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The COLLIER COUNTY COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

will meet on

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 at

1:00 P.M. to discuss among other things, the state of the costal beaches in the county including that of beach fronts on Marco Island. the meeting will be held in naples at the County centerand will be open to the public

Collier County Deputies will be watching motorists to make sure everyone is properly buckled up in vehicles when Click It Or Ticket gets under way next week.

All vehicles will be a target during the annual nationwide safety belt enforcement campaign.

The purpose of the campaign is to increase safety belt use and reduce fatalities on Florida's roadways.

The fine for not wearing a seat belt is $113 in Collier County.

During Click It Or Ticket CCSO deputies will be conducting various countywide heightened enforcement details and efforts to draw attention to the importance of safety restraint use.

A man was in jail Tuesday after his fingerprints were found on equipment used to grow marijuana inside a Golden Gate Estates grow house taken down by Collier County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics Bureau detectives in April.

Francisco Rivero Valeron, 49, 1621 8th St. N.E., Golden Gate Estates, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the grow operation discovered April 24 at 2520 Desoto Blvd. He faces charges of marijuana trafficking, possession and/or use of narcotic equipment and possession of a structure used to traffic drugs.

Fingerprints discovered on equipment that was in the room that was being used to grow marijuana were positively identified as belonging to Valeron, according to arrest reports.

The Marco island Waterways Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for

5/17/2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

at City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room

50 Bald Eagle Drive

Marco Island, Florida 34145

Items to be discussed include:

Safe Boating Program

Power Squadron Inventory Presentation

Update on Bridge Brochure

Bridges

Proposed Names/Map updates Signage

Aids to Navigation

The Status of "No Wake" buoys in front of Jolly Bridge: Gale

Canal Issues

Seawall Issues

The Marco Island Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for

5/21/2012 5:30 PM

at the Community Room

51 Bald Eagle Drive

Marco Island, Florida

The meeting will include PRESENTATIONS:

Marco Island Charter High School – 2012 Report

Business items on the agenda include:

DISCUSSION – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presented by Mayer, Hoffman, McCann P.C.

ORDINANCE – First Reading – Adoption of New Flood Ordinance

DISCUSSION – Interlocal Agreement for Goodland Fire Service

DISCUSSION – Irrigation Meters

DISCUSSION – Appointments to Boards and Committees

An East Naples teen , an eighth grader at East Naples Middle school, was critically injured Monday in a head-on collision near Ave Maria and now has been moved from Lee Memorial Hospital to a Tampa hospital .

Kenny Altidor, 14, was a passenger in a pickup that collided with a semi at Camp Keais and Immokalee roads on Monday. Killed in the crash was Emil Kelly Altidor.

Kenny Altidor has not talked with his family and is in critical conditionas of Tuesday.

His father Emil Altidor had been a cook at Snook Inn in Marco Island .

If you can't close all of it at least a portion of the S.S. Jolley Bridge’s new span to be closed for the Memorial Day dedication ceremony for the Big Flag.

Southbound traffic will stay on the bridge’s inside or passing lane, during the May 28 ceremony, which begins at 3 p.m. and lasts a up to 90 minutes.

　On March 12th, 2012, at approximately 3:00 P.M the Marco Island Police Department School Resource Officer was notified by Marco Island Charter Middle School Administrators that a potential battery had occurred at the school.
The school official reported that a School Volunteer & Part-Time Coach, John Vanderjagt, had allegedly grabbed a student by the shoulder or neck.
Marco Island Police Patrol Officers, School Resource Officer, and Detectives met with students, school officials, the complainant and his parents, as well as Mr. Vanderjagt.  Written statements were obtained, photographs taken and school security video was obtained.
Based on the diversity of facts contained in the statements, the lack of physical evidence as demonstrated in photographic and video evidence, the case was referred to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney for review on March 15th 2012.
On May 14th, the State Attorneys Office informed the Marco Island Police Department that they would not be issuing any charges in affiliation with this incident. The Marco Island Police Department considers this case to be closed at this time subject to the development of any additional information or evidence.




The Marco Island Beach Advisory Committee Meeting will be held
5/16/2012 9:00 AM
at City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room
50 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, Florida 34145

The committee will hear

4. Staff Reports - Nancy Richie, Environmental Specialist

Water Quality, Red Tide status
Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee update
Hideaway Beach projects status
Tigertail Boardwalk and Beach status

5. Committee Reports

Parking Issues – Debbie Roddy
Volunteer Beach Stewardship program – BAC
Volunteer Sign Up
Training
Schedule
Outreach Programs
T-shirts, tent, chairs, material for volunteers

Beach Clean Ups 2012 – businesses
Beach Ordinance – review and discussion
Beach Monitoring - BAC




A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TRAVIDA TERRACE ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY FROM 7AM – 7PM is reported

Travida Terrace will be closed to through traffic between S. Barfield Dr & Inlet Dr. Local traffic will NOT be allowed on Travida as sewer will be installed. Residents have been notified and a Detour will be posted for the public.
Residents may need to park on S. Barfield on Inlet Dr temporarily. Mail delivery will likely be postponed until it is safe.
All residents and service industry vehicles are encouraged to use alternate routes (see below).






05/01/2012 05:30:00 PM and 05/03/2012 08:20:00 AM
It was reported that someone entered a vehicle parked in a residential lot on S. Collier Blvd on Marco Island and took miscellaneous items valued at approximately $685.00. Investigation continues.













Between 05/04/2012 06:00:00 PM and 05/08/2012 06:00:00 AM
It was reported to Marco Island police that someone took fishing equipment valued at approximately $775.00 from a vessel docked at a residence in the area of Heights Court. Investigation continues.

On 05/09/2012 11:27:00 AM
An Officer from the Marco island police department responded to the area of Martinique Court regarding a fugitive wanted for a bench warrant for failure to appear in court. The subject identified as Jesse Ronald Moers was taken into custody and transported to the Collier County Jail Center.







On 05/11/2012 09:00:00 PM
Marco Island police Officers responded to a boat dock in the area of Edington Place reference a disturbance where it was reported that a subject in possession of a handgun was threatening several individuals. Following investigation a subject identified as Curtiss Leigh Wold was placed under arrest for aggravated assault with a handgun and disorderly Intoxication. He was transported to the Collier County Jail Center.

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On 05/13/2012 12:30:00 PM

It was reported to Marco Island police that subjects boarded a vessel in the area of Pepperwood Court and took fishing equipment valued at approximately $850.00. Investigation continues.

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Collier County  Deputies will be watching  motorists to make sure everyone is properly buckled up in vehicles when Click It Or Ticket gets under way next week.
All vehicles will be a target during the annual nationwide safety belt enforcement campaign.
The purpose of the campaign is to increase safety belt use and reduce fatalities on Florida's roadways.
The fine for not wearing a seat belt is $113 in Collier County.
During Click It Or Ticket CCSO deputies will be conducting various countywide heightened enforcement details and efforts to draw attention to the importance of safety restraint use.

Deputies Looking For North Naples Woman

Posted Date: 5/13/2012 9:01 PM Deputies are looking for a 76-year-old North Naples woman who was last seen Sunday afternoon.

Reports say Irene Carozza told relatives she was going to the Publix store at the intersection of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads at around 2 p.m., but failed to return home. Her family is concerned about her.

Carozza is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 160 pounds. She has curly blondish-gray hair and green eyes. A clothing description is not available. She is driving a brown 2003 Buick LeSabre with Ohio tag EC59YS. The car has a firefighter decal in the rear window.

A photograph is not available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239.252.9300.

Marco island Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

meets 5/15/2012 3:30 PM

Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room
50 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, Florida 34145
The agenda includes:
Committee Discussion
Recreation Supervisor – Alex Galiana
Teen Leader – Lola Dial
Teen Council
Discussion

On Tuesday, May 15 at
7:30 p.m. a memorial will be held at the
Memorial Wall in front of Collier County Sheriff's Office headquarters, Building J, 3319 U.S. 41 E., East Naples

 A memorial service and candlelight vigil will take place at the Collier County Sheriff's Office to honor local law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

All fallen law enforcement officers from Collier County will be honored by the county's three law enforcement agencies during the nighttime vigil. The public is invited to attend.

Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk will deliver the welcome as well as the memorial address and closing remarks. Sheriff Rambosk will be joined by Naples Police Chief Tom Weschler and Marco Island Police Chief Don Hunter in the lighting of the vigil candles.

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the men in a video surveillance images taken from a Golden Gate lawn care business. Detectives believe the men may have information connected with a May 10 burglary in which several Stilh chainsaws were taken.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239.252.9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.780.8477.

The board attempting to request Tourist Development Council (TDC) catastrophe funds for T-groin structures to abate sand loss in front of the two buildings on the beach won'tbe getting the beach renurishment they hoped county commissioners would appprove. CAC members are questioning the project’s ability to qualify for catastrophe funds.

New Federal Emergency Management Flood Zone Maps go into effect Wednesday, May 16, for Collier County.

the number of properties with new insurance requirements has changed, thousands of properties in Collier County will have different insurance however some people may actually see a drop in their rates as they may have beenlisted as higher up now.

The City of Marco Island has recently contracted Iguana Control, Inc., for iguana control services. Mr. Tom Portuallo, licensed to treat infested property and trap, will address iguana reports and concerns for the residents of Marco Island. There is limited funding for the remainder of the fiscal year for this program.

The City of Marco Island initiated an iguana control program in 2008. The program has removed over 400 iguanas from the island. With the trapping program and two very cold winters in 2009 and 2010, the iguana population has declined with only rare sightings reported. In recent months, there have been a dozen or so sightings in all areas of the island. Mr. Portuallo has been contracted to address these sites and any others that are reported. His services will cover residential and business properties through the end of this fiscal year or until there are no funds available for this contract.

The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) population in Florida, particularly south Florida, has grown exponentially, due to the combination of mild weather and people releasing and feeding them in the wild. This non-native species has become established, or breeding, for decades now. An adult, approximately 12 inches from snout tip to the base of tail, or almost 2 years of age, can lay between 10 and 70 eggs per year with the majority of the clutch reaching maturity. Juvenile green iguanas eat insects, bird eggs, tree snails, carrion, vegetation shoots, leaves, blossoms and fruit, while adults feed mostly on plants and flowers. This diet impacts native species of plants and competes with native animal niches in the ever–increasing fragile south Florida food web. With no known predator, and again, a very mild climate, the population is not naturally controlled. Interestingly, studies show that an adult can have roughly a 5.6 square mile territory, which makes them potentially significant seed-dispersers for non-native plants, further complicating the enmeshed ecological web of non-native and native species in south Florida.

With not only impacts to the natural environment, iguanas are considered a nuisance and health risk to homeowners by eating shrubs/flowers, damaging foundations and seawalls with subterranean nests and tunnels, capable of biting, clawing and using their tail as a whip when approached and defecating in swimming pools, docks, boats and sidewalks. Other communities have had driving risks when large iguanas sun on the roadways causing drivers to serve or brake suddenly.

If you observe an iguana on your property or in the vicinity, please contact Nancy J. Richie, Environmental Specialist, City of Marco Island, at 239-389-5003 or nichie@cityofmarcoisland.com. For more information on Iguana Control, Inc., please go to the website www.BlueIguanaPestControl.com.