GGELTC Minutes 01/28/2013 2013 Golden Gate
Estates Land Trust
Committee
Minutes
January 28 , 2013
Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee
• Gulf American Corporation (GAC)
Monday, January 28, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District-Administration Office
13250 Immokalee Road,Naples, Florida
in attendance:
Karen Acquard—Chairman
Jeff Curl-Vice-Chairman
Pat Humphries-Member
W. James Flanagan III—Member
Vacant—Member
County Staff:
Toni Mott, Manager,Real Property Management
Michael Dowling, Sr. Property Management Specialist, Real Property Management
1. Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda:
The meeting of the Golden Gate Estates Land Trust. Committee was called to order
by Chairman Karen Acquard at 5:55 p.m.
A motion was called by Karen Acquard, Jeff Curl made a motion to approve and a
second was made by Pat Humphries. There was no further discussion and the
Agenda was approved unanimously.
2. Approval of Minutes:
Karen called for any comments or changes to the November 26, 2012 minutes, and
there were none.
Karen called for a motion to approve, which was made by Jeff, seconded by Pat,
were in favor.
3. Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer's Report figures were not available.
4. Resignation Letter from W. James Flanagan:
Michael read the letter from James dated December 31, 2012 advising that he
would be resigning from the Committee, which would take place immediately.
James accepted the position as Commissioner Nance's aide.
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5. GGE Library Sign Update/Issues/Sign Publicity:
Michael reported that the sign was installed and that he contacted the Facilities
Management Department's Project Manager to have the slope regarded and to use
an alternate material to the mulch such as rock. Michael said that he had discussed
publicity in the Golden Gate Gazette with David Chalick and David agreed to
contact the newspaper. However, when David contacted the paper, the paper felt it
wasn't a story they would publicize.
6. Louise Hasse Community Center Expansion Update: Complete.
7. Max Hasse Park Hours— Update:
Michael said he contacted Barry Williams and advised him of the Committee's
comments regarding the posting of hours at the parks for use times. Barry said he
thanked the Committee for the great suggestion.
8. Proposed Executive Summary for Reserved List—Revisited:
Karen said she spoke to Commissioner Nance and Jeff Klatzkow in the County
Attorney's Office. Jeff told Karen that the Committee is not obligated to hold
property for any of the governmental agencies.
Karen suggested that all reserved properties be removed from the Reserved List and
placed on one list, possibly called, a Future Sale List. Karen said for staff to provide
a first right of refusal to each of the agencies on those previously reserved
properties. Toni suggested that the Committee consider selling properties to any
governmental agency at 90% of the appraised value just as a member of the public
would have to do.
Jeff said that it would benefit all residents of Golden Gate Estates in the end.
Karen made the motion to place all reserved and future saleable properties to one list
to be called something, possibly, Future Sale List; to provide the first right of refusal
to each of the governmental agencies who have shown an interest in a particular
parcel; and to sell properties to those governmental agencies for 90% of appraised
value. Jeff seconded the motion, Karen called for any discussion, and all were in.
favor.
Toni suggested the motion should include that the Future Sale List be presented to
the BCC every five years, as it is now, to keep all parities aware of the list. Karen
amended her motion to include Toni's suggestion and all were in favor.
Jeff questioned if the Committee could remove a parcel if a member of the public or
a governmental agency requests to purchase. Karen said the Committee would be
agreeable to look at each inquiry on a case-by-case basis.
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Michael said he would prepare the Executive Summary to outline the
aforementioned conditions and submit that to the Board of County Commissioners
at the next meeting that it can be scheduled. Michael said he would email each of
the members the Executive Summary for their review.
9. Public Comments/Other Discussion:
Karen said that Chief Greenberg may petition the Committee in the near future
regarding the donation of equipment which was purchased with GAC Land Trust
Funds to Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District.
Karen continued to say that Chief Greenberg and David Farmer are trying to work
out something with Forestry and Big Cypress Basin to add drafting locations
throughout Golden Gate Estates for fire trucks to replenish water. Karen said the
Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District (BCIFCRD) may petition the
Committee for funds if things develop.
Toni said that when BCIFCRD requests funding from the Committee, staff can get a
legal opinion from the County Attorney's Office to see if the request is allowable
under the 1983 Agreement.
10. Next Meeting Date:
11. The Committee discussed the March meeting date and it was decided that March
25, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. was fine.
12. Adjournment:
Karen called for a motion to adjourn. Jeff made the motion to adjourn, which was
seconded by Pat, all were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Affirmed:
Karen Acq rd, Chairman
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