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GGELTC Minutes 03/20/2013 S 2013 Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee Minutes March 20 , 2013 Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee MINUTES of Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Special Meeting 5:15 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 Vacant—Member Vacant—Member County Staff: Michael Dowling, Sr. Property Management Specialist, Real Property Management 1. Call to Order: The meeting of the Golden Gate Estates Land Trust Committee was called to order by Chairman Karen Acquard at 5:15 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda: A motion was called by Karen Acquard to approve the agenda as presented, 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. 3. Discussion regarding the donation of Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control and Rescue District's (BCIFCRD) chassis and cab, both with GAC funds to be donated to the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District (GGRCRD): Jeff Curl made a motion to approve, Pat Humphries seconded the motion and questioned if the Board of County Commissioners will ask what the GGFCRD will do with the equipment. Michael said that he will include all of that information in the Executive Summary to the Board of County Commissioners: who will use the equipment, the expected use length of the equipment and the current value of the equipment. 1 Karen said that GGFCRD provides mutual aide to BCIFCRD as well as to other areas of Golden Gate Estates and this equipment would benefit the residents of the Estates. Karen asked if Michael will get all details from Chief Greenberg such as the current value of the equipment and any other information needed for the Executive Summary. Michael suggested that the motion include for the GGFCRD to provide notice to the Committed at such time that the equipment is either of no use or obsolete, at which time, the Committee can give the GGFCRD direction on how the equipment can be disposed. Karen requested that the value of the equipment be determined, as suggested above, so that the value of the equipment may be accounted for on the Committee's funding pie chart. Karen called for the vote, which was made by Jeff, seconded by Pat, approving the donation of the equipment from BCIFCRD to GGFCRD, and at such time that the GGFCRD deems the equipment no longer useable, or if it wishes to donate or if the equipment should be of no value, GGFCRD shall notify the Committee of the status of the equipment, at which time the Committee will make a determination on how to dispose of the equipment, all were in favor. 4. Karen mentioned an item of concern that was not part of the agenda: Karen advised the Committee that she is disturbed by the condition of the Fire Safety House that the Land Trust purchased for GGFCRD that is used to educated children and their families on fire safety, and which the Committee also approved that the exhibit could be taken out of the estates area to education others throughout the County. Karen said that the exhibit was recently used at the Collier County Fair and it was dirty and the equipment was not working properly, namely the smoke emitter. Karen said that the emitter was repaired or replaced but done so with an inferior replacement and the exhibit room does not fill with smoke as it should. Karen said that the phone system between control room and the exhibit room was not working properly either but the door was working. Jeff suggested that a letter be send to the GGFCRD to put them on notice that the Committee is not pleased with the condition of the house. 2 Michael offered to draft the letter. Jeff said Victor Hill petitioned the Committee but has since left the GGFCRD. Jeff said the letter should state that someone be assigned the responsibility of the exhibit and that the GGFCRD should be responsible for the investment made by the Committee. Jeff suggested that the GGFCRD needs to refer back to the original equipment provided by the manufacturer for sizing, specifications, etc., and any equipment that has been replaced needs to be brought up to par to bring the exhibit in accordance with the original manufacturer's specifications. Karen said someone who has been trained properly should be used as an instructor and that the exhibit be cleaned and prepared for the next function. Karen asked that the draft letter be emailed to each Committee member for review for comment prior to the letter being mailed to the GGFCRD. 5. Karen mentioned another item of concern that was not part of the agenda: Karen suggested that notices be posted at the Louise Hasse Community Center to advertise the two Committee vacancies. After a discussion, the Committee suggested to also post notices at each of the GGFCRD Stations and the Library. Michael said he would draft a notice and ask each of the aforementioned agencies to post the notices at those facilities. 6. Pat questioned that the light on the sign at the Library appeared to be sloped. Jeff said it was a result of the grading and most likely not the light fixture. Karen asked if a letter could be sent stating that the Committee is not pleased with the light installation. Jeff said that rock has been installed to replace the mulch that was originally put down and that the rock should eliminate the potential for erosion. Karen said if it becomes problematic in the future, the Committee will send a letter requesting the area to be repaired by having the sign area regraded. Jeff said, as Pat suggested, that the lights appear to be unlevel. Michael suggested that he prepare a work order for the Facilities electricians to make the adjustment. Pat suggested that if the repair isn't satisfactory, the Purchasing Department should be contacted and have the vendor correct the problem. Michael said that could be 3 done if the lights are adjusted properly by Facilities' staff. Jeff reiterated that the letter would be addressed to the vendor who graded the area and not the light vendor. Michael said he would work with the Project Manager to resolve the issues. Karen called for a vote and made the motion for the light to be leveled and for staff to continue with other avenues should the fixture not he corrected (i.e. have the grading redone), Jeff seconded the motion, all were in favor. 7. Jeff said that one of the trees was removed, a Sabal Palm, but hasn't been put back near the sign area. Karen said that should also be addressed by staff. 8. Next meeting date: May 20, 2013 5:30 p.m. 9. Adjournment: Karen called for a motion, Jeff made a motion to adjourn, Pat seconded the motion, all were in favor. The meeting ended at 5:40 pm. Affirmed: 1 Karen Acqua'rd', Chairman 4