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Minutes 11/25/1992 R Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PARAB ) Minutes November 25 , 1992 MINUTES COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Golden Gate Community Park Naples, Florida 33999 Wednesday, November 25, 1992 PRESENT: Mr. Gil Mueller, Vice chairman Ms. Geneva Till Mr. Timothy Blackford Mr. William Clendenon ABSENT: Ms. Cherryle Thomas, Chairman ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Steve Brinkman, Parks & Recreation director Mr. Murdo Smith, Parks & Recreation Operations Manager Mr. Jim Thomas, Athletic Supervisor Ms. Barbara Johnson, Senior Secretary GUESTS: Linda Cardello, President of The Greater Naples Babe Ruth Baseball League I. CALL TO ORDER 2:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of October 28, 1992 approved. A copy of Mr. Mueller's letter in the official minutes to be sent to BCC. Motioned by Mr. Clendenon; Seconded by Ms. Till. IV. REQUESTS FOR DISCUSSION - SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEMS V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATION: A. BABE RUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE: Ms. Linda Cardello, President of The Greater Babe Ruth Baseball League for Collier County, presented information about the Babe Ruth Baseball program. This program serves the age group who have graduated from Little League and presently consists of 18 to 20 teams of 13 boys each. When sign up takes place in January, it is anticipated a waiting list may be necessary due to the number of boys wishing to play. The fields in the County are being utilized to the fullest and more fields are desired. Mr. Brinkman noted that negotiations are underway to add more lighted fields at Barron Collier High School, creating a sports complex there. Ms. Cardello commended the Department on the working relationship that exists between the Department and the League. Mr. Clendenon invited Ms. Cardello to come back in the spring and speak again. Mr. Brinkman offered to share the information regarding the sports complex with her as plans are finalized. Ms. Till inquired about the possibility of building a field at the neighborhood park at Palm Springs. Jim Thomas spoke about the number of teams using all fields throughout the County, anticipated growth, and various programs available - baseball, soccer, flag football, Little League, tackle football, YMCA groups, T-ball, etc. B. IMMOKALEE CEMETERY The Department has been asked to provide maintenance for this small cemetery in Immokalee. Approval from PARAB was requested before going to BCC for approval. Mr. Clendenon inquired about the possibility of using members of the Stockade to clean this cemetery. Motion by Mr. Clendenon: Parks and Recreation staff approach the Sheriff's Department regarding the possibility of using inmates from the Immokalee Stockade to periodically clean this cemetery. Seconded by Ms. Till. Motion approved unanimously. C. FACILITY STANDARDS Mr. Brinkman went over the list of facility standards which is only for informational purposes at this time. In the next 30 to 60 days PARAB will be asked to approve these standards, which are included in the Growth Management Plan. There is a possibility that some changes could occur before that time. D. SNOWFEST This annual event will be held December 5th. There will be airline tickets donated by American Airlines that will be raffled, there will be ice carving, arts and crafts, entertainment, etc. An ice chipper is rented and piles of snow are chipped from blocks of ice for the children to play on. i This event has attracted a large number of people in the past and a different location to accommodate the number of attendees may be discussed for next year. E. PARAB APPOINTMENTS Two members of the Board have terms expiring on December 31st - Chairman Cherryle Thomas and Vice Chairman Gil Mueller. Applications are sent to the BCC and then forwarded to PARAB for their recommendation. F. ESTATES COMMUNITY PARK A neighborhood park is being considered in the Estates area. This park would have no athletic fields but would have a playground, restrooms, trail system, picnic areas, basketball courts, racquetball and tennis courts. There would be no community center building - probable cost would be approximate 3/4 to $1,000,000. There would be a field to play pick up games - no lights would be provided. G. PELICAN BAY - November 23, BCC approved a Warranty Deed for 15 acres from Westinghouse who are committed to build tennis courts, other facilities and then give it to the County. Hopefully we will have a site plan for your next meeting. These facilities will be built to County standards and should be procured in writing as Westinghouse is currently for sale. -2- I. Mr. Clendenon inquired about the progress of the utilities for Clam - Pass. A permit application has been sent to the Coast Guard for permission to permanently close the draw bridge. The Coast Guard C has 30 days to review the application, place ads, and have any complaints addressed. If there are no objections, OCPM will go to BCC for direction. The utilities will go along the boardwalk. The concessionaire - AUO - sent a letter stating they did not wish to renew the current agreement as they are losing money. A RFP will be placed out for this concession. Concession at Barefoot Beach Preserve - a RFP is being prepared by the Purchasing Department. IV. REPORTS/UPDATES A. Immokalee Projects - The Amphitheater project is complete and will be open for the holiday. Construction of a second football/soccer field is taking place at the Middle School site and should be done the end of this year at a cost of $104,000. B. Conklin Point Boat Ramp - The first construction meeting was held last week. Permits are being obtained and Vanderbilt Bay should be ready to start work in a couple of weeks and finishing in six months. The cost is approximately $980,000 - approximately $940,000 is budgeted for this project. i C. Vanderbilt Beach Access - This project is moving very slowly. The . State had a problem with the proposed lighting, the brick pavers had to go out to bid, and the landscaping should be done by January 44 15th. At that time there will be some type of opening ceremony. BCC has approved installing a restroom facility at Vanderbilt Beach turn around on the south side. The cost will be approximately $150,000 and the building, hopefully, will be similar to the one at Barefoot Beach. There may not be enough money for a pavilion but there will be a handicap ramp. D. Racquet Club - A defective valve was replaced over the weekend. The contractor has completed the punch list and final payment is to - be made. Mr. Mueller inquired about the location of the sprinkler system control. Some of the sod needs additional watering. E. Ballfield Construction - The field at Golden Gate should be complete the second week in January and the field at Veterans Park completed by the end of December. F. Swimming Pool - Construction should begin December 7th. After the site has been cleared, some blasting will be necessary. G. Regional Sports Complex - The Department is working with the School District; hopefully someone will be hired to do a master plan (for the Barron Collier High School site) and we will have a recommendation by the January meeting. -3- H. Lighting Football/Soccer Fields. The lights were installed November 18th and are working, although those at Veterans Park need to be aimed property. The total project cost was $100,000. Mr. Blackford noted that the sign "at Veterans Park entrance on Immokalee Road had been removed. The removal of the sign is due to the increased lane construction taking place on Immokalee Road. Temporary signs should be in place within the next few days, as well as some reflectors to show the entrance to the park. The December meeting will be held on 12/23/92 at 2:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. i At • -4-