Minutes 03/15/1990 AMENDED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
3300 SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD
C GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MARCH 15, 1990
PRESENT: Mr. Gil Mueller
Mr. Kim Patrick Kobza, Acting Chairman
Ms. Geneva Till (new member)
Mr. Kevin O'Donnell, Public Service Administrator
Mr. Cliff Crawford, Parks & Recreation Director
ABSENT: Ms. Cherrlye Thomas
Mr. Steven R. Ball (new member)
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Harry Huber of OCPM/Engineering Department
Mr. Ron Pergl of Forsythe Architects
Mr. Glen Bridges, of Wilson Miller Barton Soll & Peek
Ms. Mary Ellen Donner, Recreation Superintendent
I. The meeting was called to order at 8:43 a.m.
II. Approval of 02/22/90 Minutes. Motioned by Gil Mueller, seconded by
Geneva Till, and passed unanimously
III. Old Business
A. Election of Officers- o members not present. Election of Officers
was deferred.
B. Conklin Point Update--3/13/90 the County received a Certificate of
Title for 6.8 acres for Conklin Point. The intention is to sell the
Bluebill property. Park Maintenance crews will be cleaning up some
of the debris, the modular building will be removed, the area
barricaded, and "No Trespassing" signs installed. Kim Kobza made a
suggestion -same-arrangement-te-be-rade to explore the
feasibility for a shuttle like service, utilizing the future Conklin
Point parking lot, to ease the Vanderbilt Beach parking problem.
C. Tigertail Update--An update by Harry Huber disclosed $6,000 is the
limit for surveying. Work is to begin and requires approximately 3
weeks to complete. Kevin O'Donnell explained the basic philosophy
that we've used on making exceptions, or allowing the introduction
of new things, in answer to Gil Mueller's question regarding the
limitations or restrictions as far as the quantity and type of
equipment that the concessionaires are allowed to introduce to that
area or any other areas. Concern was expressed by Gil Mueller about
a large portion of the beach being occupied by equipment.
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D. Beach Parking Permits--Discussion of fees and charges revealed a
deficit of $19,000 on the tendered parking lots. A-stest+en-was
na&e-to-raise There was discussion about raising the fee to $2.00
(staff handout) . A motion was made by Gil Mueller to table the
issue of Beach Parking Permits, which is being discouraged by the
Attorney's office, until next meeting. The motion was seconded by
Kim Kobza. the motion was passed unanimously.
E. North Naples Community Park Baseball Field and Parking Lot--
Substantial completion inspection was scheduled for 03/15/90. The
project is on schedule, field construction is continuing, as well as
the installation of the underground irrigation lines. The dug-outs
should be started soon and the project completed in late June 1990.
A Dedication ceremony similar to the one held at Golden Gate
Community Park was suggested. The possibilities of expanding the
parking lot in the future was questioned by Gil Mueller. However,
Glen Bridges said, another area in the park is planned for future
parking, associated with the Community Center.
F. Frank E. Mackie Jr. Park Building Expansion--Mr. Pexgl was available
to answer questions regarding the expansion. Discussion was held
concerning room partitions, elements of the roof that needed to be
removed for continuing the roof line, hauling debris away, Building
Codes, sprinkling system and the Life Safety Code. Motion was made
by Geneva Till and seconded by Gil Mueller to table this item until
next meeting, and unanimously passed.
G. Meetings at Other Sites--A Motion was made by Geneva Till, to hold
the April meeting in Immokalee, at 8:30 a.m. , on April 19, 1990.
Gil Mueller seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
Gil Mueller volunteered to contact board members to determine who
will be attending future meetings. The Agenda for the upcoming
meeting was discussed.
IV. New Business
A. Upcoming Community Wide Special Events--Mary Ellen Donner,
Recreation Superintendent, explained which County Wide special
events are coming up in April, what they consist of, and where their
locations are. Mary Ellen Donner encouraged the board members to
participate in our special events whenever possible.
B. Tour of Facilities--The meeting will be called to order at 8:30
a.m. , followed by the Tour of Immokalee Area facilities will start
after the Apporoval of Minutes. It was agreed to put the issues of
absenteeism, meeting dates and times on the next agenda.
V. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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