2020 minutes
Mr. Thompson moved to approve the minules of the Januory 17' 2020 and August 21, 2020
meeling as presented. Second by Ms. Perdichiul Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
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6. New Business
September 17,2021
A. Discussion of Election of Officers
Mr. Bellows reported the annual Election of Officers for the Board will take place at the October
meeting.
7. Review of Project and Activity Log
The Board reviewed the "Collier County Historic and Archaeologic Preservation Board Project &
Activity Tracking Log (Revised on 9/7/21)."
Ms. Townsend provided the following updates:
Mar Good Cotlages - Collier Coun ty applied for a Division of Historic Resources Special Category
Grant for the restoration of the fishing cottages at Mar-Good Harbor Park. The Review and Ranking
Committee meets the last week of September and she and another staffer plan to travel there to represent
the project.
Roberts Ranch - Work is underw ay on the stabilization of the Roberts Home, also under a Division of
Historic Resources Special Category Grant.
Naples home restoration Historical Societv video - The Naples Historical Society produced a video with
interviews with homeowners, architects, and contractors demonstrating how a historic home can be
updated to modem standards while still preserving its historic character. The goal is to encourage
property owners to do restoration rather than demolition.
9. HAPB Comments
The Boorcl noled the next meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2021 and the meeting for November
will be csncelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
There being no further business for the good ofthe CounQ-, the meeting was adjourned at
l1:59A.M.
HISTORIC/ARCHAEOLOGIC E VAT ION BOARD
Chairman, Eugene Erjavec
These meeting notes approved by the Board,/Committee on
as amended
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8. Public Comment
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