FMPC Minutes 08/08/2025 August 8, 2025
Collier County Floodplain Management Planning Committee
(FMPC) Quarterly Meeting Minutes
Friday, August 8, 2025
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Floodplain
Management Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting in and for the County
of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M.
in REGULAR SESSION at the Collier County Growth Management
Community Department Building, Conference Room #609/610, 2800
Horseshoe Drive North, Naples, Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Eric Johnson
Vice-Chair: Jibey Asthappan
Stanley Chrzanowski
Dennis Vasey
Kenneth Bills
Matthew McLean
William Miller
Linda Orlich
William Lang
Paul Shea(Excused)
Amy Ernst(Excused)
Robert Dorta(Excused)
Lisa Koehler(Excused)
Debra Curry(Absent)
Terry Smallwood(Absent)
ALSO PRESENT:
Peter Hayden—Collier County Stormwater(TMSD)
Pawel Brzeski—Collier County Stormwater(TMSD)
Michael Studney—Collier County Stormwater(TMSD)
Andrew O'Rourke—Collier County Pollution Control (TMSD)
Tonia Selmeski—Collier County Community Planning &Resiliency(GMCDD)
Christopher Mason—Director, Collier County Community Planning&Resiliency(GMCDD)
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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 of Planning and
Zoning.
1. Approval of Previous QTR 2 Meeting Minutes (05/02/2025)
• Eric Johnson(Chair)opened discussion; noted the only change was to add that Jibby arrived at
9:49 a.m.
Motion to approve by Eric Johnson; Seconded by: Kenneth Bills.
Unanimous approval.
2. Membership
• William Lang(Staff Liaison)reported he contacted Raul Perez(Chief Building Official, City of
Marco Island),
who stated they are in the process of hiring a Floodplain Coordinator from Tampa,pending
background and drug testing.
No current representative from Marco Island present.
Eric Johnson confirmed absence of representation and expressed hope for future participation.
3.Municipal Service Taxing Unit(MSTU)Mitigation Presentation-Dennis Vasey(FMPC
Member)
• Dennis Vasey presented on the MSTU concept as a special taxing district to fund projects such
as drainage and debris removal for vulnerable areas (mobile/manufactured home communities
and marinas).
- Stressed need to address outdated flood risk models, especially under climate change and rapid
development.
- Cited Fort Myers Beach FEMA violations and lack of clear guidance for residents.
- Suggested boundaries from shoreline to-4 miles inland,targeting Special Flood Hazard Areas.
-Proposed MSTU funds could enable immediate action after storms without waiting for federal
disaster declarations.
• Matt McLean(Public Utilities) asked about data sources for vessel counts (state records)and
geographic boundaries.
• Peter Hayden (Collier County Stormwater) described existing MSTUs (e.g.,Naples Park), voting
requirement(50%+ 1 of property owners), and maintenance uses.
• Jibey and Stan questioned fairness for inland property owners and potential for targeted fees on
boat or mobile homeowners.
• Pawel Brzeski(Stormwater) explained boat removal practices post-Hurricane Ian and ownership
liability.
• William Lang recommended adding MSTU concept as a potential mitigation action in the
upcoming Floodplain Management Plan update, supported by further research.
4. Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) Completion
• William Lang reported RLAA completion by WSP, receiving preliminary maximum CRS points.
Survey highlights:
- 70% of respondents want county flood protection info.
--65%have FEMA flood insurance; 25%unaware of floodplain location.
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- 87.5% cited storm surge/tidal flooding as main cause.
- 65.6%had flooding over the first floor.
Recommended mitigation actions: flood insurance promotion, elevating mechanical equipment,
encouraging floodproofing,
drainage capital improvements, stormwater conveyance maintenance, and targeted
elevation/acquisition.
Warned on limitations of barriers for residential use(engineering, insurance claim risks).
Committee discussion focused on practical feasibility and balancing individual vs. community
mitigation measures.
5.FEMA/ISO 2025 Community Rating System (CRS)Verification Cycle Visit Update
• William Lang summarized June 5, 2025 ISO visit with Craig Carpenter.
Awaiting final score; goal is to maintain Class 5 CRS rating.
Elevation certificate audit pending; failing twice could lead to probation.
No immediate impact to flood insurance discounts; changes would occur at next NFIP manual
update(annually).
Matt McLean asked about retroactive application of any rating changes; Lang to follow up with
Carpenter.
6.Florida Division of Emergency Management"Elevate Florida" Program Update
• William Lang reported:
- Collier County results: 9 HMGP applicants, 3 FMA Swift Current;4 waitlisted; others
unfunded/withdrawn.
-FMA Swift Current funding quickly exhausted; HMGP applicants still require engineering
feasibility studies.
-Program phases involve cost shares (75/25, 90/10, 100/0 depending on loss status).
-Homeowners backing out at any stage must repay all state-funded costs to date.
-Noted challenges with local sponsorship capacity; hopes program continues with direct state
applications.
• Linda Dorletch (Emergency Management) asked about disclosure of repetitive loss status in
property sales Lang clarified
it is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974, but new Florida law requires limited flood history
disclosure.
• Dennis Vasey asked about certificate of occupancy loss in flood-prone properties—Lang
explained substantial damage
determinations,permitting restrictions,possible demolition, and ineligibility for disaster
assistance/flood insurance
for noncompliance.
7.2025 Collier County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan Adoption Update(07/22/2025)
• William Lang noted LMS adoption completed; relevant mitigation actions to be incorporated
into Floodplain Management Plan update.
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8. Other Items/Committee Correspondence
• William Lang reiterated enforcement and tracking processes for substantially damaged
properties, including coordination with code enforcement
and potential demolition to remove repetitive loss properties from records.
9. Motion to Adjourn
• Eric Johnson moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Collier County Floodplain Management
Planning Committee(FMPC)
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Jibey Asthappan(Nov 7,2025 2: 45 EST)
Approved by:Jibey Asthappan
(Vice-Chairperson, in the absence of the Chairperson)
The Minutes were approved on 11/07/2025 ,as presented
(date of approval)
or as amended X .
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