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By; MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
COLLIER COUNTY CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, March , 2 9-14.d If
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Consumer Advisory
Board, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00 PM in
REGULAR SESSION in Conference Room #609-610, Collier County Growth
Management Division/Planning & Regulation, at 2800 North Horseshoe Drive,
Naples, Florida, with the following Members present:
CHAIRMAN: Justin P. Caldarone (Excused)
Victoria DiNardo
John Kerns (Excused)
Fiala Y Gary McNally
John Mitchell
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ALSO PRESENT:
Michael Ossorio, Contractors' Licensing Supervisor
Ken Kovensky, Senior Management and Budget Analyst
Misc. Corres: Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney
Jamie French, Director— Operations & Regulatory Management, GMD
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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.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call:
Michael Ossorio called the meeting to order at 2:04 PM and read the procedures to
be followed to appeal a decision.
He noted Chairman Caldarone and John Kerns were absent from the meeting and the
previous Vice Chair had resigned.
Assistant County Attorney Williams stated a member could serve as Acting
Chairman for the meeting, or a permanent Vice Chair may be elected.
Mr. Ossorio suggested the Committee elect John Mitchell as Vice Chair.
Gary McNally moved to approve electing John Mitchell to serve as Vice Chair
of the Consumer Advisory Board. Second by Victoria DiNardo. Carried
unanimously, 3—0.
Vice Chairman Mitchell called the Roll and a quorum was established.
II. Additions or Deletions:
• A copy of the Consumer Advisory Board Administrative Policy was
distributed to the members.
III. Approval of Agenda:
Victoria DiNardo moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Second by Gary
McNally. Carried unanimously, 3—0.
IV. Approval of Minutes—October 19,2010:
Gary McNally moved to approve the Minutes of the October 19, 2010 meeting as
submitted. Second by Victoria DiNardo. Carried unanimously, 3—0.
V. Discussion:
Michael Ossorio stated the meeting of the Industry Forum Task Force, which
included a member from the CAB, Code Enforcement, and the vehicle-for-hire
industry, was held. He stated the number of new companies has doubled(from 46 to
96).
Vice Chairman Mitchell,who had been appointed to represent the CAB, stated a
number of carriers were represented.
VI. New Business:
(A) Industry Forum-Lettering on rear windows
Mr. Ossorio noted there was an issue with signage and referred the Committee
to Paragraph(e) on Page 7 of the Administrative Policy Manual. Charter
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service companies have requested the ability to display company logos on the
rear windows of their vehicles.
Jamie French pointed out the previous Ordinance contained some language
allowing display of a trademark, but was not specific concerning colors. He
noted any recommendation from the CAB to amend the Policy Manual will be
brought to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval.
Testimony was taken from two representatives of the Industry, Tony Marino
and Fitz Papps, who stated lettering across the rear window, right above the
trunk panel, of no higher than 2-inches and no longer than 36-inches, would not
obstruct the driver's view. They suggested using only white, black, silver, or
gold as approved colors for the lettering. The space could be used to display a
website or a telephone number.
Gary McNally moved to approve amending the Administrative Policy Manual
to permit lettering (2"x 36") to be displayed across the base of a vehicle's rear
window in one of four approved colors (i.e., white, black,gold, or silver), and
only the company name or website may be displayed. Second by Victoria
DiNardo. Carried unanimously, 3—0.
Jamie French will prepare an Executive Summary and submit it to the Board of
County Commissioners at the last meeting in April or the first meeting in May.
The Executive Summary will stipulate that logos, registered trademarks, and/or
insignias will be permitted only on the vehicle's bumper. It will become
effective upon the Board's approval.
VII. Old Business:
(A) Stephen Condon—Request to be granted a VFH License
Michael Ossorio referred the Board to Pages 3 and 4 of the October 19, 2010
minutes.
He stated Stephen Condon re-applied for his driver's identification and paid the
fee of$75.00. Mr. Condon also submitted his application for a VFH license.
Mr. Condon stated he submitted letters of recommendation as previously
requested. He noted he obtained a vehicle-for-hire permit from Lee County and
presented a copy of the "Driver's Affidavit" submitted to Lee County and has
the decals on his vehicle from Lee County.
He stated he completed a 10-week counseling program, as ordered by the State
Probation Department.
Vice Chairman Mitchell requested that Mr. Condon also provide written proof
of satisfactory completion of the program.
Vice Chairman Mitchell moved that Stephen Condon is to provide proof of his
satisfactory completion of a mental health counseling program from Jo
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Gordon of Counseling of SW Florida. Second by Gary McNally. Carried
unanimously, 3—0.
Gary McNally asked why Mr. Condon did not produce a letter from his parole
office attesting to his status. Mr. Gordon stated if his status was anything other
than"satisfactory," he would be in jail.
Mr. Condon stated he is currently on probation and if his probation were to be
violated, he would be sent to prison. The period of probation began on May 15,
2010 and will continue until 2015.
Vice Chairman Mitchell stated although Mr. Condon has responded to the
Board's questions, he still has concerns about Mr. Condon's past record, and
whether or not to permit him to drive passengers to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale or
other places within the State.
Mr. Condon responded he was issued a travel permit which was approved by
his probation officer, and he cannot leave the Collier County without obtaining
permission from his parole officer.
Vice Chairman Mitchell noted the Consumer Advisory Board's responsibility
is to protect the public. While Lee County has re-instated Mr. Condon to drive
unrestricted, he suggested imposing a probationary period of 30 to 60 days
before granting final approval of his application.
Michael Ossorio reminded the Board that a background check of all drivers
who have been issued VFH licenses is conducted on a yearly basis.
Victoria DiNardo moved to approve Mr. Condon's application and grant a
vehicle-for-hire operator's license to him. Second by Gary McNally.
Motion carried, 2— "Yes"/1— "No." Vice Chairman Mitchell was opposed.
Michael Ossorio informed Mr. Condon his license will be issued as soon as he
provides the proof requested by the Board.
VIII. Public Hearings:
(None)
IX. Reports:
(None)
X. Next Meeting Date: To be determined
Conference Room #609-610
Collier County Growth Management Division
2800 North Horseshoe Drive,Naples, FL 34104
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned
by the order of the Vice Chair at 3:05 PM.
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The Minutes were approved by the Br oarcjchairman on 7700 , 2011,
as presented { j, or as amended
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