Harmon Turner Robert Diefenthaler

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1 Naples, Florida, LET IT BE KNOWN, that the Pelican Bay Im~rovement District Board met in regular session at 4:30 p.m. in Building "F" of the Collier County Courthouse Complex with the following members present: PRESIDENT: TREASURER: SECRETARY: Salvatore Scuderi Viola Barclay Douglas Brown Harmon Turner Robert Diefenthaler ALSO PRESENT: Lynne Solverson, Recording Secretary; Mr. Werner Buntemeyer, Vice President, Coral Ridge-Collier Properties; Messrs. Grover Ericksen, Charles Penn, Gary Armstrong, George Varnandoe, and Gary Moyer, Coral Ridge-Collier Properties; Mr. Thomas Peek, Wilson, Miller, Barton, SolI and Peek; and Mr. Jerry Eckert, Brevard Engineering. AGENDA l. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Minutes of Prior Meetings 4. New advertisement for engineers for Project 5. Old Business 6. New Business -183-

2 President Scuderi called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. noting that a full Board was present. MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, APPROVED AS SUBMITTED Hr. Turner moved, seconded by Hr. Brown and carried unanimously, that the minutes of the January 12, 1977 meeting be approved as submitted. STATUS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENT FOR ENGINEERS FOR PROJECT Mr. Turner reported an ad has been displayed in the Fort Myers News Press and Naples Daily News for the proposal for engineers to provide professional services for the detailed plans and specifications and supervision of the work on the Pelican Bay Improvement District to be done by the Board of Supervisors, which is water control, drinking water and sewage disposal. He said that the proposals are to be in by March 15, Regarding a committee to review the engineering proposals, Mr. Turner recommended the appointment of Mr. Stanley Hole, Mr. Leon Murray, Mr. Paul Britt, and Mr. George Hodapp. Mr. Turner noted that he will be unable to be present at the March meeting. Also, noted Hr. Turner, if Mr. Hole's firm decides to submit a proposal, Mr. Hole will not serve on the committee. Mrs. Barclay stated that the Board of Supervisors should consider the letter which was sent to Mr. Brown with copies to each member from Stottler Stagg & Associates. Mr. Scuderi said that he discussed the letter with Hr. Bolesky and it is the opinion -184-

3 Pelican Bay Improvement District Board of the Attorney that the contract with Stottler Stagg & Associates is terminated. Mr. Scuderi stated that the Board should proceed with obtaining proposals for the next engineering phase of the work. Mrs. Barclay noted that the attorney representing Stottler Stagg and the attorney representing the Board disagree and Mr. Turner said that the Board should take the word of their attorney. Mrs. Barclay stated that the representatives of Stottler Stagg did request to be heard and Mr. Scuderi stated that they are not present at the meeting today. Mr. Jerry Eckert, Brevard Engineering, stated that as far as he knows, no further action will be taken by Stottler Stagg & Associates and that they do plan to submit a proposal for the next phase. Regarding Mr. Turner's proposal for the Board to appoint a committee to review the engineering proposals, Mr. Scuderi moved, seconded by Hr. Brown and carried unanimously, that Mr. Turner be authorized to select the review committee from the recommendations made previously and to instruct the committee to select the top four choices and present them to the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Turner noted that a special meeting may be required and that the President will be notified

4 Pelican Bay Improvement District Board BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT Mrs. Barclay submitted the following bills: Tracy Bo1esky BCC Rogers, Moon, Wood & Hill Naples Daily News Ft. Myers News Press Mr. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Brown and carried unanimously, that the bills be paid as presented. $ (two bills) (r-f 6"- 33J ~-IY-77) DISCUSSION RE PROPOSED BILL INCREASING POWERS OF THE PELICAN BAY IMPROVEllliNT DISTRICT BOARD Mr. Werner Buntemeyer, Vice President, Coral Ridge-Collier Properties, presented a proposal to the Board whereby the Improvement District's powers would be increased. 11r. Buntemeyer stated that the proposal consists of an amendment to the bill which created the District whereby the District Board would be entitled to make decisions related to the northern portion of the District which has been proposed as a recreational area. He said that the District Board would be empowered to make decisions regarding planning recreational facilities, street lighting and possibly mosquito and pest control. He said that the District would not only plan such facilities but would be in charge of the construction and maintenance. According to Mr. Buntemeyer, the area presently being considered is approximately 500 acres located on the Gulf in the northern portion of the District. He said that if the bill is approved by the District Board and the Local Legislative Delegation, it will be presented to the State Legislative Delegation for approval. He noted that the District Board would not be required to exercise these powers, but it would be at their discretion

5 Mr. Buptemeyer said that included in the proposal is the possibility of an advisory committee consisting of people involved in various organizations within the County, such as the conservancy, a member of the Pelican Bay Improvement District Board, and a representative of the developer. He said that the advisory committee would make recommendations to the Improvement District Board. Mr. Buntemeyer said that this proposal would provide that the land within the District would be available to the citizens residing in the District and would be under their control. He said it is planned that the District Board will eventually be elected by the residents of the District. In conclusion, Mr. Buntemeyer stated that at this time, it is requested that the District Board approve only the concept of increasing the District's powers. He said that a proposed bill will be drawn up and presented to the Board members prior to the next meeting for their review and final decision. Mr. Turner said that he agrees with the concept and moved that the District Board approve the concept and request that a bill be prepared for the Board's review prior to the next meeting. Mr. Scuderi seconded the motion which carried unanimously

6 ~~ Pelican Bay Improvement District Board COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO APPRAISE BENEFITS TO PROPERTY OF WATER MANAGEMENT WORK - COMPLETED Mr. Turner reported that the Commissioners appointed to appraise the benefits to the property of the water management work have completed their appraisal; it has been advertised in the paper that the appraisal is completed; and a copy of the appraisal has been received. 4" TEST WELL HAS BEEN DRILLED Mr. Turner reported that the 4" test well authorized by the Board at the last meeting for monitoring purposes has been drilled to full depth and the drillers hope to be finished testing within the next few weeks. MR. DIEFENTHALER TO REMAIN SUPERVISOR OF PELICAN BAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD Mr. Turner reported that he spoke with Mr. Diefenthaler who said that he will remain as a supervisor of the Improvement District Board. MR. TURNER HAS COMPLETED WORK FOR THE BOARD AND WILL BE PAID BY THE DEVELOPER Mr. Turner said that as agreed with the Board, he has completed three and one-half hours of work by attending meetings with the County Engineer, Water Management Advisory Board and Board of County Commissioners as well as preparing the advertisements and will be presenting a bill to the developer in the near future

7 TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 13, 1977 THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, ACCEPTED Mr. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Brown and carried unanimously, that the following Treasurer's Report for the period January 13, 1977 through February 8, 1977 be accepted. ~ n ~ n -189-

8 ",":-, ",',:; r...l...,. J...,,_ ~.. ~ r:, r."'v '1... j:,;..'o":4 rt:' v... ~-.4.;; 13, TO ~ I-;'I";;. C... J.. v, E:7? y 1,Z7E.&S Co~al Ridse Properties "~~ r r\... '.J?,.) _.-' Meeting EXJcnses: 30ard of Supervisors COtir.:iss ionei"'s Cif ice :GxI)enSe 2ecretari&1 ~xpense :~ttorney's Fees Consulting ~ngineer's 7ees Accounting Services Classified Advertising 'i'l~avel Expenses GC < 2, , 2C r~ C,.~ C,"> - r. '. '-... \.1. '.? '---.,- '"... ~:. ). \..." ~..... ~..., r ~,... II~.\._'. i),--, ::;,,:~ ~,. '.; t, "':'/ r' -'" II ~... CA~H BALANCE - END O~ PL~IOD Cash in Bank 1,501. 2,(?etty Cash ~581._~_:4 Respectfully submitted, Viola S. Darclay, Treasurer -190-

9 DEVELOPER HAS BEEN APPEARING BEFORE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS RE PELICAN BAY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Buntemeyer stated that Mr. Ericksen has recently been meeting with various organizations throughout the County to explain the proposed Pelican Bay development plans. Mr. Ericksen said he met with the Naples Board of Realtors, and has plans to appear before the North Naples Rotary Club, Vanderbilt Beach Property Owners Association, St. Williams Catholic Church and North Naples Civic Association. Mr. Ericksen said that the developer is scheduled to appear before the CAPC on March 3, 1977 for the first public hearing and on February 17, 1977, the CAPC members will make a tour of the property. He noted that the advertised date for the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners for the PUD and DRI is March 29, BOARD AUTHORIZES CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE SMALL TEST WELLS TO TEST WATER IN GOLF COURSE AREA Mr. Buntemeyer stated that the developer requests permission to construct five small test wells to test the water quantity and quality in the golf course area. }1r. Peek said that the wells will be 2" in diameter and drilled to a depth of 50'. He said it is necessary to have the Board's approval to make application in the County Engineer's office

10 Hr. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Brown and cclrried unanimously, that the Board authorize the construction of five ~ test wells in the golf course area to test the water quantity and quality. RECEIPT OF CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Brown filed for the record letters received as follows: 1. Letter dated February 2, 1977 from Delta Drilling Corporation, Inc. offering services. 2. Letter from Sloan Pumping Company, Inc. offering services. 3. Letter dated January 17, 1977 from Stottler Stagg & Associates re engineering contract. SECRETARY AUTHORIZED TO ORDER NECESSARY STATIONERY As requested by Mr. Brown, Mr. Scuderi moved, seconded by Mr. Turner and carried unanimously, that the Secretary be authorized to order the necessary stationery for the Improvement District Board with the return address being that of the Courthouse Complex. There being no further business to come before the Board, Hr. Turner moved, seconded by Mr. Scuderi and carried unanimously, that the meeting be adjourned. Time: 5:30 p.m. PELICAN BAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD I'. ".5'"'--/"_' / _. '/ 1<'._.- ~---. {- -/. _._ :' 1 _ // //-... ~- ~/. ""ca'. e.'c '7:/ '", //'Salvatore Scuaeri - President -192-