Agenda 04/10/2012 Item #10CCollier County Government
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April 5, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/10/2012 Item 10.C.
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The Collier County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory
committees.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee currently has one vacancy for a member as an
alternate with a term to expire October 1, 2013. It is required that the applicant reside in Immokalee.
This is an 11 member committee created by Ordinance No.91 -65, as amended, to monitor the
implementation of the Affordable Housing Task Force's recommendations, and the goals, objectives,
and policies of the Housing Elements of the County's Growth Management Plan and the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The committee also determines the effect of proposed ordinances of affordable
housing, and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the Naples City
Council; and investigates any other relevant areas so directed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Board of County Commissioners will appoint nine members, including the alternate member, and
one of those must be a resident of Immokalee. The City of Naples will appoint two members. Terms
are three years.
The Airport Authority Advisory Board currently has 1 vacancy for a term that will expire August
10, 2013. The applicant should be a resident of Immokalee. The Advisory Board was created on
March 7, 2010, by Ordinance No. 2010 -11, and was created to assist the Airport Authority with all
issues affecting the Marco Island Executive Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport, and Everglades
Airpark, including planning, development, and implementation of the policies, goals and objectives of
the Airports. Members of the Advisory Board shall be residents of Collier County with business ability
and experience in one or more fields which, by way of example, may include, but are not limited to,
general business, economic development, aviation, public affairs, law, finance, accounting,
engineering, natural resource conservation or other related fields. There shall be at least 1 member of
the Advisory Board appointed from each of the communities of Immokalee, Marco Island, and
Everglades City if a qualified candidate who resides within the respective area is available for
appointment to the Advisory Board. No person holding elected office at the State, County, or
Municipal level shall be appointed to, or be a member of, the Advisory Board.
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The Animal Services Advisory Board has one vacancy for a term that will expire Apnl 1s, Gu10, in
the category Veterinarian or Vet Tech. This is a seven - member board that was created on January 27,
2004, by Ordinance No. 2004 -06, to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
on programs, services, classes and special events that will further assist Collier County Domestic
Animal Services in providing the best possible service to the community. The board will also analyze
and review construction and improvements to Domestic Animal Services' facilities, and make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding such.
The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has 3 vacancies for new
terms that will expire on May 22, 2015. The Advisory Board was created by Resolution 2001 -98 on
March 27, 2001 to review the Redevelopment Plan, to make recommendations to the Community
Redevelopment Agency, to receive input from members of the public interested in their respective
component areas and to report such information to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Resumes
will be accepted from all interested parties, including Bayshore residents, Gateway Triangle residents,
Bayshore business owners, Tamiami Trail (US41) business owners, Davis Boulevard (SR84) business
owners, Bayshore MSTU representatives, and at large representatives who reside or engage in business
or both in the Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Component Redevelopment Area. A person who "engages
in business" means an individual owning real property or a business, practicing a profession or
performing a service for compensation or serving as an officer or director of a corporation or other
business entity so engaged. Consideration will be given to appointing members that have experience
in the following professions: finance, banking, architecture, engineering, education, law enforcement,
social work, real estate sales and development, planning or design and building construction. Terms
are 3 years.
The Contractors Licensing Board has 3 terms expiring on June 30, 2012 in the category of
professional representative. This 9 member board determines the qualifications of applicants for the
various categories of the Contractors' Certificates of Competency. They also hold hearings to
determine if the holder of a certificate of competency of any contractor, master or journeyman should
be disciplined. A minimum 3 members shall be in the category of "Consumer ". The consumer
representatives may be any resident of the local jurisdiction that is not, and has never been, a member
or practitioner of a profession regulated by the board or a member of any closely related profession.
Members are required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests each year with the Supervisor
of Elections. Terms are 3 years.
The Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee has one vacancy for a candidate to serve until
October 13, 2014. This five- member committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of County
Commissioners for the purpose of carrying out the requirements, conditions, and various provisions of
an Agreement relating to the use of land, or funds derived from the sale of land, conveyed to the
County by Avatar Properties Inc. (f/k/a GAC Properties Inc.). Applicants must reside within the
subdivision known as "Golden Gate Estates." Member selection may depend upon location of
residence within specific areas (phases) of the Estates.
The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee has two vacancies for terms to expire June 25, 2015.
This nine - member committee identifies and evaluates problems unique to the Hispanic Community,
reviews and recommends ways to ensure open communication between the minorities and Collier
County Government, and provides periodic reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Terms are
four years.
The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee has one vacancy to fill a term that will
expire on December 31, 2013, representing the Port of the Islands area. This five - member committee
advises the Board of County Commissioners on the budget and operation of the Ochopee Fire Control
District. Members must reside within the taxing district. Terms are two years.
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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has two vacancies for terms inai win expire on
December 31, 2015. The term will represent "Urban ". Representation on this board consists of one
member from the Immokalee Community Park District, and six members from the Naples and Urban
Area Community Park District. This seven - member board advises the Board of County
Commissioners on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and programs involving the
County's park facilities. Terms are four years.
How to apply for an advisory committee on -line:
Go to uv.colliergov.net
Click on "I want To"
Click on "Apply For"
Click on "Advisory Boards & Committees"
After you complete the application, at the bottom,
click on "E -mail Ian Mitchell"
You will receive a confirmation that your application was sent. Note: You must put your e-mail
address in the application to receive a copy of your application.
Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions may also obtain an application by
calling 239 - 252 -8097, or from Nyw�N %colliergov,net. Please forward to the attention of Ian Mitchell,
Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303, Naples,
Florida 34112 -5746, or fax to 239 - 252 -6406. The deadline for acceptance of applications is April 26,
2012.
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4/10/2012 Item 10.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.C.
Item Summary: Advisory Board Vacancies press release April 5, 2012 with a deadline of
April 26, 2012. \
Meeting Date: 4/10/2012
Prepared By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
4/4/2012 11:43:07 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Name: MitchellIan
4/4/2012 11:43:08 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 4/4/2012 12:06:52 PM
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