Agenda 05/23/2017 Item #16K 705/23/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint one member to the Water and Wastewater Authority, to a four-year term
expiring on May 21, 2021.
CONSIDERATIONS: This five member authority was established on February 27, 1996, by Ordinance
No. 96-6 to regulate utility rates and related matters regarding non-exempt water and wastewater utilities
in unincorporated Collier County. Three members shall be technical in nature, with experti se in
engineering, finance and/or business administration. The remaining two members shall be appointed on
the basis of individual civic pride, integrity, and experience in any area of regulation. Members are
required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests each year with the Supervisor of Elections.
Terms are four years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
One seat on this authority expires on May 21, 2017. The vacancy was advertised and an application was
received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Lowell M. Lam* Lay member 1 Yes Water & Wastewater
Authority (2002-present)
*re-application
ATTENDANCE: Mr. Lam has had only one absence (excused) in the past two years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Mr. Lam be reappointed to his seat on this authority. A
recommendation memo is included in the backup.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Staff Recommendation,
and directs the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the reappointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: May 23, 2017
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. WWA Backup 5.23.17 (PDF)
2. WWA Membership List 5.23.17 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.7
Doc ID: 3163
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.
Meeting Date: 05/23/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Office Administrator – County Attorney's Office
Name: Debbie Allen
05/04/2017 4:45 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
05/04/2017 4:45 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Operations & Regulatory Management Kenneth Kovensky Additional Reviewer Completed 05/04/2017 5:08 PM
County Manager's Office Tim Durham Additional Reviewer Completed 05/10/2017 6:07 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/11/2017 7:34 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/11/2017 8:56 AM
Budget and Management Office MaryJo Brock Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/15/2017 10:57 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/15/2017 4:44 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/23/2017 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1084 Attachment: WWA Backup 5.23.17 (3163 : Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.)
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Packet Pg. 1087 Attachment: WWA Backup 5.23.17 (3163 : Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Water and Wastewater Authority
10/28/08 05/21/10
05/13/14 05/21/18
2 Years
12146 Wicklow Lane
Technical-Business Administration
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Dr. Sherwin H. Ritter
Naples, FL 34120
455-9098
E-Mail:srit@verizon.net
10/13/15 05/21/19 3.5 Years
165 Willoughby Dr.
Lay Member
2District:
Category:
Mr. Eloy Ricardo
Naples, FL 34110
( ) 825-0758
E-Mail:ericardo@embarqmail.com
07/30/02 05/21/05
09/10/13 05/21/17
3 years
5 Grey Wing Pointe
Lay Member
1
3 years
District:
Category:
Mr. Lowell Lam
Naples, FL 34113
774-5464
E-Mail:lmlam@comcast.net
09/10/13 05/21/15
05/26/15 05/21/19
1.5 Years
1830 Florida Club Circle Unit 4211
Technical
1
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Patricia Sherry
Naples, FL 34112
(203) 417-9854
E-Mail:scarlet1056@sbcglobal.net
07/30/02 05/21/04
05/26/15 05/21/19
2 Years
2350 Mont Claire Drive, #201
Technical
2
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Jerry P. Morgan
Naples, FL 34109
594-8204
E-Mail:morgan2350@comcast.net
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Packet Pg. 1088 Attachment: WWA Membership List 5.23.17 (3163 : Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.)
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Water and Wastewater Authority
This 5 member authority was established on February 27, 1996, by Ordinance No. 96-6 to
regulate utility rates and related matters regarding non-exempt water and wastewater utilities in
unincorporated Collier County. Three members shall be technical in nature, with expertise in
engineering, finance and/or business administration. The remaining 2 members shall be
appointed on the basis of individual civic pride, integrity, and experience in any area of
regulation. Members are required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests each year
with the Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 4 years.
Ken Kovensky, GMD Director-Operations: 252-2388Staff:
125.01(t)FL STAT:
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Packet Pg. 1089 Attachment: WWA Membership List 5.23.17 (3163 : Recommendation to reappoint a member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.)