Minutes 09/21/2011 COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PRODUCTIVITY COMMITTEE
Minutes — September 21, 2011 2 p.m.
Members Present: Steve Harrison, Jim Gibson, Joe Swaja, Doug Fee, Vlad
Ryziw, Gina Downs, Cheryl Pavlick, Leslie Prizant, Rich Federman and Joe
Wall.
Members Excused: Janet Vasey was excused.
BCC Liaison: Commissioner Jim Coletta was in attendance.
Staff Present: David Jackson, Executive Director CRA; Andrea Marsh, Sheriffs
Office; Norman Feder, Administrator Growth Management; Nick Casalanguida,
Deputy Administrator Growth Management; Michael Sheffield, Assistant to the
County Manager; Amy Patterson, Manager Impact Fees; Barbetta Hutchinson,
Office of Management and Budget.
Others Present: Harold Hall and Chuck Mohlke.
INTRODUCTION:
Call to Order: Steve Harrison confirmed the establishment of a quorum and
called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Approval of the Agenda for September 21, 2011: Gina Downs motioned to
approve the agenda, Vlad Ryziw seconded and the group unanimously
approved.
Approval of the June 8, 2011 Productivity Committee Meeting Minutes: Joe
Wall motioned to approve the minutes, Joe Swaja seconded and group
unanimously approved.
Approval of the July 20, 2011 Productivity Committee Meeting Minutes: Joe
Swaja motioned to approve the minutes, Vlad Ryziw seconded and group
unanimously approved.
Acceptance of the May 18, 2011 and June 29, 2011 Insourcing/Outsourcing
Productivity Subcommittee Meeting Minutes: Gina Downs motioned to
accept the minutes of both meetings, Doug Fee seconded and the group
unanimously approved.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Update on the Insourcing/Outsourcing Study: Gina Downs addressed the
group regarding the progress of the sub-committee, and the beneficial
contributions of the administrators. She said there was more outsourcing than
expected being performed throughout all departments in the county. Steve
Harrison asked about payroll outsourcing. Mike Sheffield stated that he recalled
that the Productivity Committee had previously discussed the functions of the
Clerk in regard to payroll and had decided that outsourcing payroll was an
inefficient option. Mike said he would find a report from awhile ago and forward it
to the committee members. Gina said that she will report back in November with
additional information.
Impact Fee Review: Amy Patterson passed out a report on impact fee revenue
for the past several years and recapped the highlights for the group. She also
gave a brief overview of impact fee calculation for the benefit of the new
members. She stated that most activity is coming from the residential side, not
commercial. The impact fee indexing starts on October 1st, following the regular
program. She will bring more information back to the November meeting. She
said that Parks will feel the effects because of the land based fees.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion on the report, Strategy for Strengthening Economic
Development in Collier County: Steve Harrison asked the group if it was
possible for everyone to agree on "what Collier County wanted to be when it
grew up". He proceeded to review the report compiled by KMK Consulting, and it
was noted that the Productivity Committee was specifically mentioned on page
22 of the report. There was group discussion regarding attracting large non-retail
businesses into Collier County. Steve reviewed his implications for Collier
County Government. A sampling of issues that were discussed:
• Should Lee & Collier County be working together to bring in jobs?
• The creation of a capital investment fund.
• A dedicated funding mechanism and proof that Collier will benefit.
• Could EDC work from Horseshoe Drive?
• We should be going to the press with good news.
• We need a public information campaign.
Steve stated that Hodges University is conducting a comparative analysis of
economic incentives by county, and asked Leslie to review and report back to the
Productivity Committee at an upcoming meeting.
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Gina Downs motioned that Steve should attend the BCC/EDC workshop on
September 23 to represent the Productivity Committee, and express the
Productivity Committee's willingness to assist. Joe Swaja seconded and the
group unanimously approved.
Steve stated that the Productivity Committee should hear the County's long-term
vision for managing assets. Mike stated that he will arrange for a presentation of
the asset management system for the November meeting.
Steve further requested that the Productivity Committee receive a briefing on the
situation with the Housing and Human Services Department. Mike will arrange.
Sunshine Workshop: Mike informed the group that a Sunshine Workshop is
being held on October 3, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the third floor boardroom. He
said that all members who had not already gone to this workshop should plan to
attend.
Public Comments:
Adjournment: Joe Swaja motioned to adjourn the meeting, Jim Gibson
seconded and the group unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at
4:15 p.m.
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting of the Productivity Committee Meeting
will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wed. October 19, 2011. This meeting will be held in
the County Manager's Conf. Room in Bldg F, 2nd floor at 3299 Tamiami Trail
East, Suite 202.
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Approved by Productivity Chair, Steve Harrison
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