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Agenda 10/09/2012 Item #10C1 • 1 - 1 Collier County Government Communication & Customer Relations 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102 colliergov.net Naples, FL 34112 -5746 twitter.com /CollierPIO facebook.com /CollierGov voutube.com /CollierGov September 28, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory committees. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee currently has one vacancy for an alternate. It is required that the applicants 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. The City of Naples will appoint two members. Terms are three years. The 7 member Airport Authority Advisory Board has a vacancy for a term that will expire on August 10, 2013. The Advisory Board 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. Terms are 4 years The Animal Services Advisory Board has a vacancy for a Veterinarian or Vet. Technician to join this 7- member board that was created on January 27, 2004 by Ordinance No. 2004 -06. It is tasked 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. They will also analyze and review construction and improvements to Domestic animal Services facilities and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding such facilities. After initial appointments, terms will be 4 years. Membership shall represent the following Packet Page -39- 10/9/2012 Item 10.C. - Humane Society of Collier County - Law Enforcement 1 - Veterinarian or Vet Tech 1 - Animal Activist Group I — Citizen in the Pet Retail, Boarding or Grooming Industry 2 - At Large The Bayshore /Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has one vacancy for a new term that will expire on May 22, 2015, in the category Davis Boulevard Business Owner. 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 (U.S.41) business owners, Davis Boulevard (S.R.84) 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 three years. The Board of Building Adjustments and Appeals has two terms that expired on August 9, 2012, in the categories licensed engineer and licensed plumber. This five- member board was established by Ordinance 83 -16 (amended by Ordinance 91 -57, repealed and amended by Land Development Code Div. 1.22.1 Ordinance 91 -102, as amended) to hear appeals on rejections or refusals by the Building Code Compliance Director to approve mode of construction or materials to be used in construction or alteration of a structure. Membership consists of five members representing the following professions: one state licensed architect or structural engineer; one Class "A" general contractor, one state certified fire protective equipment contractor or State Certified Fire Fighter with the rank of Lieutenant or higher or State Certified Fire Safety Inspector with the rank of Lieutenant or higher; one licensed electrical contractor; and, one licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor. Members must be knowledgeable in the following Collier County Codes: Florida Building Codes, Electrical Code, Fire Prevention Code, Gas Code, Mechanical Code, and Swimming Pool Code. The membership term is four years. The meetings are held quarterly, or on an as needed basis. This is a Quasi - Judicial Board. The Collier County Planning Commission has 2 terms expiring on October 1, 2012, one representing District 2 and one representing District 5. This 9 member committee assists in the formulation and review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Land Development Code, and amendments to both, and then submits their recommendations to the Board for final decision. Members are required to file a Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest each year with the Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 4 years. The Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) has 1 vacancy for a term expiring on December 1, 2013 and 2 vacancies for new terms to expire December 1, 2016. This board was created on May 26, 2009, by Ordinance No. 2009 -27. This 5 member board was created for the purpose of hearing any appeals from adverse administrative decisions regarding a public vehicle license permit. They will also hear all public consumer issues. No member of the CAB shall be a current motor vehicle for hire owner or operator, nor shall they be a family member of the same household of a current motor vehicle for hire owner or operator. Adverse decisions of the CAB may be appealed, within thirty (30) days, to the Board of County Commissioners. The CAB will be a quasi-judicial board. After initial appointments, terms will be 4 years. This is a Quasi - Judicial Board. Packet Page -40- 10/9/2012 Item 10.C. The Development Services Advisory Committee has 5 vacancies for terms expiring on uecemner i ,+, 2016, representing a general contractor or trades contractor. This committee is composed of 15 members and represents the various aspects of the development industry such as architect, general contractor, residential or builder contractor, environmentalist, land planner, land developer, landscape architect, professional engineer, utility contractor, plumbing contractor, electrical contractor, structural engineer, and attorney. The purpose of this committee is to provide reports and recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to assist in the enhancement of operational efficiency and budgetary accountability within the Growth Management Division and to serve as a primary communication link between the Growth Management Division, the development industry and the citizens of Collier County. The Environmental Advisory Council has 1 vacancy for a technical term expiring on July 28, 2013 and 1 vacancy for a technical alternate term expiring on July 28, 2015. This 5 member (plus 1 alternate members) council acts in an advisory capacity to the Board in matters dealing with the regulation, control, management, use or exploitation of any or all natural resources within the County, and the review of all land development petitions which require an environmental impact statement (EIS) per section 10.02.02 A of the Code, all developments of regional impact (DRI), lands with special treatment (ST) or Area of Critical State Concern/ Special Treatment zoning overlays, areas of the county covered by inter local agreements, any petitions which cannot be resolved between the applicant and staff. The membership will include technical and non - technical members. Technical members shall demonstrate evidence of expertise in one or more of the following areas related to environmental protection and natural resources management: Air Quality, Biology (including any of the sub disciplines such as botany, ecology, zoology, etc.), Coastal Processes, and Estuarine Processes, Hazardous Waste, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Land Use Law, Land Use Planning, Pollution Control, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, Water Resources, Wildlife Management, or other representative areas deemed appropriate by the Board such as, but not limited to, a representative of the development community. Alternate EAC members will be requested to attend meetings when regular EAC members have notified staff that they will be absent. An alternate member will participate in discussions and vote when replacing a regular member. Alternate members must be technical members that can demonstrate expertise in environmental protection and natural resource management. Terms are 4 years. The Floodplain Management Planning Committee has 2 vacancies. This 15- member committee (eight member of the public) was created on July 25, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006 -200 to promote awareness of floodplain and flooding issues, identify known flood hazards, discuss past flooding events, assess the current floodplain and flooding issues, and to set goals along with a strategy to make the community more resistant to flooding. The committee reviews and provides recommendations for floodplain management regulations, and for surface water and watershed management issues brought before it including, but not limited to, matters dealing with water quality and quantity. The committee will also develop and, at least annually, evaluate and update the Collier County Floodplain Management Plan. The Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Committee has 2 terms expiring on December 31, 2012. This 5 member committee assists the Board of County Commissioners by reviewing and making recommendations regarding the budget and operation of the community center. Applicants must reside within the Golden Gate Community Center MSTU District. Terms are 2 years. Packet Page -41- 10/9/2012 Item 10.C. The Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee has one vacancy for a canamate 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 Haldeman Creek Maintenance Dredging Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy for a member to serve a term expiring on March 13, 2017. This 5 member committee was created on December 12, 2006, by Ordinance 2006 -60 to aid and assist the Board of County Commissioners in carrying out the MSTU, to prepare and recommend an itemized budget and to recommend work programs and priorities to the County Manager or his designee. Members will be appointed from different parcels, subdivisions and/or the communities within the MSTU. Terms will be 4 years. The Hispanic Affairs Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy for a term to expire June 25, 2014, and 2 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 Isles of Capri Fire Control District Advisory Committee has 3 terms expiring on December 31, 2012 This 5 member committee advises the Board on the budget and operation of the Isles of Capri Fire Control District. Terms are 2 years and members must reside within the boundaries of the Isles of Capri Municipal Fire Services Taxing District. The Library Advisory Board has 3 terms expiring on December 31, 2012, representing Commission Districts 2, 4, 5. This 5- member board acts on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to establish policies of the Library Department including, but not limited to, policies relating to materials acquisition and circulation, collection developmerrt, and eligibility of individuals for library services They also act in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners for all Library Department issues regarding the establishment of fees, the budget, capital planning, staffing levels, and other library related programs. The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee has three vacancies to fill terms that will expire, one on December 31, 2013, representing the Port of the Islands area, one on December 31, 2014, representing Chokoloskee and one on December 31, 2014, representing Ochopee. 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. The Radio Road East of Santa Barbara Boulevard to Davis Boulevard Advisory Committee has 2 vacancies with new terms that will expire on October 27, 2016. The 5 member committee was established on July 28, 2009 by Ordinance No. 2009 -44 to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners an itemized budget of the amount of money required to carry out the business of the MSTU, recommend work programs and priorities in accordance with the adopted budget/budget amendments in carrying out the MSTU and may adopt guidelines to govern its operation and the operation of the MSTU, subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Members must reside within the MSTU which will include Sapphire Lakes, The Shores, Furse Lakes Club, Granada Lakes Villas, Ibis Club, Madison Park, Blue Heron, Sherwood Park, Berkshire Lakes - Berkshire Pine, Sabal Lakes, and Plantation. Terms will be 4 years Packet Page -42- 10/9/2012 Item 10.C. The Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee has 2 terms expiring on November 13, 2012. This 5 member committee was established on July 31, 2001 by Ordinance No. 2001 -43 to aid and assist the BCC in carrying out the purposes of the MSTU, to prepare and recommend to the BCC an itemized budget for the MSTU and recommend work programs and priorities to the County Manager. Members must be permanent residents within the MSTU. Terms will be 4 years. How to apply for an advisory committee on -line: Go to www.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 www.collier og v.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 October 15, 2012. -End- Packet Page -43- 10/9/2012 Item 10.C. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 10.C. Item Summary: Press Release dated September 28, 2012 for Advisory Board vacancies. Meeting Date: 10/9/2012 Prepared By Name: MitchellIan Title: Executive Manager, BCC 10/2/2012 11:09:58 AM Submitted by Title: Executive Manager, BCC Name: MitchellIan 10/2/2012 11:09:59 AM Approved By Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO Date: 10/2/2012 2:08:16 PM Packet Page -44-