HCMSTU Minutes 03/10/2025
HALDEMAN CREEK MSTU MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 2025 MEETING
The meeting of the Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by
Roy Wilson at 3:30 p.m. at 3299 Tamiami Trail E, 3rd Floor BCC Chambers, Naples, Florida
34112.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Roy Wilson, Robert
Wopperer, Bob Bynum and Bill Robbins. Have a quorum.
MSTU Staff Present: John Dunnuck, CRA Director; Shirley Haldeman Creek MSTU
Advisory Committee Garcia, CRA Program Manager; Tami Scott, CRA Project Manager.
Any persons needing the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the audio
recording from the Collier County Growth Management Division Department.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Was led by Roy Wilson
3. Adoption of Agenda: Bill Robbins made a motion to approve the agenda as written,
seconded by Bob Bynum. Approved unanimously.
4. Public to be Heard (Non-Agenda Items): None
5. Adoption of Minutes:
a. December 19, 2024 Minutes
Robert Wopperer made a motion to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Bill Robbins.
Approved unanimously, signed by Roy Wilson.
6. Community/Business – Presentations: None
7. Old Business:
a. Bathymetric Survey Proposal, Matthew Goddard, Humiston & Moore
Tami Scott, CRA Project Manager, reported that “Humiston & Moore” revised the
price at board’s specifications – price not to exceed $40,000. The proposal is broken
down into two parts: SEA to do the survey for $24,000 and “Humiston & Moore” at
$16,000. New bid for approval is $40, 859 with SEA at $24,000 and “Humiston &
Moore” at $16,859. Due to the delay by “Humiston & Moore” they agreed to and
have already started working on the project prior to approval. Discussion on the basis
of the study: prepare a detailed graphic booklet – deliverable of graphics from the
survey from 2007, 2019 and 2025 to ascertain the changes from the 2007 and 2019
survey. Bill Robbins stated that the report should be in an XYZ format and Roy
Wilson stated that the report should be in a deliverable that we can easily understand
and in a booklet that includes recommendations. Should be able to discern the
differences from the last two hurricanes. General concern about the east side of
Bayshore. The survey will be presented in workshop format, with visitors able to go
back and forth. Tami Scott indicated that they would have backup information in
emails in case the deliverables are not what we are looking for. Roy Wilson pointed
out that any dredging cannot impact bare rock to create new waterway, only the
calcified shell. Bill Robbins pointed out that the study was important for owners with
docks and wanted confirmation that the survey will include this information. Tami
Scott advised that the survey would be a cross section of the width of the creek in a
graphic that a non-engineer will understand.
Tami Scott asked for a motion to approve the $859 increase. Roy Wilson asked for a
motion to approve the bid proposal for $40,859 made by “Humiston & Moore” on
March 3, 2025 for $40,859. Motion made by Robert Wopperer? and seconded by Bill
Robbins. Approved unanimously.
Further discussion on an anticipated completion date. Bill Robbins stated it needed to
be completed before May. Additional discussion on what and how the graphics will
be presented with the goal of showing where the creek has been impacted.
b. Manager Project Updates Report
Shirley Garcia, CRA Program Manager, reported that she can issue a purchase order
for under $3,000 for removal of emergency debris. Need a proposal to approve
Naples Marina for removal of emergency debris. Discussion on how we arrived at
$3,000 and work to be done by Naples Marina. Advised that $3,000 gets it going.
John Dunnuck, CRA Director, reported that there should be an ordinance adopted in
May for $10,000. Roy Wilson advised that the purpose of the service is to do ad hoc
emergency services. Mr. Wilson asked to go over the proposal to approve Naples
Marina. John Dunnuck said he is trying to push through a nuisance ordinance – goal
is to tighten it up and if adopted, enforceable.
8. New Business:
a. Advisory Committee Reappointment/Application Robert Wopperer
Reappointment of Robert Wopperer carried.
b. Advisory Committee New Application Jack Bonzelaar
Previously on advisory committee – would be willing to serve again. Was on
committee during the 2007 survey.
c. Advisory Committee New Application Edward Kovach
Life-long water guy – lived in Key West for 20 years – very active in the Key West
community. Guarantees 100% involvement, bringing new thoughts and ideas. Lives
in Regatta Landing.
Note: Bob Bynum is retiring from the advisory committee – last meeting today.
d. Mileage Neutral or Tax Neutral
Roy Wilson needs a recommendation for mileage: Mileage Neutral is .5 times value of
property and tax neutral is to collect the same as last year. The Commissioner last year
kicked back our recommendation. Discussion on how much we need to have in our
coffers to dredge the creek in the future – we have nothing definitive as a collection
estimate – should be able to know with a study. Bill Robbins agreed that a study needed
to be done. Last few years we have recommended mileage neutral (amounts to
$312,200). Shirley Garcia stated that we need a .7 commitment for $1 million. Robert
Wopperer made motion for Mileage Neutral; seconded by Bill Robbins. Approved
unanimously.
9. Staff Report:
a. Financials – Nothing to add
Roy Wilson did ask for additional accounting information in 3 or 4 columns. Shirley
Garcia and John Dunnick agreed to provide.
b. Great American Clean Up/Bay Days March 22nd, 8am-11am
c. South Bayshore Dr Community Clean Up April 7 10am-2pm
Shirley Garcia reported and provided information related to the two clean up days in items
b & c.
10. Correspondence and Communication: None.
11. Public Comment: Good.
12. Staff Comments: None.
13. Advisory Board General Communications None.
14. Next Meeting Date:
a. May 6, 2025 at Botanical Gardens – Shirley Garcia will request
15. Adjournment: Robert Wopperer made a motion to adjourn; Bill Robbins seconded.
Approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30
p.m.
COLLIER COUNTY
Haldeman Creek MSTU Advisory Committee
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Chairman, Roy Wilson
These minutes were approved by the Board/Chairman on the ____ day of
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As presented on ___________________________
Or amended on ____________________________