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11/16/1984 Agenda PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Nsaso AGENDA November 16, 1984 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will have a meeting on Friday , November 16th at 3 :00 P.M. on the 3rd Floor of Building F at the Collier County Courthouse Complex . I . Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - October 19 , 1984 III . Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Director Tim Vanatta IV. Addenda V. Old Business A . Status report from Wilson , Miller , Barton , Soll and Peek VI. New Business A . Discussion of resumes for District 1 representative B. Discussion of District 5 vacancy C . Election of new chairman D . Changing date of December meeting VII. Discussion of Addenda VIII. Adjournment /pc Parks and Recreation 11 / 14/84 . , . , . . . -. - 2., . October 39, 1984 . ,.. 4:: LET IT BE- REMEMBERED, that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on this date at 2: 00 P. M. in Building "F" - . . of the Courthouse Complex , East Naples, Florida , with the following members present: - ' CHAIRMAN: Anne Goodnight • , Hank Caballero Richard Myers Dan Monaco ( 2: 30 P.M. ) : ..j - N"‘ L:SE . . Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk ; Don Norton , Putiie ',-. vi,...e:: Aram) nstr ., tr)r ; Murdo Smith, Acting Parks and Pecfeatla C3rect;- r ; (2,n(1 Thrt Peek of hilson, Miller , Barton , ' , ll t P' k , Inc. ANDA I. Call t. ,' O ' er 1 : . t‘pprovi ;-, : minui' ,-, s - Auc,ust 17, 1984 Ill. Addenda (2,' IV. Old Business • . . . , A. Update report from hilson, Miller , B (ton, Soil & Peek on the community parks. V. New Business A. Informative discussion of new Parks & to,2c1 (.,atic,r, 'Director B . Possible construction of Marco Island librs'Ary at Marco Island Community Park C . Additional lighting at Golden Gate Park D. Breakdown of bond money fo:.- each l' en community park site VI. Discussion of Addenda 'vli . Adjournment MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 1984 - APPROVED AS PRESENTED Mr . Caballero moved , seconded by Nr . Myers and carrj.( unanimc)u3ly , reat the minutes of Au9ust 17, P2.84 , be approved as presented . 111P4%pi ' ADDENDA ------- • Pubnc S-rvices Administrativ e No 7t;- .., t ,11, . ,. ,Aanted to add i, discussion under new businesz-, re:vitsliq r. ru: I - . . . PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY HOARD OCTOCER 1:.) , 1984 Marco Island District replacement for the Parks & Recreation . / ‘ 7 , - , Advisory Board . he noted that he -would also like to add a discussion renarding a letter he received i: rOfl Mr . Monaco en (::H scheduled meeting times and dates. The addenda to the agenda was added by a general consensus. COMMUNITY PARKS UPDATE REPORT Mr . Tom Peek o liviJson,. Miller , Barton, toll & Panc. , Inc. , stated that this is a review of the Immokalee master Plan at the high school. site. he referred to an area on the master nI,an noting that it has been let for bid in order to try and meet the schedule for the baseball field for spring . He stated that the bids are due to be opened later in the meeting . He showed the construction plans that were being bid for the softball field , the baseball field , the parking lot, the paving for sidewalks and the utility tn.:tension of sewer lines and water lines. He noted that this is being called Part 1 ot Phase 1 of the lmmokalee park . He noted that since , the Master Plan was last looked ,at, there have been some changes in the parking lot, .adding that it 'wee \ (:: a better -1 -,, .-..,m - rotatid 90 degrees, which gives it a te ,tar ' r-rangead , . He stated that the football/soccer field was rieved a few feet to allow for adequate room for spectators between the parking lot and the field. He reported that the next Master Plan is for the North Naples park site, adding that this parcel is 40 acres with a 60 foot right-of-way strip that runs 1 /4 mile up to County Road 845 . He indicated the location of the County sewage treatment plant in comparison to the park site He reported that the items that were on the priority list are on the Master Plan. He noted that there is an amp!:! teeter , 3 softball fields , baseball field, soccer , football , volley- ball , basketball , racquetball , tennis , shuffleboard , picnic area , children ' s playground , parking , administrative and maintenance buildings. He stated that number ne in priority is the amphitheater , adding that he would like the North , Naples cnmmittee to study this again, as he has wondered how (:: . this i much s would really be used . He noted that in the summer time , the rains would limit the amount of use and in the winter time, the cooler weather in the evenings may cause Par PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD. OCTOBER 19 , 1984 some ' lack of use. He stated that he has reiseo the question V whether this is still the number one priority and he would like to be sure before it is designed . Mr. Caballero questioned what the amphitheater would cost, to which mr . Peek stated that an estimete would be $200-250 , 000 . Mr . Peek stated that he needs approval for the Master Plan for the North Naples park site, so that he can proceed with the design. Mrs. Goodnight stated that if everything that the North Naples people had on their list is in the park , she has no objections. Mr . Myers stated that he has no objection, but would like Mr . Monaco to approve the Master Plan. Mr . Caballero stated that he would approve the North Naples Master Plan pending Mr . Monaco ' s approval . It was the general consensus that the North Naples Park Site .Master Plan be approved pending the approval of Mr . Monaco. Mr . Peek referred to d schedule of the four community (:) - park sites that indicated the time frame. He stated that the East Naples, Golden Gate And immokalee park sites should all be out for bid by February and by March 1st , there should be open bids and by March 22, they should all be under eontract and construction and by November 8 , 1985, all three parks should be complete for the first phase. He noted that the North Naples site would be ready for bid , April 5th and completion of the first phase by January , 1936. DISCUSSION OF NEW PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR Mr . Norton stated that the new Parks & Recreation Director is Tim Vanatta and he will be starting about the 5th of November. He noted that Mr . Vanatta comeS with very high qualifications from Manhattan , Kansas, where he is presently the Parks & Recreation Director . DISCUSSION OF MARCO ISLAND LIBRARY AT MARCO ISLAND PARK SITE Public ,Services Administrator Noiton stated that the (:) County has been planning a 2, 000 square foot addition to the Marco Island Library, adding that the County has also received an $80, 000 grant from the State and has also Page 3 • e .�� '-_ - --- - KS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD� . OCTOBER l9, 1984 w �, ----- � ^ � budgeted $80 , 000 of County money. He stated that in the ~ . • � process of designing the Library, there has been some problems with the flood plain variance. He stated that a � ) variance would have been needed , which County staff was recommending against , adding that if the variance had been granted the flood insurance would have multiplied about 10 times what it presently ic. He stated that after several discussions the idea came up regarding putting the Marco Island Library on the community park site and turning the old library into a possible sheriff' s sub-station. _ Be noted that ' the community park site is 29 acres and the people of Marco ' seem to feel that they wou ld pre f er to have a passive park site versus an active one. He noted that Mr . 2okland , a member pf the Library Advisory Board and Mr . Demerest , the Library Director, approached him on this matter , Mrs. Goodnight stated that .she has no objection but before she could vote on it, there would have to be a letter from the Civic Association and all those groups involved in Marco that this is what they would like to have. Mr. Norton stated that the building would need to be (:) app rouimateIy 5 O0Q sq /are �ee� and buiI� �oc �xpansinn� /�. square � purp�se �. Be noted that there is no intention of using the bo/ d 'money to build the Library, adding that the Library would simply be built .on the park site whiCb is county land . Mrs. Goodnight stated tbat she would suggest that Staff and the Library staff meet with the people on macco to find � out how they feel about the Library on the community park site. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT GOLDEN GATE PARK Mr . Caballero stated that he was approached for additional lighting at Golden Gate Bark , adding that it is . Very difficult for young people to play beaketbuIl `at dusk . He reported that they are using lighting from the tennis courts but the shadows that it gives off , it is rather • difficult tu play basketball. He noted that he would like to see some lighting put up for the basketball' area . Mr . Murdo Smith stated that he checked with two C eleo` cicaI contractors, adding that if the whole area is lit , it would be very expensive, but lights could he installed to Page 4 | . ` • ` ' ^ ~ PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ' ' OCTOBER 19 ' 1984 w' S . � , ~ give some light for the baseketball area for approximately . $2,900 . He noted that he would write up some specifications to get them installed as soon as possible. C7he coaoh �ro . Barron Collier High School state d that a lot of the students have approached him regacding this matter • them � and he told them he would try and he l p t� �m ou . Mrs. Gnodnight stated that she would like to see some lights put up and for Mr . Smith to do whatever he can . BIDS RECEIVED FOR SITE PREPARATIONS FOR IMMOKALEE PARK Purchasing Director Thiele stated that h e received two • bids for the site preparations for the Irxmokalee Park . Opnn opening and reading of the bids , the first one was from Better Roads, Inc. in the amount of $ 502, 213. 96 and the second one was from McGovern Construction in the amount of $581 ,402.69. Mr . Tom Peek stated that these bids were for the site preparations for the Immokalee Park which included earthwork of clearing approximately 10 acres, l9, 80O cubic yards of � - fill material , 5,080 yards of clay , limerock base material , and sod and seeding ballfields.� He stated that the paving C included certain portions of the parking lot, the sidewalks , conccete pads, and stripping of the parking lot. He noted that the sanitary sewage included making the connection into the existing manhole on the east side of 1st Street, running a gravity line and installing manholes as shown on the plan , to provide for sanitary sewage facilities for a proposed building that is to be built and to put the sewer lines in l th t will be needed for the future Phaseo � ace' w a e ne phases. He reported that the potable water included connecting and a tap on to an existing water main on the west side of 1st Street and extending that through the pa k , installation of fire hydrants, and lines for future buildin9s. He noted that the irrigation included a total irrigation system for each of the balIfiolds as well as the area adjacent to the baIlfields. He stated t! ot. the electrical portion included the baIItield li' bts as well as the feedback tc` the control panel that would be in the control building for all the light systems (:) � and for the electrical system that would feed the irrigation well pump. He note d that miscellaneous included AnstalIing Page 5 ` . ` ' PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 19 , 1-984 4. % fences around the balifield , bases, pitcher plates, home- •. ..1.. . plate, foul pole, etc . . . In response to Mrs. Goodnight' s cidestion , Mr . Peek stated that if the ballfield is to be ploy le in the spring , it needs to be sodded. He stated that it could be seeded , . but it would not be playable by spring . He noted that he will take the bias back to his office to analyze them and then he will -make a recommendation to the Commissioners. Mr . Monaco stated that there is a big difference in the total of the two bids and questioned why, to which Mr . Peek stated that after he has had a chance to go over these bids that could be determined . He stated that there is a possi - bility that one bidder is able to obtain fill material at a better price than the other bidder . BREAKDOWN OF BOND MONEY FOR EACH COMMUNITY PARK Public Services Administrator Norton stated that the Board of County. Commissioners decided to split the balance of the bond money five equal ways after site improvements , land acquisition costs, and engineering fees. He noted that this will leave approximately $794, 554 per park site . WALTER OSBORN RECOMMENDED AS NEW MEMBER TO PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 41,. Public Services Administrator Norton stated that he received two applications for the Parks & Recreation Advisory , Board position for District #1 . He noted that one applicant . . did not live in the District and the other applicant was Mr . falter Osborn. Mr. Myers moved, seconded by Mr. Monaco and carried unanimously, that Mr. Walter Osborn be recommended to the BCC as the new member representing District #1. Mr . Caballero stated that he felt that each applicant that is interested in a position on the advisory board should appear before the board members so that they could be asked a few questions as well as the applicant being able to ask the board members questions regarding such a position. Mr. Caballero moved, seconded by Mr. Monaco and carried CI unanimously, that all future applicants appear before the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board before a vacancy is filled. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Page . . . . ' , PitARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 19 , 1984 <� Mr . Monaco stated that he is not sure when meetings are to be held. Mrs. .Goodnight stated that all meetings will be (I: held on the fourth Friday of the month at 2: 00 P. M. unless otherwise noted. She indicated that the next meeting would be November 16, 1984, at 2: 00 P. M. She also stated that the members need to, be thinking about electing a New Chairman on November 16, 1984 . She indicated that she is looking for interested people to fill her position and will bring them to the next meeting . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time : 3: 17 P.M . PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Anne Goodnight, Chairman C 4 • • (.:, Page 7