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07/09/1982 PARAB Naples, Florida , July 9, 1982 LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Financial Advisory Committee met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in Building "F" , 5th Floor, of the Courthouse Complex with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Fred Keyes Chris Blunt Jane Hitler Leigh Plummer Egon Hill Dan Breeden ALSO PRESENT: Commissioner John A. Pistor; Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk; Rollie Rice, Parks and Recreation Director; and Burt L. Saunders , County Attorney. AGENDA I . Call to Order II . Approval of Minutes III . Addenda IV. Old Business V. New Business A. Selection of referendum committees 1. Finance Committee 2. Information Committee 3. Endorsement Committee 4. Speakers Committee 5. Telephone Committee 6. Special Events Committee VI . Discussion of Addenda VII . Adjournment MINUTES OF JUNE I1 , 1982, MEETING 4* APPROVED AS PRESENTED. Mr. Breeden moved, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried unanimously, that the minutes of June ii , 1982, be approved as presented. SELECTION OF REFERENDUM COMMITTEES Page 1 -v PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 9, 1982 The following individuals were selected for the Finance Committee: Mr. Egon Hill, Chairman, EMS Advisory Council Upon Mr. Keyes indicating that the Information Committee would be doing reference work to obtain answers to various questions of concern, the following individuals were selected : Rollie Rice, Parks and Recreation Director David Linstrum, Gail Boorman Associates Mr. Keyes stated that the Endorsement Committee would be to generate positive attitudes in seeking people to vote. The following individuals were selected : Richard Henderlong, Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil & Peek Dan Breeden, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Jerry Stropes, Gail Boorman Associates The following individuals were selected for the Speakers Committee: George Howlett, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Richard Henderlong, Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil & Peek Gail Boorman, Gail Boorman Associates Vince Murphy, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Mrs. Monica Cameron, Junior Women's Club, was selected for the Telephone Committee. The following individuals were selected for Special Events Committee: Chris Blunt, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Pepper Huff, Gail Boorman Associates The following individuals signed up for any committee that needed help: Mary Daniele, 774-7849, and Nancy McGee, 775-3870 , both members of the Collier County Women' s Tennis Association. GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr . Chris Blunt indicated that the County Commissioners approved the referendum for the September ballot, adding that the wording of the referendum still has to be approved. He Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 9, 1982 reported that on Tuesday, July 13, 1982, he will ask the County Commisioners for appropriations of up to $10,000 to be put in a general fund for bumper stickers , mailings , etc. , further noting that any portion that is not spent will be returned to the general fund. He concluded by stating that he would appreciate any committee members being at the meeting . Commissioner Pistor stated that he is concerned about the whole issue , adding that after speaking with Rollie Rice , it appears that Marco Island would receive $300, 000 or $400,000 in 1984 for expenses for the 29 acres. He reported that Deltona Corporation' s agreement with the County requires them to landscape , put in bikepaths , a ballfield , etc. , which is not a complete park, but would serve the people if Marco Island is only to recevie $300,000 or $400,000 out of the $8 million. He stated that Marco could raise their taxes and in a special taxing district on a capital improvement basis could raise $400,000 that would be needed to cover the additional work that had to be done on the 29 acres of land . He said that he did not feel that Marco Island should be included in the bond issue as 28% of the debt would be paid by Marco Island , but they would only be receiving $300, 000 or $400,000, adding that other places would be receiving 25% or more. He indicated that Marco Island should be left out and let the other people pay that will benefit. He concluded by stating that Marco Island should receive 25% of the bend issue and would express his opinion at the July 13, 1982, meeting if it became necessary. Mr. Fred Keyes stated that the idea of the bond issue is to include the entire county excluding the City of Everglades and Naples . He said that he felt that the committee is not in a position to grant Marco Island a certain amount of money, adding that the fairest way is through the polls . He reported that a presentation would be made to the County Commissioners on July 13 , adding that they would have to wait to see what happened . Commissioner Pistor stated that he does net understand how it can be determined as to what share each place will receive. Mr . Rollie Rice stated that the figures that were given to Commissioner Pistor and the newspapers were for the development of the 29 acres. He noted that when the whole issue goes before the Board of County Commissioners , they have the final say as to where the money will be spent and for what facilities . Page 3 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 9, 1982 Mr. Fred Keyes stated that he believed that Marco would receive a reasonable amount of money, adding that there is no way the county can be fragmented , as fighting with the districts does not work. Commissioner Pistor stated that he felt each district should pay their own way. Mr. Leigh Plummer reported that he felt it would be reasonable to consider Marco Island if a proportionate share of the money was received with additional land on Tiger Tail Beach, and development of the 29 acres and Piedmont Circle. Mr. Fred Keyes stated that parks are for everyone , adding that the County Commissioners could set up an $8 million bond without a referendum. Mr. Chris Blunt stated that there is a limited time and something needs to be done as Collier County is in desperate need of parks . He reported that the committee is trying to get parks where they are needed , adding that due to procrastination from a lot of people over the years, prices have risen so much that the longer the County waits the more impossible it will be to get parks . He said that the people that have volunteered for the various referendum committees will have to work hard between now and September 7 to be able to obtain land for these parks . To a question regarding future costs and maintenance, Mr. Keyes stated that during the campaign these items would be covered. Mr . David Linstrum of Gail Boorman Associates stated that he is a newcomer to Collier County and was married to Gail Boorman of Gail Boorman Associates in May. He stated that he is in the same profession as his wife, adding that he has been involved with referendums in Illinois where he was a member of a planning commission. He stated that he has designed park systems that have wen designers awards, adding that he is a professional designer of parks . He indicated that under the special events committee, there could be a coloring contest to arouse interest for all concerned , particularly the children and younger people. He also mentioned that there could be design contests that people could enter to design the "perfect park" , adding that all this would be good impact and good publicity. He noted that visualization of actual park scenes are very useful as people relate to such as to how it would look in their own Page 4 Amorommum PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 9, 1982 neighborhood. He also noted that drawings showing people in the park, kids on bicycles , vegetation, vehicles , and structures could be very useful , adding that they could be placed in banks , shopping centers , reduced for newspapers, slides can be reproduced for meetings , etc. He reported that the committee should consider these type of drawings as promotion. He concluded by stating that the drawings can be very effective as they relate to people' s everyday environment. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board , the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair at 9:55 A.M. Fred Keyes , Chairman Page 5