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Agenda 03/28/1985 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA March 28 , 1985 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday. March 28 . 1985 at 9 :00 a .m. at the Collier County Courthouse . 3rd floor of Building F . Naples . Florida I . Call to Order II . Approval of Minutes - February 28 . 1985 III . Addenda IV. Old Business A . Discussion of meeting time and date of the PARAB V. New Business A . Status of Marco Island Community Park B. Review of Phase 1 and construction time tables for East Naples . North Naples . Immokalee and Golden Gate Community Parks C . Discussion of Goodland 's recreational needs VI . Reports A . Director 's report VII . Discussion of Addenda VIII . Adjournment TSV :pc Parks and Recreation 3/25/85 Naples, Florida, February 23, 1985 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: Hank Caballero Ron Burton Richard Myers ABSENT: Steve Price Dan Monaco ALSO PRESENT: Elinor M. Skinner, Deputy Clerk, Don Norton, Public Services Administrator; Tim Vanatta, Parks & Recreation Director, Pam Brangaccio, Administrative Assistant, and Pat Cookson, Secretary to Parks & Recreation Director. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes - February 19, 1985 III. Addenda IV. Old Business V. New Business A. Discussion of meeting time and date of the PARAB B . Discussion of bond referendum for Marco Island Community Park C . Discussion of Section 2 . Responsibilities of the Guidelines of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board VI. Reports A. Update report on the construction program for the five community parks B . Update report on North Naples Little League request for a practice field at North Naples Elementary VII. Discussion of Addenda VIII. Adjournment Page 1 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY ,HARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 1985 SPECIAL MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED Mr . Caballero asked that reference to his attendance at the Marco Island Parks Subcommittee meeting of 2/18/85 be added to the February 19, 1985 minutes. By consensus, the February 19 , 1985 minutes were approved with this amendment. DISCUSSION OF MEETING DATE Mr . Myers explained that he has a conflict with the current meeting date of the fourth Thursday. After a short discussion, the members agreed that the third Thursday would be acceptable for a meeting date, and Parks Director Vanatta said he would try and find a meeting room. Mr . Caballero suggested that the next meeting be on the fourth Thursday and that he contact Mr . Price and Mr . Monaco to see when it would be convenient for them to attend meetings. DISCUSSON OF BOND REFERENDUM FOR MARCO ISLAND PARK Mr. Burton introduced Mr. Gene Hunter who has worked on the referendum for the Marco Island Community Park. Mr . Hunter said that the proposed resolution and ordinance regarding the referendum were drafted so that the County Commission would borrow the money and build the park in accordance with the Master Plan. He said that the wording has been changed to say "provide park and recreation facility improvements to the Marco Island Community Park Site as deemed needed by the Board of County Commissioners, and to do all things reasonably necessary to provide said improve- ments" . He said this wording leaves the subject wide open on what will be done and makes no mention of the Master Plan. He said he had not had an opportunity to discuss the wording change with County Attorney Saunders. He said that inclusion of a reference to the Master Plan would be limiting so that the people of Marco Island would not be concerned about what was to be built. Mr . Burton read his motion contained in the February 19, 1985 minutes "that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board recommend approval of a special taxing district referendum for Marco Island to build the park in its entirety as shown slur on the Master Plan, excluding the pool" . Public Services Administrator Norton said he did not see Page 2 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 any problem with having the words "Master Plan" included in the proposed resolution. Mr. Burton moved, seconded by Mr. Myers, that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommend approval of the resolution for the Marco Island special taxing district referendum with the stipulation that and do all things reasonably necessary to provide said improvements to build the park in its entirety as shown on the Master Plan, excluding the pool" be included in Section One. Mr. Hunter asked that the words "in its entirety" be deleted . A discussion followed regarding the wording of the ordinance. Mr. Norton said that he was concerned about the ordinance wording because it has been advertised without the above wording . He said that he thought it would be possible to amend the wording at the public hearing. Mr. Burton amended his motion and Mr. Myers amended his second, that the above words be added to the proposed ordi- nance where necessary. Upon call for the question, the motion as amended carried 3/0. DISCUSSION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Burton referred to the Guidelines of the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Section 2 , Responsibilities which states "The Parks and Recreation Board shall advise, counsel and recommend to the Commissioners on any matters concerning acquisition, development, and programs involving parks and recreation" . He said he interprets this to mean that the members are to advise on any matters and he said he was not sure they are doing that. He suggested that everything that has to do with parks and recreation should go through this Board for the members' counsel and advise. He said that recommendations of contracts that are being let on the parks should come before the Parks and Recreation Board after the bids are opened and reviewed by the Staff. He said that acquisition does not refer only to real estate. Mr. Norton said the guidelines were written in 1975 and he had always interpreted acquisition to mean real estate. He said he would have a problem bringing everything purchased Page 3 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 for parks before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, but not the bids. Mrs. Brangaccio suggested that the guidelines could be rewritten. Mr . Vanatta said that there could be delays in the operation of his office if everything was brought before this Board. Mr . Burton said he did not think the members' responsibilities concern day-to-day operation of the Parks Department. A discussion followed regarding the bid process and Mrs. Brangaccio suggested having a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member present at the bid openings. Mr . Burton maintained that he would like to know what the members' job entails. Mr . Caballero said he would speak with Chairman Voss and see what he could achieve regarding this subject. UPDATE REPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR THE FIVE COMMUNITY PARKS Mr . Tom Peek, of Wilson, Miller, Barton, Soil & Peek, Inc. , explained that his firm had made a review of the Master Plan of each of the parks and the priority lists and identi- fied the site development costs that have to be done. He said the recreational facilities were identified and compared to the available funds. North Naples Park Mr . Peek He said that it is estimated that there will be $1,081, 500.4) available for construction of the North Naples Park and $1 , 000, 000. 00 is the equal distribution from the bond issue with $81,500.00 being an adjustment made to bring that park up to the base zero level by the Board of County Commissioners. He described the road system, the lighting, clearing work , storm drainage system and potable water into the site. He said there will be one softball field with lights, one football/soccer field without lights, two basketball/volleyball courts with lights and fencing , four racquetball courts, four tennis courts, maintenance area and maintenance barn, childrens play area, and tables and benches for picnic areas. He said $116, 500. 00 remains when these items are obtained . He said a second lighted ballfield Page 4 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 will be put out to bid for the park. Mr. Vanatta explained a request of the North Naples Little League for an additional ballfield. He said that the School Board Staff does not want another site to go on the North Naples School site. He said the School Board has agreed to give the North Naples Little League one of the Pine Ridge School fields for temporary relief. He said that North Naples Little League agreed to help th•r County through con- tribution of funds to build a two field complex where they would play Little League games and the County Mens Softball League will play there in the fall. Immokalee Park Mr . Peek described the Immokalee Park. He said under contract is a parking lot, a baseball field and a sidewalk area. He said that the grading, site work and underground electric for the ballfield have been done and the irrigation contractor is putting in his piping and the light poles and fixtures are expected to be on the grounds next week. He said this constitutes the $400, 000. 00 Phase I. He said the balance of the money available would be allocated to uses identified on Page 2 of the information he distributed which are site development items of more parking and lighting and improvement of an existing ballfield. He said additional storm drainage work will be done and additional clearing and earth work for the basketball courts and the maintenance area , general irrigation areas around the open areas , general landscaping and complete perimeter fencing. He said Page 3 identified the recreational facilities, the field control center, the racquet center, basketball/volleyball courts and racquetball courts, tennis courts , maintenance area and general sign work and tables and benches which will be done with the funds available. He said there is another parcel of land for the Immokalee Pak and with the funds available, nothing will be done to that area. In response to Mr . Myers, Mr . Peek said that the contract prices for the Immokalee Park are about 20% higher . He said that he hoped that the prices will be lower for the parks in the Naples area. East Naples Park Page 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 Mr . Peek described the East Naples Park. He said that the existing ballfield at Avalon Elementary School needs to be upgraded, the fences have to be lengthened, new lights must be installed , landscaping must be reworked, and an irrigation system has to be installed which will cost about $20,000.00. He said $1, 294, 000.00 is available for the site with $294, 000 to be adjusted because of the drainage problem on the lower end of the site. He described the site development needed, parking and roadways, entrance turn lanes, clearing and lake excavation, storm drainage systems, potable water system, septic systems , sidewalks, general irrigation and grassing and landscaping which will cost $750, 000. He said the recreational and support facilities will be upgrading the softball field , build a soccer/football field, without lights, provision of four basketball/volley- ball courts, upgrading of the existing scorekeepers building , building a free standing restroom facility, fencing part of the site due to an agreement with the School Board , building two childrens play areas, eight tennis courts, a racquet center, four racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts , general signs and site furnishings which will use the rest of the money available. He said the decision regarding the distribution of the site development money, the $294, 000 adjustment, was based on the fact that the lake needed to be dug and a foot and one-half of dirt needed to spread over the entire area. He said the money is being used for digging part of the lake with the dirt being placed on the develop- ment area so some of the dollars will be used for user facilities. Golden Gate Park Mr. Peek described the Golden Gate Park and indicated the location for parking , walkways, one lighted softball field, an unlit soccer/football field, basketball/volleyball courts, six tennis courts, four racquetball courts, and a childrens play area. He explained that site developments include paving, entry-ways, parking lots, clearing and earth work, storm drainage system, potable water, septic tanks, miscellaneous sidewalks, irrigation, grassing and land- scaping. He said the decision was made to build four of the Page 6 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BO. BD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 shuffleboard courts with lights in Phase I. In response to Mr. Caballero, Mr. Peek said his figures do not include the $ 50, 000 donation from Mr . Higgs. He said that Mr. Higgs has indicated his desire that the entry-way landscaping be upgraded, which will be done. Mr. Peek said his firm is trying to provide the items that have the strongest need and possibly an unlighted ballfield may be added for the $53, 000. Mr. Caballero said that ballfields were high on the priority list. Mr. Vanatta said Staff has been concerned from an operational standpoint that the money is not buying the optimum they would like to have. He said Staff has been working with the School Board who is willing to open some of their facilities to the Parks Department. He said agreement has been reached to use Pine Ridge, Golden Gate, and East Naples School facilities. Marco Island Park Mr. Peek explained that his firm' s recommendation regarding the Marco Island Park center have not been decided. He said some people felt that the picnic lodges would be well used and others did not think they would be. He said the plan includes 134 parking spaces, the storm drainage system within the site, the potable water distribution system, sanitary sewage collection system connecting to Marco Utlities, earth work, and grassing and landscaping. He said the recreational facilities would be a maintenance area, 2, 000 square foot recreational indoor building, jogging/ bicycling/walking path around the lake area, two basket- ball/volleyball courts, childrens play area, general signs, miscellaneous sidewalks , benches , bike racks and picnic tables. He said there is about $100, 000 allocated for three large picnic lodges and his recommendation would be to take $60, 000 of that and increase the size of the recreational building . Mr . Burton asked if the music barge could be used as a fishing pier and a dock , and Mr. Peek said that could be done. Page 7 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FEBRUARY 28 , 1985 DISCUSSION OF NEXT MEETING AGENDA Mr. Caballero urged the members to call Mr. Vanatta' s office if they have items to be put on the agenda. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Hank Caballero, Chairman Page 8 DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Item IV. A.- Discussion of meeting time and date of the PARAB This item was placed on the January 24th and February 28th meeting and was tabled both times . Chairman Caballero has requested this item be placed on the agenda once again. Item V. A. - Status of Marco Island Community Park Ron Burton , Marco Island representative , will be making this presentation on the activities of the Marco Island Community Park. Item V. B. - Review of Phase 1 and construction time tables for East Naples . North Naples , Immokalee and Golden Gate Community Parks . Mr . Tom Peek will give a presentation on the construction time tables on Phase 1 of the East Naples . North Naples , Immokalee and Golden Gate Community Parks . Item V. C. Discussion of Goodland's recreational needs. I have enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Edward Dennison , president of the Goodland Civic Association. Mr . Dennison would like to discuss with the PARAB the recreational needs for the Goodland residents . This topic is open for discussion. Approximately $2 . 000 worth of tot lot equipment was recently purchased and installed by the County and placed on land adjacent to the First Baptist Church on Goodland . It is my understanding that the Goodland residents are being taxed for the eight million dollars . however on the June 25th referendum the Marco Island people will not be asking Goodland residents to share the extra taxes to complete the Marco Island Community Park even though they will be more than welcome to utilize the facility. As the Goodland area is within five (5 ) miles of Marco , the residents of Goodland can utilize not only the Marco Island Community Park , but all of Marco parks as well . DIRECTOR'S REPORT w State and Federal Grants On March 5 . 1985 . the Board of County Commissioners approved the guidelines for applying for federal and state grants for the construction of the community parks . We are in the process of applying for funds from Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program and Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of Golden Gate Park and East Naples Community Park . respectively. We are also applying for a Summer Food Service grant in conjunction with the Collier County School Board . This grant will provide lunches for the children in our Immokalee Summer Program. Tigertail Parking Facility The new parking facility at Tigertail Beach will be open in the very near future . We will be hiring three ( 3) parking lot attendants to collect fees , open and close the facility, maintain the grounds , supervise the parking lot and report violations to authorities . Golf Course On March 19 , 1985 . the Board of County Commissioners authorized staff to investigate the feasibility of the County owning a golf course and to report back to them. Parks and Recreation staff is presently conducting a survey of local semi-private golf courses on their seasonal and non-seasonal rates . reserved times for the public , policy on carts versus walking . etc . Recreation Programs As the guidelines for the PARAB state , the Advisory Board shall recommend to the Board of County Commissioners programs . Due to the fact that we are half way through the 1984/85 fiscal year and the programs are already established and budgeted for , it is my desire to inform the PARAB that they will be dealing with the programs at the time the 1985/86 budget is being prepared. Staff will be working on the 1985/86 budget in the months of April and May. Staff Reorganization Parks and Recreation personnel is in the process of reorganizing the Parks and Recreation Department . With the new reorganization. we hope to create clarity of job descriptions . a higher rate of efficiency and productivity. With the reorganization . we are not only looking at our present needs . but also our long range needs , i .e . . added responsibility for maintenance . programming of the new parks . needed personnel for the recreation facilities , etc . ge_A GOODLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 571 GOODLAND, FLORIDA 33933 February 27, 1985 Tim S. Vanatta Parks & Recreation Director Board of County Commissioners Collier Co. , Florida Gentlemen; Recently we have recieved several Complaints and discussions from tax paying residents of Goodland, Fl. wanting to know what the Civic Association is doing about parks and recreation for Goodland. We, the Board of Directors feel that Goodland has not recieved a fair share of Parks & Recreation monies. We are requesting a Committee from Goodland appear as soon as possible at one of the next meetings to present a proposition for Goodland' s recreational needs. It would please us if you would give this your consideration. The residents of Goodland are supporting the Parks & Recreation department with our taxes. Thank you, Edward D. Dennison President RECEIVE FEB 2 7 1985 BARKS&RECREATION ORDINANCE NO. 85- 4:: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE MARCO ISLAND COMMUNITY PARK MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT; DEFINING ITS BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR ITS PURPOSES AND GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING FOR AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PRO- VIDING FOR ITS FUNDING BY A TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE FOURTH (1/4) MILL LEVY UPON APPROVAL BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT VOTING IN AN ELECTION CALLED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC- TIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTION ONE: AUTHORITY FOR THIS ORDINANCE. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 125, Fla. Stat. ; Chapter 165, Fla. Stat. ; Chapter 200, Fla. Stat. ; and (:: other applicable provisions of law. SECTION TWO: CREATION OF MARCO ISLAND COMMUNITY PARK MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT; AND ESTABLISHING ITS BOUNDARIES. There is hereby created and established the Marco Island Community Park Municipal Service Taxing Unit (hereinafter referred to as the "MSTU") . The boundaries of the MSTU are as follows: All those geographical islands known as Marco Island and Caxambas Island, subject to future reliction and accretion, lying and being situated in Township 52 South, Ranges 25 and 26 East, bounded on the north by Big Marco Pass and Big Marco River; on the east by Goodland Bay and Big Marco River; on the south by Blue Hill Creek, Bule Hill Bay, Barfield Bay, Caxambas Bay and Caxambas Pass; and on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, excluding all lands lying in Township 52 South, Range 27 East, Collier County, Florida. SECTION THREE: PURPOSES AND GOVERNING BODY. The MSTU is created for the purpose of providing park and recreation facility improvements to the Marco Island Community Park Site, as deemed needed by the Board of County Commissioners and to do all things reasonably necessary to provide said improvements. The governing body of the MSTU shall be the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida. SECTION SIX: MILLAGE REFERENDUM ELECTION A referendum of the qualified electors residing in the MSTU is by Resolution called to be held on June 25, 1985, to determine whether or not an MSTU tax millage not to exceed one fourth (1/4) mill shall be levied to provide for the issuance of certificates of indebtedness not to exceed $2, 800,000.00 to provide park and recreation facility improvements to the Marco Island Community Park Site as deemed needed by the Board of County Commissioners, and to do all things reasonably necessary to provide said improvements. SECTION SEVEN: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION NINE: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. DATED: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM J. REAGAN, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: FREDERICK J. VOSS, Chairman Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: e R. Bruce Anderson Assistant County Attorney 3