CCLAAC Minutes 09/07/202226.A.3
September 7, 2022
MINUTES OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Naples, Florida, September 7, 2022
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this
date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor,
Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Bill Poteet
Michele Lenhard
Gary Bromley (via Zoom)
Brittany Patterson -Weber
David Corban
Karyn Allman
Ron Clark
Rhys Watkins
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Summer Araque, Conservation Collier Program Coordinator
Sally Ashkar, Assistant County Attorney
Melissa Hennig, Environmental Specialist
Molly DuVall, Sr. Environmental Specialist (via Zoom)
Christal Segura, Sr. Environmental Specialist (via Zoom)
Jamie Cook, Director, Planning Review (via Zoom)
James Sabo, Planning Manager (via Zoom)
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1 ltoll Call
Cliairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 1:00P.M. Roll call was taken and a quo,utn was
established Avith 7 Members present in the Boardroom.
A. Approval of CCLAAC Members attending the meeting remotely
Ms. Lenhard moved to allo€v A/Ir. Bromley to attend the arreeting remotely dare to an extraordinary
circumstance. Second by Ms. Patterson -Weber. Carried unanimously 7— 0.
2. Approval of Agenda
111s. Leuh.ard moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Patterson -Weber. Carried unanimously
8-0.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. August 3, 2022, Regular CCLAAC Meeting
111[s. Lenhar•d proved to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2022 as presented. Second by 1fr.
Clark. Carried arraaninaously 8 — 0.
4. Old Business
A. Acquisition Cycle 10 Updates
Ms. Araque repotted offers for purchase have been sent out except for the owners of Big
Hammock Area I where due diligence continues including Phase lI environmental testing scheduled.
for January.
Big Hammock Area lI
Ms. Araque provided an update on the status of the property noting:
® The property is in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area and assigned Sending Area credits
render the program.
® The Committee placed the parcel on the B-List for Cycle I I.
® The lands are characterized by Flowway and Habitat Stewardship Areas and Staff
recommends it be placed on the C I.,ist given its protected status under the RLSA.
® The owner may seek to garner additional development credits through restoration of the
property where they would be responsible for the maintenance costs in perpetuity.
® If it is acquired by the County, the public would assume responsibility for the restoration
maintenance.
James Sabo, Planning Manager noted the RLSA program is designed to protect environmentally
sensitive areas at no cost to the taxpayers while directing development to compatible lands. The
parcel is currently designated as Sending Lands, not eligible for development (in the program).
Jamie Cook, Director of Planning noted an easement is recorded on the property for an SSA
which is difficult to terminate. Without the SSA designation the property has limited potential for
development given its characteristics and the associated mitigation costs.
During Committee discussion Staff was requested to research the feasibility of the grantor
maintaining restoration of the property into perpetuity if it is transferred to the County.
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April Olson, Conservancy of Southwest Flot•ida noted the programs limited :Funds should be
directed to the most vulnerable lands and agrees with Staff on their C-List recommendation. Ills
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opinion is based on the lack of development vulnerability of the lands under fire R1,S1\ and if not in N
the program, the restrictions imposed by the County's Growth Management flan and related N
requirements would male it difficult to develop the land. Additionally, the lands would he m
protected at no cost to the taxpayers, one of the goals of the RLSA, M
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Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades recommends the property be acquired as it is Z
adjacent to Pepper Ranch. If it remains in private ownership, even with the SSA credits in use, ,
private access to the parcel will be required through Area I. Any purchase price should reflect the
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B. Acquisition Cycle 10 Purchase Agreements
1. Panther Walk Preserve parcels
a. Arnay
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "f114)rove an Agreerraent ,for Sale and
Purchase for• 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Prograrar, at a
cost not to exceed S30,600 (Arnay)" for consideration.
Ms. Lenhard moved to recommend the Board of County Conzrrrissiorzers approve an
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.14 nacres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost not to exceed $30,600 (Arnay). Second byYls. Allman.
Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
b. Meyer Trust
Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary "flppr�ove an Agreera2er7t for Sale crud N
Purchase for• 1.59 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Prvgrarri, at a c
cost not to exceed $72,850 (Meyer Tr•ust)" for consideration.
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Ms. Allman moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve an M
Agreement for Sale and Purchase for 1.59 acres under the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Program, at a cost riot to exceed $72,850 (Meyer Trust). Second by Mr.Cn
Clark. Carried unanimously 8 — 0.
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Ms. Araque presented the Executive Summary Approve can Agreement for Scale and Purchase
fnr 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Prog1'aral, at a cost not to =
exceed $25, 600 (Bailey) for consideration.
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Mi. Clark moved to recommend the Board of County2 Commissioners Approve an Agreement -a
.for Sale and .Puurchase for 1.14 acres under the Conservation Collier Lanai Acquisition v
Program, at ar cost not to exceed $25,600 (Bailed). Second by Ms. Allman. Carried a
unan.inzously 8 — 0.
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A. Preserve Updates
Ms. Araque noted a Sunflower Viewing event will be held at Pepper Ranch on October 8"' and 9"' �
Reservations are required by those attending for planning purpose '.Phis will be followed by an Q
October I21h photographers' event.
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B. Cycle 11B Initial Screening Criteria (ISC) reviews c
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1. Owl Hammock
Ms. Hennig presented the "Ini1r.'al Criteria Screening Forrrr "for the above referenced parcel. L
The property is 7,378 acres and located approximately 5 miles southeast of the Village of E
Immokalee off SR 29 and north of Oil Well Road. She noted:
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® The property is in the RLSA and designated as an Area of Critical State Concern z
(ACSC) where 90 percent of the site needs to be preserved.
® It is not within a Florida Forever Boundary, however preliminary discussions are
underway on the lands status with the Agency.
g Staff will obtain information on any plans for the widening of State Route 29 in the area E
if the property moves forward in the process. v
The properly satisfies S Initial Screening Criteria.
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April Olson, Conservancy of Southwest Florida does not support acquisition of the property
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for many of the same reasons she outlined during her comments for Big Hammock Area II.
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Development opportunities are restricted for the parcel under the RLSA program. If it is
developed under the current zoning regulations, the ACSC designation only allows 10 percent
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of the property to be developed leaving only a few hundred acres unprotected.
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades recommended the property be moved
Florida Panther road kills, and unless both
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forward for evaluation. The area is the subject of
cannot be constructed.
sides of State Route 29 are protected, a wildlife underpass
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Mr. Saba noted the lands are Flow -way areas, restricted for development and recommended the
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property not be acquired by the County.
Ms. Araque reported Conservation Collier Staff has not developed a recommendation for the
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property and it may be feasible to acquire portions of the parcel.
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Mr. Corbart ntovedfor the application to inove forivard in the acquisition process and./or
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Staff to prepare art Initial Criteria Screening IReport. Second by Ms. Lenitarrl. Nlotiort
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carried 7 "yes" —1 "no." Chairman Poteet voted "no."
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2. Brewer
Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening For'rn " for the above referenced parcel.
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The properties are 14.78 acres in size and located just south of 47th Ave NW and just west of
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Wilson Blvd. N., approx. 1.2 miles NE of Red Maple Swamp Preserve. She noted prohibiting
will be a condition of the
public access to the site; due to its environmentally sensitive nature
sale imposed by the owner.
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The property satrsf ies 5Initial Screening Cl"1�te1"ra.
Discussion occurred noting Staff should contact Florida Forever to determine the feasibility of
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changes to their policy whereby they must hold title to any lands they purchase.
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Bract Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades reported he is in favor of acquiring all
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properties under consideration today.
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MS. Lenh.ard moved for the application. to move forward i�rr the acquisition process and for c
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Staff to prepare (nt Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second liy Ms. Allman. Carried N
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3. FrankIllothersall
Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening For'rai."for the above referenced parcel. Z
The property is 179.78 acres and located south of 1-75 and east of"Benfield Rd., surrounded by d
Picayune Strand State Forest on all sides. The owner may be contacting representatives of theCD
State Forest as there were previous negotiations for the State to purchase the lands, however the 5
discussions "fell through.,' E
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The properj)} satisfies 4 .Initial Screening Criteria. v
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Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades recommended the parcel be acquired
Its. Lenhard moved for the application to prove for ward in the acquisition process and far
Staff to prepare rrn Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Mr. Corban Cr
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Committee discussion occurred noting it may be beneficial to determine the feasibility of the =
State acquiring the parcel before deciding on their position.
Ms. Lenhard amended the motion to table consideration of the application until the October M
tneeting. Second by Mr. Corban. Carried ananiniousl}� 8 — 0.Elk
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4. Rudolph Brothers N
Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening For in " for the above referenced parcel. r.
The property is 10 acres in size and located in the RLSA -- Flowway; South of Oil Well Rd. and
east of Desoto Blvd. within Camp Keais Strand. E
The property satisfies 3 Initial Screening Criteria, Q.
Chairman Poteet noted the parcel is not under the threat of development. vt
Ms. Patterson -Weber moved to not consider the property for acquisition. Second by lwr. a
Watkins. Carried unanimously 8 — 0. °'
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5. Axnirin �
Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening Forrrr-"for the above referenced parcel.
The property is 0.83 acres in size and located on the southeastern tip of Cape Romano within 2
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). She noted NIRR nay be c
interested in acquiring the parcel which is only accessible by boat.
The property satisfies 4 Initial Screening Criteria, U
During Committee discussion it was noted the parcel would be hard to manage given the access a
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Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades supported acquisition as many Collier E
County residents boat and could access the property. Additionally a collaboration with NERR
should be investigated. Q
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Ms. Patterson -Weber moved to tablefirrther consideration of the application auttil fire next c
meeting. Second by Ms. Allman. Motion carried 7 "yes" —1 "n.o." Chairman Poteet voted N
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6. Menendez/Fernandez >
Ms. I-lennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening Form for the above referenced parcel. z
The property is 1.78 acres in size located 114 mile south of Winchester Dead; adjacent to Oil
Well Rd. 2
The property satisfies 4 lraitical Screening Criteria.
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Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades recommended acquisition as the parcel
could but useful for water management opportunities for Golden Gate Estates given the ongoing
development of the area.
Chairman Poteet noted there are several parcels in private ownership between this parcel and
Winchester Head.
Ails. Ptrtterson-Weber ysaoved io riot consider the property for acrlrrisitiori. Second by Nlr.
Bromley. Carried unaninaously 8 — 0.
7. Connection Investors Group — Mellvane Marsh TPMA 00
Ms. Hennig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening Form " for the above referenced parcel. N
The property is 5 acres in size and located on south of rough trail extension of Curcie Rd., on N
the west side of McIlvane Marsh Preserve. She noted there is no access to the property and N
NERR is not interested in acquiring the parcel. L
The property satisfies 4 Initial Screening Criteria. M
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Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades supported acquisition of the parcel, as y
well as the next item to be heard, Relevant Radio.
Nfs. L.enhard lift the rlaeeting at 2:351-m
Ms. Patterson -Weber moved, for the application to move fortvard in the acquisition process
and for Staff to prepare trrr Initial Criteria Screening Report. Second by Mr. Watkins.
Carried unanimously 7 --- 0.
8. Relevant Radio — Mellvane Marsh TPMA
Ms. Henuig presented the "Initial Criteria Screening Forma" for the above referenced parcel.
The property is 10.46 acres in size located off Curcie Rd., within the southeast corner of
McIlvane Marsh Preserve. She noted there are 3 active radio towers on the property however
the owner has indicated the sites may be consolidated to one area, segregated from the main
parcel, or amenable to some type of lease back arrangement.
Ms. Araque noted the towers are not compatible uses within Conservation Collier lands.
The Irroper•ty satisfies 4 Initial Screening Criteria.
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lVIs. Patterson -Weber nioved for the appllcatiol? to f77o1'e JorN�(Ir`ll lF'I the acgllISdt1C111Ilr'oC'e5'S
Second by 11%f.S. lllrli(I11. C(fi'1'IC Ct
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i. Hoffman fman — North Belle Meade TPMA
"Initial Scr•eer7ir"ig I,orrr7" for the above referenced parcel.
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Ms. Hennig presented the Criteria
The 2 parcels are a total of 15 acres in sire and located 1.4 riles east of the end of Keane Ave.
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and 1.8 miles north of the Cycle 10 flusse�y parcels in North Belle Meade — RFMUD -
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Receiving.
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The proj)er'ty satdsf es 3 Initial Screer71llg C.r'Iter'ILi,
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Mr. Watkins moved to not consider the prope"O for acquisition. Second by illls< Pattel,Sol7-
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to. Dredge Management (f.k.a. Magdelaner) — Shell Island Preserve TPMA
"Initial Form." for the above referenced pat -eel,
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Ms. Hennig presented the C'riterici Screergirjg
and cast of Collier Blvd. and adjacent
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The property is 18.73 acres in sire and located adjacent
off fort Au Prince Drive. Shell Island preserve is directly west of the parcel across
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Collier Blvd. She noted NERR was contacted regarding the property being offered for sale.
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The property satisfies 5 InW611 Serce17ir71-1 C"i1cl'ici.
discussion it was noted the parcel was previously considered for acquisition,
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placed on the A -List, but the owner sold the property and the new owner has filed an
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application.
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Ms. Patterson -Weber ntoiW for the appllcatIolI to I?love forltpard in the CIcgllisition process
SL'COfI(l b�} Hs. Allman. CarriedL
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Staff to update the Initial Criteria ScreeningI�epOYt,
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11. English Trust -- pepper Ranch Preserve' 'P1lJlA
the ' I[nitial Criteria Screening Form" for the above referenced parcel.
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Ms. Hennig presented
The property is 59.01 acres in size and located in the RLSA Flowway and Buffer; Adjacent
and cast of Pepper Ranch Preserve along 'Trafford Oaks Rd. Also adjacent and west. of LakeCD
Trafford.
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The property satiS ies 5 114ilial Screening Criteria.
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Tile COYYIPI?ittL'e r'efjLleStL'll Staff t0 Cletef'lI?i1le the StlIt1IS Of (IrI)I al;reL'I?Iey1tS fOr (Iil'bo(lt toll)' use
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Ms. Affi ulll In?owd for the applic(ltion.. to move forw(ird in the acquisition process and for
Staff to prepare an Initial Criteria Screening Repor"t, SL'COIICI 1J}� Mr. %vatlCllls. CCl1'1'IG'(l
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12. Robert H. Gore, III Preserve. — 4 parcels
Ms. Hennig provided the "Col7ser•ti citiol7 Collier Dr. Robert H. Gore, III Preserve Parcels
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Cycle I JB" for information purposes. She noted the properties will be forwarded to the
Committee for ranking.
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Ms. Allman noted after frnrtlser consideration., she recommends the )10:1:'Pn1a�1 applic-��tio�1 be Q
reconsidered as it lies in an are targeted by the County t��r acquis.ition and. the owner was ci
contacted to determ.iric their interest. d
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5taf[inoting there is a 4Ei
Committee discussion occurred on the lack of access to the property with , 0
road in the vicinity and a. trail to the property and they could investigate the issue further. z
rnrrrr- a »licatiorr trove it.for•ivar•d in the acquisition. d
Hs. Allman moved to reconsider the doff " II D
Process and for° 5'frrff to pr epar e rur �rr.itirrl Criteria Screening Report. Second 6y Mr. E
Corban. Motion carried 6 "yes." and I "no." Chairman�� nPoteet noted no. E
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6. Coordinator Communications
A. Summary ofRecent and Upcoming Agenda Events
1. Committee Member Application
Ms. Araque noted Mr. Courtright's application will be considered by the Board oP County
Commissioners at their 9/13/22 meeting.
2. Purchase Agreements
Ms. Araque reported the Purchase Agreements for the Panther Walk Preserve, Robert H. Gore,
I11, Preserve and Hussey parcels will be considered at the 9113122 meeting.
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® Property rankings will be considered at the November meeting. N
® The December rneeting will be held on December 7"' at 1prn. N
The July 2023 meeting will be held on. the July 12, 2023 clue to the July 4"' holidayCD
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conflicting with the regularly scheduled meeting on July 5"' M
® Consideration will be given to not holding a meeting in August annually to coincide with
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C. Miscellaneous Items
Ms. Araque reported the Board of County Commissioners will be considering the following. a
® The Pcpper Ranch Youth Hunt Agreement at the 9113I22 meeting. y
® The Committees recommendation on Cycle l I property rankings for acquisition at the
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9/27/22 meeting. '
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7. Subcommittee Reports
A. Lands Evaluation & Management -- Chair, Bill Poteet — last meeting April 21, 2022; meeting
scheduled for September 19, 2022 to address request by BCC to evaluate preserves to provide
more public access. v
September 19t" referenced above will begin at 1:00pm,
Chairman Poteet reported the sheeting for J
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14. Outreach — Chair, Brittany Patterson -Weber— Last Meeting February 15, 2022 UU
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C. Ordinance Policy and Rules --- Chair, .Michele Lenharcl last meeting li.sne 1., 2
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8. Chair Committee Member Comments
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9. Public General Comments
Brad Cornell, Audubon of the Western Everglades recommended Conservation Collier begin to
consider develop strategies within the Program to address climate change. These changes could
impact potential for increased flooding, loss of wildlife habitat, periods of drought, etc.
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Staff Comments
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Next Meeting Date
October 5, 2022
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 3:07P.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
William Poteet, Chai an
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee or, - as presented
amended
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