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01/04/1982 PARAB Naples , Florida , January 4 , 1982 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the combined meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee met on this date at 9: 15 A.M. in Building "F" of the Collier County Courthouse Complex with the following members present : CHAIRMAN: Fred Keyes MEMBERS: Leigh Plummer Mary Evans Nelson Faerber Egon Hill Dan Breeden Ben Plummer Chris A. Blunt Patricia Anne Goodnight ALSO PRESENT: Elinor M. Skinner , Deputy Clerk ; Rollie Rice, Parks and Recreation Director ; Terry Clark , Planner , and Don Norton, Public Services Administrator . AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND PARKS AND RECREATION FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE A joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, January 4th. The meeting will begin at 9 : 00 A.M. on the 3rd floor of Building "F" at the Collier Courthouse Complex . I . Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III . Introduction of new member , Daniel Monaco , to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board , Daniel Monaco . ** Mr . Monaco not present ; item not discussed . IV. Addenda Page 1 Parks & Rec. Advisory Board , with Ad Hoc Committee January 4, 1982 V. Old Business A. Discussion of the CAPC public hearing , scheduled for Thursday, January 7th on the future park sites . VI. New Business A. Discussion of the future of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee . VII. Discussion of Addenda VII . Adjournment APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NO ACTION TAKEN DISCUSSION OF THE CAPC PUBLIC HEARING, 1/7/82 RE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT RE THREE (3) 1ST CHOICE PARK SITES. DISCUSSION RE PRESENTATION OF SAME TO BCC AT REGULAR MEETING 1/26/82 - NO ACTION TAKEN; MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SAME Parks and Recreation Director Rollie Rice explained that a public hearing is scheduled for January 7, 1982 at 8: 30 A.M. before the CAPC and another before the BCC for January 26 , 1982 re the three first choices for proposed park sites in Collier County. He briefly reviewed the situation by stating that on September 22 , 1981, the BCC approved advertising said hearings regarding an amendment for a Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment regarding proposed park sites as recommendated by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Ad Hoc Committee . Mr . Rice said that he has made contact with the Department of Natural Resources and that Mr. Don Jones is going to do a park design for the County, as soon as a parcel of property has been Page 2 Parks & Rec. Advisory Board , with Ad Hoc Committee January 4, 1982 agreed upon for the first park to be built. He explained that , following the site selection, the public relations people will meet re subject . Planner Terry Clark explained that following the aforemen- tioned 1/7/82 meeting , the CAPC will review the Planning Depart- ment ' s request as presented to the BCC 9/22/81 ; that a recom- mendation will be forwarded to the BCC; and that the BCC will hold the advertised public hearing 1/26/82. On a map on an overhead board , Mr. Clark indicated the location of the following first choice County park sites , which were presented at the aforementioned 9/22/81 BCC workshop, during which the Planning Department was directed to amend the Comprehensive Plan , in the appropriate land areas, from the present designations to "RO" for 1 (;) the community parks : 1. The North Naples Area Site , approximately 32 acres , in the vicinity of Immokalee Road , U.S. 41, with Naples Park to the south , owned by Collier Corporation; possible opposition. 2. Golden Gate City Site , in the vicinity of Santa Barbara Blvd . , 4th Avenue and Green Blvd . , the change in Logan Blvd . ; one problem, the F. P. & L. easement of 300 feet which runs east and west through the middle of the site . Mr . Clark said he would speak with the person from said company, and that if there is a big problem with this site , he would suggest to the Committee members that the County try for park site #2 or #3. Those sites plus site #4 were indicated on the map; discussion followed which resulted in the point that if a site other than #1 is desirable , re-advertising must take place . 3. East Naples Park Site , 32-35 acres, in the vicinity of Davis Blvd . , U.S. 41, and Airport Road , with Flamingo Estates to the north and Vocational Technical School to the south , East Naples Middle School in the area. Discussion followed re 1 area residents opposing any park entrance which might result Page 3 Parks & Rec. Advisory Board , with Ad Hoc Committee January 4, 1982 from this site involving Estey Avenue , and their request for a buffer zone ; possible opposition also from Mr . Fleischmann , the property owner of the land from the school east. 4. Immokalee Park Site , approximately 40 acres , in vicinity of Immokalee Drive , and main road running north/south; no opposition registered of which Mr . Clark is aware . Discus- sion followed re this site ; one owner involved on site choice #1 , with a dirt road leading to a new barn. Details of the previously discussed site adjacent to the Immokalee High School , involving a land swap, offer so far having been refused were reviewed . Following that discusson, Mrs. Mary Evans said she would approach someone who may be helpful in securing a positive result re the advantageous land swap, since that site would be ideal for a park. There was general concensus of those persons present that a beneficial situa- tion might result re same , if more discussion is held with all the persons involved . Responding to Chairman Keyes, Mr . Clark explained he would make the presentation on 1/7/82 at the CAPC meeting , and the Committee members were encouraged to attend , also . Chairman Keyes stated he estimated that 10, 000 man hours have been spent by the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee re the park sites , and that point should be made at the CAPC meeting , with emphasis on the fact that said details and work have been conduc- ted in a legal manner . He explained that he and Mr . Leigh Plummer were members of the CAPC and would be present 1/7/82. Mr . Clark said he understood the presentation would be the first item on the agenda . Estimated cost factors were briefly discussion , said infor- mation having been included in previous material distributed to the Committee members that was presented to the BCC on 9/22/81 . During the ensuing discussion , the point was made that the Gov- Page 4 Parks & Rec. Advisory Board , with Ad Hoc Committee January 4, 1982 ernment Complex space expansion projected expenses will have some bearing on what funds are available for park site acquisition and construction . Mr . Hill said he was in favor of the land use change which is a necessary step toward achieving the County parks , but that he was skeptical regarding the cost factors and money available. There was general consensus that having the proper zoning for parks in place on the land is vital . DISCUSSION OF THE FUTURE OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DECISION TO WRITE LETTERS TO ALL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, COPIES TO BCC, RE MEMBERS' INTEREST AND UPGRADING ATTENDANCE Mr . Chris Blunt, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board , stated he thought that his term expired 12/81 . Discussion was held regarding the difficulties which have been encountered re member attendance , the failure to obain a quorum resulting in cancelled meetings which has discouraged everyone. Mrs. Goodnight pointed out that the members have been called prior to meetings but have failed to attend . The decision was made that letters would be written to each current member , with copies sent to the BCC, regarding the necessity of having an active , participating Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and requesting a return letter from the members to indicate their interest . The point was made that a person living in the City of Naples could be a member of said Advisory Board ; however , the BCC appoints the board members. Also , names could be proposed to the Page 5 Parks & Rec. Advisory Board , with Ad Hoc Committee January 4, 1982 BCC for applicants , and persons should be asked if they are willing to serve before such submittal . The Advisory Board bylaws were discussed re a member automatically being purged from the Board if several , unexcused absences occur . Mr . Rice explained his position as liaison between staff , the BCC and the Advisory Board . He exphasized the need for a strong Advisory Board . Mr . Rice stated that he has submitted capital improvement projects re his department , but that in the present situation, those projects never reach the BCC and this could be a function of a strong Parks & Recreaton Advisory Board . Mr . Rice said that originally each Commission District had a representative on the Advisory Board . Chairman Keyes said that following the CAPC and the BCC public hearings a meeting should be called to explore a possible Bond issue and the details pertaining to same . The general consensus of those persons present was agreement to this sugges- tion. There being no further business to come before the joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recration Financial Advisory Committe , the meeting was adjourned at 10: 00 A.M. FRED KEYES, CHAIRMAN Page 6