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PARAB Minutes 05/16/2012 )- p Ma1016,2 � MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLL R C PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY B A' Naples, Florida, May 16, 2012 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 Jack Wert, Tourist Development Director Tony Ruberto, Sr. Project Manager Peg Ruby, Marketing Specialist Rick Garby, Maintenance Supervisor Alex Sulecki, Facilities Management/Conservation Collier Program, Coordinator 1 May 16, 2012 • I. Call to Order Mr. Olesky,Vice Chairman 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 Move: VII. Old Business after IV. VI. a. PAR Advisory Board Applications after VII. Add: VI b. - Tourist Development Subcommittee Recommendations Mr. Brougham moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Mr. Saletko. Motion carried unanimously,4-0. IV. Approval of April 18,2012 Minutes Mr. Brougham moved to approve the April 18, 2012 Minutes as submitted. Second by Mr.Smith. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. V. Staff Highlights—Addressed after VI. c. VI. New Business—Addressed after VII. VII. Old Business a. Meeting a quorum was present without Mr. Ribes and Ms. Buehler Barry Williams explained Mr. Ribes and Ms. Buehler Advisory Board terms expired in December 31, 2011. Both Board members were ineligible to vote on issues during the January, February, March and April 2012 meetings. A quorum was established without Mr. Ribes and Ms. Buehler at the January and April meetings. Staff provided a Summary of Motions with the number of votes for the February and March meetings. (See attached) He recommended the Board verify the validity of the motions. Mr. Brougham moved to ratify the validity the motions (made during the February and March meetings.) Second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. VI. New Business a. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Applications Staff noted the 3-PARAB vacancies were advertised to serve on the PARAB. 5-Advisory Board Applications were presented for review. (See attached) ➢ Gary McNally D. Lucinda Love ➢ Mary Bills ➢ Lenice DeLuca ➢ John Ribes—Reapplied. 2 May 16, 2012 Mr. Brougham moved the Board advance the application from John Ribes to serve on the PARAB to be submitted to the BCC for approval. Second by Mr. Saletko. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. Mr. Brougham moved the Board advance the application from Lenice DeLuca to serve on the PARAB to be submitted to the BCC for approval. A consensus was formed to direct Staff to request an extension on the recommended for appointment of the advisory committee within the 41 day time- frame and to request Staff invite candidates to the next meeting for further consideration. The motion and second were withdrawn. b. TDC Subcommittee Recommendations Jack Wert gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 11-TDC Subcommittee recommendations to find new sources of revenue to support a more robust, year- round destination advertising. He reported the Subcommittee's findings were presented to the TDC. The TDC gave direction to get either a recommendation or a recommendation not to support the Subcommittees recommendations to all the stakeholders. He reviewed each recommendation and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Brougham suggested Staff lobby stronger against the Beach Park Facilities funding allocation reduction and voiced he was not in favor reducing the funding. A consensus was formed to review the TDC Subcommittee recommendations and make PARAB recommendations at the June meeting. New Business continued after V. b. V. Staff Highlights a. Capital Projects Tony Ruberto distributed and reviewed the Grady Minor, Civil Engineers Entrance Alternatives to the North Property and the Naples Zoo: (See attached) The Options were as follows: • A—As permitted • B—Retain most of pond, keep entrance as permitted • C—Zoo patron entry through Conservancy with signal on Goodlette • D—Make both ponds wet and keep entrance as permitted • E- Move MNTC access farther north, move zoo patron entrance through Conservancy with signal • F—Zoo patron access via southbound Goodlette directional, left through Conservancy The stakeholders will choose an option to be presented to the BCC on June 26, 2012. 3 May 16, 2012 • b. Turf and Irrigation Rick Garby gave a slide presentation report on the irrigation and maintenance of the baseball fields. Discussion occurred on safety issues arising from the pitcher mound. Staff will investigate material(s)used. VI. New Business-continued c. Freedom Park& Gordon River Greenway Revised FCT Land Management Plan Alex Sulecki distributed the revised Land Management Plan for Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park FCT Projects dated May 2012. (See attached) She reviewed the purpose of the Revision, the purpose of the Plan and the Management Goals. She asked the Advisory Board approve the Land Management Plan. Mr. Brougham moved to approve the revised Land Management Plan for Freedom Park and Gordon River Greenway Park. Second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. d. Beach Parking Permits; Annual Sun-N-Fun Pass for Non-Residents; Use of Beach Garage/Parking—Addressed X. VIII. Agenda Item unassigned. IX. Adopt A Park—Addressed after X X. Director's Highlights Barry Williams reviewed the following: • Beach Parking Permits/Policies and Procedures Manual—The Advisory Board recommendations are included and will be presented to the BCC in June 12, 2012. • Annual Sun-N-Fun Pass for Non-Residents—Staff distributed an Executive Summary on issues related to issuance of resident Beach Parking Permit, purchasing annual pass for non-residents at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. He asked for direction on establishing a non-resident membership passes for Sun-N-Fun Lagoon or to keep the current fee policy intact. • Beach Parking Garage Resolution No. 2010— 143 was distributed for Advisory Board review. Vanderbilt Parking Facility is being used by people with beach stickers as a parking place when they go to work. Staff asked for either the acceptance of the current beach parking facility policy or direction to change the policy. Mr. Smith moved to keep the current beach parking facility policy the way it is. Second by Mr. Saletko. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. 4 May 16, 2012 Mr. Olesky moved to direct Staff to establish a non-resident membership pass for Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. Second by Mr. Brougham. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. IX. Adopt a Park Mr. Brougham reported observations made on Bayview Park and Port of the Islands Park. Bayview He expressed concern on the unattractiveness of the grass and parking lot. Staff noted the project has gone out to bid and construction will commence this summer. Port of the Islands He stated the bate tanks are in need of repair. Staff noted PAR are considering out sourcing some of the concessions. A purchase order has been issued to install signage at Paddlewheel Park. X. Director's Highlights—Addressed previously. XI. Informational Items—Read only. XII. Public Comments/Board Comments John Ribes commended PAR for having a quality facilities, outstanding maintenance, making excellent land acquisitions and having a strong steward. He expressed concerns regarding the TDC Subcommittee's recommendation that may have an effect on the PAR"quality of life"over the years. He related there is no need to spend$1 million dollars. Stronger voices are needed to protect PAR facilities. Mr. Brougham suggested the Advisory Board have a serious discussion on how to attain a stronger resistance against the Beach Park Facilities funding allocation reduction. The Advisory Board is willing to backup and support PAR with this issue. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chairman at 4:25 PM. COLLIER COUNTY PARKS& RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 'Ae�` ` I N-and "Ski" Olesky These Minutes were approved by the Committee/Board on ,as presented or as amended 5