Minutes 08/08/1975 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
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August 8, 1975
The PArks and Recreation Advisory Board met in its regular
scheduled meeting on August 8 , 1975 at the Collier County Courthouse
in Building D at 9 :00 A.M. The following members were present :
Chairman Steve Smith, Elton Townsend, Paul Bogatko , John Lloyd,
Curt Rindy and Rollie R. Rice, Director of Parks and Recreation.
This meeting was the second joint meeting of the City
of Naples Parks Board and the County Parks Board. The following
Naples Parks Board members were present : Roy Smith, Herbert Cambridge,
Ruth Brashears , Roy Reims , Dorothy Singletary and George Reardon,
City of Naples Recreation Director.
Chairman Steve Smith welcomed the Naples Board to the
meeting. Some discussion was held on the Naples Pier. Both Boards
were upset that neither one of the Boards were consulted prior to
the plan of the County taking over the Pier and the lack of communication
between the higher officials and the Boards .
Mr. Rice presented to the Boards , plans showing the proposed
development at Bayview Park. Mr. Wafaa Assaad from the Planning
Department was present to answer any questions the Board might have
in reference to Bayview Park. After some discussions John Lloyd
made the motion to recommed to the City Council and the Board of
County Commissioners that Bayview Park should be expanded. Motion
seconded by Roy Reims and approved unanimously. The Board agreed
to write a joint letter to the City Council and the Board of County
Parks and Recreation Board
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Commissioners concerning the development of Bayview Park (Copy attached) .
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It was the general consensous of both Boards that they
definitely needed joint meetings to be able to work together. After
some discussion, Curt Rindy made the motion to have joint meetings
four (4) times a year in the months of January, April , July and
October alternating the sites between the City and County. Motion
seconded by Elton Townsend and approved unanimously.
Chairman Smith thanked the City of Naples Parks Board for
attending the meeting and he hoped to see them at the October meeting
that will be held in the City.
Mr. Rice stated that he was asked by the County Manager to
have a recommendation from the Board concerning Mr. Taylor from
Isle of Capri on the property that he wants to purchase from the
County. After some discussion it was decided that Mr. Taylor be
given an opportunity to purchase the property at a fair market value
and the monie from the sale be placed in an escrow account for
future development of parks in the County. Motion was made by
Curt Rindy and seconded by Steve Smith. Motion approved unanimously.
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at
10 :30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
4-07/1.
Pat Cookson
Recording Secretary
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Board of County Commissioners
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August 8 , 1975
TO : Naples City Council
NAPLES, FLORIDA 33940 Board of County Commissioners
PHONE 774-8929
FROM: City of Naples Parks and Recreation Board
Collier County Parks and Recreation Board
THOMAS R. ARCHER
CHAIRMAN On Friday, August 8th, the City of Naples Recreation
CLIFFORD WENZEL Board and the Collier County Recreation Board met in
VICE-CHAIRMAN a second joint session. The main topic of discussion
RUSS WIMER was Bayview Park of the Eastern shore of Naples Bay.
STEPHEN MITCHELL The Boards reviewed a proposed plan which calls for
DAVID C. BROWN expansion of the 3 . 5 acre park to more than 10 acres .
MARGARET T. SCOTT The plan which includes another boat ramp , fishing pier
CLERK and passive recreation facilities would cost about
M. DALE CUNNINGHAM
COUNTY MANAGER $300 ,000 to implement . However , this does not include
DAVID E. BRUNER acquisition of surrounding property or engineer.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
BEN D. DRIVER We determined that the present park is jointly owned
FISCAL OFFICER by the City and County, within the City limits of
IRVING BERZON
COUNTY ENGINEER Naples . Members of both boards agreed unanimously that
this park should be expanded for the mutual benefit
of both City and County residents . We recognize the
scope and expense of the proposal and would recommend
it be undertaken in phases . But the main purpose of
our discussion, and this letter is to let the City
Council of Naples and Collier County Commissioners
know that the two Boards feel very strongly about this
and will continue working together and striving for
such beneficial projects .
ve Smit , Chairman Herb Cap-., i.ge, Cal an
Collier County Parks Board City of i.laples Par Board
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