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MINUTES OF THE MEE G 00E- I COL, IER COUNTY
PARKS AND RECRE =e ' BOARD
Naples, Florida, April 15, 2015
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
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, PAR Director
Steve Camel!, Public Services Administrator
Jeanine McPherson Hogle, PAR Assistant Director
Nancy Olson,Regional Manager
Margaret Bishop,Facilities Management
Rick Garby,Parks Superintendent
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
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1. 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
Add: VI. e. Jaime Scott-Naples Children Education Foundation (NCEF)
Move: VI c Farmers Market Report after IV
Ms. Bills moved to approve Agenda as amended
Second by Vice Chair Brougham.
Motion carried unanimously; 6-0.
IV. Approval of March 18,2015 Minutes
Vice Chair Brougham moved to approve the March 18,2015 Minutes
presented.
Second by Ms.Bills.
Motion carried unanimously; 6-0.
V. Staff Highlights
a. Capital Project Review-Addressed after VI c.
VI. New Business
a. Employee of the Month-Addressed after V. a.
b. Farmers Market Report
Staff distributed the proposed Community Events on Collier County Property
for review and discussion. (See attached)
Steve Carnell reported on April 10,2015,the Board of County Commissioners
gave direction to amend the Land Development Code to allow the Golden Gate
Farmers Market to continue at the Golden Gate Community Center and to adopt
a policy governing these events on County property.
Dave Saletko arrived at 2:15 P.M,
He reviewed the proposed:
• Changes to Land Development Code.
• Policy for Managing Events.
• Defined"Community Events."
• Defined the"Role and Duties of the Event Manager"and the"Goods and
Services"allowed for sale.
All questions were addressed by Staff.
Suggested revisions from the PARAB included:
• Verbiage on overall Staff Management be included in policy.
• Simplify policy on other goods and enforcement.
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• Remove"Sports Tournaments"from"Community Events."
• Define#of restrooms required for the estimated#of participants in
"Role and Duties of the Event Manager."
• Add EMS to provisions.
Concerns from PARAB included:
• No Staff supervision on Sundays.
• Sunday restroom facilities cleanup
c. TDC Applications FY16—Addressed after VI. b.
V. Staff Highlights
a. Capital Project Review
Staff distributed the Collier County Parks and Recreation Capital Projects
Update report dated March 27,2015. (See attached)
Margaret Bishop gave updates on the following projects:
> 80184—Eagle Lakes Community Center
> 80286—Eagle Lakes Pool Options
> 88038—Tigertail Bathroom Expansion
➢ 88039—Sea Gate Bathroom
VI. New Business
a. Employee of the Month
Barry Williams announced Nancy Olson as the March 2015 "Employee of the
Month." She was recognized for going above and beyond her responsibilities
and presented the"Employee(s)of the Month"award.
b. Farmers Market Update—Addressed previously
c. TDC Applications FY16
Staff provided an Executive Summary to approve twelve (12) Collier County
Tourist Development Council Category "A" Grant Applications for Beach
Facilities for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 in the total amount of$1,189,230.00 and
make a finding that the expenditure promotes tourism. (See attached)
Recommendation for consideration for Beach Park facilities were as follows:
> Barefoot Beach Access Enhancements—Boardwalk replacement and
picnic tables for five(5)pavilions.
> Beach Wheel Chairs—One(1)each at Clam Pass,Tigertail,Barefoot
and Vanderbilt Beach.
> Bluebill Beach Access—Restrooms and parking area security cameras.
➢ Clam Pass Beach Park—Restroom expansion.
> Clam Pass Beach Park—Replace caps and top rails on boardwalk.
➢ Clam Pass Beach Park—Mangrove trimming along boardwalk.
> Clam Pass Beach Park—Entrance booth and parking lot security
cameras.
> Sea Gate Beach Access Enhancements
> South Marco Beach Access Parking Lot Enhancements—Design,
permitting and installation.
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➢ South Marco Beach Access Enhancements—Replace boardwalk and
landscaping.
> Tigertail Beach Park—Entrance enhancements and interpretive signage
installation.
> Vanderbilt Beach Park—Exotic vegetation removal.
> Vanderbilt Beach Parking, Garage Enhancements—
Restripe/Thermoplasty parking garage.
➢ Wildlife Proof Trash Receptacles for Beach Parks.
Vice Chair Brougham moved to recommend the approval of TDC Grant
Application Category "A"in the amount of$1,189,230. Second by Ms.Bills.
Mr. Smith moved to recommend additional sand be added to both beaches at
Sugden Park with TDC Funding. Second by Vice Chair Brougham. Motion
carried unanimously; 7-0.
Chairman Olesky called for a vote on the recommendation of the TDC Grant
Application Category"A"in the amount of$1,189,230.
Motion carried unanimously; 7-0.
d. Jason Green—Gig Promotions LLC
Staff provided a"Request for Presentation to be Place on PARAB Agenda. "
The request was for Gig Promotions LLC, a for profit organization to hold a
concert event at Sun N Fun.
The Advisory Board voiced concerns and posed many questions.
Vice Chair Brougham moved to deny request due to risk factors. Second by
Ms.Bills. Motion carried; 6-1. Mr.Saletko opposed.
e. GPS/Parks and Recreation Partnership
Jaime Scott—Director of GPS distributed and reviewed the GPS/Parks and
Recreation Partnership handout by Great Programs Synergizing(GPS) and
Naples Children Education Foundation(NCEF.) (See attached)
She reported the partnership between GPS and PAR primarily consists of the
summer camp program for kindergarten through 6th grades for nine(9) weeks at
the Community Center and South Park in Immokalee. Together they have
offered scholarships to attend these summer camp programs which benefit
students with small group tutoring on grade level specific activities with a focus
on reading.
Mr. Smith suggested the program be expanded to East Naples and Golden
Gate.
Jaime Scott responded they would do that if funds were available.
VII. Old Business
Mr. Smith asked for an update on the bike pathway at the Sea Gate access
between the tennis courts and Naples Grande.
Staff will follow up.
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VIII. Adopt a Park Reports
Vice Chair Brougham reported on Sugden Regional and Eagle Lakes on
observations noted on March 31,2015. He briefly reviewed the"Adopt a Park
Survey"completed forms. (See attached)
Sugden Regional
• Restrooms were clean and supplied.
• There is a light bulb out in women's restroom.
• Boat rack could use new fabric.
• Electrical outlet on outside wall of restroom does not appear to be
designed for the outside.
• Big propane odor drifting from Grill N Fill adjacent to roadway.
He received a suggestion from a biker to paint signs or erect signs separating
directions for walkers and bikers on the path.
Eagle Lakes
• Fresh mulch applied looked good.
• The need to apply more mulch between grass and fence on basketball
court.
• Benches around the tree near the water feature need attention.
• Men's and Women's restrooms near the water feature have exposed
electrical wires,where there use to be a door release or something.
• Pavilion#2 has cracked plexi-glass on the"Reserve"sigI ge.
• All wooden planters are empty and need flowers.
• Water feature was"closed"for maintenance,yet spraying continuously.
• Concession stand by the softball field,there is an electrical outlet on the
wall facing the parking lot,does not appear to be designed for the outside.
• Glass missing on bulletin board outside concession stand by the ball field.
• Ceiling fixtures in the Men's restroom,by the ball field need to be
cleaned.
IX. Director Highlights
Barry Williams reported:
> Beach access has been extremely busy this season. Beach parks
were packed.
> 8,000 people moved to Naples.
> The need to look for alternate plans for off-site parking areas for
next season.
He gave an update on the design plan for Whitaker, Golden Gate Park and Rover
Run changes for dog parks.
It was noted a Grand Opening for Eagle Lakes will be held in May 2015.
Mr. Smith suggested Staff add maintenance personnel application to TDC for on
the beach and facilities in Immokalee during peak season to help maintain
beaches.
X. Information Items
The Collier County Parks and Recreation-Adopt a Park Issue Tracking Report
was distributed. (See attached)
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XI. Public Comments/Board Member Comments
Vice Chair Brougham expressed concern on the AUIR 5 Year Plan. He
asked what the plan was to get more funds to buy more land.
Discussion was made on private parks not being included in the AUIR,the
possibility of lowering level of service,the need for more baseball fields and at
some point PAR will have to come forward and address a possible deficit.
NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting: May 20,2015
Location: North Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road,Naples,
Florida 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 4:05 P.M.
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS&RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
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