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PARAB Minutes 10/16/2013 October 16, 2013 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, October 16, 2013 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, in and for the County of Collier,having conducted business herein, met on this date at 2:00 P.M. at North Collier Regional Park, Administration Building, Conference Room A, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: John P. Ribes (Excused) VICE CHAIR: Edward "Ski" Olesky Mary Bills Phil Brougham John Fuchs (Excused) David Saletko (Excused) Murdo Smith ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Director Parks and Recreation Nancy Olson, Regional Manager I Annie Alvarez, Regional Manager Amanda Eberl, Administrative Assistant Rick Garby, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Ronald Holder, Senior Field Supervisor Jake Sullivan, Senior Park Ranger Derrick Dimas, Immokalee Sport Complex Supervisor Margaret Bishop, Facilities Management 1 October 16, 2013 I. Call to Order Vice Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. A quorum was established. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held. III. Approval of Agenda—September 18,2013 Remove: V. A. Employee of the Month: September V. C. Marketing Report VI. A. Frank Balzano—Driving Range VII A. Fitness Center Policies Staff will continue the items above to be heard on November 20, 2013 Agenda. Mr. Brougham moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Ms. Bills. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. IV. Approval of September 18,2013 Minutes Mr. Brougham moved to approve the September 18, 2013 Minutes as submitted. Second by Ms. Bills. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. V. Staff Highlights: A. Employee of the Month: September—Moved to November Agenda B. Park Presentation: Immokalee Sports Complex Annie Alvarez introduced Derrick Dimas,Immokalee Sports Complex Supervisor. They gave a slide presentation on events and programs held at the Immokalee Sports Complex. C. Marketing Report—Moved to November Agenda D. Field Report Rick Garby gave a slide presentation on the Turf Report October, 2013 and reported: • Redo's on little league fields. • Maintenance performed at park and school locations. • Crab grasses issues due to rains. • Soccer programs ran throughout the year and field usage. • Rehab Maintenance to saving funds where ever possible. • Irrigation system installed at Golden Gate Community Center in Community Garden area. E. Boat Launch Stickers-Addressed after VI D. VI. New Business A. Frank Balzano—Driving Range-Moved to November Agenda 2 October 16, 2013 B. "Taste of the Game" Review/Approve Mike Randall—MAR Events and Marketing presented"Taste of the Game" (A Tailgate Party—Family Event)and requested permission to hold the event at Sudgen Park; Saturday, February 2, 2014 (day before Super-Bowl Sunday)from 1 Oam—5pm as follow: • The Event will showcase different foods from the NFL. • Live bands play throughout the day. • "Be the Pro"zone will include a punting zone, field goal zone,throwing zone and running zone. • NFL players current and former on site for autographs and pictures. • Prizes for the best dressed fans. • 10% of fees will be donated to Harry Chapin Food Bank. Barry Williams suggested PARAB give a recommendation on the event and on the sale of alcohol. Large events require BCC approval upon recommendation from the PARAB. Mr. Smith asked if the whole park would be closed. Staff responded the park would remain open to the public. The"Taste of the Game"would be confined to green space. Mr. Brougham moved to approve the "Taste of the Game"concept at Sugden Park. Second by Ms. Bills. Motion carried, 4-0. Ms. Bills moved to approve the sale of alcohol at the "Taste of the Game"at Sugden Park(MAR to meet all PAR requirements.) Second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried, 4-0. C. Night Kayak Tours Captain Charles Wright,Everglades Area Tours requested permission to provide residents and visitors with night bio-luminescent kayak tours to explore the estuarine eco-systems at night from Paddlecraft Park after-hours to allow. Discussion was made to support this tour and how details could be worked out. Mr.Brougham asked how the tour would be facilitated when the park that closes at dusk. Barry Williams stated closing hours for Paddlecraft Park could be changed or grant special access to operate tours after hours. Make sure Isle of Capri residents are comfortable with park being opened until 10 pm versus dusk. He indicated Paddlecraft Park was not designed to be opened after dusk and due to lighting and safety issues which may include Risk Management and liabilities with the County. Mr. Brougham noted many items require more clarity and he suggested more homework on the project should be done by Staff prior to presentation to PARAB. Barry Williams responded the PARAB only need to approve the concept. Captain Charles Wright noted they bring lighting. 3 October 16, 2013 Barry Williams stated Staff will bring back their recommendation on the night kayak tour with more detail. Mr. Brougham stated the concept of going on a night kayak tour is intriguing but he is not comfortable with the concept of that tour in controlled access park facilities until he understands all factors, including liabilities and risk management. Ms. Bills noted she liked specific access rather than keeping the park open after dusk. Providing Everglade Area Tours carry-on their own lighting and illuminate the parking lot for people going on the tour makes it more palatable. She agreed with Mr. Brougham. Item was moved to November meeting. D. Dan Byers (Cabana Dan)—Permission to Sell Beer and Wine Dan Byers distributed and reviewed his plan and requested permission to add the sale of beer and wine at Cabana Dan's food concession at Barefoot Beach to meet guest request. He also distributed recommendation letters from the Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve, Tourist Development- Executive Director, Keep Collier Beautiful, Florida Gulf Coast University's—Lutgert College of Business— School of Resort&Hospitality Management and Freedom Waters Foundation. (See attached) He will add a liquor liability policy to the concession insurance policy, define the beer garden area with signs and only offer beer and wine for sale during normal hours. Barry Williams noted the Barefoot Beach Resolution does not allow for sale and use of alcohol and would need to be altered the resolution to allow it and approved by Florida Community Trust Land Management Plan. He voiced concerns of the location and suggested the defined area of the beer garden location be reconfigured. Nancy Olson suggested installing a gate to confine beer garden to one area. Barry Williams stated he preferred not to allow until construction was completed and the dining area was actually defined. Dan Byers explained he could miss the season without permission if everything has to wait on completion. Nancy Olson added it will be confined to an area located next to ranger station. $50,000 for construction of project will be funded by Tourist Development Council. (TDC) Mr. Smith asked if Barefoot Beach residents approve. It was noted the confined area at Barefoot Beach for the beer garden will not be named. The"Alcohol Permit" calls the area a"beer garden." Mr. Brougham moved to approve the request for the sale of beer and wine at Barefoot Beach subject to gate magnesium to defined area and with the Friends of Barefoot Beach have no objections. Second by Ms. Bills. Motion carried, 4-0. E. Capital Projects—Facilities Management—Addressed after V E 4 October 16, 2013 F. Adopt A Park—Updated Information—Addressed after VI E. V. E. Boat Launch Stickers Jake Sullivan distributed and reviewed Boat Launch Permit Information. (See attached) Discussion was made where the boat launch stickers should be adhered. Loss of revenue was also discussed and it was determined the sticker should be placed on the boat not the vehicle pulling the boat. VI. New Business E. Capital Projects—Facilities Management Margaret Bishop gave an update on Eagle Lakes Community Center, Vanderbilt Beach Bathrooms and Gordon River. F. Adopt A Park—Updated Information—Addressed in VII. B. VII. Old Business A. Fitness Center Policies—Moved to November Agenda B. Adopt A Park Assignments Ms. Bills suggested Adopt A Park Reports for Tigertail Beach Park and Sugden Regional Park be due as follows: • Tigertail Beach Park(John Fuchs) due in August and January instead of August and October. • Sugden Regional Park(Mary Bills) due in August and January instead of August and October. Phil Brougham left at 3:45 pm. Barry Williams introduced Ronald Holder, Senior Field Supervisor. The Collier County Parks and Recreation Adopt a Park Issue Tracking Report was distributed and reviewed. (See attached) VIII. Director's Highlights Barry Williams reported: • PAR assistance in helping the YMCA during a time of need. • Tigertail issues; congestion of South Beach. • He plans to attend the Marco City Council Meeting • Beach re-nourishment process beginning. • 2014 Fiscal Year has commenced. IX. Informational Items—Read only. Additional documentation distributed; Collier County Parks and Recreation October Calendar of Events and Everglades Area Tours—Eco Adventure provided by Everglades Area Tours. (See attached) 5 October 16,2013 X. Public Comments/Board Comments*None NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting: November 20,2013 Location: NCRP Administration Building,Conference Room A There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chairman at 4:00 PM. COLLIER COUNTY PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD I ice Chairman Ski Olesky These Minute5 were approved by the Committee/Board on //•«'•13 ,as presented V or as amended 6