PARAB Minutes 04/18/2012 April 18, 2012'`
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY ,'o1,p` 1'�y If,?
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Naples, Florida, April 18, 2012 NN c04? ‘?4
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 Exhibit
Hall, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida, with the following members
present:
CHAIRMAN: (Vacancy)
VICE CHAIR: Edward (Ski) Olesky
Phil Brougham
David Saletko
Murdo Smith
(Vacancy)
(Vacancy)
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Parks & Recreation Director
Gary McAlpin, Coastal Zone Management
Director
Nancy Olson, Regional Manager I
Vickie Wilson, Golden Gate Community Center
Supervisor
Meryl Rorer, Volunteer Coordinator
Rafaela Zapata, Parks & Recreation
Jolen Mayberry, Park Ranger
Clinton Perryman, Coastal Zone Management
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April 18, 2012
I. Call to Order
Mr. Ribes,Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:05 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
Mr. Brougham moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Mr. Saletko.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
IV. Approval of March 21,2012 Minutes
Change: Page 4, 1st sentence -should read has restrictive "conversance"
V. b., 1 sr bullet—should read "need fungicides"
Mr. Brougham moved to approve the March 21, 2012 Minutes as amended.
Second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
V. Old Business
a. Beach Access Improvements Workshop
Gary McAlpin and Clinton Perryman distributed and reviewed currently
authorized TDC Fund 183—Beach Park Facilities projects, Approved but
Negatively Reconsidered Projects and Potential Projects dated April 18, 2012.
Discussion was made on all projects listed as"Currently Authorized", "Approved
by Negatively Reconsidered"and "Potential Projects. "
Gary McAlpin summarized the PARAB Workshop recommended priorities:
• Barefoot ADA Ramp
• Barefoot Parking Lot and Access Improvements
• Barefoot Entrance Sign
• Clam Pass Park Tram Turnaround
• Clam Pass Parking Improvements
• Clam Pass Draw Bridge Repairs
Mr. Brougham moved to confirm those priorities that were summarized by Gary
and that we make a strong recommendation to move forward with those
priorities to the BCC and we also put a strong endorsement and the consensus
for full support of the current TDC funding for beach park facilities and the
current TDC tax rate. Second by Murdo Smith. Motion carried, 4-0.
Staff suggested the purchase of master meters and trash receptacles for general
beach appearance for consideration.
Gary McAlpin will follow up with Colleen Greene to see if the suggested
items could be funded with TDC Funds.
Mr. Smith suggested consideration be made to redo striping at Marco Beach
access to beach to make more parking spaces.
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VI. Staff Highlights
a. Employee of the Month for March and April
Barry Williams announced Rafaela Zapata as the Employee of the Month for
March 2012 and Jolen Mayberry as Employee of the Month for April 2012.
They were recognized for going above and beyond their responsibilities and were
presented the"Employee of the Month"award.
b. Recreation—Addressed in VI. c.
c. Marketing
Meryl Rorer distributed the Summer R.E.A.L. Guide 2012 and reported:
• Summer Camp Registration begins April 14th
• Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is open for Summer
- June 9 - School's Out Bash
- June 17—Father's Day Celebration
- May 13 —Mother's Day Celebration
- May 28—Memorial Day
Recreation events reported:
• Balloon Festival Event held in Immokalee at Airport Park featured 30 hot
air balloons from all over the Country was a success.
• The Volunteer Recognition to thank 120 volunteers was successful.
• Junior Leader Training for Summer Camp started this week.
VII. New Business
a. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Memberships for Non-Collier Residents
Barry Williams provided an email request addressed to Commissioner Coletta
from Shannon Pounsberry to consider offering memberships to Sun-N-Fun to
residents outside of Collier County. (See attached)
Staff and PARAB were not opposed and would consider a family pass.
He reported a meeting has been scheduled to discuss this matter with Leo Ochs
and Steve Carnal. Staff will provide data for review and discussion at a future
meeting.
VIII. Director's Highlights
Barry Williams reported:
> The Balloon Festival -was a beautiful site and a great use for Airport Park.
Plans are to hold the Balloon Festival next year.
> Gordon River Greenway Parkway- a movement to"Save the Pond" in front
of the Naples Zoo is underway. Looking at options to save the pond.
> Gordon River Greenway Parkway- Staff is working with the Florida
Community Trust issue to BCC in May to resolve issue.
> Marla Ramsey reception was held on April 13`n
> Board vacancies will be on the next agenda.
Mr. Smith noted the lack of Monthly Park Reports provided by park locations
requested Staff to address the issue.
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IX. Informational Items—Read only.
X. Public Comments/Board Comments
Mr. Saletko stated the baseball infields at Veteran Park are too dusty for umpires to
make some calls and suggested the infields be watered down.
Mr. Olesky stated the Airport Park section of the land leased from airport is in rough
condition due to lack of grass and irrigation.
Staff will direct Tony Ruberto to research grass warranty.
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chairman at 3:50 PM.
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
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These Minutes were approved by the Committee/Board on , as
presented or as amended
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