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January 5, 2009
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, January 5, 2009
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Public Vehicle
Advisory Committee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted
business herein, met on this date at 9:30 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at
the Collier County Community Development and Environmental Services
Building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Conference Room #6 I 0, Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Russ Berghuis
VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Quinn (excused)
Ron Doino
Reg Buxton
Tony Marino
Tom Lugrin (alternate)
STAFF PRESENT: Jamie French, Operations Manager, CDES
Ken Kovensky, Sr. Budget Analyst, CDES
Diane Flagg, Code Enforcement Director
Marlene Serrano, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Colleen Davidson, Code Enforcement
David Scribner, Code Enforcement Investigations Mgr.
Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Date: January 5th, 2009 at 9:30 A.M.
Location: Collier County Community Development Services Building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Dr, Naples, FL,
Conference Room # 609 / 610
NOTICE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE MEETING NEED TO COMPLETE A "REQUEST
TO SPEAK" FORM. SPEAKERS MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR DISCUSSION
UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME IS GRANTED BY THE COMMITTEE.
ALL PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC MEETING NEED TO SPEAK ONE AT A TIME AND
STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND COMPANY THEY REPRESENT, IF APPLICABLE, SO THAT THE
COURT REPORTER CAN RECORD ALL STATEMENTS BEING MADE.
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 THAT
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES ARE OFF OR IN A QUIET POSITION.
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Attendance
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes - 11-03-08
V. New Business
A. New Applications
1. AAfordable Tours
2. Naples Premium Transport
VI. Old Business
Staff Comments
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Next Meeting Date- February 2nd, 2009
IX. Adjournment
January 5, 2009
I. Call to Order
Chairman Russ Berghuis called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
II. Attendance
Jamie French called the roll. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Tom Lugrill moved to approve the Agellda, with the additioll of olle applicatioll
for Florida Trallsportatioll Specialists, lllc.
Secolld by Reg Buxtoll. Carried ullallimously 5-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2008
Tom Lugrill moved to approve the mill utes of November 3, 2008 as presellted.
Secolld by ROil Doillo. Carried ullanimously, 5-0.
V. New Business:
The following application packages, which have been recommended for approval
by Staff, were presented.
A. New Application:
I. A Affordable Tours, - Request is a reapplication for a new CTa.
Paul E. Pollara, Jr., the applicant, stated the reason for the reapplication
was a failure to file the license in the 30-day time limit, aftcr approval by
PV AC. Everything else was in order.
Tom Lugrill moved to recommelld approval of the CTO applicatioll.
Secolld by TOllY Marillo. Carried ullallimously, 5-0.
2. Guiampu Corp., DBA Naples Premium Transport - Request is for a
new CTa.
Ricardo Arnpucro and Mariella Guiulfo are the applicants. Mr. Ampuero
was present. He was informed that only two vehicles, driven by the owner,
were permitted under a home based business.
TOllY Marillo moved to recommelld approval of the CTO applicatioll.
Secolld by Reg Buxtoll. Carried ullallimously, 5-0.
3. Florida Transportation Specialists, Inc- Request is for new CTa.
Charles R. Baisley is the applicant and was present.
Staff recommended approval contingent upon the reception of a recent
favorabie background check.
Reg Buxtoll moved to recommelld approval UpOIl receipt of a
favorable backgroulld check. Secolld by ROil Doillo.
Carried ullallimously, 5-0.
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VI. Old Business
Staff Comments
Jamie French commented on the following:
o The Ordinance Revision proposal went before the BCC on November 18,
2008. Thc BCC recommcnded re-writing, shortening and a removal of all
protectionism before bringing it back for PV AC approval. This activity is
in process with staff and the County Attorney's office.
o Regarding the Complaint Report previously provided by Code
Enforcement-- due to the division of the Code Enforcement into
Regulatory and Enforcement sections, that report falls under Enforcement
and not part of the Regulatory functions, under which the PV AC operates.
o Regarding streamlining the content of the Ordinance being revised-
guidance given staff was to keep it brief, support free market and support
the industry. The BCe's intent is to keep the Public safe.
o Objectives are to better define what a charter company is and what a taxi
company IS.
o Regarding specialty vehiclcs -. If a hired driver is used, that falls under the
Ordinance and the company needs to be registered.
o Regarding rate sctting - Lct effective market competition take care of
rates.
Attorney Steve Williams stated all provisions for Taxi, Charter and Specialty
vehicles will be covered under the one Ordinance.
Discussion followed:
Chairman Berghuis, together with all Advisory Committee members, agreed to
request copies of the Complaint Report from The Code Enforcement division.
Staff agreed to work with Code Enforcement to provide the report to PV AC.
Ken Kovensky, Senior Budget Analyst was introduced as Mr. French's "right
hand man." One of his duties will be to head up the licensing of companies and
drivers after the transition of functions from Code Enforcement is complete. This
will be done after all renewals are completed (after Jan. 31,2009).
Marlene Serrano, Operations Mgr. reported on the charter and taxi renewal
status. She stated State Law, not the County, determines the vehicle classes by
weight and occupancy. Vehicle for Hire Class 9 has now been divided into 9 and
36. Eight to Fourteen passengers are Class 36.
VII. Public comment
Ken Mastrodomenico noted the following:
o Objected to specialty vehicles-- should not be there to compete with taxis.
o Requested notification to industry of changes to renewal policies in order
to facilitate the renewal process.
o Stated that drivers use their own registrations which do not have a "Class"
designation on it.
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David Scribller responded the Ordinance which shows aU the types andforms
needed to be part of the packet submitted. He cited the Ordinance numbers and
Administrative Code for reference. Some changes in the CTO and renewal
processes are anticipated once the Regulatory divisioll is filUy established.
Diane Flagg requested clarification on the Complaint Report content requested by
PV AC.
Jamie French reiterated the Report was not a regulatory function and his staff would
not guarantee providing its presentation as part of PV AC meeting materials.
Members could request it directly from Code Enforcement. Should the Report be sent
to Mr. French's office, he agreed to forward it to PVAC members.
VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting Date - February 2, 2009 - 9:30 A.M.
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There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was
adjourned by the order of the Chair at 10:04 A.M.
COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC VEHICLE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Russ Berghuis
These minutes were approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented , or as amended
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