CCLAAC Minutes 10/10/2011 October 10,2011
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION
COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land Coletta �L
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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CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
VICE CHAIRMAN: Annisa Karim
Tony Pires
Jeffrey Curl
Jeremy Sterk
Clarence Tears (Excused)
Lauren Gibson (Excused)
Tracy Dewrell
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator
Cindy Erb, Real Property Management
Melissa Hennig,Prin.Environmental Spec.,Program Man.
Christal Segura, Conservation Collier Land Manager
Misc.Corres:
Barry Williams,Director,Parks and Recreation
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develop regulations/policies establishing a Program for the naming of park
amenities(benches,rain shelters,etc.)in honorarium.
Mr.Fires moved to appoint Jeff Curl as Conservation Collier liaison to the
"Gordon River Green way Sign Team." Second by Ms.Karim. Carried
unanimously 6—0.
C. Pepper Ranch Cattle Lease
Melissa Hennig,Principal Environmental Specialist presented the"Lease
Agreement"between Lake Trafford Ranch,LLP and Collier County for cattle
grazing on Pepper Ranch. The Board of County Commissioners has directed
Staff to research the lease rate of one dollar per acre to ensure it is in accordance
with industry standards. The lease is up for annual renewal with a rebid
scheduled for 2014. Upon discussions with representatives of the USDA and
SFWMD, Staff is recommending the terms of the lease remain"as is"until it is
rebid.
Mr.Fires moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners keep the
terms as they currently exist in the lease. Second by Ms.Karim. Carried
unanimously 6—0.
D. Budget update
Melissa Hennig submitted the document "Conservation Collier Carryforward
Analysis Fund 172—FY11—FY13 with 2008 Debt Series Paid in FY 11"for
information purposes.
VI. New Business
A. Committee Applications
Alex Sulecki submitted membership applications for the Committee from Mr.
Jacob Winge,Todd Allen and Bruce Barone,Jr. She requested the
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners be formulated
establishing the preference of applicants for appointment to the Committee.
Speaker
Todd Allen noted he is an attorney looking to provide service to the community.
Ms.Karim moved to recommend the appointment of the applicants in the
following order of preference—1. Mr.Bruce Barone,Jr., 2. Mr. Todd Allen, 3.
Mr. Jacob Winge. Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 6—0.
Ms.Karim noted the rationale for the ranking was due to Mr.Barone's expertise
in architecture which will be beneficial to decisions the Committee will be
making on proposed improvements within the individual preserves.
B. Triplett Property Donation—Mcllvane Marsh
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Committee discussion occurred on a developing a short term mechanism to
allow the event. Subsequently,the Committee should develop a permanent fee
schedule.
The Committee determined Staff should develop the necessary criteria(within
the confines of the existing County system)for holding such an event.
2. BCC Agenda Items 9-13-11
Alex Sulecki reported the Board of County Commissioners:
• Approved the re-naming of Limpkin March to Redroot Preserve.
• Approved the appointment of Mr. Dewrell to the Committee.
• Approved advertisement of the Preserve Use Ordinance to be heard on
October 11,2011.
• Approved inter-local agreements with CREW and other Agencies for
hunting at Caracara Prairie Reserve.
• Approved Antlerless Deer Permits for Pepper Ranch.
3.Major Issues Report
a.Lost Groves Mine and regional mines
Alex Sulecki reported the Environmental Advisory Committee recommended
the Conditional Use applications be approved subject to conditions. It was
determined potential negative impacts on Caracara Prairie Preserve were not
considered by Staff or Boards during the hearing process. Ms. Sulecki
contacted County Staff and the project consultants and the concerns on
potential negative impacts to the Preserve were alleviated.
The Committee directed Staff to determine if the proposed mine will have a
negative impact on the Programs ability to utilize the Preserve for mitigation
credits.
b.ATV park discussions
Alex Sulecki reported there have been discussions regarding the County's
intent to provide a public ATV park with references being made to utilizing
Pepper Ranch for the activity.
Committee discussion occurred noting the use of public ATV's are not in
accordance with the requirements of the Ordinance governing Conservation
Collier and Preserve Management Plans. In addition,these types of vehicles
have a tendency to cross contaminate sites with exotic vegetation due to
unintentional transfers of plant seeds.
Mr.Fires moved to authorize Chairman Poteet, in coordination with Staff to
submit a letter to the Board of County Commissioners expressing the
Committees objection to utilizing Conservation Collier properties for public
ATV use. Second by Ms.Karim. Carried unanimously 6—0.
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Bill Poteet,Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on kze.ce,--G',1 4), .fir(
as presented V or as amended .
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