Agenda 04/28/2009 Item # 9G
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 9G
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Appointment ofmember(s) to the Water and Wastewater Authority
OBJECTIVE: To appoint I member to serve a 4-year term, expiring on May 21,2013, to the
Water and Wastewater Authority.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Water and Wastewater Authority has I term expiring on May 21,
2009. This 5 member council 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 I Statement of Financial Interests each year
with the Supervisor of Elections. After initial staggered terms, the terms will be 4 years. A list
of the current membership is included in the backup.
Lowell Lam's term will expire on May 21, 2009. A press release was issued and I resume was
received from the following interested citizen:
APPLICA-NT
CATEGORY
DIST ELECTOR AnV. COMM.
Lowell Lam-rea pI
Civic Pride
Yes Water & Wastewater Authority
ATTENDANCE: Perfect Attendance
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Quasi-Judicial - no recommendation
FISCAL IMPACT: NONE
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the
recommendation for appointment, appoint I member, and direct the County Attorney to prepare
a resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Sue Filson, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA DATE: APRIL 28, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
9G
Item Summary:
Meeting Date:
Appointment of member to the Water and Wastewater Authority.
4128/2009 9:0000 AM
Prepared By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCe
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
4120/2009 1 :32 PM
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Memorandum
To:
Sue Filson, Executive Manager
Board of County Commissioners
From:
James C. French, CDES Operations Manager and Executive Director,
Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority
Cc:
Joseph K. Schmitt, Administrator
Community Development and Environmental Services
Date:
April 15, 2009
Subject:
Review of Water and Wastewater Authority Application
Mr. Lowell Lam
The position that is currently open on the Collier County Water and Wastewater Authority is for a "lay
member." In accordance with Collier County Ordinance 96-6, as amended, "The lay members shall be
appointed on the basis of civic pride, integrity, and experience in any relevant utility service and
management, rate making, utility regulation, or other endeavors considered by the Board to be beneficial
to the proper functioning of the Authority..." Mr. Lowell Lam meets the stated criteria of performing in
a lay member function and served as an active member of the Collier County Water and Wastewater
Authority during his last term, never missing any schedule meetings within the last two calendar years.
Community Development and Environmental Services
Office of Operations and Regulatory Management
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Water and Wastewater Authority
Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term
Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Dr. Sherwin H. Ritter 10/28/08 OS/21/10 2 Years
12145 Wicklow Lane 455-9098
Naples, FL 34120
E-Mail: srit@verizon.net
District: 5
Category: Technical-Business Administration
Dr. Fay R. Biles 05/12/98 OS/21/99 1.5 Years
1588 Heights Court 394-3089 05/08/07 OS/21/11 4 Years
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail: faybiles@aol.com
District: I
Category: Lay Member
Mr. Lowell Lam 07/30/02 OS/21/05 3 years v"
5 Gray Wing Pt. 774-5464 05/10/05 OS/21/09 4 Years
/..-. Naples, FL 34113
E-Mail: lmlam@comcast.net
District: 1
Category: Civic Pride
Mr. W.J. "Jack" Markel 07/30/02 OS/21/03 1 Year
334 Henderson Ct. 389-8997 05/08/07 OS/21/11 4 Years
Marco Island, FL 34145
E-Mail: marke17@comcait.net
District: 1
Category: Technical
Mr. Jerry P. Morgan 07/30/02 OS/21/04 2 Years
2350 Mont Claire Drive, #201 594-8204 5/22/08 OS/21/11 4 Years
Naples, FL 34109
E-Mail:
District: 2
Category: Technical
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Water and Wastewater Authority
Name
Work Phone
Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate
Term
2nd Term
This 5 member authority was established on February 27, 1996, by Ordinance No. 96-6 to
regulate utility rates and related matters regarding noo-i!xempt 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.
FLSTAT: 125.01(1)
Staff: James French, CDES Operations Director: 252-5717
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MEMORANDUM
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TO:
April 3, 2009
Elections Office ~
Sue Filson, Executive Manager ~ ·
Board of County Commission
DATE:
FROM:
RE:
Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appointments
The Board of County Commissioners will soon consider the following individuals for
appointment to one of the county'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.
WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY
COMMISSION DISTRICT
Lowell Lam
5 Grey Wing Pointe
Naples, FL 34113
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Thank you for your help.
MEMORANDUM
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DATE:
April 3, 2009
TO:
James French, CDES Operations;)' tor
Sue Filson, Executive Manager, I
Board of County Commissioners
FROM:
RE:
Water and Wastewater Authority
As you know, we currently have 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. I have attached the applications received for your review as follows:
Lowell Lam
5 Grey Wing Pointe
Naples, FL 34113
Please let me know, in writing within the 41 day time-frame, if the applicants are qualified to serve
as members on the board, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's consideration.
Please include in your return memo the attendance records of the applicants recommended for
reappointment.
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.
SF
Attachments
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:28 AM
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New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted
Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3301 E. Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8097
Application was received on: 3/1912009 10:27:43 AM.
Name: !Lowell Lam! Home Phone: 1774-54641
Home Address: 15 Grey Wing POINTE!
City: !NAPLESI Zip Code: 1341131
Phone Numbers
Fax: Business:
~ail Address: Ilmlam(dcomcasLneq
Work Place: lRetired!
How long have you lived in CoUier County: Pnore than 151
Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ~
Board / Committee Applied for: IWater and Wastewater AuthorityJ
Category: !Not indicated!
Do you currently hold public offfice? ~
[water and Wastewater Authorityj
Do you currently or ever served on a CoUier County Board or Committee? ~
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