CCLAAC Minutes 05/14/2012 May 14, 2012
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION
COLLIER LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Naples, Florida, May 14, 2012
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land AcquMoi'i
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:
CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
1,/ VICE CHAIRMAN: Clarence Tears (Excused)
Fiala ✓ Tony Pires (Excused)
Hiller Jeffrey Curl
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Coyle ✓ Jeremy Sterk
Colette fit. Lauren Gibson
John Burton, II
Todd Allen
Tracy Dewrell
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator
Melissa Hennig, Prin.Environmental Spec.,Program Man.
Misc.Corres:
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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.
Mr. Allen was introduced as a new member of the Committee.
Mr. Curl moved to allow Mr. Pires to participate in the meeting via telephone due to
extraordinary circumstances. Second by Mr. Burton. Carried unanimously 6—0.
(Mr. Pires was unable to join the meeting).
Mrs. Gibson arrived at 9:05am
II. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Burton. Carried unanimously 7
- 0.
III. Approval of April 9,2012 minutes
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2012 meeting subject to the
following changes:
• Page 4,paragraph 2, line 2 from"Mr. Pires and Mr. Curl voted"no."to Mr.
Pires and Mr. Sterk voted"no.".
• Page 4,paragraph 9, line 4 from"...Hapahatchee..."to "Happehatchee-..."
Second by Mr. Dewrell. Carried unanimously 7—0.
IV. Old Business
A. Real Property Management Update
Alex Sulecki reported Staff anticipates the process to acquire the Tripplett/Kania parcel
via donation will be completed by the fall of 2012.
B. Gordon River Greenway Project Update
Alex Sulecki submitted the document"Gordon River Greenway/Project Update"dated
May 14, 2012 for information purposes. She and Barry Williams provided an update
on recent events associated with the project.
Speakers
Bob Krasowski addressed the Committee noting he would like to see the issue of the
plans for the"zoo pond" addressed by this committee and properly vetted by the public
and Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Curl and Mr. Poteet clarified the pond issue is not a Committee issue as it relates
to lands within the project owned by parties other than Conservation Collier. The item
is a concern to the Committee as it may affect the timeline/costs of the Conservation
Collier portion of the project.
Ellie Krier, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust reported there are 6 options
proposed for consideration in relation to the zoo ponds. Most options include retaining
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portions of the ponds, especially in areas adjacent to the roadway in an effort to retain
the current visual appearance of the area.
C. Pepper Ranch Lodge Area Improvements Update
Melissa Hennig presented the Slideshow"Pepper Ranch Proposed Improvements"
which outlined the plans for camping areas and restroom facilities on the property.
V. New Business
A. Update on I-75 Interchange Status
Alex Sulecki presented the Slideshow "1-75 Interchange"and provided an update on
the status of a proposed interchange in the vicinity of Everglades Boulevard in relation
to a group of properties in the `B"category of the most recent(2011) Conservation
Collier Active Acquisition List, which include the 198-acre "Gore Parcels." The
proposed interchange project is still in the planning stages and is the subject of
opposition of various parties due to environmental concerns.
Speaker
Nancy Payton,Florida Wildlife Federation expressed concern about the proposed
interchange project due to potential damaging of environmentally sensitive lands and
wildlife habitat. Many parties express similar concerns and are opposed to the project.
The project is a long term project and stressed the area in question needs to be
addressed in the short term to ensure any environmentally sensitive lands are preserved.
Brad Cornell, Collier County Audubon Society agreed with Ms. Payton and noted
that the US Army Corps of Engineers had raised concerns in the Environmental Impact
Statement as part of the original permit for construction of I-75, and had restricted the
number of interchanges to 4 locations with the area in question not being one of them.
B. Happehatchee Center Interest in the Gore Parcel—Bobbie Lee Gruninger
Mitch Jacobs and Bobbie Lee Gruninger of Resource Based Communities
addressed the Committee outlining their concept for developing the "Gore Parcels"
north of I-75 including a Nature Preserve Area and Eco-Spirituality Center.
Speaker
Bob Krasowski addressed the Committee and expressed concern on the concept of the
Program partnering with private parties for acquisition of properties. He noted Ms.
Gruninger is not associated with the Happehatchee Center and cannot speak on their
behalf.
Ms. Gruninger stated she was previously associated with the Happehatchee Center;
however neither the project, nor she is currently affiliated with the Happahatchee
Center.
Alex Sulecki reported the item was identified on the Agenda in error based on Ms.
Gruninger's previous affiliation.
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Chairman Poteet reported the"Gore Parcels"have been identified for potential
acquisition by the Program and placed on the `B-List." The presentation was for
information purposes so the Committee may make informed decision on perspective
land purchases in this region. The Program does not partner with outside, private
parties when acquiring parcels.
C. Coordinator Communications
Alex Sulecki:
• Submitted an updated Committee Member contact list.
• Submitted an updated list of Subcommittee members.
• Reported Lost Groves Mines was recommended for denial by the Collier
County Planning Commission.
VI. Sub-Committee Meeting Reports
A. Outreach—Tony Pires, Chair
Mr. Curl reported the Subcommittee met on May 10, 2012 and discussed a proposed
brochure for the Program and the Gordon River Greenway Donor Recognition
Program.
B. Lands Evaluation and Management—Lauren Gibson -Vice Chair
None
C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures—Bill Poteet, Chair
None
VII. Chair Committee Member Comments
Mr. Curl thanked Ms. Sulecki for her work on the Gordon River Greenway project.
IX. Public General Comments
None
X. Staff Comments
None
XI. Next Meeting/Adjourn
Mr. Poteet reported the next meeting will be held in July.
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was
adjourned by order of the chair at 10:15 A.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee
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Bill Poteet, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
as presented or as amended
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