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January 7,2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 7, 2008
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehicle
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:30 AM. in REGULAR SESSION at
the Collier County Development and Environmental Services Building, 2800
N. Horseshoe Drive, Conference Room #609, Naples, Florida, with the
following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Tony Marino (excused)
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Reg Buxton
Russ Berghuis
Tom Lugrin
Randall Smith
Steven Quinn, alternate
ALSO PRESENT:
Michelle Arnold - Director/Code Enforcement
Michaelle Crowley - Operation Mgr/Code Enforcement
Brittany Earvin - Administrative Secretary
Evelyn Trimino - Code Enforcement
Marlene Serrano - Code Enforcement
Kitchell Snow - Code Enforcement
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Date: January 7, 2008 at 9:30 A.M.
Location: Collier County Community Development Services Building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr, Naples, FL,
Conference Room # 610
NOTICE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE MEETING NEED TO COMPLETE A "REQUEST
TO SPEAK" FORM. SPEAKERS MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR DISCUSSION
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME IS GRANTED BY THE COMMITTEE.
ALL PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC MEETING NEED TO SPEAK ONE AT A TIME AND
STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND COMPANY THEY REPRESENT, IF APPLICABLE, SO THAT THE
COURT REPORTER CAN RECORD ALL STATEMENTS BEING MADE.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT
A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THAT
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES ARE OFF OR IN A QUIET POSITION.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 3, 2007
4. COMPLAINT REPORT
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. New Applications
1. Auto on Demand - New CTO
2. Advanced Transportation - New CTO
3. Immo-Taxi - New CTO
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. What constitutes a VFH?
7. SPEAKERS
8. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 4,2008
9. ADJOURN
January 7,2008
I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Reg Buxton called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M.
A. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum established.
II. Approval of Agenda
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Tom Lugrin.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
III. Approval of Minutes: December 3,2007
Tom Lugrin moved to approve the minutes of December 3, 2007 as presented.
Second by Russ Berghuis. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
IV. Complaint Report (handout)
Michaelle Crowley reported on the following:
. 14 patrol cases
. 15 complaints by industry or citizens
· 73 off-site decaling, mostly in Lee County
· 28 driver ill's approved and created, in addition to those done by staff.
Michele Arnold arrived at 9:36
Michaelle Crowley noted that renewal packets are due by January 13 in order for
staff to review packets, decal and inspect vehicles by the January 31 registration
deadline.
V. New Business
A. New Application:
1. Auto on Demand - Request is for new CTa
Applicant is Clark Dyer, who was present. Letter of Intent regarding
insurance received and to be activated obtained upon approval.
Tom Lugrin moved to recommend approval. Second by Russ Berghuis.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
2. Advanced Transportation - Request is for new CTa
Applicant is Margaret Murray-Moberg, who was present. Verification of
insurance and class 9 vehicles type had been presented. Committee reiterated
that only two vehicles are allowed under home occupation and owner must be
the driver.
Russ Berghuis moved to recommend approval. Second by Reg Buxton.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
3. Immo Taxi - Request is for new CTa
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Applicant is Sara DeLa Rosa, who was present. Staff has Letter ofIntent
regarding occupational license and insurance. Proof of activation and assurance
of vehicle type is to be provided upon approval. Committee members stressed
only 2 vehicles, driven only by resident, are allowed in home occupation.
Russ Berghuis moved to recommend approval subject to submission of noted
proofs. Second by Randy Smith. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
VI. Old Business
A. What constitutes a VHF? (Vehicle for Hire)
This item was moved to the next meeting when an attorney can be present.
Evelyn Trimino asked that an additional issue be addressed. The owner of Red
Rover, who holds a CTO for taxi service and a Sub-certificate for a charter service
of the same name, requested to switch to the CTO being for the charter service and
the Sub-certificate for the taxi and that the sub-certificate be eliminated altogether.
The CTO will be under the name Red Rover Charters.
Russ Berghuis moved to add the item to the agenda. Second by Tom Lugrin.
Carried unanimously, 5-0.
Discussion followed to clarify the issue involved with renewal.
Russ Berghuis moved to approve the change, at renewal, of the Certificate to
Operate to reflect "Red Rover Charters" and to eliminate the Sub-certificate.
Second by Tom Lugrin. Carried unanimously, 5-0.
VII. Speakers:
Fizz Papps requested the discussion of two issues to be addressed by PV AC:
1. Communications
The issue was the promised improved communications between Code Enforcement
staff, the Public Vehicle Advisory Board and the industry business owners. Noted
was the change in hack licenses without notification.
Michelle Arnold responded that the adoption of the change was postponed several
times in the midst of the Data Conversion process. Input of mass mailing
information is in the process of updating. She assured those present that this issue
will be resolved under the new system. Notification by fax, e-mail or post will be
conducted for all industry members who provide their contact information.
2. Display of nameplate for vendors, certified under their own names, but
working for others.
The issue was the requirement to display the nameplate of the vendor's own
business, causing confusion to the public.
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After discussion it was suggested that a sign be used in place of the name plate.
Staff will check with the attorney if an Ordinance change would be necessary in the
future.
To Tom Lugrin's query regarding a further breakdown in the Complaint
Report to show which ones come from the industry, the public or from staff
Investigation, Michaelle Crowley explained the system shown on the report
indicating that information.
VIII. The next scheduled Meeting Date will be February 4, 2008 at 9:30 AM.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Vice-Chairman at 9:56 A.M.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vice Chairman, Reg Buxton
These minutes approved by Board/Committee on
presented or as amended
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