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07/15/1983 Minutes 4 Naples, Florida, Jubl 15, 1983 Let it be remembered, that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on this date at 9 : 05 A.A . in building "F" of the Courthouse Complex , East Naples, Florida, with the following members present : VICE-CHAIRMAN : Anne Goodnight Glen Tucker Hank Caballero ABSENT: Vince Murphy, Chairman Dan Monaco ALSO PRESENT: Elinor M. Skinner, Deputy Clerk; Rollie Rice, Parks & Recreation Director ; Cindy Faulkner , Real Property Manager and Pat Carroll , Planning & Contracts Engineer. AGENDA 1 . Call to Order 11. Approval of Minutes III. Adenda IV. Old Business A. Status of Golden Gate Property B. Status of Park Property on Marco V. New Business A. Beach Accesses VI. Discussion of Addenda VIII. Adjournment APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 10, 1983 Mrs. Anne Goodnight called the meeting to order in the absence of Mr . Murphy, Chairman. Mr. Caballero moved, seconded by Mr. Tucker and carried 3/0, that the minutes of May 10, 1983, be approved as Page 1 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15, 1983 presented. MR. GLENN TUCKER'S REPORT ON STATUS OF PARK PROPERTY ON MARCO ISLAND Mr . Glenn Tucker referred to his report dated July 13, 1953, to Parks & Recreation Director Rollie Rice setting forth the preferences of Marco for the development of the Marco Island Park. He said referred to a discussion with Commissioner John Pistor and said that he is confident that Collier County is in possession of a deed for 2. 5 acres for a park site. He indicated the area on a map and reviewed the background of this situation. He said he has been in contact with Deltona Corporation constantly, and on July 13, 1983, Commissioner Pistor and he had a meeting with Mr . Jim Stackpoole, the new President for Del-Marco Corporation, a reorganization. He said that Commissioner Pistor has a letter from Mr. Stackpoole confirming Deltona is doing the survey and preparing the deed. He explained that, in addition to the 2. 5 acres of property, Deltona have said that the Corporation can add 80 feet on two sides of the property that will result in a total of approximately 2-1/2 to 4 acres. He said that even though a deed will not be available to Collier County for the remainder of the property, the Marco Island Park group would like the Master Plan to include the gymatorium on that 2. 5 parcel of land for which the deed is confirmed. He said his group is now in the position to report to the BCC that Marco Island has land available to build on, provided the County can design a Master Plan on the wow- Page 2 PARKS AND RECht AT1ON ADVl . ORY BOARD July 15, 19t33 property he indicated on the map. Mrs. Goodnight said it was her understanding , after the County bought the land , that the money would be divided five - ways. Mr . Rice said that it is up to the discretion of the board of County Commissioners how to utilize the money. Mr. Rice reviewed his conversation with Commissioner Pistor and iir . Stackpoole with regard to PUD approval . Mr. Tucker clarified that Deltona is required to develop a park site . he said that the 2.5 acre site is a separate agreement. He said that that deed is confirmed and the only condition is that the property would house a community building of some kind. He explained the problem of deeding is that Deltona needs access to the property and , therefore, that corporation needs complete control of the property in order- to fulfill their obligations. He said there will be minimal items placed on the property, such as some landscaping , picnic tables, possibly a ballfield, and. a tot lot. Responding to Mr . Rice, Mr . Tucker said he could see no reason why Deltona could not be held to implement the parking lot. Mr . Tom Peek, of Wilson, Miller , Barton, Soil & Peek, explained that his firm needs to know the budget available because the size will depend on the dollars available. He said that the identification of the land and the additional land means his firm now knows where, in the Master Plan, the building will be located . He asked for Mr. Tucker 's group to give more detail regarding the ultimate size of the building . *or Page 3 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15 , 1983 Mr. Tucker said that he would put this information in = writing later. He said his group is contemplating a large gymnasium-size building , with a small stage and small kitchen. he said that the kitchen would not be for food preparation, rather for catering . STATUS REPORT OF GOLDEN GATE PROPERTY Ms. Pat Carroll reported that the BCC decided to acquire parcel 9 in Golden Gate, which is owned by Mr. Bill Higgs. She said that property was previously the No . 1 site. She said a finalized agreement has not been reached, however, agreement on the basic terms has been reached . Ms. Carroll said that she will meet with County Attorney Saunders this date and that she would like to be able to execute an agreement within a week or two. She said that after the agreement is executed, in her opinion, the site is "tied downs and the site can be referred to the Engineering Department for the initial work. She said that the price involves $17, 500 an acre and the total amount will depend on whether the County buys 32 acres or 38 acres. She described her department ' s desire to align a road that is a boundary to the south of the park. She said this would increase the acreage for the park. She explained the situation regarding the land-locked parcel of land in the area, following the State of Florida acquisition of property for 1-75. STATUS OF NORTH NAPLES PARK SITE Ms. Carroll reported that appraisers have been contacted Page 4 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15 , 1963 for an appraisal on the site and this process will take approximately three weeks. She explained this is property in 26, which is the section of property at the corner of Immokalee Road and Airport Road. She reviewed the identifi- cation of the first two sites. She said the County has the opportunity to buy 35 to 40 acres, up to 90 acres. She said the decision regarding purchase of acres has not been made, although she wants the County to buy 90 acres. She said that the money for the 35 acres would come from the Bond issue. She said additional money would come from utilities and other departments. STATUS OF IMMOKALEE PARK SITE Ms. Carroll reported she has been working with Supervisor of Elections Mary Morgan trying to establish boundaries on the site in Immokalee. Mr. Rice noted that Ms. Carroll needs some help in the Immokalee area from Mrs. Goodnight. Mrs. Goodnight raised the question of the need for park property in the immediate Immokalee area. She said that in an earlier report regarding the land, that there is a piece of land on C.R. 846, next to South Immokalee School . A long discussion reviewed all the complex issues regarding this site. Mr. Tucker put the situation into the prospective that the continual problems over this site is at the public expense. He encouraged Mrs. Goodnight to continue her hard work on the topic. There were opinions given from those Page 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15, 1983 present to the effect that Ms. Carroll would make a report incorporating some of the items discussed for presentation to the board of County Commissioners. Mr. Tucker suggested that good public relations could be fostered with the aid of area newspapers. Various parcels of property were discussed with regard to the need of a park site for those persons who would be unable to drive to a park some distance from Immokalee. Mrs. Goodnight praised the people with whom she has talked regarding some of the problems. She expressed her opinion that most people are aware of the need for a local park site. Mr. Rice pointed out that Federal grant money is available for help in local projects. However, he pointed out that government money is not forthcoming where clear divisions are evident. He expressed the need, for work in Immokalee in the public relations aspect. Mrs. Goodnight reported on the various civic organizations with whom she has discussed the situation. MR. TUCKER'S REPORT RE BEACH ACCESSES IN CONNORS VANDERBILT BEACH AREA Mr . Glenn Tucker referred to the backup material he provided the members and referred to a July 7, 1963 letter written by him, as counsel to the Beach Access - Conners Vanderbilt Beach Estates, to Chairman Kruse. He referred to a letter written by him to Commissioner Voss regarding the same subject; also, the August 6, 1980 memo written by Parks Director Rice to County Manager Norman re Vanderbilt Beach Accesses. He referred to two legal documents identifying the Page 6 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15 , 1933 easements in question and marked #2, #3, and #4. He referred to an additional legal aocument with an easement identified as #5. He explained the background of this situation and - noted that he would be presenting the situation to the BCC on August 2, 1933 . DISCUSSION OF ADDENDA Responding to Mrs. Goodnight, Mr. Rice explained that he is a liaison between the BCC and the Parks and Recreation Advisory board. He said the members should decide their procedures and policies. However, he suggested that a week before the 8CC meeting the Advisory Board should telephone everyone of their members and have them present, if possible. He said he would supply any information that the Advisory board requests, and pointed out that this Advisory Board is the decision making body. He said that the Parks and Recreation meetings are scheduled for every third Friday and that Pat Cookson calls to make sure there will be a quorum. He asked to be informed prior to members' vacations, in order to work meetings around those times. He asked for updated change of addresses. DISCUSSION OF TOPICS FOR NEXT PARKS & REC. MEETING Mrs. Goodnight said she would like to be brought up-to-date on the land situation in Golden Gate. Mr. Cabarello agreed. Mr. Rice noted that every meeting should be an update on the various projects. Mr . Tucker asked about Mr. Rice giving a report to the BCC. Mr. Rice said reports '4k1100., Page 7 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD July 15, 1983 on the park sites have been included regularly in the BCC agendas, with the exception of the Golden Gate site. He explained the rational behind his department wanting people to participate in the formation of the parks. He said that the taxpayers are paying for these parks and will be using them and that is the reason for public input. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Mr. Tucker moved, seconded by Mr. Caballero and carried, 3/0, to adjourn. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD t, ANNE GOODNIGHT, VICE-CHAIRMAN 0 1 (;) Page 8