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December 18, 2013
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, December 18, 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
David Saletko
Murdo Smith
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Director Parks and Recreation
Jeanine McPherson-Hogle, Regional Manager 2
Amanda Eberl, Administrative Assistant
Ronald Holder, Senior Field Supervisor
Margaret Bishop, Facilities Management
Maura Kraus, Principal Environmental Specialist
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I. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M.
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
Mr. Brougham moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Ms. Bills.
Motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
IV. Approval of November 20,2013 Minutes
PARAB November recorded minutes reflected the motion made by Mr. Smith should
read: Mr. Smith moved the Advisory Board make a general endorsement of the
Flowrider. Second by Ms. Bills. Motion carried; 6-0.
Ms. Bills moved to approve the November 20, 2013 Minutes as amended. Second
by Ms. Bills. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
V. Staff Highlights:
A. Shorebird Protection Signs
Maura Kraus, Principal Environmental Specialist gave a brief presentation on
Shorebird Protection Signs—"Please don't chase us—Share the Shore with the
Original Snowbirds." The sign will be on display at Barefoot Beach, Vanderbilt
Beach, Clam Pass, Tigertail Beach and South Marco Access. The signage had
been paid with donations. (See attached)
It was noted the "Please don't chase us - " signage will be removed during each
summer season.
It was suggested the "Shorebird Protection Signs" awareness presentation be
made to the BBC.
Mr. Fuchs moved to endorse the (Shorebird Protection Signs) concept. Second
by Ms. Bills. Motion carried; 6-0.
VI. New Business
A. Capital Projects—Facilities Management
Margaret Bishop gave an update on:
• Eagle Lakes Community Center was approved by BCC in September.
• Vanderbilt Beach Bathrooms was approved by TDC.
It was noted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Eagle Lakes Community Center
in January 2014.
Staff gave an update on Big Corkscrew National Park and the pickle ball courts in
East Naples project.
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Margaret Bishop noted an eco-monitor was hired for the Greenway Park due to
the construction of 300' boardwalk within a 650' radius of an eagle nest.
Cameras can not be used for monitoring. Monitoring will be done 3 times a week
to observe eagle behavior, 4 hours each morning.
It was reported Tigertail Beach—Coastal Zone project unisex bathroom is
scheduled to be completed by end of month. The City of Marco Planning
Commission recommended a male and female bathroom be considered in the
future. Staff is working with Coastal Management to request funding from the
TDC.
It was suggested Coastal Management give PARAB an update on park facilities.
It was noted Manatee Park, a future park to be built, is in the 10-year Master Plan.
Manatee Park is in the 60 % design plan.
VII. Old Business
A. Adopt A Park Assignments
Mr. Smith reported on Freedom Park and Pelican Bay Community Park. He
stated in used the new forms. He reviewed and provided"Adopt a Park Survey"
completed forms to Staff.
Mr. Smith suggested revisions to the "Adopt a Park Survey." Staff will
incorporate recommendations.
VIII. Director's Highlights
Barry Williams reported:
• Immokalee South Park project closed to completion. Plan to hold a"Grand
Opening" in February 2014.
• BCC is supportive of purchasing more green space.
• Working toward making Naples a 3-Sport Tourism destination.
It was suggested the PARAB coordinate the February meeting with the South Park
Grand Opening.
A consensus was formed to change February meeting from February 19 to February
13 at South Park at 10:00 A.M.
IX. Informational Items—Read only
Additional documentation distributed; Executive Summary—Recommendation to
approve a Statutory Deed for the conveyance of a 47.57 acre parcel that was donated
to the County by the Gulf American Corporation (GAC) Land Trust for a future
community park, a BCC Letter addressed to Mr. Smith and Collier County Parks and
Recreation Adopt a Park Issue Tracking report. (See attached)
X. Public Comments/Board Comments—None
The January meeting agenda will included the selection of a Chairman and Vice
Chairman.
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Barry Williams noted David Saletko's PARAB term will expire at the end of
December and recommended he re-apply if he was interested. It was noted he could
also apply on-line to be endorsed by PARAB and approved by BCC.
Mr. Smith inquired on the number of maintenance staff at the beaches and park
location. He noted the number of maintenance staff for the beaches should be
increased since the beaches attract tourism.
Mr. Brougham officially endorsed spending adequate funds to maintain the
facilities.
NEXT MEETING:
Regular Meeting: January 15,2014
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 2:59 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Vice C 1 man Ski Olesky
These Minutes ere approved by the Committee/Board on / , as
presented V or as amended
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