Naples Standard

Collier County recently issued the following announcement.

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory committees. Members of committees must reside and be registered to vote in Collier County. Scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions on how to apply.

The Animal Services Advisory Board has one vacancy and two seats expiring in April, in the following categories: one law enforcement representative, one citizen in the pet retail, boarding, or grooming industry, and one member at-large. This seven-member board is tasked to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the facilities, programs, and services of Collier County Domestic Animal Services. Terms are four years.

The Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee has one vacancy. Applicants must be a permanent resident or owner of commercial property within the MSTU. This seven-member committee assists the BCC in carrying out the purposes of providing curbing, watering facilities, plantings and maintenance of the median strips of roadways within the MSTU; providing traffic calming improvements; and beautification and maintenance of other areas within the MSTU. Members will prepare and recommend an itemized budget to the Board of County Commissioners. Terms are four years.

The Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has one vacancy, and three seats expiring in May in the following categories: Bayshore resident, Gateway Triangle resident, Tamiami Trail business owner, and an at-large member. This nine-member board assists in the implementation of the redevelopment plan for the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle area. Terms are three years.

The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals has three vacancies. This board hears 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. Applicants must represent one of 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. Terms are four years. This is a Quasi-Judicial Board.

The Code Enforcement Board has one vacancy. This seven-member board with two alternates is composed of individuals representing the occupations of architect, business owner, engineer, general contractor, subcontractor and realtor, who are considered on the basis of their experience or interest in the areas of the codes and ordinances to be enforced. Members are required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interest each year with the Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 3 years. This is a Quasi-Judicial Board.

The County Government Productivity Committee has four vacancies for at-large members. Applicants must be nominated by a county commissioner. This committee reviews the efficiency of departments of county government under the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners and reports its findings and recommendations to the BCC. Terms are two years.

The Floodplain Management Planning Committee has a vacancy for a citizen representative residing in the following area: southwest Collier County (along the US 41 corridor and south 951). 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. They will also develop and, at least annually, evaluate and update the Collier County Floodplain Management Plan. Members serve at the will of the County Manager.

The Forest Lakes Roadway & Drainage Advisory Committee has two seats expiring in April. This five-member committee assists the Board of County Commissioners in tasks related to providing and maintaining improved roadways, lighting, traffic signs, sidewalks, beautification, and roadway related drainage within the area of the Forest Lakes Roadway & Drainage MSTU. The committee also prepares and recommends to the Board an itemized budget, work programs and priorities. Applicants must reside within the MSTU. Terms are four years.

The Golden Gate Beautification Advisory Committee has one vacancy. This five-member committee advises and recommends as to the beautification and maintenance of landscape improvements within the road right of way as described by ordinance boundaries. The committee shall prepare an itemized budget of the amount of money required to carry out the business of the committee for the next fiscal year. Members must be residents of one of the following precincts: 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, and part of 322. Terms are four years.

The Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone Advisory Board has three vacancies. Applicants must either be residents of Golden Gate City or represent business and commercial interests in the Golden Gate City Economic Development Zone. This seven-member committee was formed for the purpose of advising the BCC concerning policies and programs to attract businesses or industries to the Economic Development Zone and reviewing and making recommendations on applications for funding through the Trust Fund. Terms are two years.

The Historic/Archaeological Preservation Board has one vacant seat. Applicants shall have demonstrated interest in the field of historical and archaeological preservation, with expertise in one of the following categories: Architecture, Engineering, or Construction. This seven-member committee is vested with the power, authority, and jurisdiction to designate, regulate, and administer historical and archaeological resources in Collier County. Terms are three years.

The Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board has three seats expiring in April. Applicants must qualify as one of the following: Immokalee resident; representative of an Immokalee business; member of the Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee; or a representative of a non-profit in the Immokalee Redevelopment Area. This nine-member committee assists in the implementation of the redevelopment plan for the Immokalee area. Terms are three years.

The Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee has two vacancies for at-large members. Applicants should have background and experience related to financial or business management. This committee provides citizen review of the County’s expenditure of the proceeds from the Collier County and Municipal Infrastructure One-Cent Sales Surtax. Terms are two years.

The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee has two vacancies, for applicants residing in the Ochopee Area Fire Control Special Taxing District. This five-member committee advises the Board of County Commissioners on the budget and operation of the Ochopee Fire Control District. Terms are two years.

The new Public Art Committee is seeking applications for seven open seats. Applicants should have background and experience related to the visual arts, with preference given to members of local arts organizations, architects, planners, and working artists. This seven-member committee was formed to serve as a forum for advancing public art in Collier County, and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in matters relating to public art policies, issues, programs, and plans for the benefit of the citizens of Collier County. Initial terms shall be one or two years.

The Public Transit Advisory Committee has one vacancy. Applicants are sought in the categories of: health care services, social services, and transit riders. This seven-member committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. Terms are three years.

The Radio Road Beautification Advisory Committee has one vacancy. This five-member committee aids and assists the BCC in carrying out the purposes of providing curbing, watering facilities, plantings and maintenance of the median areas as set forth in Ordinance No. 96-84. The committee shall recommend work programs and priorities to the County Administrator. Members shall be permanent residents within the MSTU. Terms are four years.

The Tourist Development Council has two seats expiring in April. This committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding uses for tourist development tax revenues and reviews all expenditures of revenues from the tourist development trust fund. Membership consists of: the Chair or other designated member of the BCC; two elected municipal officials (one each from Naples and Marco Island); two owner/operators - hotel or motel; one owner/operator - RV park or other tourist accommodation, or otherwise qualified; three non-owner/operators who are involved in the tourist industry or have demonstrated an interest in tourist development. Terms are four years.

The Vanderbilt Waterway MSTU Advisory Committee has one vacancy. Members must be permanent residents within the MSTU boundaries. This committee assists the BCC in carrying out the purposes of the MSTU of providing for dredging and maintenance of the Vanderbilt Waterway between the Bluebill Bridge and the Cocohatchee River, prepares and recommends to the BCC an itemized budget for the MSTU, and recommends work programs and priorities to the County Manager. Terms are 4 years.

The Water and Wastewater Authority has one seat expiring in May for a technical member, with expertise in engineering, finance and/or business administration. This five-member authority regulates utility rates and related matters regarding non-exempt water and wastewater utilities in unincorporated Collier County. Members are required to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests each year with the Supervisor of Elections. Terms are 4 years. This is a quasi-judicial board.

How to Apply:

To apply for an advisory committee vacancy, submit an application online at https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/advisory-boards-and-authorities/online-advisory-board-application. After you complete the application, click on “Submit Form.” To receive an immediate e-mail confirmation that your application was received, you must include your e-mail address in the application.

Residents interested in applying for advisory committee positions may also obtain an application by calling 239-252-8400, or by clicking here.

Please email to DL-AdvisoryBoardOn-LineApplications@colliercountyfl.gov, or mail to: Advisory Board Coordinator, County Attorney's Office, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800, Naples, Florida 34112.

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