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CAC Minutes 02/14/2008 R February 142008 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, February 14,2008 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business Herein, met on this date at 1:00 P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: John Sorey, III Paul Sullivan Murray Hendel Heidi Kulpa Anthony Pires Jim Burke David Buser E. Glenn Tucker Victor Rios ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney Michael R. Bauer, Natural Resources Mgr., City of Naples 1 Collier County: February 14,2008 Page 1 0[2 February 14, 2008 MEETING AGENDA 8< NOTICE MEETING AGENDA &. NOTICE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 200B - 1:00 P.M. W. HARMON TURNER BUILDING (Administrative Building F, 3rd Floor Collier County Government Center, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples) I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda V. Public Comments VI. Approval of CAe Minutes 1. October:~2007 a. Referenced Back...Y-R--Nr-1JU11j07 Minut.e~ 2. Oe!::ember__13,_2.007 VII. Staff Reports 1. Revenu~ReDort~.Gary_McAI-pj-"- 2. P.rMert Status ReDort - Garv McAIDin VIII. New Business 1. Grant SQlicitation 2. f~DectedMaior Proiects FY-OS/09 IX. Old Business 1. Wiggin$: Pass Modeling Evaluation Committee 2. Up_d.ate GOJ:doo.P?J_ss. Dredging X. Public Comments XI. Announcements 1.2_Q.OEl_C;."~.J!f.ee.til:lg Schedule XII. Committee Member Discussion XIII. Next Meeting Date/Location March 13, 2008 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor 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 Gail D. Hambright at (239) 213.2966. 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 http://www.collieTgov.netlindex.aspx?page=2328 2/21/2008 Collier County: February 14, 2008 Page 2 of2 Collier County Facilities Management Department located at 3301 East Tamiaml 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. http://www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=23 28 2/21/2008 February 14 2008 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 PM by Chairman Sorey. II. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call Roll Call was taken with a quorum established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Mr. Sullivan moved to approve the agenda subject to the following changes: New Business - addition of item #3 - Discussion of Clam Bay Pass Permit. Second by Mr. Pires. Carried unanimously 9-0. V. Public Comments None. VI. Approval of CAC Minutes 1. October 11, 2007 a. Referenced Backup of 10/11/07 Minutes Mr. Hendel moved to approve the minutes. Second by Mr. Sullivan. Carried unanimously 9-0. 2. December 13, 2007 Continued until the next meeting. VII. Staff Reports 1. Revenue Report - Gary McAlpin Gary McAlpin provided the Fiscal Tax Revenue Report - FY 2007-2008 to the Committee. The Committee requested Gary McAlpin provide a future analysis on the overflow of unspent funds to the beach fund. 2. Project Status Report - Gary McAlpin The FY 2007-2008 TDC Category "A" Beach Maintenance Projects Report was provided to the Committee. VIII. New Business 1. Grant Solicitation Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director provided the Executive Summary "FY 2008-20009 Acceptance of Category "A" Grant Application" for review by the Committee. 2. Expected Major Projects FY-08/09 Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director, provided Executive Summary "Expected Major PTOjects for FY-08/09" for review by the 2 February 142008 Committee outlining expected major project expenditures in FY 08/09. It was noted a placeholder be added for the Gordon Pass Dredging Project. The final total of $3,225,000 is an estimate based on a past history of similar expenditures. It was suggested that the items be prioritized for budget purposes. It was noted that any Capital Project's relating to Coastal issues are under purview of the Committee under Ordinance. 3. Clam Bay Pass Permit Gary McAlpin noted a discussion group representing countywide interests is being assembled to address any items under consideration with the permit. The first meeting is scheduled for February 21,2008. The new permit is on hold and the County is seeking a 1 year permit extension under the existing permit and will subsequently work to resolve any issues and obtain a consolidated permit. The marking of the channel has not been completed and the County is in violation of the permit. It was noted the permit application should be posted on the Coastal Advisory website for public view. Mr. Bnser noted that lack of channel maTking is not only a violation of the permit but a safety and possible liability issue for the County or the Coastal Advisory Committee. Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney noted she would need to review the permit to determine violations and where any liability lies. Mr. Buser moved that the Committee make a recommendation that if the permit is in violation that the permit be brought into compliance immediately. Second by Mr. Rios. Motion failed 6-3. Chairman Sorey, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Hendel, Mr. Tucker Mr. Burke and Ms. Kulpa voted no. Chairman Sorey voted no as there is a meeting on February 21, and more information may be brought forward for an action item on a future agenda. It was noted that staff review any permitting that may be required by any Collier County Department. IX. Old Business 1. Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Committee Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director presented the Executive Summary "Recommend Approval of Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Committee to be chaired by Heidi Kulpa from CAC." 3 February 14 2008 He noted in addition to the members chosen "Friends of Barefoot Beach" have requested representation on the Board. Speaker Thomas Crowe, representing "Friends of Barefoot Beach" addressed the Committee and provided an overview of the organization and concerns regarding Wiggins Pass noting they have a vested interest in Wiggins Pass and requested a member of the organization be added to the Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Committee. Mr. Hendel moved to approve the Executive Summary with the addition of a representative of "Friends of Barefoot Beach" be added to the Evaluation Committee. Also the word conversancy to "conservancy". Second by Ms. Kulpa. Mr. Pires noted a possible imbalance ofthe Committee as there are two members from the ECA (Jon Staiger and John Findley) which would comprise 1/5 of the Committee. Also this could create Sunshine Law concerns for the ECA. Motion carried 8-1. Mr. Pires voted no. It was noted that the Evaluation Committee is to be a sub-committee of the Coastal Advisory Committee. Speaker Ken Humiston of Humiston and Moore addressed the Committee regaTding the Wiggins Pass issue stating the disappointment in being replaced as the consultant on Wiggins Pass. He noted that they were not biased against the use of non-structural alternatives for the pass. Among other items the feasibility study in 2004 recommend 2 specific non-structural alternatives such as reducing depths of dredging in portions of the channel, etc. The 2007 report reviewed other non-structural alternatives and this report will provide a lot of valuable information to the Evaluation Committee. The Committee expressed there appreciation to the firm and theTe was no question of the integrity or capability of the firm, rather the concept of a new look at the issue. 2. Update on Gordon Pass Dredging Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director provided the Executive Summary "Update- Gordon Pass Dredging" for review by the Committee. X. Public Comments None 4 February 14 2008 XI. Announcements 1. 2008 CAC Meeting Schedule The Coastal Advisory Committee 2008 meeting schedule was provided to the Committee. XII. Committee Member Discussion Mr. Hendel requested an update on the legal opinion for the Vanderbilt PieT and Clam Pass studies. Gary McAlpin stated that he spoke to the County Manager who noted that the Board of County Commissioners approved the study and directed staff solicit public comments before placing the issue back in front of the Coastal Advisory Committee and the Tourist Development Council. Mr. Pires noted that the parking across Gulfshore Blvd may want to be considered in the calculations in the North Gulf Shore segment on page #2-3 of the Beach Parking Summary previously presented at the December 13, 2007 meeting. Gary McAlpin will review and report back. XIII. Next Meeting Date The next meeting will be March 13, 2008 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3'd Floor. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 2:30 P.M. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee John Sorey, III, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as amended 5