Lee County County Lands P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, Florida 33902 DISTRIBUTION VIA EMAIL DATE: June 3, 2016 TO: Conservation Lands Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee FROM: Reneé Armstrong, Property Acquisition Assistant (239) 533-8855 TEL / (239) 485-8391 FAX

CONSERVATION 20/20 Meeting Notice Date:

Thursday, June 9, 2016

What:

CLASAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Location:

Community Development Public Works Center First Floor Conference Room 1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Backup information is available within the meeting calendar from the Conservation 20/20 website. QUORUM CHECK: CLASAC Members kindly respond with attendance regrets only for the meeting. If no response is received from you on or before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016, we will presume you are available for the quorum. Responses may be made via [email protected], telephone 239.533.8855, or you may indicate same via the on-line Doodle Request. CLASAC Members:

Karen Andress Carl Barraco Amanda Brock Dalton Drake Albert Griffith Christie Knight Wiley Parker Greg Rawl

Don Schrotenboer Shane Spring Randy Thibaut Josh Tuyls Rae Ann Wessel George Wheaton Michelle Whitlock

County Staff: Roger Desjarlais Pete Winton Karen Wells Robert Clemens Leslie Erschen Dave Harner Dana Kasler Cathy Olson Jason Boeckman Roland Ottolini Keith Kibbey Lisa Kreiger Wanda Wooten

Michael Jacob/T. Boone John Fredyma Andrea Fraser/M Sanchez David Loveland Pam Keyes Rand Edelstein Carol Lis Becky Sweigert Susan Hollingsworth Lili Wu

Other Interested Parties: Heather Stafford, FDEP Julie Kurisko-FDEP Susan Trokey, USFWS Steve Sentes/Eric Gonzalez, Mitch Hutchcraft- SFWMD Alex Sulecki, Conservation Collier Liz Donley, CHNEP City of Cape Coral: J. Szerlag, W. Daltry, M. Ilczyszyn, S. Pohlman City of Ft. Myers: S Kazemi City of Bonita: J. Gucciardo/J. Dulmer, + Arlene Hunter Marisa Carrozzo, Conservancy Brad Cornell, Audubon FL Radford Hazan, CLT Brenda Brooks, CREW

Past CLASAC members: Rick Barber, ABB Inc. Janet Bunch Bill Burdette, Burdette Marketing Carie Call, PI Consulting John Cassani Kim Fikoski Kate Gooderham, Gooderham & Assoc. Bill Hammond Cullum Hasty Alex LePera Ray Pavelka, Mariner Properties Bill Spikowski Charles Cook Gloria Tate

Property Owners, Owners Rep/Nominators: Nominations 549, 550, & 551

Phil Buchanan Carl Veaux Charlie Whitehead Kathleen A. Cline Roy Hyman Steve Brodkin Melissa Timo, FGCU Melissa Ward, Land Solutions Melissa Sharnsky [email protected] Judy Zimomra – City of Sanibel Holly Schwartz Pete Cangialosi Lynda Thompson Betty Parker Christina Sierra ([email protected])

CONSERVATION 20/20 LAND ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CLASAC)

MEETING AGENDA June 9, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. Community Development/Public Works Center 1500 Monroe Street, First Floor Conference Room, Fort Myers, FL 1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

APPROVE MINUTES: April 7, 2016 and April 14, 2016

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.

ANNUAL ELECTION OF CLASAC AND SUBCOMMITTEE OFFICERS A. CLASAC Chair/Vice Chair B. Confirmation of Criteria and Ranking Subcommittee Chair/Vice Chair C. Confirmation of Management Subcommittee Chair/Vice Chair

5.

REVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR NOMINATION 397-2 – Robert Clemens

6.

CRITERIA & RANKING SUBCOMMITTEE (CRSC) A. Initial Review 1. Nomination 549 B. Secondary Reviews 1. Nomination 550 2. Nomination 551

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MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (MSC) ITEMS A. B. C. D.

8.

Quarterly Budget Report Discussion on what committee members can do for the referendum Wild Turkey Strand Preserve access request Pop Ash Creek Preserve Land Management Plan discussion and approval

OTHER BUSINESS A. Local Planning Agency – Request for CLASAC review of revisions Land Development Code DIVISION 10 - SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS Subdivision II. Environmentally Critical District (deferred from February) – Michael Jacob

9.

SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT

10.

SET NEXT MEETING DATES: A. B. C. D.

11.

FIELD TRIP: Friday, June 10, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. rescheduled Bob Janes Preserve MSC: Wed., June 29, 2016 - 3:00 pm at Terry Park, Caloosahatchee Room CRSC: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 5:00 pm at CD/PW Center, 1st Floor CLASAC: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 5:30 pm at CD/PW Center, 1st Floor

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MEETING MINTUES

COMMITTEE NAME: DATE LOCATION

AGENDA ITEM

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DULY ADVERTISED

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PRESENT _ 12 ABSENT _ 3 STAFF PRESENT

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Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) of the Lee County Conservation20120 Program April 7. 2016 North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Mvers, FL 33903, Conference room 102 A+8. CALL TO ORDER - George Wheaton called the Special meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Y QUORUM: Y Karen Andress, Carl Barraco, Amanda Brock, Dalton Drake, Greg Rawl, Shane Spring, Gloria Tate, Randy Thibaut, Joshua Tuyls, Rae Ann Wessel, Georqe Wheaton. Michelle Whitlock Christie Kniqht, Wilev Parker, Don Schrotenboer Reneé Armstrong, Jason Boeckman, Roger Desjarlais, Dave Harner, Michael Jacob, Lisa Kreiqer, Cathy Olson, Pete Winton,

NOTES

AGENDA ITEM 2: DISCUSSION SUMMARY

PUBLIC COMMENT Giregg Makepeace expressed appreciation and his support for the Conservation 20120 Program. He requested a refresher on where the name Conservation 2020 originated. With the Tzmil tax he believes the voters should be able to determine a potential end date for the program. lnterested in learning where the Program stands as far as a project? Not happy but understood about using funding from Conservation 20120last year for the General Fund shortfalls. Charlie Whitehead, President of Beach Area Civic Association. The Association has discussed the Conservation 20120 Program and has questions. Hopes between now and the second comment section a lot of the questions will be answered. Marisa Carrozzo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, shared suggestions for the referendum language. The program is an existing program and will be continuing. The Conservation 20120 program has a successful history and is not have a new mission or tax. Key point: referendum language specifically references the 15-08 Ordinance. 75 words is not very long and by tying the language back to the Ordinance, during an outreach campaign, parts of the ordinance may be referenced such as funding. Section I speaks to appropriated funds for the acquisition and management funds and how they should only be used solely for the intent of the Conservation 20120 Program. Concerns were also expressed about future funding. They suggested language be inserted to emphasize why the protection of Lee County waterways, creeks and bays is important. Would like language to highlight the citizen advisory committee. Since it was originally a citizen driven program this is an important aspect. The Conservancy supports the Program and appreciates allthe comments. Lee Gummins, commented the Conservation 20120 Program is one of the most positive programs that Lee County has ever been engaged in and highly supports its continuation. Jim Sheets, retired lawyer and prosecutor, commented that he believed the proposed ballot question is nothing but a sham. lt doesn't require the Commissioners to do anything. lt simply requires them to maintain the intent of the purpose. He commented on Amendment 1 and didn't believe the Commissioners can be trusted with money. The language does nothing to preserve any kind of environment or rights. Brad Cornell, Audubon of Western Everglades, prefaced his comments by elaborating that there is still a lot of conservation land work yet to be done in Lee County and provided examples of a critical parcels that still need to be acquired: Nomination 536,

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and Edison Farms. The CREW project is still not complete. This 68,000 acre partnership project between Lee and Collier County and South Florida Water Management District is clearly one of the most successful and important flood protection, water supply, water quality, habitat and quality of life projects for this area. lt is clearly one of the largest and most successful partnerships in the State. Regarding the ballot question itself, they strongly support reference to the Ordinance in the question. The Ordinance works wells to bring the Program into the future. The Program is for the enjoyment and benefit of the citizens of Lee County. Characterizing the program as an essential County function is appropriate. The Program is a non-binding/volunteer funded program that did not require appropriations but was voluntarily funded by the County for the last 2O-years. lt has been a very successful conservation land acquisition and management Program. Audubon supports continuation of this Program. lt is one of the most successful local Programs in the State. Dave Urich, life member of the Responsible Growth Management Coalition, supports the Conservation 20120 Program to ensure that we will have land locally for our children and grandchildren. How else are we going to preserve this area? We need to push the question and make it known it is not easy to rob the bank. Chris Runkhe explained he was having a hard time understanding why anyone would oppose acquiring land for preserving wilderness. He asked that anyone opposed to the Conservation 20120 Program to please explain their reasoning why they oppose. Public Comment forward to was closed at this time with no further AGENDA ITEM 3: DISCUSSION SUMMARY

C2OI2O PROGRAM HISTORY

SISTANT COUNTY MANAGER: PETE Pete Winton summarized the Ordinance changes that were updated last year. He highlighted some key points: The Ordinance may only be changed buy supermajority vote of the County Commission. The Ordinance makes Conservation 20120 an ongoing County activity financed through the Lee County General Fund. The Management Fund is budgeted annually from the General Fund on the County's continuation budget. A budget not unlike the Sheriff, Human Services, etc. The Management fund is based on a 5-year projection of anticipated restoration costs, management cost and annual operating expenses. The Acquisition fund should maintain a fund balance of not more than $100 million and not less than $40 million. Once the acquisition fund balance drops below the $40 million threshold, the County will replenish the fund. Upon appropriation of funds to the acquisition fund, and/or management fund it is the Board's intention these balances are to be used solely to meet the intention of the Conservation 20120 Program and for no other purpose. Pete explained that in 2013 the Property Appraiser and the Department of Revenue informed the County, that we could not charge a separate line item on the tax bill for Conservation20120. The only County-wide property tax is for the General Fund. The millage for the general fund in 20072008 was 4.15 and is the same today. That millage rate pays for all the programs in the General Fund. Discussion ensued regarding funding allocations. George Wheaton expressed concern that some people believe by continuing the Program it will cause additional tax increases. Pete Winton noted that irrevocable trusts may not be established in perpetuity as future Boards are unable to be bound. The best we could do was to ensure a supermaiority vote was required to modify the Program Ordinance. Karen

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Andress asked about the fund replenishment thresholds and why funding could not be replenished as it is spent down? Pete Winton explained the reasoning behind the threshold replenishment is a result of a balance reached among involved stakeholders. People didn't want the fund to accumulate too much funding or dwindle down to nothing. Randy Thibaut acknowledged the limited language allowed on the ballot with only 75-words maximum. The only way for the public to have a better understanding of what this Referendum is by means of education. He commented that the County was unable to promote the referendum. Pete Winton acknowledged the County may educate but not advocate. Randy Thibaut further asked how education on the referendum would occur? He asked if organizations, such as non-profits, etc. could promote the referendum/education on the Ordinance? Pete Winton responded affirmatively. Shane Spring suggested the Conservalion 20120 website could be used to include educational information regarding the upcoming referendum. Carl Barraco commented that the Commissioners can increase or decrease taxes for any reason at any time and there was a mechanism in place that the Commissioners could look for additional funding for special projects Conservation 20120, if warranted. Pete Winton acknowledged that was correct, but replenishment of Program funds was allocations de ndent u n fiscal AGENDA ITEM 4: DISCUSSION SUMMARY

Ballot Discussion on Pro Gloria Tate expressed concern with including language in the ballot question of continuing the Program with no new tax increase. Rae Ann Wessel asked about the word count for the title and question. Michael Jacob responded 15 words are allowed in the title and 75 words are allowed within the question. He noted the words "Yes-for'' and "No-against" need to be included in the word count. Discussion ensued regarding simplifying language, removing redundant words and/or keeping the message clear so the general public will understand. Carl Barraco asked what it means to remove the language "non-binding"? Michael Jacob responded the simple answer is you cannot remove the nonbinding language. He elaborated the term non-binding means the County Commissioners are not bound by the results. Roger Desjarlais explained that the reasoning behind between binding and non-binding has to do with the amount of funding. A binding referendum would not include the cities. A binding referendum may only tax non-incorporated Lee County. The Cities would have to opt into the Program by Ordinance. The Blue Ribbon Committee recommendation was to hold a non-binding referendum. Additional discussion ensued on the "non-binding" reasoning and addressing the language as part of the education section on the Conservation 2Q120 website.

MOTION

MOTION BY/SECONDED: VOTE: ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION SUMMARY ITEM 4:

Approve the title as written: "Gonservation Referendum". Gloria Tate/Shane Spring

Non-Binding

ved

Michael Jacob explained the ballot question may only have one subject. He elaborated the enemy is ambiguity and too many subjects. Pete Winton advised after he met with Audubon, Conservancy, and Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, additional language was changed as a result of their ô lmuster not meet on so the Approve the Ballot Lanquaqe as follows: "DO YOU APPROVE OF LEE I

MOTION

20120

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MOTION BY/SECONDED AGENDA ITEM 5 DISCUSSION SUMMARY

VOTE ADJOURN RESPECTFU LLY SU BMITTED

COUNTY CONTINUING TO USE GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS TO ACQUIRE, RESTORE, IMPROVE, AND MANAGE LAND FOR CONSERVATION, SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT, WATER QUALITY, WATER RECHARGE AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, WILDLIFE HABITAT, PASSIVE PUBLIC RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES, PURSUANT TO LEE COUNTY ORDINANCE I5.08 (coMMoNLY KNOWN AS THE LEE COUNTY CONSERVATION 20120 LAND PROGRAM)? YES-For NO-Asainst". Randy ThibauUGloria Tate SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT WAS REQUESTED and TAKEN PRIOR TO THE COMMITTEE VOTE ON THIS ITEM Dick Anderson, thanked the committee for doing this and knows it is not easy. He noted he was part of the original grass roots committee and helped write the original ballot language with Jim Yaeger, County Attorney. This language is excellent. He was concerned when the committee was word smithing, but when you get the conservation, surface water management, water quality up front, people will vote for it. They may not read the whole thing but they will vote for it. Abe Levy, Bonita Springs, worked with water issues his whole adult life. Doesn't understand the language. The language is redundant, repetitive and confusing. Gharlie Whitehead, expressed concerns with it possible taking years to replenish the Program funds. lf this is going to be sold to voters or voters are going to be properly educated on the issues, we are going to have to come up with a real answer regarding the % mil. Whether it's being collected or not. Maybe the change in how it's listed on the tax bill makes sense, but when you try to explain it to people it sure feels swishy. Giregg Makepeace asked about water quality and if that included the river? lt was expressed that the Conservation 20120 Program does offer water quality benefits but the Program can only control the land purchased and the run off associated from the land acquired through this Program. Brad Cornell, Audubon of Western Everglades, had no strong objections to the language suggested. He clarified the water resource issues need to be easier to understand by the voters. The language could be written to be more direct. Agreed the Conservation 20120 Program needs to be in the beginning of the question. Felt the language needed just a couple of changes. Marisa Carlozzo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, reiterated water resource clarification would be good and agreed reference to the Program needed to be in the beginning part of the question. She commented the references to the Ordinance itself is good and felt it would be a benefit to have the citizen advisory committee referenced/included in the language. Ghris Ruhnke, agreed with the suggestion to put a reference to the Conservation 20120 Land Program in the front of the question. The motion carried Having no further busrness the meeting was adjourned by George Wheaton at 6:44 m Reneé

Public Sign-in/People who spoke on the record follows on the next page

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Name Lee Cummins David Urich

Gireqq Makepeace Bonnie Makepeace Janet Bunch Mickev Miller Gavle Edwards Jim Sheets Lee Waller Carie Call Larson Darin Larson Sharail Cluck Charlie Whitehead

Affiliation/Comp Self Responsible Growth Management Coalition Self Self Self Self Self Self Citizen Self Self

Citv (if noted) North Fort Myers Fort Myers

Beach Area Civic Association

Fort Myers Beach

North Fort Mvers North Fort Myers

(did not sign in but spoke on the record)

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Gayle Sheets Dick Anderson Pat Gladstone Scott Hanson Cathie Karaz Brad Cornell Mike Roeder Marisa Carrozzo Chris Ruhnke Abe Levv

Lee County Bird Patrol

Audubon of the Western Everqlades Knott Ebelini Hart Conservancv of Southwest Florida Self Self

Bonita Springs

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COMMITTEE NAME DATE LOCATION

AGENDA ITEM I: DULY ADVERTISED COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PRESENÏ - 1 1 ABSENT _ 4 STAFF PRESENT: NOTES:

MEETING MINUTES Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC) of the Lee County Conservation20l2O Program

Aoril14,2016 Community Development Public Works Center, First Floor Conference Room, 1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 CALL TO ORDER - George Wheaton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m QUORUM: Y Y Karen Andress, Carl Barraco, Amanda Brock, Christie Knight, Wiley Parker, Greg Rawl, Shane Spring, Randy Thibaut, Joshua Tuyls, Rae Ann Wessel, Georqe Wheaton Dalton Drake, Gloria Tate, Michele Whitlock, Don Schrotenboer Reneé Armstrong, Michael Jacob, Lisa Kreiger, Mikes Maillakakis, Cathv Olson, order, Items 58 and 5A were heard out of

AGENDA ITEM 2: MOTION MOTION BY/SECONDED: DISCUSSION SUMMARY VOTE:

APPROVE MINUTES: March 17,2016 Approve March 17,2016 CLASAC Minutes as submitted Greg Rawl/Shane Spring There was none No

AGENDA ITEM 3 DISCUSSION SUMMARY:

PUBLIC COMMENT Ghristina Sierra, Jim Geideman, Robert lbanez, Janet Jones, Bob Reige, and Joe Bruno (all residents/neighbors in Alva/Olga) spoke in favor of Nomination 550. MarisaCarrozzo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, spoke in favor of both Nomination 550 and 551. John McGabe, Ding Darling Wildlife Society (non-profit friends of the Refuge), spoke in favor of Nomination 551. He advised the Society is actively fundraising and have currently raised over $600,000 to contribute towards purchase. Paul Tritak, Refuge Manager of the J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, spoke in favor of Nomination 551. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is pledging supporUpartnership in terms of Public Comment was closed at this time. man the

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MOTION MOT]ON BY/SECONDED: VOTE MOTION MOTION BY/SECONDED VOTE DISCUSSION SUMMARY

CRITERIA & RANKING SUB.COMMITTEE (CRSC) INITIAL REVIEWS NOMINATION 550 Motion to (denv) not forward Nomination 550 to Secondary Review Randy ThibauUGarl Barraco Failed with 3 in favor (RT/CB/AB) and 7 opposed lKA, CK, WP, GR, SS, JT, RAW) Forward Nomination 550 to Secondary Review Karen Andress/Christie Kniqht Motion passed with 7 in favor (KA, CK, WP, GR, SS, JT, RAW) and 3opposed (CB/AB/RD. Gathy Olson reviewed the 95-acre parcel on the southern shore of Caloosahatchee River with just under 1,000-feet of shoreline. The property is disturbed and has some small structures. Received 5 initial review points. There is an Army Corp of Engineers spoil easement along the river shoreline, a map was provided outlining the easement location. The easement is in place in the event the river ever needs to be dredged in the future. Flow ways could be enhanced. Merit due to shoreline. Randy Thibaut asked about access with the spoil easement. Cathy responded that the easement will not allow structures within the easement. Nancy Cole, realtor representing the property owner, indicated there is an additional 14-acres adjacent to this parcel along the riverfront, which is owned by a third party. Ms. Cole indicated the additional land would only be made available or sold in conj unction with this

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property, and would increase the shoreline by an additional 1,000 feet. Carl Barraco felt this site may be a great park site, but has all the infrastructure in place for development. Why would this parcel be beneficial for Conservation 20120 Program? Gathy Olson responded it is beneficial largely for its river frontage which would allow protection of the shoreline from development, al additional water access and recreation 4Ê.2

MOTION MOTION BY/SECONDED DISCUSSION SUMMARY

VOTE AGENDA ITEM 5: 5B:

MOTION

MOTION BY/SECONDED DISCUSSION SUMMARY:

NOMINATION 551

Forward Nomination 551 to Secondary Review Carl Barraco/Shane Sprinq Gathy Olson reviewed the 8-acre parcel on Sanibel. lt is a linkage between Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. lt hosts mangroves and tropical hardwood hammock. Ding Darling Society has contributing funds and USFWS has pledged to manage the parcel similarly to the Woodring parcel on Sanibel. Randy Thibaut asked if this parcel had been in previous negotiation for acquisition for conservation purposes? John McGabe, Ding Darling Society advised the owners of this parcel had been in previous discussion with Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation but he didn't know details. Unanimous. SC ITEMS MANAGEMENT SU B.COMMITTEE Discuss Babcock Ranch Manaqement Plan and Aqreements Recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that Lee County assume management of the 5,640+/- acres known as the Bob Janes Preserve. Randy ThibauUGreg Rawl Cathy Olson advised the CLASAC reviewed the Babcock Ranch Management plan. The Management Subcommittee (MSC) recommendation is to recommend management for the Bob Janes Preserve be brought back under Conservation2)l21lLee County Management umbrella. A cost analysis was performed and is anticipated to be -$100,000 in statf and an additional $230,000 for management annually. Funding is available within the budget. George Wheaton recognized the representatives from both the Florida Forest Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) and invited their input for consideration by CLASAC. John Brown, Florida Forest Service (FFS), reviewed the terms of the Babcock Ranch Management agreement. He advised the FFS will be assuming management of Babcock Ranch August 1. He recognized that Lee County has the right to manage the Lee County portion of the Babcock Ranch. He provided the timeline of approvals required at the State levels for management assumption. lf the County wishes to be included in the State's Management of the Babcock Ranch, a Memorandum of Agreement would be needed to be approved by the Lee County Commission. Should Lee County wish to come back into the State's management plan, the plan is able to be amended any time after-the-fact. George Wheaton asked about the existing hunting leases on the Babcock Ranch property. Jeff McGrady, Lead Biologist FWC, noted effective August 1, Florida Forestry Service, will take over as the lead managing agency, and FWC willwork in cooperation to manage the hunting opportunities on the Ranch. They utilize a Tier 2 system for the Babcock Ranch Management which functions essentially as a hunting lease. The hunting permits in Lee County expire July 31 and upon expiration any hunting infrastructure will be removed. Shane Spring asked if any roads would be added in the future? Jeff McGrady advised that road needs will be based upon management use/needs. Gathy Olson noted she and Jeff McGrady have had conversations regarding hog hunting and how to establish additional hog hunting opportunities that will be structured more like an actual hunt. This would be in addition to the Hog Outfitters. Shane

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Spring asked about cost involved in bringing management back to the County. Gathy Olson noted Kitson was doing a great job on the management. Cost estimate is -$330,000. She noted an existing cattle lease generates between $30,000-35,000 annually. The existing leases would be kept and funding would be put back into the property. The biggest concern she has received for this preserve is for more public access. She noted that the cost estimate provided does not include building any public access road(s). Access is

MOTION BY/SECONDED VOTE 5A: MOTION

MOTION BY/SECONDED DISCUSSION SUMMARY

VOTE 5C DISCUSSION SUMMARY:

currently through Telegraph Creek Preserve, and recreation consists of hiking and cycling trails. Access probably wouldn't be able to be over the entire property, but additional access would be planned to allow more public recreational opportunities. Maris a Carrozzo, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, supports the current motion. Jo Harder, Caloosa Saddle Club, this property opens up some great recreational opportunities in Lee County and the Jacks Branch area. She encouraged CLASAC to yes vote for this item so Lee County can manage it and open up more recreation on the Lee County portion of the site. Randv ThibauUGreq Rawl Plan Strand Preserve and Approve Temporary Dewatering Plan for the Lee County Green Meadows Water Treatment Expansion Proiect onto Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. Carl Barraco/Shane Sprinq Gathy Olson announced this is a Utilities project immediately adjacent to Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. This item will be presented by Kim Arnold (Johnson Engineering). Kim Arnold, Hydrogeologist, explained Lee County Utilities Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant is currently in permitting for an expansion project near the Wild Turkey Strand Preserve and Regional Southwest Florida Airport. She elaborated on the construction dewatering permits. The construction reconfigures two existing ponds. A reclaimed water lagoon, a drainage lagoon, and one larger wet storm water retention pond to the north. Lee County Utilities and its contractors have agreed to sample turbidity and pH to make sure any water effluent discharge doesn't negatively impact any offsite properties. The South Florida Water Management District requested approval from Conservation 20120 Board and the County for this potential discharge. The Port Authority has already provided approval for this request as it pertains to discharge on their property. Lee County Utilities is seeking permission, if needed, to discharge dewatering effluent temporarily, provided it meets turbidity and pH requirements, into Wild Turkey Strand Preserve. Karen Andress noted the Management Subcommittee requested routine pH reports be provided. Greg Rawl declared a conflict of lnterest. Mikes Maillakakis, Senior Project Manager, Lee County Utilities, noted this expansion project will allow Lee County Utilities to increase water production from 9,000,000 million gallons a day, to 14,000,000 million gallons servicing primarilv South Fort Mvers. Motion carried with one abstention: Greg Rawl. Conflict of lnterest Form 88 Lands 411212016. filed with of Parks and Recreation and Co

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cal Restoration Plan Pine Lake Preserve Gathy Olson provided an update on the Pine Lake Preserve hydrological restoration plan. The County is working in cooperation with the City of Bonita Springs. The City is paying for the earthwork and Conservation 20120 is paying for design and permitting. This will allow for the County to retain a few Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDl)/pollution credits if needed and allow the City to receive the balance of the TMDLs in exchange for construction. This proiect is expected to create flow wavs to enhance historical lmperial River.

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Taking water from ditches and rehydrating natural communities. Work includes contour and plantings on the þorrow pit. There were no questions or additional discussion. 5D DISCUSSION SUMMARY

BIRDING SEMINARY RECAP Cathy Olson reviewed a birding seminar held in cooperation with Lee County Conservation20l20 and IFAS Extension Services. One hundred people signed up and paid for the seminar. They were taken on several field trips. lt was a very successful seminar and received a lot of publicity. She advised that her new coordinator Jason Boeckmen has been working really hard on getting the Conservation20120 name outto news outlets. There is a Memorial Day hike being planned at the Buckingham Trails Preserve. An old jeep that was used on the tracks will be brought out to the preserve for the hike. The hike will be lead by a historian. They are anticipating this hike may get people to out to the reserve who wouldn't norma attend a hike.

5E DISCUSSION SUMMARY

HOG HUNTING UPDATE Gathy Olson provided an update on the Lee County Outfitters. The number of hogs killed is not great, but the Outfitters are getting people out on the land and are being respectful in using preserves. Everyone is sharing well. Chappy's has been concentrating on utilizing Hickeys Creek but their feeders etti stolen

AGENDA ITEM 6 6A:

DISCUSSION SUMMARY

6B DISCUSSION SUMMARY

STATUS REPORTS Manaqement Status Cathy Olson provided a report and asked for any questions. Shane Spring asked about a status on the building. Gathy Olson replied the contract for the Architect selected to design the building should be going to the Board at their to take about 6-8 months. n for the warehouse is next m Cash Flow The re WAS

ded. There was no discussion

AGENDA ITEM 7: OTHER BUSINSES 7A: FYI ELECTION OF CLASAC AND SUBCOMMITTEE OFFICERS DUE MAY This was an information item that will be handled next month. DISCUSSION SUMMARY AGENDA ITEM 8: DISCUSSION SUMMARY AGENDA ITEM 9: MSC CRSC CLASAC

SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT There was none SET NEXT MEETING DATES The next Management Subcommittee meeting will be held Wednesday, April 27,2016, at Terry Park at 3:00 p.m. The next Criteria and Ranking Subcommittee meeting date willtentatively be Thursday, Mav 12,2016, at 5:00 p.m. The next regular CLASAC meeting will be Thursday, May 12,2016, at 5:30 m

AGENDA ITEM 1O: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. by George Wheaton Rawl followin a motion Reneé Armstrong

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SUMMARY CLASAC Meeting

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LEE COUNTY Nomination Number: Seller(s)

TotalAcres

Åt 397-2 James B. Jerz

.3 acres +/-

IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY?

ACCESS:

q Jo¡

None

By boat only

PRICE PAID BY CURRENT OWNER:

Unknown

DATE ACQUIRED BY CURRENT OWNER:

ORIGINAL ASKING PRICE

$75,000

($37,500 PER LOT)

SELLER'S APPRAISAL AMOUNT:

None

COUNTY'S APPRAISAL AMOUNT

1

N/A

PURCHASE PRICE:

$24,000

NEGOTIATION HISTORY:

($'14,000 PER LOT)

$28,000

COUNTY'S APPRAISAL AMOUNT 2:

June 12,1979

($'12,000 PER LOT)

December 14,2015

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December 21,2015

- Seller countered at $24,000

lnitial County staff offer made @$20,000 ($10,000 Per Lot). ($12,000 Per Lot).

January 12,2016

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Staff sent revised contract to Seller for execution @ $24,000 amount.

January 22,2016

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Staff received signed contract in County Lands office

SPECIAL NEGOTIATED CONDITIONS

Seller pays for closing fees, document preparation fees, and title insurance

ENTITLEMENTS/ DEV. UNITS:

2

WETLANDS/UPLANDS % SPLIT:

28o/o

CURRENT ZONING:

AG-2

CURRENT LAND USE GATEGORY:

Outer lslands & Wetlands

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