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PARAB Minutes 10/15/2014 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes October 15 , 2014 October 15, 2014 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, October 15, 2014 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. in a REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administration Building, Conference Room A, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky VICE CHAIR: Phil Brougham Mary Bills John Fuchs McMurdo Smith David Saletko Vacancy ALSO PRESENT: Jeanine McPherson Hogle, Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn, Manager Park Operations Nancy Olson, Regional Manager Rick Garby, Maintenance Supervisor 1 October 15, 2014 Call to Order Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. A quorum was established. Six (6) voting members were present. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held. III. Approval of Agenda Change: IV. Approval of September 24, August 20 and June 18, 2014 Minutes Vice-Chairman Brougham moved to approve Agenda as amended. Second by Mary Bills. Motion carried unanimously; 6—0. IV. Approval of September 24,August 29 and June 18,2014 Minutes Vice-Chairman Brougham moved to approve September 24,August 29 and June 18, 2014 Minutes as presented. Second by Mary Bills. Motion carried unanimously; 6—0. V. Staff Highlights (None) VI. New Business A. Request for Dog Park at Golden Gate Community Park Shirley Stewart and Holly Parkes made a request for consideration of adding an off-leash dog run space in the Golden Gate Community Park off Santa Barbara. The Golden Gate Community Park Dog Run Proposal dated October 15, 2014 was distributed. (See attached) Public Speakers Robert Thompson spoke on other dog parks available but not close by, especially for elderly people use. Discussions ensued on where the best places for an off-leash dog run could be added. Noise levels were included in discussions. Chairman Brougham directed Staff to review the process of adding a dog park. Jeanine McPherson Hogle stated the process begins with a recommendation from PARAB would start the review of a dog park. Vice-Chairman Brougham moved Staff research and bring back information regarding costs and space. Second by Dave Saletko. Motion carried unanimously; 6- 0. The petitioners stated they would be open to fund raise. 2 October 15, 2014 Staff will provide costs and available space in January. B. Recommendations for PARAB Advisory Board The County Attorney's Office provided Advisory Board Applications completed by the applicants below: 1. Rebecca Gibson-Lamel 2. Ski Olesky 3. Phil Brougham 4. Mary Bills Vice Chairman Brougham moved to make recommendation the applications for Rebecca Gibson-Lamel, Ski Olesky, Phil Brougham and Mary Bills be approved to serve on the PARAB. Second by Mary Bills. Motion carried unanimously; 6—0. C. Recommendation to Approve Amendment to Zoo Lease Staff distributed and reviewed an Executive Summary—Recommendation the Board of County Commissioners approves and executes a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Naples Zoo, Inc. redefining the leased area. (See attached) The Amendment has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office and the Parks and Recreation Department. Mary Bills moved PARAB endorse the Third Amendment to the Zoo Lease. Second by John Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously; 5—1. McMurdo Smith opposed. VII. Old Business (None) VIII. Adopt a Park David Saletko reported standing water on a couple of fields at Pelican Bay Park, Clam Pass, parking at Wiggins Pass and Cocohatchee River Park John Fuchs left at 2:55 PM Pelican Bay Park Jeanine McPherson Hogle explained the change in fields to green space at Pelican Bay Park was a safety issue due to the lack of adequate parking. Clam Pass • Bathrooms were clean but look old. Staff reported the deck and bathrooms upgrades are being considered with TDC funding. Parking at Wiggins Pass • Plants need to be trimmed at west end and along the sidewalks. 3 October 15, 2014 • Dead Coco Palms need to be addressed. • Palm trees need to be trimmed. • There are no trash cans. Cocohatchee River Park • The pilings have been repaired. • Bathrooms were clean but look old • Playground equipment needs to be replaced. Staff reported quotes for new equipment have been requested. Vice-Chairman Brougham requested Staff bring back the Adopt a Park Checklist report. IX. Directors Highlights Jeanine McPherson Hogle gave the following highlights: • October 27—Mr. McRoberts, a new Regional Manager starts with PAR. • A new supervisor, Matt Flagg(internal transfer) was selected for Eagle Lakes Community Park. • October 1 —"All for 1"Fitness Center Membership Program begins. • October 29—Dedication and renaming of Freedom Park to Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park. • October 30—Follow up Meeting for Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Design Plan Public Meeting will be held at Max Hasse Community Park. Chairman Olesky asked for an update on the electrical issues at the Immokalee Fitness Center and if there will be an expansion of the facility. Jeanine McPherson Hogle responded the facility was currently in the process of upgrading electrical. She stated Annie Alvarez is actively making the facility a priority. She noted PAR is looking for funding for an expansion. Chairman Olesky reported a giant beehive issue at Ann Olesky Park. He voiced concerns over work orders submitted that were never addressed and the safety for children until beehive is removed. Vice Chairman Brougham was upset the electrical issues had not been resolved. He asked Staff to add item to next months' agenda. He requested Staff provide a report to identify issues reported last spring for the Immokalee Fitness Facility, when the issue was reported, who the issue was assigned to,the current status and when the assignment will be completed. He stated the PARAB should receive an "Action Report" and/or receive a report on why"No Action." • November 6—Gordon River Greenway Grand Opening at 8:30 AM. X. Informational Items—Read only. XI. Public Comments/Board Member Comments Public Speakers Michael Seef asked what the plans for Clam Pass Park are for the extension of the boardwalk and for the restrooms in a possible protected area. 4 October 15, 2014 Marsha Cravens reported in 2008 during construction plans several groups; including the Conservancy made it clear there were serious objections and concerns. She noted the January 2014 plans have been revised but concerns are still long standing. She asked how did it come about there are approved RFPs for the construction phase to bid out engineering services. The Advisory Board urged Marsha Cravens to bring a presentation back to the next meeting. Vice-Chairman Brougham moved to direct Staff to bring back a full report on Staff actions that have been taken, any BCC direction given, current plans and costs to the next meeting. Second by McMurdo Smith. Motion carried unanimously; S—0. Marsha Cravens agreed to give presentation at the next meeting. Philip DeVille, a charter business owner, spoke in regards to receiving a letter from the County on the new fee policy that would affect his small business. Nancy Olson reported the letter was sent out to commercial permit holders. It was noted the new Fee Policy has not gone into effect yet. Phillip DeVille asked if the PARAB approved the Fee Policy and if they had would they reconsider and reverse the fee back as was previously. He indicated the fee had doubled, almost tripled. Discussion was made on how the PARAB could go about revisiting the Fee Policy for commercial permit holders. It was decided to wait until the policy is reviewed during the fee cycle. Vice-Chairman Brougham moved to take no action until this time next year. Second by Mary Bills. Motion carried unanimously; S—0. Board Member Comments: McMurdo Smith comments: He asked for an update on the easement between Seagate and Naples Grande; there is not a bike path and no sidewalks. Residents have to walk through parking lot. Nancy Olson suggested contacting the Naples Pathway Coalition. He requested Staff make sure "Meeting Packets" are provided to Board Members at least one week prior to each meeting. Vice-Chairman Brougham concurred. McMurdo Smith moved to direct Staff to send PARAB Packets to Members at least one week before meetings, by mail, Fed Ex, etc. Second by Mary Bills. Motion carried unanimously; S— 0. He suggested Staff review presentations and give PARAB direction on what PAR needs from the Board, i.e. the PARAB does not always know if the request can be 5 October 15, 2014 not always know if the request can be granted, even if they like it. Staff could give potential options available that would be helpful. He asked Staff to check on the Fee Policy for Soccer Tournaments. He ask if the Fee Policy allowed for both a charge for parking and a charge for admission and bring back to next meeting. NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting: November 19,2014 Location: North Collier Regional Park, Administration Building, Conference Room A, 15000 Livingston Road is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chairman at 4:04 P.M. COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Chairman Ski Olesky, Chairman These Minutes were approved by the Committee/Board on / / a9� !` - , as presented X or as amended 6