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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples Florida 34104
OCTOBER 11, 2021 3:00 PM
Berkshire Lakes Master Association Clubhouse
495 Belville Boulevard, Naples, FL 34105
Others are encouraged to attend via Zoom video conference
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee Dale Lewis, Chairman (3/3/24)
Maria Schoenfelder Vice Chairman (3/3/25)
William Gurnee (3/3/22)
Frank Cooper (3/3/24)
Harry Wilson (3/3/25)
Staff Harry Sells- Project Manager,
Landscape Robert Kindelan - Superb Landscape
Transcriptionist Wendy Warren
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 13, 2021
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – ROBERT KINDELAN, Superb Landscape
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT - HARRY SELLS
A. Welcome William Gurnee
B. Budget Report – October 11, 2021
C. Status of Irrigation system
D. Rich King Refurbishment Status Report
E. Devonshire Sight Line Report
F. CMA 5411, Hybrid Remote Public Meetings
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING:
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 3:00 PM
BERKSHIRE LAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE
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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
8300 Radio Road
Naples Florida 34104
September 13, 2021
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
A quorum of four was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Advisory Committee: Dale Lewis, Chairman; Maria Schoenfelder, Vice-Chair;
Frank Cooper (Excused); Harry Wilson; William Gurnee
County Staff: Harry Sells, Project Manager; Michelle Arnold, Director PTNE;
Rosio Garcia, Operations Coordinator
Landscape: Robert Kindelan, Superb Landscape Services (Excused); Mike McGee,
McGee & Associates Landscape Architects
Others: Wendy Warren, Premier Staffing, Transcriptionist; Robert Hinzman; Resident
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Lewis moved to approve the modified Agenda of the Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Add: Item VI – Project Manager’s Report - F. Read Ahead
Second by Vice-Chair Schoenfelder. Carried unanimously 4 - 0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 14, 2021
Chair Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting as presented. Second
by Mr. Gurnee. Carried unanimously 4 – 0.
V. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT – Robert Kindelan, Superb Landscape Services
Mr. Kindelan reported:
• Trimmed back roadway sideline landscaping.
• Median tips will be pruned September 14, 2021.
• Fertilizer application, October 2021, will be coordinated with Mr. Sells.
• A single irrigation zone out of order will be repaired September 14, 2021.
Traffic Operations Report
A report from Traffic Operations stated Devonshire Blvd. landscape material at the intersections
of Radio Road and Santa Barbara Blvd. does not comply with the FDOT sight window requirement.
The current pruning policy of cut to 18 inches, maintain at 24 inches, for sight line visibility must be
implemented.
Action
Ms. Arnold, Mr. Sells and Mr. Kindelan will meet to evaluate landscaping at the locations and
identify steps to comply.
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A preliminary report of findings will be emailed to members. Final results will be presented at the
October 2021 meeting. The Committee may consider development of a renovation plan utilizing plant
materials that do not grow or can be maintained at a height of 18 inches or less.
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT – Harry Sells
A. Welcome William Gurnee
Mr. Sells distributed a letter dated May 25, 2021 confirming the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) appointed William Gurnee to fill the remainder of a vacant term on the Radio Road
Beautification Advisory Committee. The term expires on March 3, 2022, or at such time as the
Board re-appoints a successor.
Members welcomed Mr. Gurnee who expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to contribute
to the Advisory Committee.
B. Budget Report September 13, 2021
Mr. Sells distributed the “Radio Road MSTU Funds 158 Budget for September 13, 2021 for
information purposes highlighting as follows:
• The FY-21 millage rate of 0.0000, was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
The MSTU will be operating off Reserve funding for the FY-21 and FY-22.
• Taxable Value increased 4.15% FY-20.
• Total revenue FY-21 is $658,788.15 including Investment Interest, 2020 Carry Forward
Transfers and Contributions (minus a 5% reserve of $400 – based on Investment Interest of
$8,000.00).
• The budget will be funded by Carry Forward Funds. Income is recorded as a negative
number, expenses positive.
• Operating Expense Budget, a total of Lines 11 through 30, is $129,388.15.
• Commitment’s total $28,094.13; Expenditures $99,564.74.
• Unencumbered Operating Expense funds available are $1,729.28.
• Majority of expenditures fund grounds maintenance for Devonshire Boulevard and irrigation.
• Transfers to 111, Line 34, is for Staff salaries.
• Budget Transfers from Appraiser, Lines 35, are fees billed by the respective entity.
• Improvement General Funds, Line 32, in the amount of $100,000.00, are available to finance
special projects or operating expense shortages with a budget amendment approved by the
Board of County Commissioners.
• A budget amendment will be initiated to transfer funds from Improvements General to
Operating Expenses to fund the Rich King Memorial Greenway project on implementation.
• Total Available Balance is $491,929.28.
The Radio Road MSTU FY-22 budget, effective October 1, 2021, is finalized. Unexpended funds
will “roll-over” to the FY-22 budget. Purchase Orders for FY-21 will be closed out and Purchase
Order requests for FY-22 submitted to the Procurement Division.
C. Status of Irrigation System
Mr. Sells reported:
• Overall, the system is functioning as intended.
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D. Rich King Refurbishment Status Report
Mr. Sells distributed McGee & Associates conceptual landscape plan for the Rich King Greenway,
Radio Road South Entry.
• A Scope of Work (SOW) and Request for Quote (RFQ) will be distributed on BidSync.
• In accordance with County policy, the project will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
• Start date estimate is in four (4) to five (5) months.
• Project will be funded by the FY-22 budget.
E. Radio Road-Devonshire Turn Lane Modifications
Mr. Sells distributed Plans of Proposed Radio Road at Devonshire Blvd. and Countryside Dr.
Intersection Improvements noting the project is in progress and a construction mobilization date is
to be determined.
• The Road Maintenance Division and Traffic Operations plan to modify the Radio Road left
hand turn lanes at the intersection of Devonshire Blvd. and Countryside Dr. by twelve (12)
feet.
• The Traffic Engineering & Sign Operations, Transportation Engineering Division, Growth
Management Division, designs the project and solicits bids.
• The contract is awarded by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to the lowest
qualified bidder.
• The main water line for Devonshire Blvd. runs under the roadway and must be relocated.
• The Road Maintenance Division will perform the work and install a new irrigation line
parallel to the County’s line.
• The MSTU will assume financial responsibility for the cost of installing their water line.
Mr. Sells will update the Committee on the cost and timeline for the irrigation line construction at a
future meeting.
F. Read Ahead
The “Read Ahead” document links will be modified to ensure access by parties on the distribution list.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the
Chair at 3:33 P.M.
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NEXT M.S.T.U. MEETING: OCTOBER 11, 2021 3:00 PM
Berkshire Lakes Clubhouse
495 Belleville Boulevard
Naples, Florida 34104
RADIO ROAD MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
_____________________________________________
Dale Lewis, Chairman
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on ,2021 as presented or as
amended ____.
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RADIO ROAD MSTU
FUND 158
October 11, 2021
FY 22VendorItem PO#Budget Commitments Expenditures Total
1 OVERNIGHT INTEREST -$ -$ -$ -$
2 INVESTMENT INTEREST (3,400.00)$ -$ -$ (3,400.00)$
3 REVENUE STRUCTURE (3,400.00)$ -$ -$ (3,400.00)$
4 TRANSFERS FROM PROP APP -$ -$ -$ -$
5 TRANSFERS FROM TAX COLL -$ -$ -$
6 CARRY FORWARD GEN (516,600.00)$ -$ -$ (516,600.00)$
7 CARRY FORWARD OF ENCUMB (3,095.00)$ -$ -$ (3,095.00)$
8 NEG 5% EST REV 200.00$ -$ -$ 200.00$
9 TRANSFERS & CONTRIB (519,495.00)$ -$ -$ (519,495.00)$
10 TOTAL REVENUE (522,895.00)$ -$ -$ (522,895.00)$
11 ENGINEERING FEES McGee & Associates Landscape Architect -Review Plans 4500210519 5,095.00$ 354.50$ 2,740.50$ 2,000.00$
12 INDIRECT COST 3,300.00$ -$ -$ 3,300.00$
13 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS Superb Landscaping Landscape Incidentals TBD 21,000.00$ 5,400.00$ -$ 15,600.00$
14 OTHER CONTRACTUAL Superb Landscaping Grounds Maintenance TBD 75,000.00$ 69,600.00$ -$ 5,400.00$
15 POST FREIGHT USPS Bulk Mail fees & postage 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 4,000.00$
16 ELECTRICITY FP&L Electricity TBD 1,500.00$ 820.00$ -$ 680.00$
17 WATER & SEWER Collier County Water & Sewer 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$
18 INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance Direct Pay 300.00$ -$ -$ 300.00$
SiteOne Landscape Supply Irrigation Parts TBD 3,500.00$ -$
Harts Electrical Suppy & Replace well pump motor s 4500212965 790.00$ -$
19 SPRINKLER MAINTENANCE 4,000.00$ 4,290.00$ -$ (290.00)$
20 MULCH 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 1,500.00$
21 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 2,000.00$
22 LICENSES & PERMITS 500.00$ -$ -$ 500.00$
23 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS Premier Staffing Transcriptionist Services TBD 3,200.00$ 1,800.00$ -$ 1,400.00$
24 OFFICE SUPPLIES 200.00$ -$ -$ 200.00$
25 COPY CHARGES JM TODD Monthly CPC (Shared)TBD 200.00$ -$ -$ 200.00$
26 FERT HERB CHEM 1,300.00$ -$ -$ 1,300.00$
27 OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES 1,400.00$ -$ -$ 1,400.00$
28 OPERATING EXPENSE 126,495.00$ 82,264.50$ 2,740.50$ 41,490.00$
29 IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL 100,000.00$ -$ -$ 100,000.00$
30 CAPITAL OUTLAY 100,000.00$ -$ -$ 100,000.00$
31 Reimbursement for Staff Support 40,700.00$ -$ -$ 40,700.00$
32 TRANSFERS 40,700.00$ -$ -$ 40,700.00$
33 RESERVE FOR CAPITAL 255,700.00$ -$ -$ 255,700.00$
34 RESERVES 255,700.00$ -$ -$ 255,700.00$
35 TOTAL BUDGET 522,895.00$ 82,264.50$ 2,740.50$ 437,890.00$
1,214,337,046 FY 10 Final Taxable value
1,039,288,028 FY 11 Final Taxable value
984,103,688 FY 12 Final Taxable Value
955,918,992 FY 13 Final Taxable Value Total Available Balance 437,890.00$
967,155,849 FY 14 Final Taxable Value Plus Commited And Not Spent 82,264.50$
996,994,678 FY 15 Final Taxable Value Estimated Cash 520,154.50$
1,066,174,009 FY 16 July Taxable Value
1,145,697,249 FY 17 July Taxable Value
1,242,647,732 FY 18 July Taxable Value
1,304,336,542 FY 19 July Taxable Value Prepared 10-4-21
1,358,426,325 FY 20 July Taxable Value
4.15%Adj. 19 to 20
FY 20 FY 19
Millage 0.0000 0.1000 Maximum Cap = .5000
Extension 0 130,424
Property Tax Limitation Impact
FY 20 Gross Taxable Value 1,358,426,325
Minus: New Const. Annex.6,064,235
Plus: Amendment #1 TV Component 0
Adj. Taxable Value 1,352,362,090
19 Levy 130,435
Rolled Back Rate (less Amend. One)0.0964
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Sight Distance @ Intersections
Project: ____________________________________________ @ _______________________________________
Date: __________________________________________ Weather: Clear, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rain
Time of Study: __________________________________ Technician: ___________________________________
Requested By: _______________________ Request Date: ___________________ WO #: ___________________
Design Criteria: FDOT Design Manual Jan 1, 2021 Topic #625-000-002
Traffic Control: Signal or Signage Condition: Operational / Non Operational / Good / Replacement
Posted Speed: ______ Center Median: Raised / Plantings / Other Roadway Geometry: ______________________
Devonshire Blvd Appleby Dr and Belville Blvd
23 August 2021 - Initial Site Visit
1400 hrs Kyle Kemmish
25 mph 2 Lanes each direction
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Location Specifics:
RESULT SUMMATION
Stopping
Distance
Table 122.5.7
Stopping
Distance
Table 122.5.7
Left Turn
FDM Table 212.11.1
Intersection
Exhibit 212-6
Northbound Southbound Sight Distance Sight Distance
Intersection
Appleby Dr. at
Devonshire Blvd.
Meets Meets Fails
Looking North – 160’
Fails
Looking Left – 320’
Looking Right – 335’
Belville Blvd. at
Devonshire Blvd.
Meets Meets Meets Meets
Guidelines:
• FDOT Design Manual Jan 1, 2021, Topic #625-000-002
• Collier County’s Land Development Code CHAPTER 4 SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS 4.06.00 - LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND VEGETATION RETENTION
Conditions Found - Site Vist Notes:
Medians are not compliant due to vegetation that hinders the sight lines.
• Nonconformity to sight line requirements
• Vegetation height and placement
• Trees in the leading edge of the median nosing
• Landscaping crew working on median vegetation 08 September 2021
Devonshire Blvd. onto Appleby Dr. Devonshire Blvd. onto Belville Dr.
N
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General Conditions Found and Recommendations:
• Comply with standards
o FDOT Design Manual Jan 1, 2021, Topic #625-000-002
o Collier County’s Land Development Code CHAPTER 4 SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS 4.06.00 - LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND VEGETATION RETENTION
• Palm Trees / Roadway Curvature – North of Appleby Dr.
o Placement and curvature of the roadway lead to a sightline issue due to the “wall effect”
• Median Plantings – Overall
o In general, the conditions found throughout Devonshire Blvd. are not in conformance with the FDOT
specifications nor of Collier County’s Land Development Code
o The vertical height from top of pavement to top of shrubbery is currently non-compliant.
▪ Frequent maintenance or physical alteration of the planting beds should be considered.
• Plantings Median Nosings
o The plantings in the first 100’ of each nosing should be further evaluated to conform to Figure
212.11.2 of the FDOT Design Manual Jan 1, 2021, Topic #625-000-002. Due to the curvature of the
roadway, increasing the area of interest from 100’ to 200’ should be considered.
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Devonshire Blvd.
Summary Aerial of Conditions Found
Sightline Issue Found
Non-Conforming Issues Found within the Median Vegetation
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Base Line Governance
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Collier County, Florida - Land Development Code, CHAPTER 4 SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4.06.00 - LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND VEGETATION RETENTION
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STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE
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Intersection Sight Distance
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Appleby Dr.
Intersection Sight Distance
200’ Stopping
Distance
~ 30 mph
~395’ Intersection Sight Distance
Median 22’ or less
Passenger Vehicle
Sight Distance
of Left Turn
Distance~265’
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Belville Blvd.
Intersection Sight Distance
200’ Stopping
Distance
~ 30 mph
~395’ Intersection Sight Distance
Median 22’ or less
Passenger Vehicle
Sight Distance
of
Left Turn
Distance~265’
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Pictures
Devonshire Blvd. at Appleby Dr. – Looking North
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Devonshire Blvd. onto Appleby Dr.
100’ from top of nosing
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Devonshire Blvd. onto Belville Dr. – Looking South
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Devonshire Blvd. at Belville Dr.
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Devonshire Blvd. at Belville Dr.
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CMA #5411
HYBRID REMOTE PUBLIC MEETINGS
Page 1 of 3
[Effective Date: October 1, 2021]
§ 5411-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this Instruction is to provide for hybrid remote public meetings that may be conducted
to facilitate the telephonic or remote participation of members of boards, committees, agencies, staff,
consultants, and the public.
§ 5411-2. Definitions.
A. Access Point - means a designated place where a person interested in attending a
communications media technology proceeding may go for the purpose of attending the
proceeding.
B. Attend - means having access to the communications media technology network being used
to conduct a proceeding.
C. Communications Media Technology (CMT) – means the electronic transmission of printed
matter, audio, full-motion video, freeze frame video, compressed video, and digital video by
any method available.
D. Hybrid Remote Public Meeting - means a public meeting conducted utilizing both in-
person and remote participation via communications media technology.
§ 5411-3. Procedures.
A. Approval of Hybrid Remote Public Meetings
(1) Conducting a hybrid remote public meeting requires the authorization of the County
Manager or their designee. The County Manager or their designee is the final decision -
maker on all scheduling or technical conflicts.
(2) Prior to a board, committee, or agency staff member or consultant establishing t he use of
CMT for conducting hybrid remote public meetings, staff for said entity must:
a. Obtain authorization from the County Manager or their designee. Staff will
submit to the County Manager or their designee a proposed plan for facilitating
the meetings, which will include all staff responsible for or to be in attendance at
the meetings; the dates, places, and times of the proposed meetings; and the
manner in which the proposed meetings will be conducted. If approved,
b. Contact the County Attorney who will review the proposed process to assure all
legal requirements can be met.
c. Coordinate with the Communications or Television Operations Manager and IT,
when necessary, to ensure that CMT employed is appropriate for meeting
facilitation and to ensure that the entity’s staff are appropriately trained for its
utilization.
d. Coordinate with the Chair and other members of the committee or board.
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HYBRID REMOTE PUBLIC MEETINGS
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B. Notice of a Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
A hybrid remote public meeting notice shall provide all information required by law for an in-
person public meeting and shall include:
(1) The address or addresses of all access points where an interested person may go for the
purpose of attending the proceeding.
(2) An address, e-mail address, and telephone number where an interested person may
write or call for additional information.
An opportunity for remote public comment will be provided for any hybrid remote public
meeting. Information on how to register in advance of the hybrid remote public meeting and
the deadline for such registration for remote public comment will be included in the public
meeting notice.
The public notice provided for each hybrid remote public meeting should include the
following:
“Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user’s risk. The County
is not responsible for technical issues.”
C. Conducting a Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
A hybrid remote meeting may be conducted for any public hearing, including quasi-judicial
proceedings, provided that all legal requirements can be met.
If a quorum is physically present, the participation of a n absent member by communications
media technology is permissible when such absence is due to extraordinary circumstances such
as illness.
An extraordinary circumstance shall be determined in the good judgment of the board or
committee. Participants required to provide sworn testimony as part of a hybrid remote public
meeting must be physically present.
Public access to a hybrid remote public meeting must be provided where those participating
in-person are physically located. Members of the public who are participating in-person will
be allowed to speak during the public comment portion of a hybrid remote public meeting.
Entity staff will ensure that individuals who will be participating remotely will be given written
instructions on how to participate remotely. Remote public comment participants will be
placed in a queue on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will be notified by a member of County
staff when they will be permitted to speak. All speakers participating electronically must b e
recognized by the Chair prior to speaking, and no more than one person will speak at the same
time. To facilitate the orderly conduct of the meeting, the County will “mute” or otherwise
disable the lines of members of the public until such time as they are recognized to speak. All
individuals participating in hybrid remote public meetings must identify themselves each time
they speak.
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HYBRID REMOTE PUBLIC MEETINGS
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Rules of decorum applicable to meetings of the Board of County Commissioners shall apply
to all County hybrid remote public meetings. At the discretion of the Chair, participants
attending remotely may be disconnected from the hybrid remote public meeting for violating
the rules of decorum.
All public comment in a hybrid remote public meeting will be limited to a maximum of three
(3) minutes unless the Chair, in their discretion, allows additional time. Remote participants
will not be allowed to receive speaking time from another speaker or to provide speaking time
to another speaker.
Individuals participating by phone will not have the benefit of visual presentations unless the
meeting is televised or conducted using remote access software. Individuals participating by
phone and those in attendance must keep in mind that there is a delay in the broadcast. The
Chair may need to account for this as they conduct the meeting.
D. Annual Review
On July 1 of each year, each board and committee utilizing an approved hybrid remote public
meeting format will provide a report to the County Manager or their designee summarizing
each of the following (where applicable):
(1) Average number of board or committee members utilizing the remote option for
meeting participation (outside of the required in-person quorum).
(2) Average number of public commenters utilizing the remote option to provide citizen
input.
(3) Average number of public commenters providing in-person citizen input.
(4) Any proposed change to their current hybrid remote public meeting format.
(5) Any updated hybrid public meeting staff facilitator direct contact information.
The County Manager or their designee will review the report and determine if hybrid remote
public meeting utilization by the board or committee will be reauthorized.
§ 5411-3. Currency.
The Communications, Government & Public Affairs Division is responsible for maintaining the
currency of this Instruction.
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