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December 9, 2010
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, December 9,2010
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: John Sorey, III
VICE CHAIRMAN: Anthony Pires (Excused)
Jim Burke
Murray Hendel
Robert Raymond (Excused)
Joseph A. Moreland
Victor Rios
Wayne Waldack
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Director, Coastal Zone Management
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney
Gail Hambright, Accountant
Dr. Michael Bauer, City of Naples
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MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
MEETING AGENDA & NOTICE
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 - 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHAMBERS
THIRD FLOOR, COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
3299 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, NAPLES,
· Sunshine Law on Agenda Questions
PUBLIC NOTICE
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
V. Public Comments
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. October 14, 2010
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report - Gary McAlpin
2. Project Cost ReDort - Gary McAlpin
VIII. New Business
1. Wiggins Pass Bid Package - Review and Discussion
2. Naples Berm Bid Package - Review and Discussion
3. Doctors Pass Bid Package - Review and Discussion
4. Pro Dosed Easement Document for Beach Renourishment
IX. Old Business
X. Announcements
1. CAe Schedule for 2011
XI. Committee Member Discussion
XII. Next Meeting Date/ Location
January 13, 2011 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd
Floor
XIII. 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) 252-2966.
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 Collier County Facilities Management
Department located at 3301 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112, (239) 252-8380.
Public comments will be limited to 3 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.
December 9, 2010
I. Call to Order
Chairman Sorey called the meeting to order at 1 :01 PM
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
III. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Randy Moity, Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC) candidate from Marco Island
was in the audience.
IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda
Mr. Rios moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Burke. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
V. Public Comments
Steve Feldhaus, Secretary, Pelican Bay Foundation provided an update on the
Management of the Clam Bay Estuary System noting the Foundation and the County
have been working closely together to address the issues involved with the
Management of the Estuary including dredging of the Pass and overall management
ofthe system.
At the next CAC meeting, the Committee will be revisiting a proposal for the
navigational markers of Clam Bay. The Foundation supports the marking of the bay
for navigation, and supports the boating rights of the Seagate Community, however is
not in favor of the red and green navigational markers.
VI. Approval of CAC Minutes
1. October 14, 2010
Mr. Moreland moved to approve the minutes of the October 14,2010 meeting.
Second by Mr. Rios. Carried unanimously 5-0.
VII. Staff Reports
1. Expanded Revenue Report - Gary McAlpin
The Committee reviewed the "Tourist Tax Revenue Report - FY 2010 - 2011 "
updated through November 2010. He noted Tourist Tax collections for the first 2
months of the Fiscal Year are over budget projections in the amount of$82,177.
2. Project Cost Report - Gary McAlpin
The Committee reviewed the "FY 2010/2011 TDC Category "A: Beach
Maintenance Projects" updated through December 1,2010.
Mr. Waldack arrived at 1: 14pm
VIII. New Business
1. Wiggins Pass Bid Package - Review and Discussion
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Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Share Wiggins Pass
Dredging Bid Package and discuss issues and status with the CAe" dated
December 9, 2010 for informational purposes. He noted:
· This will be the 14th time the Pass has been dredged and is currently on
an 18 month schedule for dredging.
· The County is developing a long term solution for the stabilization of
the Pass which is intended to lengthen the dredge cycle to
approximately 4 years.
· The proposed dredging "interim dredging" is necessary before a long
term plan for stabilizing the Pass is implemented.
· The permit for the "interim dredging" is expected to be issued by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection this month.
· The scope of work is out for bid and due on January 6, 2011.
· The contract will require approval by the Board of County
Commissioners.
· It is anticipated the work will begin in February 2011 and be completed
by April 1, 2011.
· A portion of the waters involved in the activity are "Outstanding Florida
Waters" which require maximum Nephelometric Turbidity Units
(NTU's) during the dredging activity.
· The County has reached an agreement with the FDEP on the allowed
NTU's.
Mr. Moreland (Chairman of the CAe Subcommittee charged with developing a
long term solution to stabilizing the Pass) has been confronted by members of the
boating community who are concerned with the impeded navigation of the Pass
and frustrated with the length of time it is taking to complete the "interim"
dredge. "
Speaker
Doug Fee, Resident and boater verified the Pass needs dredging but expressed
concern that a "Letter of Consistency" issued on August 30,2010 by County Staff
which indicates the proposed dredging is in conformance with the Land
Development Code and the Growth Management Plan. He expressed concern
that the "Letter of Consistency" was issued without public or Stakeholder input
and questioned how the public could provide input or challenge the "letter" if they
so wanted?
County Staff (Bill Lorenz) informed him the long term solution to stabilization of
the Pass will require public and Stakeholder input at the time of the proposal. He
cited sections of the LDC and GMP which requires reviews of development
within the Conservation District (which the lands in question lie within).
He encouraged CAC members read the Land Management Plans for Barefoot
Beach and Delnor Wiggins State Park and is concerned the "letter" did not
address all County Policies in effect.
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He recommended the Coastal Advisory Committee require input from the
Environmental Advisory Council and Collier County Planning Commission on
any proposed plans to stabilize the Pass.
Chairman Sorey noted any interested party could address the Board of County
Commissioners when the "interim dredging" bid package is on their Agenda.
Gary McAlpin noted Letters of Consistency are primarily issued by Staff and all
information requested was provided to Mr. Lorenz for his analysis. The issue
may be addressed by the BCC, if necessary.
Speaker
Nicole Ryan, Conservancy of Southwest Florida noted the Conservancy is
aware of the conditions proposed for the permit. They are conditions "they can
live with" and requests the County not pursue further variances in the NTU
requirements.
She recommended the benefits of the Wiggins Pass environment be assessed in
monetary means and will attempt to identify a party for anyone who is interested
in this type of information.
Gary McAlpin noted the County agrees not to request any further variances in
the NTU requirements.
The proposal for a long term solution to stabilization of the Pass will require
review by all necessary County Advisory Boards (i.e. Environmental Advisory
Council and Collier County Planning Commission.)
2. Naples Berm Bid Package - Review and Discussion
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Share the Naples Berm Bid
Package and discuss issues and status with the CAe" dated December 9,2010 for
informational purposes. He noted:
· The scope of work is to re-nourish hot spots in the area south of Doctors
Pass and Seagate.
· Last summer, the BCC authorized $1.5M to temporarily stabilize these
areas.
· Approximately 24,000 cubic yards of material will be placed in the
Doctors Pass Area to stabilize the area until a major renourishment is
completed.
· Staff continues to analyze the Seagate location to determine if interim
renourishment is required.
· Staff is working with the Chateau development to gain permission to
renourish the area controlled by them.
· If the Chateau lands are not incorporated into the scope of work, there
will be a grade break in the berm line which could cause a weakness to
the berm if it becomes "breached."
· The work is anticipated to begin in early February 2011 and be
completed by May 7th.
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3. Doctors Pass Bid Package - Review and Discussion
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Share the Doctors Pass Jetty
Rebuild Bid Package and discuss issues and status with the CAe" dated
December 9,2010 for informational purposes. He noted:
· The scope of work is to repair the existing Jetty at Doctors Pass.
· Staff continues to attempt to gain permission to access the area on the
north side of the Jetty to complete the work. This may require
cooperation with the City of Naples.
· Approximately 4,000 tons of stone will be placed to repair the Jetty.
Chairman Sorey requested Dr. Michael Bauer contact the Naples City Manager
to determine a City of Naples "project contact" for the proposed scope of work.
4. Proposed Easement Document for Beach Renourishment
Gary McAlpin presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to approve
Easement Agreement between the Beachfront property Owners and Collier
County to provide public beach access, major beach renourishment, vegetation
planting and dune restoration to the property easement" dated December 9, 2010
for approval. He noted:
· The easement is to grant permission to the County, or their
representatives, to access private properties to complete any work
required in renourishing County beaches.
· The proposal would require the landowner to grant an easement into
perpetuity for public use of the area in exchange for the expenditure of
public funds to stabilize their property.
Chairman Sorey reported property owners have indicated to him they are
concerned over a perpetual easement. Their position is, if the renourishment
ceases to exist, the easement should expire as well.
Colleen Greene, Assistant County Attorney noted the directive given to Staff
by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) was to prepare "perpetual
easements" for public access. The BCC could consider allowing the easement to
expire if funding is no longer approved by the appropriate parties (State of
Florida, BCC, etc.)
Gary McAlpin noted Staff will also meet with the City of Naples and the City of
Marco Island regarding the issue.
Chairman Sorey recommended a decision on the proposed document be
postponed until it has been properly vetted with property owners and the City of
Naples and Marco Island.
Colleen Greene recommended the Committee approve the "concept" so Staff
may move forward and review the issues raised.
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Mr. Hendel moved to approve the document "in concept" subject to additional
inputfrom Stakeholders. Second by Mr. Burke. Motion carried 4 'yes" - 2
"no." Chairman Sorey and Mr. Waldack voted "no. "
IX. Old Business
None
X. Announcements
1. CAC Schedule for 2011
Gary McAlpin presented a memo from Gail Hambright, Tourist Tax Coordinator
to CAC - Subject "2011 CAC Scheduled Meetings" for informational purposes.
XI. Committee Member Discussion
Mr. Waldack requested an update on the Hideaway Beach renourishmept project.
Gary McAlpin reported the project is mostly complete and the contractor is in the
process of demobilizing.
Mr. Rios requested an update on the status of a possible interim renourishment for
South Beach for Marco Island.
Gary McAlpin noted a Study is underway and Staff has not formerly addressed the
issue at this point.
XII. Next Meeting Date/Location
January 13,2011 - Government Center, Administration Bldg. F, 3rd Floor
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the chair at 2:15 P.M.
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee
John Sorey, III, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented or as amended
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