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CCLAAC Minutes 07/11/2011lo) ); (!jJ ); 11 \VI m ~ J!\\ AUG 0 8 2011 WJ 1 6' I rr A 9 ~ July 1 J, 201 I BY. .................. . ..... MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Naples, Florida, July 1 I, 2011 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present: 1)v'/ Fiala -L _ Hiller / Henning rJ ~ Coyle ../ Coletta V CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet VICE CHAIRMAN: Annisa Karim Tony Pires Jeffrey Curl Jeremy Sterk Clarence Tears Lauren Gibson (2 Vacancies) ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney Christal Segura, Conservation Collier Land Manager Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Cindy Erb, Real Property Management Melissa Hennig, Prin.Environmental Spec.,Program Man. Len Price, Administrator, Administrative Services Div. Misc. Corras: Date: \ 0\ \ \ \ \ \ Item It. \ l..t. '"3:.. \ 'A ~ Copies to: July I I, 201 I 161 J 1 A 91 I. Roll Call Chairman Poteet called the meetipg to order at 9:03AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Alex Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator reported Tom Sobczak has resigned from the Committee. II. Approval of Agenda Ms. Karim moved to approve the Agel/da. Secol/d by JIofr. CurL Carried ul/allimously 7 - O. III. Approval of May 9, 2011 minutes Ms. Karim moved to approve the mil/utes of the JIofay 9, 2011 meetil/g subject to thefo/lowil/g change: . Page 3, paragraph 3, addition of bullet point #3 - "The Naples Rowing Club has expressed safety conccms over a bridge span (abutment span) of 66 feet and recommended it be 100 feet." Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried ul/al/imously 7 - O. IV. Old Business A. Real Property Management Update Cindy Erb, Real Property Management reported: Unit 53 - Closed on CREW Land Trust parcel on June 1,2011 - to date 10 parcels totaling 199.07 acres, 65 percent of the project area. Winchester Head - to date 53 parcels acquired for a total of75.11 acres, 47 percent of the project area. B. BCI Area I - potential donation of funds for acquisitionJ appraisal Alex Sulecki reported the property owner is no longer considering accepting the offer of an "anonymous donor" and the CREW Land and Water Trust to donate funds to be used for purchase of the property. C. Gordon River Greenway Project - Update Alex Sulecki provided the following documents: . "Gordon River Greenway Project Update" . "ConStrnction Plans for Gordon River Greenway Park, June 2011" prepared by Kimley- Horn and Assoc., Inc. . "Constrnction Plans for Gordon River Greenway Park, June 2011" prepared by Kimley- Horn and Assoc., Inc. with comments provided by CLAAC member Jeffrey Curl, and with the addition of page L-604. Mr. Pires lefl the meeting at 9:42am . ) The following was noted under Committee discussion: . Any materials proposed should be verified as "sustainable." . . , t',1 o' ~ 'l _.l . .' 2 16 'f ~,.. A 9 ~ July 11, 201 I · It may be advantageous to contact Collier County EMS for any recommendations/requirements of signs necessary to assist emergency responders at the scene. Speaker Ellie Krier, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust addressed the Committee and recommended they contact Ed Carlson of the Corkscrew Sanctuary regarding the sustainability of IPE. Ted Soliday, Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority continues to participate in Stakeholder meetings. The Trust would like to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department on a bcnch naming Program where donors honor individuals or organizations by placing benches at the site. The Committee outlined 4 main items to focus on at this point: I. Identifying the most suitable material to be used the in construction of the boardwalk and bridge (perma-trac, IPE, etc.). 2. IdentifYing the most environmentally friendly and efficient means to stabilize the pre- treatments swales along the trail (mulch, mulch made from removed exotics or plantings etc.) 3. Finalizing the specifications for extcrior lighting. 4. If feasible (due to Risk Management issues and environmental considerations), enhancing bat habitat by providing "slats for bats" under the bridgc. Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation noted it may be premature to complete the tasks outlined in #1,2 and 3 and recommended final decisions on these features be delayed until formal estimates and life cycle costs analysis have been obtained for the various options. The Committee agreed. Ms. Karim moved to recommel/d the project incorporate "slats/or bats" under the proposed bridge. Second by Ms. Gibson. Carried ul/animously 6 - O. D. Preserves - Update Staff presented the documcnt "Conservatiol/ Collier Preserves Update- July 11,2011. .. The docun1ent outlined recent activities completed and slated for completion within the Preserves. V. New Business A. Shell Island Preservc - Donation to State? Alex Sulecki provided a memorandum to the Committee dated June 28, 201 I, Subject: "Shell Is/and Preserve - Donation to State - Discussion Only" for review. She noted a member of the public had recommended the County donate the land to the State of Florida. The Committee determined to retain the land in the Conservation Collier Program given they had spent $5M on its acquisition, expended approximately $3,000 in maintenance and deeding the land to the State may close off public access. 3 161' '1 ~. I A 9~ . ' July 11,2011 B. Name Change - Limpkin Marsh Preserve Alex Sulecki presented the Executive Summary "Recommendation to change the name of the Conservation Collier Limpkin Marsh Preserve to Little Pineland Preserve" dated July II, 2011 for consideration. The COllV1uttee rel1ulIIded the item to the Outreach Subcommittee for a recommendation to be submitted to the full Committee for consideration. C. Committee Applications - August meeting Alex Sulecki reported the advertisement deadline for new member applications ends on July 12, 2011 and the Committee must provide a recommendation within 41 days of the end of the deadline. Therefore, an August meeting will be held. D. Outstanding Advisory Committee Member Program None E. Coordinator Communiclltions - general Staff reported Freedom Park, (among other awards), received a "201 I Florida Stormwater Association Excellence Awards for Stonmvater Programs and Projects." 1. Major Issues Report - Lost Groves Minc Staff continues to monitor the Lost Groves Mine Land Use Application for any potential impacts on Preserves within the vicinity (primarily Caracara Preserve and Pepper Ranch). At this point, with information received, little to no impact is expected. 2. FaceBook page - New! Alex Sulecki provided a copy of a memo to the Board of County Commissioners from Jeffery A. Klatzkow, County Attorney, dated July 2,2009, Re: Facebook and Twitter Usage for infomlation purposes. Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney requested Committee members (due to possible Sunshine Law violations), refrain from posting comments or adding Conservation Collier as a "friend" on Facebook. Ms. Sulecki stated the item will be placed on a future Agenda and Staffwill determine if members may use social media without violating the Sunshine Law. Mr. Curl noted the Outreaeh Committee may review the issue. 3. Board Items Report Alex Sulecki reported the following actions by the Board of County Conunissioners: Mav 24. 201 ] . The Pepper Ranch Cattle Lease Agreement was continued. . A request for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection access easement on Pepper Ranch to monitor the area of the cattle vat was approved. . The release of the Pepper Ranch Panther Habitat Units escrow funds was approved. . The CREW land donation was approved. 4 16 I 1 July 11,2011 June 14.2011 · The Conservation Collier Work Plan was approved. · A Grant Application for Peppe~ Ranch exotic removal was approved. June 28.2011 · . The Baron Collier Investments appraisal request was removed from the Agenda. · A Caracara Preserve water use permit for the lessee's permission to drill a well on the Preserve was continued for County Attorney review. · The Conservation Collier Annual Report was approved. . The Pepper Ranch Final Management Plan was approved. . The Gordon River Greenway Final Management Plan was approved. . The Shell Island Final Management Plan was approved. VI. Sub-Committee Meeting Reports A. Outreach - Tony Pires, Chair A meeting will be held ~vhere the ramifications ofmcmber utilizing Facebook in reference to "Conservation Collier" and Preserve signage will be discussed. B. Lands Evaluation and Management - Jeremy Sterk, Chair None C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures - Annisa Karim, Chair None VII. Chair Committee Member Comments Ms. Karim recommended the .Outreach Committee discuss the ramifications of Twitter as well as Facebook. VIII. Public General Comments None IX. Staff Comments Melissa Hennig reported a request has been rec~ived for the relocation of Gopher Tortoises to the Caracara Preserve from a Bonita Springs site. The Committee re-affirmed the site was approved to house tortoises solely from Collier County sites. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 10:54 A.M. Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 5 I !IJ1.. ~ A Q / 161 'I July 11,2011 Bill Poteet, Chairman These minutes a~Cd by the Board/Committee on ~ g; ;;loll as presented or as amended . @ 6 iA 9"