PARAB Minutes 06/26/1996 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
June 26, 1996
Immokalee Recreation Center/Pool
505 Escambia Street, Immokalee, Florida
PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairman
Max A. Hasse, Jr.
Elaine Wicks
Gayle L. Stan
ABSENT: Timothy Blackford, Vice Chairman
Gil Mueller
ALSO PRESENT: Steve Brinkman, Parks and Recreation Director
Murdo Smith, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager
Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent
Jacquie Hart, Secretary II
Jeff Gersonde, Diving Team
Florence Pontes
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION: by Max Hasse, Jr.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 22, 1996 meeting.
Correction to the Minutes: Page 4 last paragraph should read
Gulf Coast Skimmers, instead of Gulf Coat Skimmers. Page 5 1st
paragraph, 5th sentence should read the parents are required
instead of the parents is required. Chairman Zaks would like
to change page 6 section g second paragraph to read There are
allegations of some serious misconducts instead of There are
some serious misconducts. Also changed 501 (C) 3 instead of
501 3 (C) .
Motion by Max Hasse seconded by Elaine Wicks. Passed 4/0.
V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Mr. Smith introduced Rey Vidaurri to PARAB members stating
that he is a Program Leader II, assistant supervisor at the
Immokalee Recreation Center Aquatic Facility. Rey has been
working for approximately 11 years at the Immokalee Aquatic
Facility and is doing a great job.
Rey Vidaurri stated no major problems. The biggest revenue
producers is the Fitness Center. Which has approximately
200-300 members. The number one complaint would be from
the Fitness Center regarding not enough child care
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available and additional equipment is needed. Parents
would like the department to provide some kind of day-care
while they are exercising.
b. 3 Meter Diving Board - Mr. Jeff Gersonde, who is the head
coach for the Naples Dive Team, discussed an issue of
installing a 3 meter diving board. The bolts are already
installed, the depth of the pool is already provided, so
why not have the 3 meter diving board.
There are no training facilities within 70 miles of Naples
for 3 meter diving. The east coast has 4 pools with
springs boards and platforms within a 50 mile radius.
Installing this 3 meter board would attract teams from Ft.
Myers and also help children to obtain scholarships.
Mr. Gersonde and Ms. Pontes are proposing that the Parks
and Recreation provide the 3 meter board since the bolts
are there. The 3 meter diving board estimated cost is
$10,000. If the Department can provide half of the cost,
the dive team will raise the other half.
Mr. Brinkman stated that there are no plans in the budget
for the 3 meter board.
Ms. Wicks inquired whether Parks and Recreation have any
funds in the general account.
Mr. Smith stated that there are no funds available.
Motion by Max Hasse that PARAB support the proposal of
installing a 3 meter dive board at the Golden Gate Aquatic
Facility contingent upon the Naples Dive Team raising the
funds for the 3 meter diving board. However, Parks and
Recreation will inquire whether funds are available in
Impact Fees. Seconded by Elaine Wicks. Passed 4/0.
c. Athletic Complex - Mr. Steve Brinkman presented the
proposed master plans for the North Athletic Complex and
South Athletic Complex. Jeff Moore has located most of our
future development which is indicated on the master plan.
A map was shown indicating proposed sites for Regional
Parks.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has approved the
concept of purchasing 400-500 acre regional parks with the
first park to be purchased during the next seven years.
However, with the cost of land increasing in Collier County
and the need for green space, the Parks and Recreation
Department would like to purchase 2,000 acres over the next
five years and set them aside until funds are available for
development with regional park impact fees.
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Mr. Brinkman stated that since there is funding available
from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000
Program, it would be a good idea to purchase the land now.
The question was raised whether or not there is any long
range planning for the Everglade area.
Mr. Brinkman stated that he had a meeting with the
Everglades Chief Park Superintendent today to discuss a
boat launch facility.
1st. Motion by Elaine Wicks that PARAB meet with the Green
Space Committee to define green space and further discuss
the issue. Seconded by Gayle Stan
2nd Motion by Max Hasse that the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board supports the purchase of 120 acres site in
the area of Immokalee Road and 951, if the matching funds
are available from the Florida Communities Trust
Preservation 2000 Program and that the Parks Department in
a timely manner apply for those funds. Seconded by Gayle
Stan. Passed 4/0.
3rd. Motion by Max Hasse that PARAB or representative of
the Board meet with the Green Space Committee to develop
some sort of relationship with respect to defining what
they want as green space and whether or not we could work
with them to develop regional parks in their green space if
they require any. Seconded by Gayle Stan. Passed 4/0.
Recommendation that Chairman Joe Zaks meet with the Green
Space Committee.
d. 1996/97 Capital Projects - Mr. Brinkman discussed the
Capital improvement programs for Park projects in fiscal
year 1996/97.
Chairman Joe Zaks stated that he will briefly discuss a
news headline regarding the Roller Hockey Rink in today's
newspaper. When we were presented with a proposal by the
Roller Skating group sometime last year, the group
suggested if the department could find the property, they
would be happy to fund the project. The land was found but
the approval that PARAB gave was that we did not want to
fund the project. However, during the BCC meeting they
approved nearly $200,000 budgeted for the construction of
the project. Chairman Zaks said we are so tight on money
that we told the Naples Dive Team we are unable to fund a
$10,000 for 3 meter dive board.
Chairman Joe Zaks would like to know how the recommendation
that PARAB gave not to fund the Roller Skating Rink project
became a $200,000 budget item?
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Mr. Brinkman stated that the facility is going to be a
joint use facility for basketball and roller hockey. The
County had budgeted approximately $200,000 for the
basketball facility. The agreement with the Roller Hockey
League to build the facility will provide the county with
two facilities for the price of one and will also save
green space at the park.
Mrs. Stan suggested that if PARAB makes a recommendation on
something, is it possible for Parks and Recreation to mail
the changed proposal and if PARAB a has question or decide
to discuss the the issue to call an emergency meeting
before the proposal goes to BCC.
e. Fee Change - Mr. Smith discussed the fee changes for the
Fitness Centers, Aquatic Facilities, Recreation programs,
Racquet Center, and Athletics. The fee changes will be
reflected in the fall Leisure Line.
Chairman Joe Zaks stated that it is illegal to include
sales tax in the price that you publish. If you want the
price to come to $3.25 it should not include tax.
Motion by Max Hasse that PARAB approve the proposed fee
schedule change. Seconded by Gayle Stan. Passed 4/0.
f. Naples Vending Machine Bid - Mr. Smith stated that A & B
Vending did not submit a bid. BCC approved Naples Vending
Machine's bid.
VI. REPORTS/UPDATES
a. Monthly report - No discussion
b. Gulf Coast Skimmers Update - Mrs. Stan stated that it was
not an accusation that she nor her husband made. She was
relaying to Parks and Recreation a complaint that a parent
of the child had made to Mrs. Stan. She had the complaint
verified by three other people.
Mr. Brinkman stated that the department is reviewing
manuals, rules, regulations, and other incidents. By the
next meeting a full report will be given.
c. Parking Fines Increase Update - this issue was a concern
that Mr. Mueller had brought up. BCC directed the County
Attorney to draft a new resolution amending the $10
citation to a proposed $30 citation per occurrence
effective October 1, 1996. Courts system receives $10,
Clerk of Courts receives $5 and Parks and Recreation
receives $15.
d. Veterans Light Spilling - BCC did not approve the request
for glare control lighting in return for Impact Fee Credit.
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e. International Fireworks Update - International Fireworks
group will be looking at another location in Collier
County.
f. Park Adoption Report - Elaine Wicks visited Bayview Park.
There is not enough parking. Mr. Brinkman stated that an
RFP is out for a concession stand and fuel facility at
Bayview Park.
Vineyards Community Park is well maintained and clean.
g. Mr. Hasse suggested that a flag be put in front of Max
Hasse Jr. Community Park. Mr. Hasse also suggested that
the department send a letter to Golden Gate Kiwanis Club
requesting funds for the flag pole.
h. Pelican Bay Contract - an agreement was made on a basic
contract. A copy will be mailed to Mr. Lewis for review.
Operations will be started in September.
i. Mrs. Stan stated that the new fencing at Aaron Lutz Park is
working well.
j . South Naples Park - Chairman Joe Zaks will send a letter to
County Manager Neil Dorrill and Commissioners regarding
South Naples Park project being put on hold.
VII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Motion by Elaine Wicks.
Seconded by Max A. Hasse. Passed 4/0.
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