BULLETIN Serving Immokalee, Ave Maria and Eastern Collier County Vol. 54 No. 1 Thursday, January 7, 2021 36-Mile walk helps defend the Sacred by Danika J. Fornear Immokalee Bulletin OCHOPEE - Despite having to battle hordes of mosquitoes and blistering feet, a group of concerned citizens from across the state gathered for a 36 mile “Defend the Sacred” prayer walk through the Everglades to bring awareness of their opposition of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to turn over the 404 per- mitting process to the state of . The walk was organized and hosted by Betty Osceola, Houston Cypress, and Garrett Stu- art through the Eco Preservation Project. “EPA is approving the State of Florida’s assumption of dredge and fill permits on all lands state and federal,” explained Osceola, leader of the prayer walk. “EPA is approv- ing for the Federal Agency to hand over permit authority in the Big Cypress National Preserve and . Also in doing this EPA is allowing the definition of Indian Territory/Country to be re-defined at the objections of the Indian Tribes here in Florida and abroad. In essence under- mining tribal sovereignty and diminishing the size of tribal lands. “This allows the opportunity for more oil pads and roads to get to those oil pads to be built and rip away our resources. This will devastate these lands and waters and Immokalee Bulletin/Danika J. Fornear: A group of prayer walkers travel 36 miles through the Everglades to spread awareness about detrimental changes in See Everglades — Page 2 EPA permitting. Poindexter named iTECH Student of the Month McDaniel Special to the Immokalee Bulletin IMMOKALEE - “I love it. I like expand- ing my skills,” is how Quinten Poindexter, invites public Immokalee Technical College’s (iTECH) Student of the Month for January respond- ed when asked how he felt about the to ‘A Night machining program at the Center for Manu- facturing Excellence (CME), iTECH’s career training satellite school in Golden Gate. With Your Professionally, Quinten Poindexter has a good career as a personal trainer and mas- seuse. At home, he is quite the handyman. Commissioner’ He can fix just about anything, especially if it involves wood. He and his wife have a Special to the Immokalee Bulletin young son and recently welcomed a baby. NAPLES - Collier County Commissioner Quinten was satisfied with everything William L. McDaniel, Jr. District 5, invites about his life except he knew wanted to Collier County residents to attend A Night change careers. “I was always interested in With Your Commissioner event on Wednes- working with metal. I didn’t even know that working in metal was a viable career until day, Jan. 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at UF/ Submitted photo IFAS Collier Extension, 14700 Immokalee recently,” he said. That is when Quinten Quinten Poindexter is Immokalee Technical College’s (iTECH) Student of the See iTech — Page 2 Month for January. See Commissioner — Page 2 2 Immokalee Bulletin January 7, 2021

what those who appreciate nature want. carry the Flag. It takes a village renewal. It is also a symbol of order amidst Everglades We love our National Parks and Preserves,” of take care of Mother Earth, together the chaos as reflected in its spiral precision.” Stuart explained. rainbow shines on another day.” The organizers of the Defend the Sacred Continued From Page 1 Participants ranged from a wide variety of The prayer walk ended in the evening on ask anyone who is concerned about the ages, backgrounds, and organizations, but all Jan. 3, with the group erupting with loud EPA’s recent and upcoming decisions regard- all the humans and creatures that inhabit this came together in defense of the Everglades. cheers and screams as they ran together cir- ing 404 permitting to contact Commissione area,” explained activist Cat Chase, one of “Someone asked if I had arranged for cling each other, flags ripping in the moon- Nikki Fried [email protected] or by the prayer walkers. the two medicine flag bearers, and I replied, light. This was a powerful, symbolic ending phone at 850-617-7700. E or by phone at Environmental educator, activist, and ‘Creator will send who is meant to carry the for the prayer walkers. “In the days leading 850-617-7700. protector, Garrett Stuart, also known as Cap- flags. He sent the Eagle and the Condor.’ The up to the walk and during the walk I kept “Let her know you support her decision tain Planet to his many supporters, met with flag bearer on the right was of the Eagle and seeing a vision of the prayer walk closing that EPA should not turn over 404 permitting his aunt, Betty Osceola, along route 41 on the left was of the Condor on both days,” as a Nautilus, and did as Creator guided,” assumption to the State of Florida,” said the morning of Jan. 2 and prayed together said Osceola. “It was good to see American Osceola described. “The chambered nautilus Osceola. “However you enjoy and recreate before they marched silently. Indian Movement (AIM) came and stood, is one of the oldest creatures known to in Florida’s natural areas if you don’t stand “Keep federally protected lands federally prayed and walked with us, and it was survive in the earth’s oceans. It is a symbol up now, you will end up with less of those protected. That’s what the tribes want. That’s meant to be to have one of the rainbow of nature’s grace in growth, expansion, and places to enjoy.”

ing program on August 31, 2020, and now, the program, and the teacher is able to help lend a hand to a fellow student when he/ iTech five months later, he has completed over students one-on-one. “I started off working she needs it, has already interviewed with half of the 15 month program. “I like the on manual, mill, and lathe machines. I got several different companies. “There are a Continued From Page 1 way the classroom instruction can be ad- used to working with metal, and I feel more lot of listings for this kind of work. I feel justed,” he said referring to the flexibility the comfortable now working with precision found the Center for Manufacturing Excel- teacher has in working with the students. measurements. I have made a vice, a confident going into the future,” he said lence in Golden Gate. Each student works at his/her own pace clamp, and a small hammer,” he adds. with a smile. Quinten enrolled in the CME’s Machin- while adhering to the time parameters of Quinten, who always takes the time to

wd=dDRiMzJ5NktiRjN6UWNuRzhodG- them,” said Commissioner McDaniel. “I am team. Guests are encouraged to submit Commissioner JPQT09 looking forward to meeting both face-to- questions that will be drawn randomly Beginning Jan.13, and every second face and virtually with folks who may not during a question and answer session. Continued From Page 1 Wednesday in 2021, Commissioner Bill have had much contact with their govern- More than one commissioner may be Road, Naples, Florida. Guests are invited McDaniel will host this series of events ment in nearly a year. As a public servant, I present and participate in Commissioner to attend either in-person or remotely. Due designed to facilitate open discussion on a intend to stay in close communication with McDaniel’s District 5 event. The discussion to COVID-19 guidelines, a maximum of 50 variety of relevant topics. the community to make sure that we are may include items for action at a future guests are allowed at this event on a first- “A Night With Your Commissioner is our providing the very best level of government Board of County Commissioners meeting. come, first-served basis. Face coverings are way of encouraging District 5 residents who services possible.” For more information, call Executive mandatory. are interested in Collier County Government Commissioner McDaniel will provide Aide to Commissioner McDaniel Sue Filson, To participate remotely, register at to participate in open and casual conver- opening remarks and introduce several at 239-252-8601 or via email at Sue.Filson@ https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87077569122?p- sations about topics that are important to key members of the County administrative colliercountyfl.gov. First Bank has offered community banking since 1922 Special to the Immokalee Bulletin tomers can count on us, because when they their depositors live and work, which helps nity banks offer nimble decision-making on CLEWISTON — Over the years First Bank succeed our communities succeed.” local businesses and communities thrive. business loans because decisions are made President and CEO Carey Soud, “We in- • Relationship Banking: Communi- has witnessed that the choice of a financial locally. They are also excellent business ad- vite you to experience the best banking has ty bank officers know their customers and institution matters and could impact one’s to offer - personalized service with the cor- consider family history and discretionary visers because they too are a small business ability to secure a loan, obtain favorable fees porate stewardship of a community bank spending in making loans. and know the market better than anyone. or rates, or ensure the high-quality, personal along with the hi-tech convenience of a big • Innovative Solutions: Community • Community Engagement and Ac- service they desire from their bank. bank – all here at First Bank, your friendly bankers work hand in hand with custom- cessibility: Community bankers are deeply “First Bank has earned the public’s trust hometown bank!” First Bank offers the fol- ers to ensure they have access to the best involved in their local communities, donat- because we have proven to be good stew- lowing checklist to illustrate the community innovations possible to meet their needs — ards of our depositors’ money, said First bank difference: including the most secure, reliable and con- ing their time, dedication and resources to Bank Chairman, Miller Couse. We live and • Local Focus: Community banks chan- venient payment options. local causes that make a difference in the work in the communities we serve. Our cus- nel their loans to the neighborhoods where • Timely Decision-Making: Commu- lives of residents.

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575 S MAIN ST LABELLE, FL 33935 (863) 675-2999 4 Immokalee Bulletin January 7, 2021 Lee Health to host Virtual Town Hall on Jan. 7 Opportunity for the public the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as include an “As health care leaders, we want to ed- & CEO at Lee Health and Dr. Stephanie interactive question and answer session. ucate citizens about the facts related to the Stovall, Medical Director, Quality and Safety to learn more about the Since the start of the pandemic, Lee COVID-19 vaccine,” said Larry Antonucci, at Golisano Children’s Hospital of South- Health has remained committed to trans- M.D., MBA, Lee Health president & CEO. west Florida. COVID-19 vaccine parency. Keeping the community informed “We look forward to the opportunity to The event is free and no subscription or about the current state of the virus, the address the Southwest Florida community login is required. For those without access Special to the Immokalee Bulletin vaccine, and the safety of its hospitals is a and provide them with the information they to Facebook, the event will also be live top priority for the health system. Shortly need to know to keep themselves and their streamed at LeeHealth.org. FORT MYERS — Lee Health will host after the pandemic broke out, Lee Health loved ones safe.” Upon conclusion of the town hall, it will a Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, began issuing daily communications to The virtual event will be moderated by be posted to the Lee Health website for Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. The Facebook Live event the community, its employees and news Lindsey Morton, Senior Creative Services playback. is open to the public and will feature a organizations to keep everyone apprised on Project Manager at Lee Health, and will fea- For more information, visit the Lee discussion with Lee Health leaders about how to stay safe and healthy. ture Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA, President Health Facebook page. Governor announces four new actions to increase vaccinations LONGWOOD – On Jan. 4, during a press the Florida Department of Health to identi- State Of Florida Vaccine Week Two conference at Orlando Health in Seminole fy state-run COVID-19 testing sites that can • Florida received the first shipment of County, Governor Ron DeSantis announced convert into vaccine sites. Additional infor- Accomplishments To-Date: four new actions the state is undertaking of a the Moderna vaccine, which was immedi- mation regarding the locations of these sites The opening of hospital vaccination sites ately sent to over 170 hospital locations that proactive approach to increase vaccinations, will be available in the coming days. along with these four new actions are a especially for Floridians 65 and older. spanned the entire state. 2) Deploying the vaccine into under- timely complement to our first three weeks • The Governor also signed an execu- Governor DeSantis said, “Florida is put- served communities. of vaccinations, which included the follow- ting Seniors First and I’m pleased to an- tive order to give next vaccination priori- Governor DeSantis has directed the Flor- ing accomplishments: ty to seniors over the age of 65, as well as nounce four new actions that will contin- ida Division of Emergency Management to • Florida was the first state in the nation ue our proactive approach to offering the highlighting the start of CVS and Walgreens’ identify places of worship and other loca- to: administration of vaccines at long-term care vaccine to Floridians 65 and older, as well tions in underserved communities where o Begin offering vaccines to staff and our continued efforts to vaccinate frontline facilities. the vaccine may be administered. Florida residents of our over 4,000 long-term care health care workers and long-term care fa- has already begun a pilot program in Es- facilities. Week Three cility residents. Partnerships with Florida cambia County, where over 500 seniors o Begin offering vaccines to EMTs and • Florida remained full speed ahead at hospitals remain critical to our efforts, but have received their vaccine and have been this alone is not enough to reach our vacci- paramedics; and vaccinating the state’s most vulnerable res- scheduled for their booster shot, which they nation goals. o Mobilize our county health depart- idents and sent doses of vaccine to all 67 will receive at the same location. “To that end, I am directing the Florida ments and county emergency managers to county health departments. Division of Emergency Management to part- 3) Reinforcing vaccination efforts with actively vaccinate seniors in the community. • Florida received over 127,000 doses of ner with the Florida Department of Health additional staff. the Moderna vaccine and distributed doses to identify additional sites to administer the Governor DeSantis has directed the Flor- Week One to the remaining county health departments vaccine and to be open 7 days per week, ida Division of Emergency Management to • Four New ActionsFive pilot hospitals re- and hospitals that had not received the vac- including the conversion of state-supported immediately hire 1,000 contract nurses to ceived an allocation of the Pfizer vaccine for cine to-date. testing sites and partnerships with places of support vaccination efforts. These nurs- frontline health care workers and residents • Florida received over 118,900 doses worship in underserved communities. I am es will be deployed throughout the entire of long-term care facilities. At the Gover- of the Pfizer vaccine, which is being used also directing the Division to hire additional state to help run vaccination sites, including nor’s direction, they shared with neighbor- to administer the second dose at the origi- nurses to support these sites and accelerate public sites run by the state or counties and ing hospitals. nal five pilot hospitals, and long-term care vaccinations in Florida’s over 3,000 assisted private sites such as South Seminole Hospi- • The Governor directed the Florida facilities in Broward and Pinellas Counties living facilities. We will continue to build on tal. These nurses will supplement the many Department of Health, Florida Division of who received their first dose through Florida these efforts in the coming weeks.” personnel already in the field, including 800 Emergency Management and Florida Na- Department of Health and Florida National The Governor was joined at today’s event Florida National Guardsmen, who have tional Guard to mobilize EMS strike teams to Guard strike teams. by Orlando Health CEO David Strong, State been supporting the state’s response since immediately begin offering vaccines to staff Week Four (Underway) Senator Jason Brodeur and State Represen- the beginning of the pandemic. and residents of long-term care facilities to tative Scott Plakon, where he also helped 4) Continuing to prioritize long-term care supplement Operation Warp Speed partner • As Florida enters Week Four, Governor kickoff the opening of Orlando Health’s sev- facility residents. efforts a week ahead of schedule. DeSantis’ administration is taking the neces- en new community vaccination sites. There is no time to waste to vaccinate • Florida offered vaccines to all staff and sary steps to ensure the vaccine - that is now Florida’s most vulnerable residents. Gover- Four New Actions To Continue residents at over 100 facilities in Pinellas and present in every corner of the state - gets ad- nor DeSantis is directing the Florida Division Broward Counties in just 6 days. ministered as quickly as possible. Florida’s Proactive Approach of Emergency Management to assume addi- tional responsibilities regarding the admin- To Vaccinations: istration of vaccines in Florida’s over 3,000 1) Expanding access to vaccine with assisted living facilities, supplementing and additional state-supported sites. Governor accelerating the efforts being undertaken by DeSantis has directed the Florida Division CVS and Walgreens, pursuant to their agree- of Emergency Management to work with ment with the federal government. Did You Know? • Florida has the longest coastline (1,197 grove forests, hardwood hammocks and statute miles) in the contiguous United wetlands, is the largest subtropical wilder- States, with 825 miles of accessible beaches ness in the United States. to enjoy. • Florida is the boating and fishing Special! • Wherever you are in Florida, you’re capital of the world. It has more than 7,700 3 Areas of Carpet $125! never more than 60 miles from the nearest lakes, 11,000 miles of rivers, 2,276 miles 2 Areas of Tile $250! body of salt water. of tidal shoreline, and has produced more • The Florida Everglades, containing 1.5 than 900 world fishing records, more than Call 863-843-5039 million acres of sawgrass, marshes, man- any other state, or country. January 7, 2021 Immokalee Bulletin 5 Soccer Pit Cobras 3 v 3 Registration Registration for Friday from Jan 11 – 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. Face Mask through Jan 15, 2021. Please wear your Practice Jan 19, 21, 26, 28 from 6:30 PM Required. mask. We will have paper registration to 8 PM Night Lights Jan 11 – 15 There are 2 steps to the online registra- forms for your convenience. Payment can Games Feb 5 through March 19 - Every tion at soccerpitcobras.com be made by credit card, check (made out to Friday night starting at 7 PM IMMOKALEE - This year we are excited 1. Go to the Applications page under the Soccer Pit Cobras), or cash. Awards March 26 7 PM to announce that a grant from Suncoast Programs. Please fill out the 3v3 Application Please note that registrations are not All Activities are scheduled for the Im- Credit Union makes it possible for us to of- and email it to [email protected]. accepted until payment is made in full. mokalee Sports Complex – Field 3 Age groups: fer a reduced registration fee to ALL players. 2. On the same page of the website The 3v3 games are played on a small The first 100 paid applicants will receive an make a payment via PayPal. Using this 4 and 5 year old Co-ed teams field with small goals. Each team is made almost 70% reduction in the cost – reduced method allows you to pay via credit card or 6 and 7 year old Co-ed teams up of 5 players with 3 players on the field at from $125 in 2019 to $40 for this season. All bank transfer. You can also use Venmo, or 8, 9, and 10 year old Co-ed teams additional players will enjoy an almost 40% check made out to The Soccer Pit Cobras. 11 and 12 year old Girls and Boys teams a time. For younger players, this is an intro- discount – from $125 to $80. Please be certain to include the name of 13 and 14 year old Girls and Boys teams duction to the game. For older players, this The registration period is open from your player on all transactions. Checks can High school Girls is an opportunity to enhance techniques 1/11/2021 through 1/15/2021. This year be mailed to P O Box 23, Immokalee, FL The number of teams will be deter- such as passing and trapping the ball which you can register online but, if you would 34143 mined by the registrations received. can transfer to the larger field. like, a representative will be at the Soccer If you prefer to register in person, please We are also in need of volunteer coach- Pit Clubhouse (908 Roberts Ave behind come to the Soccer Pit Clubhouse between Season Calendar: es. Please call 239.980.7759 for more info. the Immokalee Foundation) each evening 6 and 8 PM any evening from Jan 11, 2021 Registration Jan 11 – 15 Coach’s children play for free! Growth Management Department transitions to Paperless Permits Currently, customers have bring in their applications and documents state statute, Collier County, or other agen- highly applied for permits. for GMD intake staff to review and input cies to be provided as original signed hard three options for into the system). As GMD transitions to a copies are exempt from electronic submit- Training: fully electronic process paper drop-off and tal; for example, bond riders, bond reduc- submitting permit To ease the transition, GMD will offer in-person paper intake will be phased out. tions, performance agreements, conserva- applications Paper drop-offs will no longer be accepted tion easements, plat recording documents, GMD Portal Paperless Process training in after March 22, 2021, unless the customer lot line adjustment affidavits, and easement March 2021. This free training will cover up- Special to the Immokalee Bulletin qualifies for an exemption. In-person pa- use agreements. Application submittal re- dates to the GMD Public Portal and how to NAPLES - Beginning April 19, 2021, the per intake will no longer be an option after quirements will indicate which documents register for an account, apply for and track Growth Management Department (GMD) is April 19, 2021, unless the customer qualifies must be provided as hard copies. If you permits and petitions, and how to upload transitioning to a fully electronic submittal for an exemption. The online submittal pro- are unsure, please contact one of our GMD process for building, zoning, and develop- cess is currently available and will remain. Planners or Reviewers at 239-252-2400. documents to resolve conditions. The train- ment review permit applications. Contrac- • An exemption may be requested by ing will be offered online. Dates and times tors, design professionals, and agents will Exceptions: anyone who needs assistance to submit will be published on the E-Permitting Web- be required to submit applications and sup- • Property Owners who qualify as “own- documents electronically. For assistance, page and in future announcements. porting documents through the GMD Public er-builders” may submit building permit please contact a Permitting Supervisor at Portal. Any paper submittals received prior applications in-person, including any docu- 239-252-2400. Contacts: to April 19, 2021, will remain a paper pro- ments up to 11 inches by 17 inches in size. cess through issuance and/or approval. Larger format documents including plan Improvements: For training questions, contact Train- Currently, customers have three options sets must be submitted as a digital PDF file. Our team is dedicated to improving the ing Coordinator Dianna Perryman at GM- for submitting permit applications: (1) • Property Owners may submit zoning, GMD Public Portal experience. Upcoming [email protected] or 239-252- online, (2) paper drop-off (when a cus- environmental, and development review changes expected in the next few months 2965. tomer leaves their paper application and applications in-person, including any docu- include self-issuing permits (apply, pay and For Paperless Permit Project questions, supporting documents at the front infor- ments up to 11 inches by 17 inches in size. print a permit online if no plan review is re- mation counter or designated outdoor bin Larger format documents including plan quired), access to more application types contact Senior Operations Analyst Danny for intake staff to process later), and (3) sets must be submitted as a digital PDF file. (master building permits, temporary use Condomina at danny.condomina@col- in-person paper intake (when customers • Submission of documents required by permits, etc.) and easy-button options for liercountyfl.gov or 239-252-6866.

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Terms are three and operation of the Golden Gate Commu- visory Committee has two seats expiring be registered to vote in Collier County. years. This is a Quasi-Judicial Board. nity Center. Terms are three years. in March. This five-member committee Scroll to the bottom of this page for instruc- The Contractors Licensing Board The Golden Gate City Economic aids and assists the BCC in carrying out the tions on how to apply. has one seat expiring in February for a Development Zone Advisory Board has purposes of providing curbing, watering The Affordable Housing Advisory building professional, representing the City one vacancy, and three seats expiring in facilities, plantings and maintenance of the Committee has one vacancy for one of the of Naples. Applicants must be recommend- January 2021. Applicants must either be median areas as set forth in Ordinance No. following specific categories related to af- ed by the Naples City Council, and should residents of Golden Gate City or represent 96-84. The committee shall recommend fordable housing: non-profit provider of af- be either a licensed architect, a licensed business and commercial interests in the work programs and priorities to the County fordable housing, and employers within the general contractor, a licensed engineer, a Golden Gate City Economic Development Administrator. Members shall be perma- jurisdiction. This committee was created in licensed electrical contractor, a licensed Zone. This seven-member committee was nent residents within the MSTU. Terms are accordance with Sect. 420.9076 Fla. Stat., plumbing contractor, a licensed mechanical formed for the purpose of advising the BCC four years. to review policies, procedures, ordinances, contractor, a licensed roofing contractor, a concerning policies and programs to attract The Vanderbilt Waterway MSTU Ad- land development regulations, and the licensed residential, or a licensed building businesses or industries to the Economic visory Committee has two seats expiring adopted local government comprehensive contractor. This nine-member board was Development Zone and reviewing and mak- in February 2021. Members must be perma- plan, and to recommend specific actions or created to determine the qualifications of ing recommendations on applications for nent residents within the MSTU boundaries. initiatives to encourage affordable housing. applicants for the various categories of the funding through the Trust Fund. Terms are This committee assists the BCC in carrying Terms are three years. Contractors’ Certificates of Competency. two years. out the purposes of the MSTU of provid- The Bayshore Beautification MSTU They also hold hearings to determine if a The Haldeman Creek Dredging ing for dredging and maintenance of the Advisory Committee has three seats certificate of competency of any contractor, Maintenance Advisory Committee has Vanderbilt Waterway between the Bluebill expiring in March. Applicants must be master or journeyman should be revoked. one current vacancy, and one seat expiring Bridge and the Cocohatchee River, prepares a permanent resident or owner of com- Terms are three years. This is a Quasi-Judi- in March. Applicants must reside within the and recommends to the BCC an itemized mercial property within the MSTU. This cial Board. boundaries of the MSTU. This five-member budget for the MSTU, and recommends seven-member committee assists the BCC The Floodplain Management Plan- committee was created to aid and assist the work programs and priorities to the County in carrying out the purposes of provid- ning Committee has three vacancies Board of County Commissioners in carrying Manager. Terms are 4 years. ing curbing, watering facilities, plantings for citizen representatives residing in the out the MSTU, to prepare and recommend The Water and Wastewater Author- and maintenance of the median strips of following areas: southwest Collier Coun- an itemized budget, and to recommend ity has one vacancy for a lay member. roadways within the MSTU; providing traffic ty (along the US 41 corridor and south work programs and priorities. Members Lay members are appointed on the basis calming improvements; and beautification 951), north central Collier County (east will be appointed from different parcels, of individual civic pride, integrity, and and maintenance of other areas within the of I-75 and west of Collier Blvd., between subdivisions and/or communities within the experience in any area of regulation. This MSTU. Members will prepare and recom- Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. and the north MSTU. Terms are four years. five-member authority regulates utility rates mend an itemized budget to the Board of Collier County line), and the rural region The Immokalee Beautification MSTU and related matters regarding non-exempt County Commissioners. Terms are four of the county (east of 951). The committee Advisory Committee has two vacant water and wastewater utilities in unincorpo- years. reviews and provides recommendations for seats. Applicants must be permanent resi- rated Collier County. Members are required The Board of Building Adjust- floodplain management regulations, and dents within the MSTU. This seven-mem- to file a Form 1 Statement of Financial ments and Appeals has two vacancies. for surface water and watershed manage- ber committee assists the Board of County Interests each year with the Supervisor of Applicants must represent one of the ment issues brought before it including, but Commissioners in the business affairs Elections. Terms are four years. This is a following professions: a licensed plumb- not limited to, matters dealing with water of the Immokalee Beautification Taxing quasi-judicial board. ing or mechanical contractor, or a state quality and quantity. They will also develop District and prepares and recommends an licensed architect or structural engineer. and, at least annually, evaluate and update itemized budget to carry out the business How to Apply: This five-member board hears appeals on the Collier County Floodplain Management of the district for each fiscal year. Terms are To apply for an advisory committee rejections or refusals by the Building Code Plan. Members serve at the will of the four years. vacancy, submit an application online at Compliance Director to approve mode of County Manager. The Ochopee Fire Control District https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-gov- construction or materials to be used in The Golden Gate Beautification Advisory Committee has three vacancies ernment/advisory-boards/online-adviso- construction or alteration of a structure. Advisory Committee has one vacancy. for applicants residing in the Ochopee Area ry-board-application. After you complete Members must be knowledgeable in the This five-member committee advises and Fire Control Special Taxing District. This the application, click on “Submit Form.” To following Collier County Codes: Florida recommends as to the beautification and five-member committee advises the Board receive an immediate e-mail confirmation Building Codes, Electrical Code, Fire Pre- maintenance of landscape improvements of County Commissioners on the budget that your application was received, you vention Code, Gas Code, Mechanical Code within the road right of way as described by and operation of the Ochopee Fire Control must include your e-mail address in the and Swimming Pool Code. Terms are four ordinance boundaries. The committee shall District. Terms are two years. application. years. This is a Quasi-Judicial Board. prepare an itemized budget of the amount The Parks and Recreation Advisory Residents interested in applying for advi- The Code Enforcement Board has of money required to carry out the business Board has two vacancies representing the sory committee positions may also obtain three regular seats and one alternate seat of the committee for the next fiscal year. Naples and Urban Area Community Park an application by calling (239) 252-8400, expiring in February 2021. This seven-mem- Members must be residents of one of the District. This seven-member committee or from https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/ ber board with two alternates is composed following precincts: 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, advises the BCC on any matters concerning home/showdocument?id=25235. Please of individuals representing the occupations and part of 322. Terms are four years. acquisition, development and programs email to DL-AdvisoryBoardOn-LineAppli- of architect, business owner, engineer, The Golden Gate Community Center involving parks and recreation facilities in [email protected], or mail to general contractor, subcontractor and Advisory Board has one vacancy. Mem- Collier County. Membership consists of one the attention of Wanda Rodriguez, County realtor, who are considered on the basis of bers must reside within the boundaries of member from the Immokalee Community Attorney’s Office, 3299 East, their experience or interest in the areas of the Golden Gate Community Center Munic- Park District and six members from the Suite 800, Naples, Florida 34112-5746. Collier County Road Watch Report for week of Jan. 3

Special to the Immokalee Bulletin Gator Slough Lane to SR 29 from a two- flashing beacon to a roundabout. Motorists constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter, as COLLIER COUNTY – The Florida De- lane undivided highway to a four-lane should expect intermittent lane closures well as making drainage improvements on partment of Transportation has roadwork divided roadway, while allowing for a future through the duration of the project during the north and south sides of US 29. Motor- planned in Collier County next week. Mo- six-lane roadway. The project also includes nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 ists should expect lane closures through torists are advised to use caution in areas constructing 5-foot-wide paved shoulders, a.m. Estimated project completion is sum- the duration of the project during daytime where road work is underway. Projects which will serve as bike lanes, a 54-foot mer 2022. The Contractor is Ajax Paving hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists and include: wide median, a 10-foot multi-use trail along Industries of Florida, LLC. pedestrians should use caution while trav- • SR 82/Immokalee from Gator Slough the south side, and a 5-foot sidewalk along • SR 29 from North First Street to North eling in this area. Estimated completion is Lane to SR 29: (Construction project) the north side. The intersection at SR 29 Ninth Street: (Construction project) Crews early spring 2021. The contractor is Wright Crews are working to widen SR 82 from will be changed from a stop condition with are installing new pedestrian signals and Construction Group, Inc. January 7, 2021 Immokalee Bulletin 7

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