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Recap 09/07/2008 E COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ~ EMERGENCY AGENDA HURRICANE IKE September 7, 2008 1 :00 p.m. Tom Henning, Chairman, District 3 Donna Fiala, Vice-Chairman, District 1 Jim Coletta, Commissioner, District 5 Frank Halas, Commissioner, District 2 Fred W. Coyle, Commissioner, District 4 (absent) NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED. COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2003-53, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24, REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYISTS SHALL, BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AT THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON SUBJECTS WHICH ARE NOT ON THIS AGENDA MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH EXPLANATION TO THE COUNTY MANAGER AT LEAST 13 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE MEETING AND WILL BE HEARD UNDER "PUBLIC PETITIONS". 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 THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. Page 1 September 7, 2008 ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO FIVE (5) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN. 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, FLORIDA, 34112, (239) 252-8380; ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE A V AILABLE IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Henning, Commissioner Fiala, Commissioner Coletta and Commissioner Halas present in the boardroom. (Commissioner Coyle absent); Pledge of Allegiance was done in unison 2. Introduction of Emergency Meeting - Jim Mudd, County Manager 3. Updated track information for Hurricane Ike and its effects on the citizens of Collier County, Florida (Presented by Emergency Management Director, Dan Summers) **Christy to translate in American Sign for today's meeting** 4. Emergency Management Update on Hurricane Ike and Recommendations include: A. Governor Crist has sent a "State of Emergency" request to the Federal Government for signature B. Possibility of a Category 5 hurricane before hitting Cuba C. Monroe County has issued staggered evacuations D. Eleven (11) shelters are ready and in place, if needed E. Mayor of Naples and Mayor of Everglades City are viewing this meeting via television and will conduct their own meetings F. Debris removal by Solid Waste Division; Call 252-2380 for pickup from Tropical Storm Fay G. Current activity update: Collier County to feel effects on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning H. Request: "Remain guarded" and "Be prepared" I. Emergency Call Center - 252-8444 Page 2 September 7, 2008 J. Recommendation: To declare a State of Emergency effective September 7,2008 and to do a budget amendment in the amount of $50,000 5. Determination of Necessity of Declaring a State of Emergency Proclamation/Resolution 2008-239: Declaring a State of Emergency in Collier County, FL effective September 7, 2008 - Adopted 4/0 (Commissioner Coyle absent); 6. Resolution 2008-240: Allowing a Budget Amendment for funding of expenses by opening an appropriation fund in the amount of $ 50,000 for Hurricane Ike -Adopted 4/0 (Commissioner Coyle absent) 7. Comments and Speakers A. Colonel Tom Storer from Collier County Sheriff's Office said that they will maintain and monitor the storm and engage in emergency operations plan if necessary; also proposed a curfew during the storm event to keep in mind (if necessary) B. Collier County Schools' Superintendent Dennis Thompson to work with Emergency operations and County through the storm event Adjourn: Approved 4/0 Page 3 September 7, 2008