GGELTC Minutes 10/14/2024 draftOctober 14, 2024
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Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee Minutes
Monday, October 14, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District – Command Area
14575 Collier Blvd Naples, FL 34119
Committee Members
Chairman: Jeff Curl
Vice -Chairman: Vacant
Member: Sarah Huffman
Member: Aaron Zwiefel
Member: Valerie Nowottnick
Member: Shirley Noya
County Staff
Jennifer A. Belpedio, Manager
Roosevelt Leonard, Appraiser
Iveta Willer, Operation Support Specialist II
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Chief Chris Wolfe
Assistance Chief Forrest Campbell
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
Assistant Chief Kristofer Thomas
Emergency Medical Services
Interim Chief Bruce Gastineau
Deputy Chief of Operations Tony Camps
Members of the Public
Michael Ramsey
Jill Rosenfeld
1. Call to order: Jeff called the meeting to order at 5:35p.m.
2. Approval of current agenda: Jeff asked if there were any questions or revision to the
agenda as presented, there were none. Jeff asked for a motion to approve the agenda as
submitted. Sarah made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, Valerie
seconded the motion. Jeff called the vote, and all were in favor to approve.
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3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2024. Jeff asked if there were any
questions or revisions to the Minutes as presented, there were none. Jeff asked for the
motion to approve. Sarah made a motion to approve the Minutes from March 18,
2024, as presented, Valerie seconded the motion. Jeff called the vote, and all were in
favor to approve.
4. OLD BUSINESS
a. Jeff announced the reimbursement for Brush Truck to the Greater Naples Rescue
District.
b. Jennifer requested extension of deadline to purchase an ambulance, stretcher, and
cardiac monitor for EMS Station 74. The deadline for this purchase under this
contract was for a period not to exceed 2 years. Bruce requested to be extended at
least for 2 years. They only received one quote, and they need 3 quotes or show
effort to get these additional quotes. Jennifer explained that two years extension is
good to proceed and bring EMS back to provide status of the quotes and provide
additional funding if needed. Jeff understands that cost of the ambulance changes
with different specs and cosmetic changes adding the price of it. Valerie was asking
about the turnaround time. Bruce answered it is 18-24 months and that after securing
the contract usually takes 12-24 months to build the ambulance. Jeff asked for a
motion to approve the 3-year extension to purchase ambulance, and Valerie made a
motion to approve the 3-year extension and Sarah seconded the motion. Jeff
called for the vote, and all were in favor.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Jeff welcomed Valerie Nowottnick and Shirley Noya as new committee members and
joining the GAC.
b. Jeff announced that there was a Vice-Chairman position vacant and with quorum,
they could vote on the Vice-Chairman position. There were multiple nomination
Sarah and Valerie. After tallying the ayes and nays Jeff announced Sarah who has
received most of the votes the Vice-Chairman. Jeff asks Sarah if she consent to the
nomination. Sarah accepted. Jeff asked for a motion to approve. Valerie made a
motion and Shirley seconded he motion to accept the result of the vote.
c. Jeff moved on to the application for funding for replacement Water tender truck for
Greater Naples Fire Rescue. Chief Wolfe was requesting replacement of Water
Tender 71. The truck is old and regular maintenance is becoming very expensive.
Chief Wolfe mentioned that the turnaround time is around 6-months. The water tender
truck would be same as Tender 74 with minor modifications. Shirley asked about the
Water tender 71 and the answer was retired, disposed. Sarah asked for a motion to
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approve the Water tender and Valerie made motion to approve the Water Tender
and Jeff seconded the motion. Sarah called for the vote, and all were in favor.
d. Jeff moved to the overview of GAC land holdings. Jennifer presented updated map
showing the available 17 parcels. Jennifer presented to sell these properties to the
public and sell it to the highest bidder to dispose these properties. She would like to
implement to sell these properties via robust solicitation clerk-website and social
media. Collier County Public Schools were interested in GAC parcel. Jeff mentioned
they will hold the property for CCPS, but they would like a CCPS representative to
come to a future committee meeting to present property’s plans, the timeline and
construction. North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District were interested in parcel
5, Folio number 40120440005. Assistant Chief Thomas is pushing for better
emergency services for the area, storage or cell tower. They are expecting the water
and sewer to be there. Jeff expressed aesthetic impact on the community. The design
should blend with the community. Jeff also had concerns about the nearby roads and
the impact on traffic and maintenance. If constructing potential cell tower that could
significantly improve service. The community could benefit from more reliable cell
service. A member of the public Michael, explained the issue of the cell service in
Golden Gate and East of Everglades there is no cell service. Michael proposed ideas
and location for cell tower. He was requesting assistance since 2019 to use GAC land
and funds for it. Jennifer mentioned that she is working on the cell tower project at
Orange Tree area. This tower might be too far to serve the area that is needed to be
covered. Sarah asked for a motion to approve the sale of this requested parcel to
North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District and Valerie made motion to approve
the sale of this parcel and Jeff seconded the motion. Sarah called for the vote,
and all were in favor.
e. Jennifer presented the overview of GAC Financial documents as created by staff.
There were no comments.
f. Jeff moved to weather monitoring. Chief Wolf presented. No action taken.
6. CHAIR/COMMITTEE COMMENTS
a. Jeff asked the Committee members if they have any comments?
There were no comments from the Committee members
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Jeff asked if the public had any comments or questions. Jill asked about Randall
Curve sale. Jeff said they should get 100% of the funds from the sale. This sale was
set on side for Golden Gate Community. Jennifer said it is a BCC decision as to
where to place the funds.
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8. STAFF COMMENTS
a. Jennifer mentioned the Sunshine Law and Public Record Law. Jennifer said should
any member have questions about the Sunshine Law or Public Records Law, they
could contact staff with questions or ask the CAO for help. Jeff would like a video
link, and materials sent to the members. Roosevelt and Iveta had no comments.
9. NEXT MEETING
a. Jeff said the next meeting is TBD.
10. ADJOURN
a. Jeff called more the meeting to adjourn at 7:01 p.m.
Acknowledged:
___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Jeff Curl, Chairman