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WPS Minutes 12/19/2011 December 19, 2011 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE U ���II WIGGINS PASS SUBCOMMITTEE I Naples, Florida, December 19, 2011 BY:................... ... LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Coastal Advisory Committee— Wiggins Pass Subcommittee in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. at the Risk Management Training Room located at 3311 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: Chairman: Joseph A. Moreland Robert Raymond Fiala �l)� Victor Rios (Excused) Hiller Rennin. C Coyle Colette ALSO PRESENT: Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management Director Gail Hambright, Accountant CZM Steve Keehn, Coastal Planning and Engineering es Nicole Sharp, Coastal Planning and Engineering Date: 3)1311-2-- Item#: 1 December 19, 2011 I. Call to Order Chairman Moreland called the meeting to order at 9:07A.M. He gave a brief summarization on public participation for the meeting; including project updates, explanations, comments and discussions. He reiterated project effort costs were approximately$800,000 on an investment with good intentions. He expressed concern from the boating community. He also asked the subcommittee to keep in mind another possible principal dredge may be necessary which could cost$750,000. II. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. III. Roll Call-A quorum was established. IV. Changes and Approval of Agenda Robert Raymond moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Second by Joseph Moreland. Motion carried 2-0. V. Public Comments Speaker Jack Kindsvater, Vice-President of Estuary Conservation Association noted the ECA partners with FGCU will support recommendations and will assist in implementation efforts. For the Record—James Moreland previously stepped down as President of the Estuary Conservation Association. He will no longer be making comments or be a part of any decision making now and in the future on behalf of the Estuary Conservation Association. VI. Approval of Minutes Robert Raymond moved to approve the May 17, 2010 Minutes as submitted. Second by Joseph Moreland. Motion carried 2-0. VII. Staff Reports 1. Public Participation in Subcommittee meeting—Previously addressed. 2. Public Documents Posting Gary McAlpin addressed concerns regarding public document postings and reassured the subcommittee that all related documentation had been posted to the Collier County Government website. For the Record-to help provide a paperless environment, staff will email agenda and documentation with a link to be addressed for future meetings to the subcommittee and Inlet Management Work Team. VIII. New Business 1. PowerPoint from FDEP Meeting with New Figures 2 December 19, 2011 Steve Keehn, CPE gave a slide presentation as presented to the FDEP and reviewed topics. Gary McAlpin introduced and acknowledged Nicole Sharp - Coastal Planning and Engineering for working closely with Steve Keehn on the presentation documentation. a. Review of Minutes/FDEP November,2011 Meeting • Notes for the meeting on the Wiggin's Pass Straighten and Inlet Management Study at FDEP. (See Attached) • Wiggin's Pass Geology and Permitting Outline (See Attached) • Prior to November 1r Meeting, 3-conference calls were held. Speaker Nicole Johnson, The Conservancy - Sea Turtle season, construction and year round beach re-nourishment. b. Review of Wiggin's Pass Project Description Steve Keehn continued the slide presentation and reviewed. (See Attached) • Cores from New Flood Channel • Geological Findings • Outstanding Florida Waters c. Review of Geotechnical Investigations and Reports Steve Keehn continued the slide presentation and reviewed several reports. (See Attached) 2. Review of RAI Request and Responses Steve Keehn, CPE gave a slide presentation on RAI progress and reviewed. (See Attached) • Principal issues have been addressed. • Steps for next phase. For the Record—FDEP requires more than one solution option for consideration. Speaker Nicole Johnson suggested map clarification to separate options and factor in maintenance costs. Questions were addressed and answered by staff throughout the meeting. Recessed at 10:35 a.m. Reconvened at 10:48 a.m. 3. Discussion of Inlet Management Plan Work to Date Steve Keehn reviewed the Draft EIS and Inlet Management Plan dated December, 2011. (See Attached) 3 December 19, 2011 Jack Kindsvater agreed to forward a copy of the FGCU Boater's Report to be presented to the EAC next month to staff for comparison reasons. 4. Discussion of Letter of Consistency Gary McAlpin explained the Letter of Consistency request and compliance process through the BCC. Sneakers Nicole Johnson voiced concern on year round beach re-nourishment and the impact on Collier County's Sea Turtle nesting success. Jack Kindsvater agreed to provide staff a one-page summarization on support of the project, and usage including public safety vessels. IX. Old Business—None. X. Announcements Wiggin's Pass Subcommittee Scheduled Meetings Schedule was included in agenda documentation previously e-mailed to sub-committee. XI. Committee Member Discussion XII. Next Meeting Date— TBA. Robert Raymond's schedule will not allow him to attend Tuesday morning meetings. There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 12:00 pm. Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee Wiggin's Pass Subcommittee e I eph A. Mo eland, Chairman These Minutes were jpproved by the Board/Committee on / — 1 _ as presented , or as amended 4