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ATV Park Ad Hoc Minutes 07/18/2012 e© ".. r � °?tom All Terrain Vehicle(ATV)Park Ad Hoc Committee Meeting pp vg, East Conference Room -et 2885 S.Horseshoe Drive pG p Naples,Fla. 124 0.• fl cis 7 July 18,2012 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order The ATV Park Ad Hoc Committee meeting was convened at 5:30 p.m. by Nick Casalanguida, Growth Management Division (GMD) Administrator. A quorum was present. Those in attendance were as follows: Felix Garcia,Member Joe Pelletier,Member Jeff Lose,Member Mario Mendez,Member Bill Combs,Applicant Barbara Pinx,Applicant Hans Russell,Real Property Management Dept.Senior Property Acquisition Specialist Toni Matt,Real Property Management Dept.Manager Nick Casalanguida,GMD Administrator Barbara Chesney,GMD Administration(Minutes) Connie Deane,GMD Administration &Staff Liaison to ATV Park Ad Hoc Committee Barry Williams,Parks and Recreation Dept.Director A. Roll Call and Introductions Self introductions by staff were made. Nick informed the members that Commissioner Coletta had requested his assistance in heading up the movement to form the Ad Hoc Committee whose purpose would be to assist county staff in their search to acquire property for an ATV Park. B. Jonathan Harraden was unable to participate via phone. I. Sunshine Law Requirements Nick informed the members that Roberts Rules of Order would apply to all meeting proceedings and provided them with an overview of the Florida Sunshine Law requirements relative to the Florida Committee on Ethics. Nick emphasized to them that they could not contact one another to discuss any issues;discussions could only occur at the meetings. Nick advised that the following actions had taken place to date: • Updated status reports provided to the Board of County Commissioners(BCC) • Two public meetings have been held and public input received • Hired a consultant, Stantec (formerly WilsonMiller) contract approximately $20,000, to assist the Real Property Management Dept.with creating graphics • Told the BCC would not expect to spend more than$100,000 in work to research the site • Spoken to NABOR (Naples Area Board of Realtors),went to one of their meetings to advise there is $2 million, trying to get them to provide information on potential properties available • Solicitation of public/private partnerships with little to no interest on the private side • With costs per acre are running between $5,000 to $9,000; it would cost between $5 million to$9 million to purchase the 1000 acres the committee would like to have. • Nick has reached out to the various Barron Collier Companies to meet and discuss potential use/purchase of properties they own • Owners of Devils Garden property may be interested in a public/private partnership; further discussion to take place • Parks and Recreation Dept. would prefer not to run an ATV park, but would rather have a public/private arrangement • Nick informed the members that the county cannot subsidize the park • Barry Williams of Parks and Rec wants a non-profit family oriented park Discussion ensued regarding the bad rap ATV riders receive from others who allow alcohol, partying and unsafe conditions to exist,and the need to consider purchase of less acres than wanted to get started. If that is not an option,than the ATV Park cannot be done. II. New Business A. Election of Chairman Joe Pelletier stated that he would be willing to serve as Chairman of the ATV Ad Hoc Committee. Mr.Garcia: I move to nominate Joe Pelletier as Chairman. Mr.Mendez: I second the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. Election of Vice Chairman Nomination for a Vice Chairman was called. Mr.LLose: I move to nominate Mr.Garcia as Vice Chairman. Mr.Pelletier: I second the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. C. (D./E.) Meeting Dates/Times Discussion ensued on proposed meeting dates and frequency. It was proposed that the next meeting of the ATV Ad Hoc Committee be held on 9/12/12 at 5:30 p.m. Connie Deane of staff will notify all of the confirmed date/time. F. History The history was covered under Agenda Item II. G. Property Acquisition Hans Russell,Real Property Management Dept.,has been working with staff to identify what,if any, property countywide would be available for the proposed ATV Park consideration of purchase. Hans presented an overview of a countywide map depicting all land ownerships and availability. Many options cannot be considered because of environmental issues. In regard to any land that may be possible for consideration, Hans has contacted every property owner to see if there was any interest. Hans then distributed a listing of the properties, their locations, owners and whether or not responses had been received(see attached list). Hans asked the members if they wanted him to send out second letters to the non-responders. All were in agreement that they did. It was also stated that the committee members themselves needed to research, make contacts and investigate on their own to assist in trying to locate potential property. If they find some, then they need to let Hans know so he can then follow up with any potential sellers. At the present time property to be considered will be within Collier County, however, it may not be possible, so if property is identified outside the county, it will need to be discussed. If potential properties are found, members need to notify Connie Deane who will advise the other members. When questioned about the old Harley property, Hans advised that it was in use and surrounded by the Everglades Restoration project. Discussion ensued regarding property owned by the Collier County School system; the property behind APAC which has now applied for mining rights; the Seminole property which has wetland issues;swamp buggy/motor cross use;split uses;Twin Eagles by I-75 being all panther habitat;South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD)permits and insurance needs. Mr. Williams, Parks and Recreation Dept., stated that if the park had to be county run, it would have to be insured by the county, if privately run then the property owner/park business must provide insurance. Conservation Collier is now part of Parks and Rec and has no interest in an ATV Park on Conservation Collier land. III. Old Business—first meeting and no old business was discussed. IV. Open to the Public—no one from the public wished to speak. V. Board Member Discussion The committee members concurred that finding an appropriate site was their number one priority. Barbara Pinx, who works at Big Cypress Basin and is a potential ATV Park Ad Hoc Committee member,suggested a subcommittee be set up to check infrastructure and other options,bringing up for consideration concessionaires. Chairman Pelletier suggested contacting other ATV Parks and bring back ideas on the following items: • Membership Fee use • Track Riding • Security • EMS on site Ms. Pinx stated that the Chrome Track has been state run since 1970, and it has hook ups and hotel security. Discussion ensued regarding fee options;concessionaires;solicitation of bids to run the park;hours of operations;local law enforcement rules;and how EMS could provide support. VI. Next Meeting The next ATV Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be held on 9/12/12, 5:30 p.m., at the GMD Construction and Maintenance building,2885 South Horseshoe Drive. VII.Adjournment A motion was made and seconded and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to adjourn. Having no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.