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August 8,2011
BY:
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples, Florida, August 8, 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:
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Coyle w` VICE CHAIRMAN: Annisa Karim
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Tony Pires
Jeffrey Curl
Jeremy Sterk
Clarence Tears
Lauren Gibson
(2 Vacancies)
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator
Steve Williams,Assistant County Attorney
Melissa Hennig, Prin.Environmental Spec.,Program Man.
Tony Ruberto, Project Manager,Park and Recreation
Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation
Len Price, Administrator, Administrative Servi •l s:
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I. Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Roll call was taken and a quorum was
established.
II. Approval of Agenda
Mr.Pires moved to approve the Agenda subject to the following change:
• Item III—from "Approval of June 13,2011 minutes"to"Approval of July 11,2011 minutes."
Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 7—0.
III. Approval of July 11,2011 minutes
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the July 11,2011 meeting. Second by Mr.Sterk.
Carried unanimously 7—0.
IV. Old Business
A. Real Property Management Update
Alex Sulecki,Conservation Collier Coordinator reported all properties that were under contract
for acquisition have been acquired.
B. Facebook
Alex Sulecki provided an update on the issue of Staff utilizing social media for the Conservation
Collier Program. The Outreach Subcommittee has considered the issue with the advantages being
maintaining contact with the public and the disadvantages are possible violations of the Sunshine
Law,records storage concerns and the cost of Staff time to maintain the accounts.
Steve Williams,Assistant County Attorney recommended County Advisory Boards refrain from
utilizing this type of media in relation to County matters. The County Attorney's Office,on July
29, 2009 had prepared a memo for the Board of County Commissioners on the issue.
The Outreach Committee requested Staff to submit a report on the costs associated with
maintaining the online accounts.
C. Limpkin Marsh Preserve name change
Alex Sulecki reported the Outreach Subcommittee has recommended Limpkin Marsh Preserve's
name be changed to"Redroot Preserve." Some parties expressed concern that although the
Preserve is on Limpkin Road, the name is misleading as there has not been any Limpkin observed
on site.
Ms.Karim expressed concerns about any costs that may be associated with the name change(new
signs,etc.).
Mr.Fires moved to change `Limpkin Marsh Preserve"to "Redroot Preserve." Second by Mr.
Curl. Carried unanimously 7—_0..
D. Gordon River Greenway Project-update
Alex Sulecki distributed the document"Gordon River Greenway Project Update—CLAAC
8/8/11"for information purposes.
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The following was noted under Committee member/Staff(Alex Sulecki,Tony Ruberto and Barry
Williams)discussions:
• The Board of County Commissioners approved the rezone application on 7/26/11 without
the stipulations recommended by the Collier County Planning Commission.
• Site development plans should be clarified to indicate a set to South Florida Water
Management District is identified as 90%"design complete"and a set identified for
"construction" is 60%complete.
• Staff provides any documentation and related correspondence on the project to Jeff Curl,
Committee Liaison for the project.
• Staff will notify Committee members when any applicable party requests information in
regard to permit applications.
• Discussions continue on cost sharing for project improvements(between the Naples Zoo,
Collier County Parks and Recreation,Conservation Collier, Conservancy of Southwest
Florida,etc.)
Speaker
Ellie Krier,South Florida Land Preservation Trust addressed the Committee noting a
conceptual plan has been developed for the bridge proposed south of the Conservation Collier
parcel in the City of Naples. She recommended the Committee direct the Outreach Subcommittee
to begin investigating any signage to be proposed on Conservation Collier property.
Barry Williams noted Staff is reviewing signage and the donation policy for individuals who
wish to donate plants or benches, etc.in honorarium.
V. New Business
A. Committee Applications
Alex Sulecki provided a copy of a memorandum from Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager for the
Board of County Commissioners"Re: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee"dated July 14,
2011. The memorandum contained an application for Mr.Tracey Dewell who is requesting
appointment to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee.
Chairman Poteet moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners appoint Tracey
Dewell to the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Second by Mr.
Tears. Carried unanimously 7-0.
B. Coordinator Communications
Alex Sulecki reported:
• Advisory Board members who travel more than 20 miles roundtrip for meetings are eligible
for mileage reimbursement.
• On 7/26/11, the BCC directed Parks and Recreation Staff to bring forth a recommendation
on establishing an ATV Park within the County. It was inferred that Conservation Collier
properties should be considered. Concern has been expressed the use is not in compliance
with the Ordinance governing Conservation Collier. Staff will continue to monitor the
issue.
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Amber Crooks, Conservancy of Southwest Florida reiterated the concern over allowing the use
of ATV's on Conservation Collier properties. The activity is not in conformance with the
Ordinance governing Conservation Collier. She recommended Conservation Collier lands be
specifically excluded from the considerations and recommended a Committee member be assigned
to participate in any Stakeholder meetings and/or the Committee consider establishing a position
in writing on the issue.
The Committee requested Staff to place a standing item on the Agenda for updates on the issue.
X. Sub-Committee Meeting Reports
A. Outreach—Tony Pires,Chair
A meeting was held where utilizing social media and developing an intern program was discussed.
B. Lands Evaluation and Management—Jeremy Sterk,Chair
Staff requested a LEMS meeting
C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures—Annisa Karim,Chair
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XI. Chair Committee Member Comments
Mr.Tears reported cattle grazing on Pepper Ranch and the related affects on Lake Trafford are being
studied.
XII. Public General Comments
None
XIII. Staff Comments
Staff reported that the fire at Nancy Payton Preserve had been contained and that an after action report
meeting with the Florida Forest Service had been conducted.Staff reported there will be a regular
meeting in September.
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by
order of the chair at 9:58 A.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee
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as presented or as amended
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