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Minutes 02/09/1979 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9 , 1979 rrr. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their monthly meeting on 2/9/79 at 8 : 30 A .M . on th 5th floor at the Courthouse Complex, Building F . The following members and staff were present: Chris Blunt Dave Johnson Col . Kenneth Cavenah Dudley Goodlette Rollie R. Rice , Director of Parks and Recreation Pat Cookson, Recording Secretary Absent: John Iamurri , Excused Bobby Fowler, Resigned APPROVAL OF MINUTES : "m•" Motion was made by Dave Johnson to approved the minutes %v.r of 1/12/79 . Motion seconded by Col . Cavenah and approved unanimously . Mr . Blunt reported that Mr . Bobby Fowler had resigned from the PARAB . Resumes are now being accepted from District 5 . All resumes will be taken into consideration at the next meeting . CECIL SKILLIN - SOCCER PROGRAM Mr . Cecil Skillin , Soccer Commissioner , was present to discuss the need for additional soccer field in Collier County and possible assistance from the PARAB to obtain same . As Mr . Skillin stated , there are approximately 1000 people involved in the Soccer League with ages running from 4 years old to ??? . 1°"°° This season the games are being played at Gulfview Middle School , East Naples Middle School, Pine Ridge Middle School , Poinciana , Now Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of 2/9/79 Page -2- wm Shadowlawn and Seagate . All of these fields are in bad shape mod for playing . Mr . Skillin is aware that land for park development is scarce, but would appreciate any assistance as far as materials or manpower . All of the areas being used for soccer could use fill , sod and leveling of the fields . The PARAB asked Mr . Rice what assistance could his Department lend to the Soccer Club . Mr . Rice replied that at the present he is short manpower and all of his crews have all they can do to keep up with their day-to- day maintenance schedule . Mr . Blunt explained to Mr . Skillin this is just an Advisory Board and that is all that the Board can do is advise . Perhaps the Soccer Club can do what the Little Leagues did . %rr They approached the BCC and asked for lights for their ball- fields . They attended the BCC meeting in mass forces and was awarded the lights . Perhaps this is the best alternative to take , at the present, for obtaining facilities . Mr . Blunt thanked Mr . Skillin for attending the meeting and wishes his League the best of luck in the future . SURVEY OF LAND NOT NEEDED There are six (6) parcels of land on Isle of Capri that are no value to the Parks and Recreation Department and should be returned to the tax rolls . They would revert back to the original owner , Doc Loach. There are also two (2) "'°" small parcels on Harbor Road that are of no value to the Parks and Recreation Department because of their size and location . Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of 2/9/79 Page -3- Pomo The PARAB discussed the possibilities of re-opening negotiations of the sale of the Fakahatchee Strand with the Irmo proceeds going to the Parks and Recreation Department for park development. Dudley Goodlette made the motion to write a letter to the BCC requesting the County re-open negotiations with the State for the sale of the Fakahatchee Strand . Motion was seconded by Dave Johnson and passed unanimously. Chairman BLunt instructed Mr . Goodlette to write the letter to the BCC . SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: A copy of the Six Year Capital Improvement Program was sent to the members of the PARAB . The CIP included three (3) community Parks . The three (3) sites for the parks are : East Naples , North Naples , and Immokalee . The CIP is submitted +`r to the Planning Department. After the Planning Department it is given to the County Manager for review, then it is submitted to the BCC for approval . The PARAB approved of the CIP and agreed with Mr . Rice that these projects are of high priority and hopes the CIP will be passed and approved by the BCC . POSSIBILITY OF NIGHT MEETING TO MEET WITH VARIOUS RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS Mr . Goodlette was instructed to contact Don Pickworth , County Attorney, in reference to a Public Hearing for the recreational needs of Collier County . At that time we can "m""" contact the leaders of various civic groups , little league , soccer , softball , baseball , etc . Mr . Goodlette suggested each lame member contact their respective BCC member and explain the situation and lay the facts on the table . Find out exactly Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of 2/9/79 Page -4- .1.14 what the future is for park development. DOUBLE TAXATION REPORT itrrr A copy of the double taxation report was given to the PARAB . This report was requested by the County Manager . As this report shows there is no double taxation in the Parks and Recreation Department. BUDGET BREAKDOWN A budget breakdown was given to the PARAB showing how much is Epent for Administrative , Park Maintenance and Recreation NEW BUSINESS Col . Cavenah questioned the possibility of obtaining property adjacent to the Chlumsky Building on U .S . 41 across from Bob Taylor Chevrolet. It is an eyesore and Mr. Chlumsky does nc seem to be improving or developing the site . He law also questioned the property behind Gulf Gate Shopping Center and between the Shopping Center and Pine St. Mr . Rice stated he would check into the ownership of the property. Mr . Rice extended an invitaiton to the PARAB to attend the Florida Recreation Workshop to be held in Fort Myers on March 14th . This meeting will provide insight into determining the recreation wants and needs of Florida residents . OLD BUSINESS The Immokalee Land Swap will be going before the School Board Agenda on March 19th at 7 : 30 P .M . At this time , hopefully, the School Board will approve of the concept . woo The next meeting will be a field trip in the helicopter pr flying over the various parks and school sites in Collier County . There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 10 : 20 A .M . Res c f ly S bmitte , Fiat ookso . Recording Secretary