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August 3, 2011
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
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Naples, Florida, August 3, 2011
BY:
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Environmental Advisory Council in and
for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 AM
in a REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Dr. Judith Hushon
VICE CHAIRMAN: Andrew Dickman
Michael Sorrell
David Bishof
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ALSO PRESENT: Steve Williams, Assistant County Attorney
Summer Araque, Sr. Environmentalist Specialist
Mac Hatcher, Sr. Environmental Specialist
Jack Mackenna, P.E., County Engineer
Alison Bradford, P.E., Transportation Planning
Jerry Kurtz, P.E., Manager of Stormwater & Environmental Planning
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Hushon called the meeting to order at 9:00AM.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Sorrell moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Bishof. Carried unanimously 5—0.
IV. Approval of the July 6,2011 meeting minutes
Mr. Sorrell moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2011 meeting. Second by Ms. Downs.
Carried unanimously 5—0.
V. Upcoming Environmental Advisory Council Absences
None
VI. Land Use Petitions-None
VII. New Business
A. PERVIOUS PAVEMENT PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION
1) Collier County Land Development Services Staff
a. Jack McKenna, P.E. - County Engineer
b. Alison Bradford, P.E.—Transportation Planning
c. Jerry Kurtz, P.E. - Manager of Stormwater& Environmental Planning
d. Mac Hatcher— Senior Environmental Specialist, Stormwater& Environmental
Planning
Jack McKenna, County Engineer presented the Slideshow"Pervious vs. Impervious
Surfaces. " The presentation outlined the concepts and general regulations for stormwater
treatment in Southwest Florida and the requirements and ramifications of utilizing pervious
materials in the construction of sidewalks, pathways, roadways and parking lot
improvements in public and private developments.
Break: 10:30am
Reconvened: 10:45am
2) South Florida Water Management District representative—comments & discussion
Ricardo Valera of South Florida Water Management District was available to answer any
questions the Council may have regarding pervious pavement and the permitting process.
3) Florida Concrete and Products Association representative
Diep Tu,Florida Concrete and Products Association presented the Slideshow"A
Stormwater Treatment Option" outlining the types of pervious concrete,the maintenance
required and areas of use for the products.
4) Gina Downs,EAC member
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Gina Downs presented a Slideshow on the various nationwide regulatory approaches to
pervious pavements and the potential applications of the material in relation to Collier County
land use regulations.
5) Committee and Staff discussion
Speakers
Bill Barton, South Florida Land Preservation Trust addressed the Council on the Gordon
River Greenway and the rationale for choosing the proposed design.
Nicole Johnson, Conservancy of Southwest Florida recommended more workshops be held
as the County begins to develop Low Impact Development standards so informed decisions
can be made.
Gary McNally, EAC Alternate noted he has submitted studies to Staff and Council members
on the subject of asphalt leaching substances into the soil.
VIII. Old Business
A. Update members on projects
Summer Brown Araque reported the Board of County Commissioners approved the Gordon
River Greenway rezone application.
IX. Subcommittee Reports
None
X. Council Member Comments
Mr. Dickman inquired if the Gordon River Greenway will require additional review by the EAC.
Summer Araque Brown, Sr. Environmental Specialist reported the application will return for
review of a Special Treatment Zone application.
XI. Staff Comments
A. Advisory Board Mileage Reimbursement—email was sent to all members
Summer Brown Araque reported:
• Members travelling more than 20 miles round trip to attend the advisory board meetings are
eligible for mileage reimbursement.
• Other workshops of this nature will be held in relation to any recommendations contained
in the adopted version of the Watershed Management Plan.
Mac Hatcher reported the Board of County Commissioners adopted of the State Model Fertilizer
Ordinance.
XII. Public Comments
None
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by the
order of the Chair at 1:00 PM.
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