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Minutes 03/27/1991 R Parks & Recreation Advisory Hoard ( PARAI3 ) Minutes March 27 , 1991 MINUTES COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Golden Gate Community Park, Administrative Office March 27, 1991 PRESENT: Mr. Kim Kobza, Chairman (left at 4:00 p.m) ABSENT: Ms. Cherryle Thomas 9i j R i 9 3f j2. f. Mr. Steven Ball, Vice Chairman t Mr. Gil Mueller Ms. Geneva Ti l l REC "° s c_#it i ki7LL.L I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: III. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Kobza Commented that the item of the Lely Barefoot Task Force Meeting, on the third page, that it refers to Mr. Gil Mueller as a member of that Task Force. For purposes of the record, Mr. Mueller was an observer. Ms. Geneva Till motioned to accept the minutes as corrected. Mr. Gil Mueller seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. IV. REQUESTS FOR DISCUSSION - SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEMS: Ms. Geneva Till requested discussion on "Division Responsibilities for 1991". Mr. Gil Mueller requested discussion regarding replacing Mr. Steven Ball, and what are we going to do about absenteeism. Chairman Kobza requested to make this issue item "0". Mr. Steve Ball requested discussion on Agenda Items G, L, and M. Mr. Gil Mueller requested discussion concerning using convicts to clean up the beach. Chairman Kobza expressed the idea of the Department using Volunteers and Senior Volunteers in our Park Ranger program for beach parks an other parks. V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS: A. Bonita Beach Park At previous Lee and Collier County Commission Joint Workshop Meetings, cooperative effort was made to Master Plan the Barefoot Beach Park in Collier County and the Bonita Beach Park in Lee County. The Parks and Recreation Department was directed to consider the joint Master Planning of Barefoot Beach Park and the Bonita Beach Park. Since these parks are adjacent to each other a unique opportunity exists for Collier County and Lee County to Master Plan both sites in a cooperative mode. Each county could agree to develop certain facilities that would enhance the public's use and enjoyment of each area. With this direction in mind, the Collier County Parks & Recreation Department met with representatives from Lee County Parks & Recreation Department to discuss this joint effort. The initial meeting was held at the park site at Bonita. Discussion took place as to the type of facilities, landscaping, etc. that would be required by both counties. It was also discussed that one consulting Engineer firm could be hired to do the Master Plan work. Since Lee County's portion of the Master Plan was budgeted, and anticipated to be constructed in the 1990/91 fiscal year, both counties agreed that Lee County should contract the consulting engineering firm to perform the Master Planning. Subsequently, Coastal Engineering Consultants of Naples was contracted for professional services by Lee County. The contract Lee County entered into with Coastal addressed the Lee County property only. However, a supplemental agreement could be worked out with Lee County to include the Collier County portion in the contract. It was our direction at that time to work with Coastal Engineering to perform our portion of the Master Plan. In October, a meeting was held with Lee County Parks and Recreation Department and Coastal Engineering to discuss the preliminary plans for the park. Items discussed were landscaping, facilities, utilities, parking and entrance on Bonita Beach Road. Also discussed was a bath house facility and a tying into our existing sewer lines on the Lely Barefoot Beach entrance of our property. It was discussed that an Inter-local Agreement would have to be worked out at this time to make sure that all the parties would be in agreement with what was going to be performed, how much money it is going to cost, and the connection with the sewer lines. Some of the costs anticipated are: Lee County has budgeted approximately $900,000.00 for improvements. That includes a bath house, dune walk-overs, parking, picnic areas, and landscaping. Collier County's portion of the improvements are anticipated to be approximately $85,000.00 including design costs, and that could vary as far as the entrances, etc. are considered. The improvements on the Collier County side would be additional landscaping, parking lot improvements, and dune crossovers, pedestrian walkway and Cheekee huts. Collier County's portion of the funding for the design costs from Coastal would be approximately 15 to 20 thousand dollars. The funding of the Collier County portion of the Master Plan improvements and design, would come from Regional Park Impact Fees. The Transportation Department has reviewed the plan for this park, the entrances, and the traffic flow. Mr. Mike Dumbrowski of Coastal Engineering was present to answer any questions the board may have. Parking spaces on the Lee County side would be increased by about 18 spaces, on the Collier County side by 16 to 20 spaces. The beach house facility was sized to accommodate restrooms facilities and a Lifeguard station. Two members of the Citizens Association of Bonita Beach (CABB) were present to speak on this issue. Mr. David W. Ward who is Vise President, and Mrs. Marjorie F. Ward, President of the organization. Page #2 Mr. Steve Ball motioned to recommend approval of the park design in the plans for up to $60,000 provided that • money be allocated from Regional Impact Fees and that it's not substituting any facilities needed at Lely park, and also that any additional funds required for the project, be designated from other sources such as grants. Mr. Gil Mueller--Would you consider rephrasing that? Striking the words "from up to" to "maximum of". Mr. Steve Ball, agreed to "Maximum of $60,000", that's the motion. Mr. Gil Mueller seconded the motion. Chairman Kobza rephrased the motion. The motion is that we recommend to the County Board adoption of the concept plan as prepared for the Bonita Beach Park, subject to the restrictions that there be a maximum of $60,000 used by Collier County, to come from Regional Impact Fee money only and by application, not Advelorum Tax money. That any additional monies come from Grant sources, and not Regional Park Impact Fees or Advelorum taxes. That the improvements for this facility not substitute tradeoffs with Barefoot Beach Park. Mr. Gil Mueller seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. B. Conklin Point Engineering Proposals We received 11 proposals for Engineer firms for Conklin Point. A selection committee made up of Mr. Murdo Smith, Heyward Boyce from Compliance Services, Tom Donnegan from Capital Projects, Harry Huber from Capital Projects, Jeff Walker from Risk Management, and John Mc Dermott from the Purchasing Departmentreviewed these proposals. The top four ranked firms were invited to make presentations. The four top ranked firms were, in alphabetical order, Coastal Engineering, Gee & Jenson, Johnson Engineering, and Wilson-Miller-Barton & Peek Inc. The Committee is recommending Gee & Jenson as the top ranked firm to the Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Kobza agreed to have Ramona Daugs call the PARAB members to schedule a special board meeting in two weeks time • to go through whatever is unfinished. However, after Chairman Kobza left, the remaining members decided to finish up. Chairman Kobza presented a plaque to Mr. Steve Batt in appreciation of his service on the board. VI. REPORTS/UPDATES: A. Bonita Beach Park (see item #V. A. above) B. Recycling We have purchased our own containers, and are currently placing them at our beach park sites. It has worked well at Tigertail, we've incorporated the program at other beach parks. Everything seems to be going real well with it, and Bob Legler and his crews are doing a good job. C. Tigertail Vegetation Our Department has received a letter of response from the D.E.R. A meeting was set-up with D.E.R. regarding mitigation plans in reference to removal of Vegetation at the beach. We're in the process of negotiating to see if we can work out mitigation for the removal of the vegetation. D. Imnokalee Airport Park Bathrooms Contract approved by the BCC March 19, 1991. E. 951 Boat Ramp Parking Mr. Gil Mueller requested that staff took into the possibility of starting to make some inquiries as to the availability of additional property along there, rather than waiting until there is a real problem. Because that's going to be a popular spot before tong. F. Pools We are in the process of completing a survey that the County Manager has asked for, and hopefully we will get that to him by the end of this month. G. Vanderbilt Beach Accesses and Parking Regarding the five access areas. We have installed signs and bike racks for residents to use at the access areas. H. Community Centers The contracts have been signed. We have our first pre-construction meeting next Thursday, April 4, 1991 with Cornerstone Construction. I. Football/Soccer Field Immokalee We have a notice to proceed. They should be working within the next couple of weeks out in Immokalee. J. Division Responsibilities for 1991 At the PARAB Workshop, Mr. Murdo Smith had distributed a list of parks by district. Ms. Geneva Till had the following suggestions: (1) At the Aaron Lutz park, the parking lot is very bad, resurfacing needs to be done. (2) More mulch needs to be put down at Aaron Lutz Park, especially by the Children's area. (3) The fountain is also broken there, and water is running all the time. There's water everyplace, and that's costing money. (4) At the Palm Springs Park, there probably could be two baseball diamonds for the Little Page #3 League to practice on, especially on Saturdays. It's a big area, and it's really nice, but needs to be cleaned up a little. (5) Coconut Circle is in great shape. (6) At GGCP at the Ranger Station there is a louver there that somebody broke. It should be replaced. It looks bad, and plus it might encourage somebody to break another board out. Mr. Gil Mueller suggest to work some kind of companion system to view the parks in each other's areas, and to place it on the next Agenda. K. Frank E. Mackie Jr. Building Expansion The contractor is presently installing the fire sprinkler system throughout the building. There is a possibility of working hours at night to get that in quickly. L. Conklin Point Boat Ramp (se item #V. B. above) M. Listing of Donated Property That's still in Real Property. They've contacted Community Development, to see if they can do some work. But because they're short on staff, it's not going to be a high priority. N. Immokalee Child Care Center A Public Hearing before the BCC will be required. There's a Lease Agreement involved, however no rezoning is required. 0. Replacing Mr. Steve Ball and Absenteeism Chairman Kobza said that he was writing a letter to Sue Filson, to notify her that there is going to be an opening in the position. Mr. Gil Mueller asked for suggestions on how PARAB can attract a really worthwhile board member. Mr. Steve Ball asked if there is any flexibility in having more members on the board. Mr. Murdo Smith replied that would be up to the Board of County Commissioners, they basically just kept is as having five members, one from each district. Mr. Gil Mueller stressed that we have basically been operating with just four members. Mr. Gil Mueller suggested to notify the City of Naples government office, their PR person. They may know of someone who would be interested in the position. P. Newspaper and Convicts article Mr. Gil Mueller read from a newspaper article entitled "Marco told convicts not dangerous". The "Weekend Offenders Program" allows individuals, who would normally spend from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday in Collier Count Jail, to work off their time in public area within the County. Those assigned to the program are convicted of misdemeanor offenses such as driving under the influence. No one convicted of a felony is allowed to participate in the program. A uniformed sheriff's deputy is present while the four individuals wearing their orange prison outfits pick up litter on the beaches. Instead of sitting in a cell and getting three square meals, they can do something for the community. Mr. Gil Mueller asked that staff send out a letter to these two people, Lt. Paul Canady (Supervisor of the Marco Substation) and Captain Tom Storrar, thanking them for their contribution. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. Enhancing Volunteer and Senior Volunteer Programs at Beach Facilities Deferred to next meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Gil Mueller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Geneva Till seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. PARAB adjourned at 4:25 p.m. 4 I I