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January 28, 2008
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Naples, Florida, January 28, 2008
LET BE REMEMBERED, that Collier County Tourist Development
Council in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein,
met on this date at 9:00 AM in a REGULAR SESSION in Building "F" of
the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the Following members
present:
Chairman:
Vice Chairman:
Newly Appointed Vice Chairman:
Commissioner Tom Henning
E. Glenn Tucker
Murray H. Hendel
Clark Hill
Rick Medwedeff
Robert Miller
Ed (Ski) Olesky
John Sorey III
Susan Becker (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT:
Jack Wert, Tourism Director
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director
Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney
Kelly Green, Administrative Assistant
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
COllIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Collier County Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 East Tamiami Trail,
Naples, Florida 34112
January 28, 2008 9 a.m.
Collier County Commission Chambers
* Requires Toe Action
t. Call to Order - Chairman Henning
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Approval of Toe Minutes *
1. * ReDular MeetinG November 26. 2007
VI. New Business
1. WiaGins Pass Mo.d.J:.li.n.A..Stlld.y
2. Miles Media ChanGe Order
3. Elect Vice Chairman
VII. Old Business
1. Holocaust Museum Interim Grant ReDort - Information Onlv
2. Marco Island Museum Grant Interim ReDort -_Inform.l.1i.o.n.J)'o1y
VIII. Staff Report Presentations
1. Section I
a. Paradise Advertisina - Cedar Hames
b. Klaaes Research.,~r:t - Walter Klages
2. Section II
a. Director's Report - Jack Wert
b. Search Engine Report - Jack Wert
c. Website Activity Report - Jack Wert
d. Smith Travel Report - Jack Wert
e. Sales Manager Report - Oebi Debenedetto
f. P.R. Manager Report - JoNell Modys
g Film Coordinator Report - Maggie McCarty
h. Sports Marketing Report p Ralph Pryor
i. Phase V - Fulfillment & Call Summary - Ginny DeMas
IX. Detailed Staff R~
X. Announcements
XI. Audience Input &. Discussion
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XII. Council Discussion
XIII. Next Meeting Date/location - February 19, 2008 - Collier County
Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor, 3301 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34112
XIV. Adjournment
All interested parties are invited to attend, and to register to speak and to submit their
objections, if any, in writing, to the board prior to the meeting if applicable.
For more information, please contact Jack Wert at (239) 252-2402.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in
this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112, (239) 774-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chairman grants permission for
additional time.
Collier County Ordinance No. 99-22 requires that all lobbyists shall, before engaging in any
lobbying activities (including, but not limited to, addressing the Board of County
Commissioners) before the Board of County Commissioners and its advisory boards, register
with the Clerk to the Board at the Board Minutes and Records Department.
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I. Call to Order - Chairman Henning
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Henning at 9:00 a.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
A quorum was established.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Agenda subject to the following changes: add
VI. New Business
4. Approve or Modify Meeting Schedule
5. Quarterly Budget Report
6. Annual Report to Destination Marketing
VII. Old Business
1. Holocaust Museum Interim Graut Report - Information Only
Grant Report Postponed to February Meeting.
Jack Wert, Tourism Director provided the handout for the Smith Travel Report.
Second by Mr. Hendel. Carried unanimously 8-0.
V. Approval of TDC Minutes
1. Regular Meeting November 26, 2007
Mr. Hill moved to approve the minutes of the November 26,2007 Meeting. Second
by Mr. Tucker. Carried unanimously 8-0.
VI. New Business
1. Wiggins Pass Modeling Study
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director presented the Executive
Summary "Recommend approval of staff recommended budget of $150,000 for next
phase of numerical modeling alternatives at Wiggins Pass." He noted the following:
. The first phase of the study has been completed and the proposal is for
Phase II which will utilize system modeling to design and analyze
options for performance and effectiveness.
. Structural and non-structural options will be considered
. It was unanimously approved by the Coastal Advisory Committee
which included the stipulation of a 9 member Committee review the
proposed options and provide a recommendation on the most suitable
alternative.
. The Committee would be composed of a cross section of Collier
County Residents.
. This Committee will ultimately be appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners following recommendations by the Coastal Advisory
Committee and Tourist Development Council.
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. The goals and objectives are to stabilize the pass with a navigable
waterway in the most environmentally friendly way with the first
option being a non-structural alternative.
Mr. Sorey stated that this issue has been reviewed numerous times by the Coastal
Advisory Committee and the current process of dredging is not acceptable.
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the Executive Summary. Second by Mr. Hendel.
Carried unanimously 8-0.
2. Mile Media Change Order
Jack Wert, Tourist Director presented the Executive Summary "Recommend
Approval of Change Order #4 in the amount of$97,186 on Contract 05-3772 with
Miles Media Group for enhancements to the Tourism Department Website and
extend the currcnt agreement for two additional one year periods." He noted the
following:
. The request is for extending the current agreement for two additional 1
year periods and enhancements to the current web site
. At the end of the two additional years, the contract will go out for re-
bid via an RFP with the County Purchasing Department
Mr. Sorey moved to approve for funding of$97,186 as requested, that the contract
be extended for two years and at the end of that period the contract be put out for
bid again. Second by Mr. Medwedeff. Carried unanimously 8-0.
3. Elect Vice Chairman
Mr. Sorey moved to nominate Murray H. Hendel as Vice Chairman of the
Tourist Development Council. Second by Mr. Tucker. Carried unanimously
8-0.
4. Approve or Modify Meeting Schedule
Mr. Sorey moved to approve the meeting schedule subject the July, August and
December meetings be "triple starred" as the meetings dates are subject to
change. Second by Mr. Olesky. Carried unanimously 8-0.
5. Quarterly Budget Report
Jack Wert, Tourism Director submitted the "TDC Budget Report by Fund
FY07". The Report covers the period October 1,2007 Thru December 31,2007.
He noted that at the end of the fiscal year any funds remaining are transferred
from Fund 194 to emergency reserve fund for advertising and the remainder is
split between the Beach Fund and the Beach Park Facilities.
Mr. Hill moved to approve the update with the stipulation that Staffprovide an
update on the status of the transfer of the 194 funds.
Second by Mr. Olesky. Carried unanimously 8-0.
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The Council requested the 194 funds information be em ailed or foxed to the
Council members and that Staff prepare a presentation on the historical
perspective of the 1 cent additional funding increase for next months Workshop
Session.
6. Destination Marketing Accreditation Program
Jack Wert, Tonrist Director presented the Annual Report Form noting that the
County wide telephone exchange is now 252. He noted that he has signed the
Document and requested a signature of the "Chief Elected Officer".
A discussion ensued on who is the "Chief Elected Officer."
Mr. Wert noted that it is the Chairman of the Tourist Development Council.
Heidi Ashton, Assistant Connty Attorney noted that it should be reviewed by
the Board of County Commissioners as well and recommended it be placed under
the Consent Agenda at the next meeting in February.
Mr. Wert noted that the report is due at the end ofthis month unless he requests
an extension.
Chairman Henning questioned ifit could be placed on tomorrows (1/29/08)
Board County Commissioners Agenda under the General Communications item
and signed by the Chairman of the Tourist Development Council.
Heidi Ashton stated this would be acceptable.
Mr. Tucker moved to approve the Chairman (of the Tourist Development
Council) signing of the document. Second by Mr. Olesky. Carried
unanimously 8-0.
VII. Old Business
1. Holocaust Museum Interim Grant Report - Information Only
This item was postponed until the February meeting however Mr. Hendel
provided an update of the event held on January 27,2008 at the Naples Depot
dedicating the Holocaust Boxcar.
2. Marco Island Historical Society Interim Grant Report - Information Only
Bill Perdichizzi, Administrative Vice President of the Marco Island
Historical Society appeared before the Council providing an update regarding the
Tourist Development Grant. He noted that the Historical Society has received a
$1.5M donation for naming of the museum and with the additional funds they will
be constructing the Main museum building before the Heritage Building allowing
the acquiring artifacts for display from institutions such as the Smithsonian and
other museums.
Jack Wert, Tourism Director noted this may change the scope of the Tourist
Development Council Grant and he will meet with Mr. Perdichizzi to review the
issue and have Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney review the Grant for
legal correctness. Further, the Clerks office and Purchasing will be involved in
the review.
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VIII. Staff Report Presentations
1. Section I
a. Paradise Advertising - Cedar Hames
In Mr. Hames's absence, Trent Ryan of Paradise Marketing provided a
PowerPoint presentation outlining a monthly review of advertising and
marketing efforts.
b. Klages Researcb Report - Walter Klages
In Dr. Klages's absence, Jack Wert, Tourist Director provided a
PowerPoint presentation on the "NovemberlDecember 2007 Visitor Profile".
The Council requested that Staffprovide a I-page summary of the report to
be included with future packages.
2. Section II
The following reports were presented by Staff:
a. Director's Report - Jack Wert
b. Searcb Engine Report - Jack Wert
c. Website Activity Report - Jack Wert
d. Smith Travel Report - Jack Wert
e. Sales Manager Report - Debi Debenedetto
In Debi Debenedetto's absence, Nicole Hascbak presented the Sales
Manager Report.
f. P.R. Manager Report - Jonell Modys
In Jonell Modys's absence, Jack Wert presented the Public Relations
Managers Report.
g. Film Coordinator Report - Maggie McCarty
h. Sports Marketing Report - Ralph Pryor
Ralph Pryor introduced Nicole Curran as a new student intern.
i. Phase V - Fulfillment & Call Summary - Ginny Demas
IX. Detailed Staff Reports
See attached reports submitted by Staff.
X. Announcements
The next meeting will be on February 19, 2008 with a joint workshop meeting with
the Board of County Commissioners at 9:00 a.m. and the regular meeting at 1 :00 p.m.
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XI. Audience Input & Discussion
None
XII. Council Discussion
None
XIII. Next Meeting Date/Location
The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2008.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the chair at 11:12 A.M.
COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Commissioner Tom Henning, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented or as amended
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