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PARAB Minutes 05/21/2014 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes May 21 , 2014 May 21, 2014 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, May 21, 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. 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: Barry Williams, Director Parks and Recreation Annie Alvarez, Regional Manager III Jeanine McPherson-Hogle, Regional Manager II Nancy Olson, Regional Manager I Rick Garby, Maintenance Supervisor Amanda Eberl, Administrative Assistant Ron Holder, Senior Field Supervisor Alex Sulecki, Environmental Specialist 1 May 21, 2014 I. Call to Order Vice-Chairman Brougham called the meeting to order at 2:07 P.M. A quorum was established. Five (5) voting members were present. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held. Chairman Olesky arrived at 2:09 P.M. Six (6) voting members are now present. III. Approval of Agenda Ms. Bills moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Vice-Chairman Brougham. Motion carried unanimously; 6- 0. IV. Approval ofllr 9,2014 Minutes Vice-Chairman Brougham moved to approve the April 16, 2014 Minutes as presented. Second by Ms. Bills. ^ Motion carried unanimously; 6- 0. V. Staff Highlights A. Employee of the Month—April and May Alex Sulecki introduced Linda Sujevich as the April "Employee of the Month." Jeanine McPherson-Hogle introduced Todd Irby, Field Supervisor and Jacinto Cervantes, Crew Leader as the May "Employees of the Month." They were recognized for going above and beyond their responsibilities. They were presented the "Employee of the Month" award. B. Field Report Rick Garby gave a slide presentation report on the maintenance of the sport fields which are currently being utilized for 3-sport programs. Maintenance programs in place are working on the over-used fields. He addressed all questions asked. Discussion was made on water shortage used for irrigation purposes. Barry Williams stated PAR has asked for additional water and have applied for a water waiver. C. Park Presentation—Immokalee Community Park Anne Alvarez gave a slide presentation on the Immokalee Community Center. She provided the Immokalee Community Park brochure. (See attached) She reported: • Staff painted the Lobby. • Storage room at Center was converted into an Art Room. 2 May 21, 2014 • Easter egg hunt. Over 700 participants. • Childcare programs are VPK and After School Adventures. • Summer Camp Program. Guidance Program to Success (GPS)donated 130 full Scholarships for Summer Camp. • Peewee Sports. • Summer Evening Programs. • Christmas—Celebration of Lights and Breakfast with Santa. • GPS will sponsor Super Saturday with over 32 sports. VI. New Business A. Fee Policy It was noted Barry Williams cannot waive any fees. Staff provided a copy of Resolution No. 2014 - ;A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, superseding Resolution No. 2012-124 and all other Resolutions establishing License and Fee Policies, in order to re-establish the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department facilities and outdoor areas License and Fee Policy and establish a Conservation Collier Preserve Lands License and Fee Policy. An Executive Summary; a Recommendation to adopt a Resolution repealing all previous Resolutions establishing and amending parts of the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee Policy and establishing the policy anew to include the implementation of lower fitness fees and updating the citation fees as per the new domestic animal Ordinance. (See attached) William Barry reviewed all strike through changes in the draft Resolution and the reasoning behind each of them. A new item added; a fee for a Beach Wedding is $50. Ms. Bills suggested fee was too cheap and recommended Staff do research with the City and consider a higher fee. Discussion was made on boat launch facilities fees, concession fees, special events, vendor fees and instructional fees. Staff recommendations remain unchanged. Strike through items in Draft that will remain in Fee Policy are: • Page 16 76-48 Domestic Animals $30 • Page 17 76-48 Firearms $100 Underlined text are additions to Fee Policy. Recommendations were made to: • Page 2—Remove "Georgia A. Hiller, ESQ. Chairwoman" • Page 7 - Include the Isle of Capri, D, 2, a. • Consider increasing fee for Beach Weddings. /'■ • Leave Ski Party under Special Events. • Change language from"showing a Collier County Driver's License"to "Florida Driver License." • Keeping"Domestic Animal" Citation. 3 May 21, 2014 • Keeping"Soliciting" Citation charge at $100 versus $50. Ms. Bills moved to recommend the Advisory Board support Draft Fee Policy with revisions. Second by Mr. Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously; 6—0. B. Capital Projects Update—Facilities Management Barry Williams stated Margaret Bishop could not attend this meeting due to a conflict in her schedule. She provided an email with a project update for the following: Gordon River Greenway Park D The boardwalk and parking lot are 90% completed. D The bridge over the Gordon River has been completed. D Restrooms are under construction. D Expect punch list items the end of July. Eagle Lakes Community Center D Walls are up and installing rebar. D Tie beams are scheduled for delivery in two (2)weeks. D Parking lot and grading are ongoing. Vanderbilt Beach Restrooms D Building piles are in. D Building slab has been poured. D Working on boardwalk pilings are scheduled for next week. /'1 D Scheduled to be ready in fall. Bayview Park Light Pole D Delivery expected next week. Vineyards D The shade structure is scheduled to be installed next week. VII. Old Business A. Adopt a Park Assignments Ms. Bills reported on Bayview Park. She provided Staff with the"Adopt a Park Survey" completed form. (See attached) • Bayview Park o Date of Visit—May 11, 2014, at 1:30 P.M. o Things to do to improve this location that could be done right away and that wouldn't cost a lot: - Clean up restrooms and install new mirrors. - Add new plantings and mulch on the walkway to pavilion. - Signs to identify playground area which is not visible. o Changes you would make in the long term that would have the biggest impact: - Replace all of the wooden benches with composite similar to pavilion. - Add single car parking places. Mr. Fuchs reported on Max Hasse Park. He provided Staff with the "Adopt a Park Survey"completed form. (See attached) • Max Hasse Park 4 May 21, 2014 o Date of Visit—the morning of May 21, 2014. o Things to do to improve this location that could be done right away and that wouldn't cost a lot: - Repaint the basketball court inside structure. - Repaint Room "A." - Paint front reception and office area. o Changes you would make in the long term that would have the biggest impact: - Add locker room and showers. He noted the bathrooms are not well maintained. He added someone suggested adding an umbrella over slides. VIII. Directors Highlights Barry Williams reported: • Moving the annual "Snowfest" event from Golden Gate Community Park to Golden Gate Community Center. He spoke about the advantages. • Capital Improvements for next year look good with $1,000,000 to fix up the parks. • Efforts are being made to rename Freedom Park after Commissioner Fred Coyle. His term ends this year and he intends not to seek an additional term. • The County received a petition to rename the Eagle Lakes Community Center after Commissioner Donna Fiala. IX. Informational Items (None) X. Public Comments/Board Member Comments Mr. Smith asked if a pathway could be installed by the Waldorf Astoria tennis courts to allow residents not to walk through the parking lot to get from North Creighton to South Creighton. Barry Williams responded he did not know the answer. He will add to the Adopt a Park Issue Tracking Log. (See attached) He planned to meet with Staff after today's meeting to review list and actively manage the log better than it has been. NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting: June 18,2014 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 4:10 P.M. 5 May 21, 2014 n COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD '' ...- dry% Chairman ki Olesky These Minutes were approved by the Committee/Board on , as presented or as amended . n 6