Agenda 12/14/2010 Item # 9G
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 9G
December 14, 2010
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Appointment of a member to the Environmental Advisory Council.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint I member to fill the remainder of a tenn that will expire on July 28,
2014 to the Environmental Advisory Council.
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CONSIDERATIONS: The Environmental Advisory Council has I vacancy. This 5 member
(plus I altemate member) council was created by Ordinancc 91-102, repealed by Ordinance
2004-41, as amended to act in an advisory capacity to the Board in l11f1tters dealing with the
regulation, control, management, use or exploitation of any or all natura! resources within the
County, and the review of all land dcvelopment pctitions 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 treatInent (ST) or Arca of Critical State Concem/ Special Treatment zoning
overlays, areas of the county covered by inter local agreements, any petitions which cannot be
resolved between the applicant and stalf. The membership will inelude technical and non-
technical members. Technical members shall demonstratc evidcnce 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 Usc Planning, Pollution Control, Solid Waste, Storm water
Managemcnt, Water Resources, Wildlife Management, or other representative areas deemed
appropriate by the Board such as, but not limi ted to, a representative of the development
community. Altemate EAC mcmbcrs will be requested to attcnd meetings when regular EAC
members have notified staff that they will be absent. Alternate members will participate in
discussions and vote when replacing a regular mcmber. Altemate members must be technical
members that can demonstrate expertise in environmental protection and natural resource
management. Terms are 4 years, A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
Patrick Peck resigned his position on July 2, 2010, A press release was issued and an
application was received from thc following intercsted citizcn:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY
D1ST ELECTOR ADV. COMM.
I Gina Downs
I Non-Technical
~ None
ATTENDANCE: N/A
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This is a Quasi Judicial Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Conunissioners considers the application
for appointment, appoint I mcmber, and direct the County Attomey to prepare a resolution
confirming the appointments.
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PREPARED BY: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2010
Agenda Item No. 98
December 14, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
9G
Appointment of member to the Environmental Advisory Council.
12/14/20109:0000 AM
Prepared By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor - Bce Office Operations
Date
Bee
Bee
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
Count.y Managers Office
12/7/201011:51 AM
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Memorandum
To:
Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager, BCC
From:
Snmmer Araque, Senior Environmental Specialist
Cc:
Susan Mason
Date:
October 21, 2010
Snbject:
Environmental Advisory Conncil (EAC) applications
Environmental staff has reviewed the one application for the positions open for the
Environmental Advisory Council. Please note that all applicant(s) indicated they are registered
to vote in Collier County. Please call Summer Araque, EAC liaison, at 252-6290 with any
questions.
Gina Downs - Non- Technical ADDlicant
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics; completed half of the courses towards a
Masters of Business Administration
Current work Dlace: Retired
EXDerience: College instructor of micro and macro economics; Computer systems
analyst; Small business owner; Vice President of Operations for non-profit H.O.M.E.
(Housing Opportunities for Everyone)
Conununity Activities: Citizens Transportation Coalition member; Community Traffic
Safety Team member; Economic Recovery Task Force
Collier County Board or Committee: Productivity Committee Library Advisory Board
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Environmental Advisory Council
/VaJne Work Phone Appt'd E<p. Date Term
Home Plwne DtlteRe-tlppl 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Mr. Andrew Dickman 434-0840 07/28/09 07/28/13 4 Years
373 Trade Winds Avenue 597-2602
Naples, FL 34108
E-Mtlil: andrewdickman@comcast.net
District: 2
Category: Technical
Ms. Judith M. Hushon 784-3436 07/28/09 07/28/12 3 Years
1659 Chinaberry Court 643-6222
Naples, FL 34105
E-Mail: judyhushon@aol.com
District: 4
Category: Technical - Biology
Vacant 03/09/10 07/28/11 1 Year
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
District:
Ctllegory: ALTERNATE
Mr. Patrick Peck 410-2482 07/28/09
1244 Friendship Way 839-3643
Naples, FL 34142
E-Mail: y3pk@yahoo.com
Di~t/'ict: 5
Category: Technical-Environmental Management
07/28/10
1 Year
Mr. Michael V. Sorrell 571-7781 07/28/09
1671 8th Street NE 353-5932
Naples, FL 34120
E-Mtli/: mcalec@collier.kI2.fl.us
District: 5
Category: Non-Technical - Owner Lawn Service
07/28/1 1
2 Years
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Term
2nd Term
Mr. David Bishof
9672 Litchfield Lane
Naplcs, FL 34]09
E-Mail: DavidBishof@colliergov.nct
District: 5
Ctltegory: Technical - Biology/Marine
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340-0593
566-1251
03/09/1 0
07/27/1 0
'~age 2 of 3
07/27/10
07/28/13
3 Years
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Environmental Advisory Council
Name
Work Phone
J/o/lle Phone
Apl't'd
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Exp. Date
2ndExpDate
Term
2nd Term
This 5 member 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 Concernl Special Treatment zoning
overlays, areas of the county covered by interlocal agreements, any petitions which cannot be
resolved between the applicant and staff. The Board should consider a membership guideline of
six (6) technical and three (3) 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, 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. This is a Quasi-Judicial Committee. After initial
appointments, terms are 4 years.
On December 14, 2006, the BCC approved Ord. No. 2006-63 adding 2 Alternate positions to the
EAC. Alternate members 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.
On June 9, 2009, the BCC adopted Ord. No. 2009-36 reducing the membership to 5 members
and 1 Alternate.
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Stall: Summer B. Araque, Senior Environmental Specialist: 252-6290
71lesday. December 07, 20 I 0
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J'yIE,NORANDUM
DATE: October 20, 2010
TO: Elections Office
ShavontaeHaJl@colliergov.net
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appointments
The Board of County COlllmissioners will soon consider the following individuals for
appointment to one of the COllilty'S advisory committees. Please let me know if those listed
below are registered voters in Collier County.
Also, please list the commission district in which each applicant resides.
Environmental Advisory Board
COMMISSION DISTRICT
Ms. Gina Downs
386 Emerald Bay Circle, #G-2
Naples, Florida 34110
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Mr. Thomas Cravens
6075 Pelican bay Blvd. #703
Naples, Florida 34108
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Thank you for your help.
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: October 20, 2010
TO: Summer Araque
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Environmental Advisory Board
As you know, we currently have 2 vacancies on the above-referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an
application for consideration. 1 have attached the applications received for your review as follows:
Ms. Gina Downs
386 Emerald Bay Circle, #G-2
Naples, Florida 34110
Mr. Thomas Cravens
6075 Pelican bay Blvd. #703
Naples, Florida 34108
Please let me know, in writing, if the candidates meet the requirements for appointment to the
advisory committee within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the
Board's consideration.
Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me
at 252-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Attachments
Mitchelllan
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Gina Downs
Thursday, September 23,20104:14 PM
Mitchelllan
New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8606
Application was received on: 9/23120104:13:52 PM.
Name: /Gina Down~ Home Phone: ~39-254-067~
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Home Address: 1~86 Emerald Bay Circle #G-~
City: lNaple~ Zip Code: ~
Phone Numbers
Fax: Business:
e-Mail Address:[:1..::..;I:.~..1i "~
Board / Committee Applied for:
Category: /Not indicate~
Work Place: ~etiredl
How long have you lived in Collier County: f!]
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
Not Indicated
Do you or your employer do business with the County? ~
INot Indicatedj
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of
organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they
enter into contracts with the County.
Would you and/or any organizations with whom you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
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recommendations made by this advisory board? ~
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.- 'Not Indicatedl
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ~
Do you currently hold public office? ~
Do you currently or ever served 011 a Collier County Board or Committee? ~
Iproductivity Committee Libr,;;:y Advisori'13oardl
Please list 'our cOllllllunih' activities:
Director, Citizens Trans ortation Coalition Member, Conununit Traffic Safet Team Member, Economi
Recovery Task Force
Education:
IBA Economics 1/2 completed MBA]
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September 15, 2010
Mr. Thomas Cravens
6075 Pelican Bay Blvd. #703
Naples, Florida 34108
Subject: Environmental Advisory Council
Dear Mr. Cravens:
WIllIe convened in regular session on September 14, 20lO, the Board of County Commissioners
voted to readvertise the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee. To comply with
this directive I will include in the new press release the vacancy on the Environmental Advisory
Council when it is published later this month.
At the close of the advertised period 1 will submit the received applications to the Board of
County Commissioners and unless you indicate otherwise 1 will also include your application.
If 1 can of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me and my contact information is
listed below.
Yours, sincerely,
Ian Mitchell
Executive Manager to the BCC
(239) 252-8097
ianmitchell@colliergov.net
MEMORANDUM
Agenda Item No. 9G
December 14, 2010
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DATE: August 27, 2010
TO: Summer Brown Araque
FROM: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
RE: Environmental Advisory Council
As you know, we currently have 1 vacancy on the above referenced advisory committee. A press
release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an
application for consideration. I have attached an application received for your review as follows:
Mr. Thomas Cravens.
Please let me know, in writing, if the candidate meets the requirement for the advisory committee
within the 41 day time-frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's
consideration.
Please categorize the applicants area of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me at
252-8097.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
1M
Attachments
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Mitchelllan
Agenda Item No. 9G
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From:
Sent:
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Sunday, August 08, 20103:59 PM
Mitchelllan
New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8606
Application was received on: 8/8/20103:59:21 PM.
Name: trholllas Cravcl1~ Home Phone: ~39-594-82561
Home Address: ~J075 Pelican Bay Blvd. # 70:~
City: lNaple~ Zip Code: 1341081
.>hone Numbers
Fax: ~ Business: ~
.Mail Address: ~"''I'):i,,'!,I'il~l
Board / Committee Applied for: iL!!vinllHlll'ntal Advisory Councill
Category: IEnvironmentalisy
Work Place: IRetire~
How long have you lived in Collier County: ~
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
/Not lndicatedl
Do you or your employer do business with the County'! ~
INot Indicatedl
NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County
Commissioners in the event that their relationship changes relating to memberships of
organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they
enter into contracts with the County.
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Would you and/or any OI'gallizations with whom you are affiliated benefit from decisions or
1
recommendations made by this advisory board? ~
Agenda Item No. 9G
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'_~ot Indicatedl
.re you a registered voter in Collier County? ~
Do you currently hold public office? ~
Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~
[ served on the Habitat Conservation Plan Adviso Committee (HCPAC) 2007-8. I currentl serve on th
l'eliclUJ Sa Scrviccs Divison Board.
Please list ,'our community activities:
I Currentlv serve on the Pelican Ba Foundation's Member Polices and Relations Committee. I currentl
I' the Pelican Bay Foundations Presidents CounciL 1 currentl am the President of the Dorcheste
:ondollliniullI Association Board or Directors.
Education:
B.S. Socioloy and Economics University of Louisville 1966. M.A. Sociolo of Louisville 1967.
National Science Foundation course for Colle e teachers "Conservation biolo and environmental science"
Harvard Universit 1998. In October of 2005 I com leted the Florida Master Naturalist course in Coastal
Svsterns of the University of Florida.
Ipuicnce: .
scrvcd as a volunteer botanical uide at the Na les Zoo from 2005 throu 2008. I am a volunteer Naturalis
lr the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 1 was the Volunteer of the month in Jul 2003 for the Conservanc
,I' Southwest Florida.
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