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CCWWA Minutes 4/13/2026 (Draft)April 13, 2026 Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY Water and Wastewater Authority (CCWWA) April 13th, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority met on this date, April 13th,2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 609/610, Growth Management Community Development Department, 2800 North Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Patricia Sherry, Chairman Bryant Collins, Vice-Chair Don Munksgaard Eloy Ricardo, Chief [Vacant] ALSO PRESENT: Legal Counsel: Heidi Ashton-Cicko, Managing Assistant County Attorney Executive Director: Evelyn Trimino, Director – Operations & Regulatory Management, Staff Liaison: Heather Yilmaz, Management Analyst, GMCD April 13, 2026 Page 2 of 5 NOTICE: Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this Authority 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 the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 1. CALL TO ORDER (Determination of Quorum and Roll Call) Chairman Patricia Sherry called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken by Staff Liaison Heather Yilmaz. A quorum was established with four (4) members present and one (1) seat vacant. Motion by Chief Eloy Ricardo, seconded by Don Munksgaard, to approve the Call to Order. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). a. Annual Election of Officers The annual election of officers was conducted in accordance with the Authority's governing procedures. Patricia Sherry was nominated and re- elected as Chairman of the Authority. Bryant Collins was nominated and re-elected as Vice Chairman of the Authority. There being no other nominations for either office, the elections were confirmed by vote of the Authority. Motion by Chief Eloy Ricardo, seconded by Don Munksgaard, to re-elect Patricia Sherry as Chairman and Bryant Collins as Vice Chairman of the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). b. Authority Vacancy Appointment Recommendation The Authority reviewed the applications received for the vacant seat on the Authority. The following applicants were considered: 1. Alan Zumstein 2. Lee Alan Davidson 3. John A. Lundin 4. Richard K. Schmidt 5. Roger P. Kastel The Authority discussed the qualifications, background, and experience of each applicant. After thorough deliberation, the Authority formulated a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the vacant seat. April 13, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Motion by Bryant Collins, seconded by Chief Eloy Ricardo, to forward the Authority's recommendation for appointment to the vacant seat to the Board of County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – MEETING OF APRIL 06, 2026 The agenda as presented for the continued meeting from April 6, 2026 was reviewed by the Authority members. No changes or amendments to the agenda were requested. Motion by Bryant Collins, seconded by Chief Eloy Ricardo, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). 3. MOTION FOR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MEETING OF APRIL 06, 2026 Due to the April 6, 2026 meeting being continued for lack of a quorum, no official business was conducted at that meeting. Accordingly, the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting would be approved electronically by the Authority members outside of the regular meeting process, in accordance with applicable procedures. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY AUTHORITY a. Final Order 2026-01 – Ave Maria Utility Company, 2026 Price Index The Authority considered Final Order 2026-01 regarding the Ave Maria Utility Company's 2026 Price Index adjustment. Executive Director Evelyn Trimino presented the staff report, which detailed the utility's application for a price index adjustment and the methodology used to calculate the proposed rate change. The price index adjustment was reviewed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Collier County Ordinance governing rate adjustments for regulated utilities within the County's jurisdictional boundaries. Staff analysis confirmed that the application met all procedural and substantive requirements for the requested adjustment. Staff recommended approval of Final Order 2026-01 as presented. Discussion was held among Authority members regarding the impact of the adjustment on ratepayers and the utility's compliance with regulatory standards. April 13, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Motion by Chief Eloy Ricardo, seconded by Bryant Collins, to approve Final Order 2026-01 for the Ave Maria Utility Company 2026 Price Index adjustment. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). b. Final Order 2026-02 – Rod & Gun Development, LLC, Application for Declaration of Exemption The Authority considered Final Order 2026-02 regarding Rod & Gun Development, LLC's Application for Declaration of Exemption. Executive Director Evelyn Trimino presented the staff report, providing an overview of the application and the factual basis for the exemption request. This item generated extended discussion among Authority members and staff. The Authority reviewed the application for declaration of exemption in detail, discussing the applicable criteria established under the governing ordinance and the specifics of the development, including the scope, nature, and location of the proposed utility services. Legal Counsel Heidi Ashton-Cicko provided guidance on the legal framework for exemption declarations, including the statutory and regulatory standards that must be satisfied for the Authority to grant such a declaration. Authority members asked detailed questions regarding the development's infrastructure plans, the population to be served, and the relationship of the proposed system to existing utility services in the area. After thorough deliberation and consideration of all evidence and testimony presented, the Authority voted on the matter. Motion by Chief Eloy Ricardo, seconded by Patricia Sherry, to approve Final Order 2026-02 for Rod & Gun Development, LLC's Application for Declaration of Exemption. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. STAFF DISCUSSION Executive Director Evelyn Trimino provided updates to the Authority on current operational matters and regulatory activities within the Operations and Regulatory Management Division of the Growth Management Community Development Department. Updates included information on pending utility applications, ongoing compliance monitoring, and other matters within the Division's purview. Staff Liaison Heather Yilmaz provided administrative updates, including information regarding upcoming meeting dates, member term expirations, and administrative housekeeping items. The Authority members had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss matters with staff. 6. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Chairman Patricia Sherry opened the floor to public comment. Any registered public speakers were given the opportunity to address the Authority on matters within its jurisdiction. In accordance with the Authority's procedures, speakers April 13, 2026 Page 5 of 5 were limited to three (3) minutes per person unless additional time was granted by the Chairman. 7. AUTHORITY MEMBERS DISCUSSION Authority members discussed matters of interest and concern related to the Authority's mission and responsibilities. Each member had the opportunity to raise topics for discussion with fellow members, staff, and Legal Counsel. Topics discussed included general observations on utility regulation, upcoming agenda items, and matters for future consideration by the Authority 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for the good of the Authority, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Patricia Sherry at 3:47 p.m. Patricia Sherry, Chairman Collier County Water & Wastewater Authority These minutes were approved by the Authority on __________, as presented ___, or as amended ___.