Clam Bay Committee Minutes 07/13/2021PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
CLAM BAY COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 13, 2021
The Clam Bay Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Tuesday, July 13 at 2:00
p.m. at the Community Center, 8960 Hammock Oak Dr., Naples, Florida 34108. In attendance
were:
Clam Bay Committee
Susan O'Brien, Chairman
Denise McLaughlin
Michael Rodburg (absent)
Rick Swider
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff Karin Herrmann, Ops. Analyst
Neil Doi -rill, Administrator Lisa Jacob, Project Manager
Chad Coleman, Operations Manager Barbara Shea, Admin. Assistant
Darren Duprey, Assoc. Project Manager (absent)
Also Present
Mohamed Dabees, Humiston & Moore Jeremy Sterk, Earth Tech
Michael Fogg, PBSD Board
APPROVED AGENDA (AS PRESENTED)
1. Roll call
2. Agenda approval
3. Approval of 06/01/2021 meeting minutes
4. Audience comments
5. Beach Renourishment
a. Data from Engineering report
b. Data provided by Humiston & Moore
c. Public -private beach boundary line
d. Recommendation on amount of sand
6. Clam Pass
a. Tidal ratio results for June
b. Bathymetric survey
c. Data provided by Humiston & Moore
d. Timeline for maintenance work
e. Approval of construction drawings
7. Water Quality
a. Consultant for water quality records and reports
8. Next meeting
9. Adjournment
ROLL CALL
Mr. Rodburg was absent and a quorum was established
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Ms. McLaughlin motioned, Mr. Swider seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF 06/Ol/2021 MEETING MINUTES
Ms. McLaughlin motioned, Mr. Swider seconded to approve the 06/01/2021
meeting minutes as resented. The motion carried unanimously.
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Dr. Dabees, Environmental Consultant with Humiston &Moore, commented on the 2021
Truck Haul Renourishment Design Summary by Reach (revised 06/22/2021), included in the
agenda packet. For Pelican Bay sections R-30.8 to R-37 the volume to fill the permitted template
is 49,400 cy, and the revised design is 52,400 cy. He noted that there has been a discussion with
the County to increase the County's renourishment responsibility from'/4 mile south of Vanderbilt
Beach to '/2 mile. Mr. Fogg noted that he will continue this discussion with County Coastal Zone
Management staff, Mr. Hoppensteadt, and Mr. Dor ill. At this time, no change in responsibility
has been agreed upon. Requesting that the County taper the sand from 30.8 to about 1000 feet
south was suggested.
Dr. Dabees commented that the state DEP has concluded that PB beaches at R-31 and
southward are not critically eroded, and therefore, not eligible for state funding. He noted that if
the PBSD Board chose to renourish areas between R-30.8 and R-37 that this would be considered
"advanced renourishment." Dr. Dabees discussed the advantages and disadvantages of three
options for the committee to consider: (1) alternative 1: placing approximately 50,000 cy of sand
from R-30.8 to R-37 with an approximate cost of $2 million, (2) alternative 2: placing
approximately 20,000 cy of sand from R-34.5 to R-36.5 (Marker 36 beach) with an approximate
cost of $800,000, and (3) alternative 3: no participation in the County's FY2021 renourishment
project.
Dr. Dabees suggested that we request that our participation in the County's renourishment
contract be included as an "option" on the contract (with fairly wide parameters), so that the PBSD
could have flexibility on the amount and/or location of the placement of sand on our PB beaches.
This would allow us to make a final decision on the amount and location later on in 2021, in the
event that storms change our beach widths over the next several months. The committee agreed,
and suggested that Dr. Dabees pursue this.
Ms. O'Brien commented that the community feels that current PB beach widths near R-36
are inadequate. Ms. McLaughlin commented that the Marker 36 beach is heavily used, and
suggested that at a minimum we should choose alternative #2. Mr. Dorrill commented that he
expects our Clam Pass hydraulic dredge project to be completed in early December, which will
likely result in the placement of approximately 13,000 cubic yards of sand onto South Beach.
Mr. Fogg commented that the PBF will contribute funds for this beach renourishment
project. Ms. O'Brien suggested that Mr. Fogg and/or staff confirm the amount of their
contribution.
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Mr. Donrill recommended "option 2" as it meets community concerns and makes the most
fiscal sense.
Ms. McLaughlin motioned, Ms. O'Brien seconded that we recommend
alternative 92 as structured here (Humiston & Moore Figure 2b alternative #2
Fill Limits for Vanderbilt and PB Beach included in the agenda packet) to the
PBSD Board at an estimated cost of $800,000 out of budgeted funds and that we
focus the benefit in front of Marker 36, with approximately 20,000 cubic yards of
sand. The motion carried unanimously.
Ms. O'Brien suggested that staff confirm that the County's beach renourishment will
include the beach area in front of the beachfront Bay Colony Beach Chub and homes.
CLAM PASS
Mr. Dorrill reported that we have obtained approval from the TDC and the BCC for one of
two project options, (1) excavation and regrading of Clam Pass, or (2) a full hydraulic dredge of
Clam Pass subsequent to turtle nesting season. We have a marine contractor in place for this work.
Dr. Dabees commented that the construction plans for the project were included in this agenda
packet and tomorrow's board agenda packet, so that these plans can be approved by the board.
WATER QUALITY
CONSULTANT FOR WATER QUALITY RECORDS AND REPORTS
Ms. Jacob commented that there are no remaining budgeted funds in the FY2021 PBSD
budget for water quality reports for the remainder of FY2021. The water quality data will continue
to be collected by the County. Ms. O'Brien commented on the importance of the ESA
(Environmental Science Assoc.) semi-annual water quality reports. She also commented on the
importance of Tim Hall's involvement, as a water quality subcontractor, as Tmrell Hall & Assoc.
has maintained our water quality data for the past 20 years. This was agreed upon by the committee
at the last committee meeting. Mr. Dorrill suggested that a budget amendment to provide funding
for a FY2021 semi-annual water quality report be discussed by the board at tomorrow's board
meeting.
OSPREY PLATFORM
Mr. Donill commented that a new osprey platform has been fabricated, and will be
installed by Mr. Sterk, Environmental Consultant with Earth Tech, as soon as a County vehicle -
on -the -beach permit has been received.
SCAEVOLA REMOVAL
Mr. Dorrill reported that Bay Colony has a great deal of scaevola which is adjacent to
scaevola in Clam Bay, that the PBSD is planning to remove. A discussion with Bay Colony
representatives about their plans to remove scaevola is needed.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m.
Pelican Bay Services Division Clam Bay Committee Meeting
July 13, 2021
Susan O'Brien, Chairman
Minutes approved L_�Jlas presented OR L l as amended ON i01/9 aoa( date