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Marco island turtle ordinance - solicitation for public comments

Beachfront and CAMMI Managers, Please see the below and attached from the Beach & Coastal Advisory Committee regarding Sea Turtles proposed ordinance changes. There are only 6 days left to send in comments and or questions to: [email protected]

The City of Marco Island has completed it's first draft of a new Sea Turtle Ordinance and the next step is to allow a period for review and public comment.

The workshop that will consider public comments is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16 at 9 AM.

I wanted to get these documents out as soon as possible to allow maximum time for consideration; however, I should let you know the following. In this time of Covid, the City has generally been accepting public comments via e-mail, i.e. physical attendance is not required to participate in public comments. It’s unclear to me at this time what the process will be exactly. I will communicate further when that question is resolved, but your contribution is more than welcome, however it is delivered.

There are three documents attached.

“Comments on Marco Island Turtle draft” provides a little on the history, background and intent.

“Marco Island –sea turtle lighting provisions “is the official draft drawn up by the City.

Finally, the Excel file “Comparisons of FMB…..” is a paragraph-by-paragraph comparison of the wording found in the Fort Myers Beach ordinance, adopted by that Town in February of this year, with the wording of our draft. Personally, I find this format helpful when trying to compare measures and determine if there are differences and where textual differences exist, is a different intent implied? I hope you find participation in this exercise worthwhile. My hope is that having as many ‘eyes’ on the documentation at this stage is very important. Your unique perspectives will provide guidance; if there are areas we have failed to consider or you feel a different way of approaching specific challenges would improve the Ordinance then now is the time to ask for your help!

Please let me know if you find anything unclear and I will find answers to your questions as best I can. Respectfully Yours, Andrew Tyler Beach & Coastal Resources Advisory Committee Marco Island [email protected]

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Current BOD

  • President, Molly Hennings
  • Vice President, Kevin Olszak
  • Secretary, Al Diaz
  • Treasurer, Arizona Keegan
  • Director, Derek Bebee
  • Director, Ali Pool
  • Director, Jon White

Message from President

Since 1995, the Community Association Managers of Marco Island has proudly served its community and members. Although many changes over the years have influenced the way in which our business is conducted, members taking the opportunity to help and learn from one another has not. Both Managers and Associates alike work diligently to service our community associations. Factors such as time constraints, workforce availability and severe weather challenge us all. Overcoming these obstacles with education, technological advances, quality mentoring and networking are the shining keys to our success.

We are fortunate to have a few of CAMMI’s original Board members serving as Board members today. These Board members are true assets and will help mold and structure the future of CAMMI, with a goal to refocus the organization during an exciting rebranding that will catapult our organization into the next generation! This rebranding of CAMMI has a youthful insight but will always stay true to its original design.

Everyone’s input and participation are an essential part of this organization. As such, CAMMI has always received incredible support from our Associate Members, so Manager participation is one of our main goals in the next coming year. Your current Board of Directors will be working hard to continue to provide enjoyable and rewarding Networking and Continuing Education opportunities for all our members.

I am honored to serve as President of this fine group filled with so many professional and talented members. Please feel free to contact me or any of our board members with any questions, comments or suggestions.

Molly Hennings, President

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