Minutes 05/10/1974 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MINUTES OF
MAY 10, 1974
The Collier County Parks ani Recreation Department held
its regular monthly meeting at the Collier County Courthouse
on May 10, 1974 in Building D at 9:00 A.M. The following members
were present: Steve Smith, Paul Bogatko, Elton Townsend, Margaret
Garrison and Dan Breeden, Parks and Recreation Director.
Chairman Smith made the motion to approve the minutes of
last month' s meeting, seconded by Mr. Townsend. Motion approved.
Chairman Smith stated that the Board of County ,Commissioners
had accepted Mr. Fisher' s letter of resignation and asked the
Parks Board if they had anybody in mind for replacement . It was
decided at the meeting of March 8, 1974 for Elton Townsend to
be appointed as a regular member instead of an alternate. The
4 Board would like an alternate from the Immokalee area to fill
the vacancy on the Board.
Discussion of Capital Improvements was held. Mr. Breeden
stated that the County' s claim to U. S. Government Lot #1 has
been relinquished to the Collier County Conservancy. The
Conservancy has offered the County Parks Department 60 acres in
the East Naples area. Mr. Breeden expressed the view that this
was a good park site exchange. This land is ideal, he thought,
for a future park.
Chairman Smith asked Mr. Breeden if he had contacted
Deltona concerning the dredging and filling in the area of the
Marco Beach Park on the renewal of their Bulkheal Line permits.
Mr. Breeden replied that recently he had not contacted Deltona,
but he would do so in the near future to learn of the status of
this property.
4 Mr. Townsend suggested a foot path over the water instead
of a road to eliminate red tape. Mr. Breeden stated that he
4 thought that would be a good idea if some parking arrangements
on the west side of the slough could be arranged for the people
using the beach. Chairman Smith suggested that Mr. Breeden
contact Deltona to have a representative to come to the next
Parks Board meeting to discuss the situation.
The next item on the Agenda was bicycle paths. Mr.
Breeden showed the Board the map that he had submitted to
Tallahassee showing proposed bicycle paths. At this time no
definite plans or funds can be discussed until the Parks Dept.
hears from the State. The City Parks and Recreation Board would
like to meet with the County Parks and Recreation Board to discuss
their existing bicycle paths and our proposed paths .
Chairman Smith brought up the subject of Barefoot Beach
north of Wiggins Pass . Mr. Breeden stated that no further
development has been made on the Beach. This beach is located
on the North end of Barefoot Beach and approximately 600 feet
long. Mr. Townsend made the motion that the Board accept the idea
as presented to the Board by Dan Breeden. Motion seconded by
Mrs . Garrison. Motion approved.
The next item on the Agenda is the needs of Lely High.
Mr. Breeden stated that he had talked with Jim McGee, Assistant
School Supt. and Dr. McGee does not know at this point, what they
will be able to put at the school site. Mr. Townsend suggested
that the Board leave the school site alone until definite plans
are made by the School Board. The Board agreed that this would
be brought up at a future meeting.
The agreement made between the School Board and Board
of County Commissioners was also discussed. The agreement
has been signed by the School Board and Dan Breeden recommended
that the Board accept and approve it. The Board agreed.
Mr. Breeden presented to the Board a map of Golden Gate
School and showed them the proposed development areas. The
plan has been accepted by the School Supt. but no County funds
have been made available.
Discussion was held concerning acquisition of boat
ramps . Mrs . Garrison stressed the fact that there is a definite
need for at least two boat ramps . Mrs. Garrison suggested the
buying of suitable property for a public boat ramp. Mr. Breeden
stated that he has looked at various sites but the residents of
these areas are strongly opposed to the idea. The Board would
like for Dan Breeden to check into possible boat ramps at Marco
on 951.
Director Dan Breeden told the Board that he would like
if possible to change the meeting time of the Parks Board due to
a staff meeting in Mr. Turner' s office on Friday morning. After
some discussion, no definite time was decided upon at this time.
Mr. Townsend expressed that he thought it would be a
good idea if the Parks Dept had a map showing the parks in the
County. Mr. Breeden thought it possibly could be done by the
Planning Dept.
The Board made the suggestion that they go on a field
trip to look at the 60 acres the Conservancy had offered the
County. Mr. Breeden stated he would contact them when he had the
exact location of the property and at that time a definite date
would be set up.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned
at 10:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Cookson
Recording Secretary
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