Minutes 02/24/1993 R Parks 8z Recreation
Advisory Board
( PARAB)
Minutes
February 24 , 1993
MINUTES
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Golden Gate Community Park
Naples, Florida 33999
February 24, 1993
PRESENT: Ms . Cherryle Thomas, Chairman
Mr. Gil Mueller, vice Chairman
Ms. Geneva Till
Mr. Timothy Blackford
ABSENT: Mr. William Clendenon
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Max A. Hasse, Jr.
Mr. Steve Brinkman, Parks & Recreation Director
Mr. Murdo Smith, Parks & Recreation Operations Manager
Mr. Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent
Mr. Jim Thomas, Athletic Supervisor
Ms. Barbara Johnson, Sr. Secretary
I. Call to order - 2:10 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
III. Approval of Minutes. Motioned by Ms. Till and seconded by Mr.
Blackford. Minutes approved.
IV: Request for Discussion: Moved directly to Item VI Reports/Updates,
Item K, Summer Food Grant
V: New Business/Presentations
Mr. Blackford arrived at 2:30. A letter of resignation was
received from Mr. Clendenon. This position will be advertised
after the completion of the redistricting of PARAB members is
approved.
A. Goodland Boat Ramps - The Executive Summary requesting
permission to purchase property for a boat ramp in Goodland was
presented to the BCC on February 23rd. This piece of property has
already been zoned and permitted for ramps, which would save a
great deal of time. However, the BCC voted down the proposal and
directed staff to investigate alternate sites, explore an
interlocal agreement with Everglades City, explore potential
leasing of private sites, and updating the 1988 Boat Landing study.
The safety problem on SR 951 should also be considered.
The boat ramp plans for Golden Gate are still being studied.
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B. Redistricting of Advisory Board - Copies were distributed of a
C draft Resolution merging the old PARAB guidelines with the
requirements of the Ordinance creating Advisory Boards. This draft
increases the number of members from five to seven and suggests
using the original impact fee districts for member districts.
Copies of the district maps listing the facilities located in each
were distributed. Two alterations were suggested by Mr. Brinkman -
changing the Urban district to extend east of 951, and the same
with So. Naples, using Alligator Alley as the dividing line. These
proposed districts would not include the City of Naples. The Draft
was reviewed section by section. The document needs to be sent to
Legal for review, have PARAB's final approval and then will be
presented to the BCC.
C. Gulf Coast Little League Agreement - The Department has been
maintaining the facility on Warren Street since 1984. The
organization purchased the piece of property before the County had
any ballfields, then had a difficult financial time maintaining it.
Each year the Little League has asked the County for help
maintaining the facility and each year BCC has approved. This was
done without a formal agreement. This group is the only group that
has its own property; however, a reverter clause in the deed does
not allow the property to be transferred to the County. The Draft
agreement requires a change in the length of the term as well as
insurance requirements. MOTION by Mr. Blackford: Approve the
Agreement after the amendments have been made to the term and the
insurance section. Mr. Mueller seconded, motion approved.
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MOTION by Mr. Mueller: Suggest to BCC because of greater usage of
ball diamonds at Winterberry Park on March Island, in as much as
considerable demand for base ball fields throughout the County, and
Winterberry is only being used 2 nights out of seven, to change
previous decision. Ms. Till seconded, motion approved.
VI. Reports/Updates
A. Immokalee projects - still finishing punch list on football/
soccer field. This will be reviewed next week. RFP's for design
of the gym were submitted last Friday. The Purchasing, Capital
Projects and Parks and Recreation Departments are making a
selection. The Little League field should be ready for season
opening and tables at Airport Park will be ready by the 27th.
B. Conklin Point Boat Ramp - The building has been started and
colors are being selected. The RFP has been put out for a
concessionaire and the concessionaire should be ready for business
by June or July. The concession will be similar to the one at
Caxambas , but with no fuel sales . The concessionaire will collect
the launch fees, sell food, bait, etc. The County is still trying
to acquire the 30' north of the property.
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C. Racquet Club - Representatives from Parks & Recreation met
with citizens of Marco on 2/5/93, fees were discussed and basically
agreed upon as shown on the proposed fee schedule distributed to
PARAB members. MOTION by Ms. Till: Accept proposed fees.
Seconded by Mr. Blackford and motion approved. The name change of
the facility will take place after the rates are approved by BCC.
When other County courts are being resurfaced, the contractor will
also look at courts 1 and 2 at the Racquet Center.
D. Golden Gate Aquatic Facility - This item was not discussed, but
will be during the tour of the facility at the end of the meeting.
E. Proposed Regional Sports Complex - A plan was shown of the
facility. Approximately 60 acres would have to be acquired to
build the entire complex. A meeting will be held with the designer
to come up with additional fields on the school property so we
would not have to acquire as much land. The refined plan will be
brought back to PARAB.
F. Barefoot Beach Preserve Management Plan - The plan is scheduled
to go before the Land Management Advisory Committee on April 20th.
The plan needs to be to the State by March 13. The access is the
main issue - however, the Advisory Committee's verdict is not
final, it can go to the Cabinet.
G. Estates Neighborhood Park - BCC decided not to opt for purchase
of 13 acres in the Estates. The issue is still being discussed by
the public who wish the BCC to reconsider.
Mr. Mueller questioned whether TDC money could be used for the
Racquet Club and whether any Departments have pursued the use of
this money yet. Mr. Brinkman is to check on this item.
H. Vineyards Community Park RFP - Design work submitted by
Design Studios West amounted to $269,000. BCC thought this figure
a little high and asked Capital Projects Dept. to see if they could
get some type of reduction.
I. Barefoot Beach & Clam Pass Concessions - 42 bid packages for
Clam Pass were sent out with one response, which was the Registry.
This response had a lot of exceptions. The Department is trying to
get more bids by revising the RFP - maybe separating the operation
of the trams, food, etc. The current RFP requires the
concessionaire to bear the cost of supplying the trams and drivers.
If the County were to take over the tram operation, it would lease
the trams. There is also maintenance of the beach, parking lot,
restrooms , water treatment, generator, and equipment related items
to be considered.
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J. Kids Day - Will take place on March 20th, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
at Veterans Park. Each PARAB member will be receiving a VIP
parking pass. As in the past, trams will be available free of
charge for the general public. Kiwanis is working with the
Department again this year on the event.
K. Summer Food Grant - Through the Department of Education, the
Department served 38,162 lunches and 5,131 snacks to children at 11
different sites last summer. The state pays the cost of the meals,
personnel, transportation and associated costs. Criteria for
eligibility of the meals, contracted through the School Department,
is determined by the Federal Government. An Executive Summary has
been prepared to present to the BCC for approval to apply again
this year for the Summer Food Grant. Recommendation made by PARAB
to investigate the possibility of having criteria changed to
include more needy children. MOTION by Mr. Mueller:
Recommendation that BCC give permission to make application to
receive this grant. Seconded by Ms. Till and approved by 3/0.
Monday, February 22, 1993, the Transportation Department had replaced signs
regulating parking in the Tigertail Beach area. There are now fewer cars
parked illegally.
L. Friends Group - Staff is getting ready to form Friends groups
at each park area and also at the Racquet Center. These groups
will provide staff with ideas for programs, help with special
events, and volunteer for various duties. The Department will do
some advertising, and posters will be placed at each community
center along with application forms.
Mr. Blackford inquired about the direction taken for the Estates park.
Staff is looking at alternative sites, varying in size, in the area as well
as considering the type of facilities that would be required for a scaled
down version of the smaller park.
The formal meeting was adjourned at 4:15, followed by a tour of the new
aquatic facility.
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