Ochopee Advisory Committee 06/03/2024GREATER NAPLES FIRE RESCUE
OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
STATION 61 / 525 NEW PORT DR. NAPLES, FL. 34141
JUNE 39 2024
1. Meeting Called to order at 3:00 PM by Robert Craig, Chairman
Attendees:
• Robert Craig, Chairman
• Dr. Don Bradke, Vice Chairman
• Teri O'Connell,
Advisory
Committee
Member
• Larry Holloway,
Advisory
Committee
Member
Not iu Attendance:
• Timothy Mosier, Advisory Committee Member
Others Present:
• Chris Wolfe, Interim Fire Chief, Greater Naples Fire District
• Michael Choate, Collier County Public Safety Executive Director
• Paula Brethauer, Collier County Managers Office
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Agenda:
➢ Larry Holloway motioned to approve the agenda and was seconded by Teri O'Connell. The
motion to approve the agenda was initiated by Robert Craig. The agenda was then unanimously
approved by the Committee.
5. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from Apri18, 2024:
➢ An error in the name Ron Jenson, was noticed in the meeting minutes. The correct name should
be Ray Jenson.
➢ A motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Robert Craig. Teri O'Connell
motioned to approve the meeting minutes and was seconded by Larry Holloway. The minutes
were then unanimously approved by the Committee, as corrected.
6. Fire Reports reviewed by Interim Chief Chris Wolfe:
➢ Currently, there are contractor delays regarding fire alarms and fire wall issues at Station 60.
➢ Working with County on capital replacement items.
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business:
➢ A discussion was held regarding uiillage rates and the feasibility of annexation to the Greater
Naples Fire District (GNFD). Chief Wolfe will present this matter to the Fire Commission and
report his findings to the Ochopee Advisory Committee.
➢ Michael Choate explained the difference between Fire Service vs. Emergency Medical Services,
9. Next scheduled meeting: September 9, 2024 3:00 pm
➢ Larry Holloway motioned to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Teri O'Connell. The
motion to adjourn the meeting was initiated by Robert Craig.
10. ADJOURNMENT: 3:30 PM
Robert Craig, Chairtnan
Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee
September 9, 2024