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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
September 25, 1996
Cocohatchee River Park
Vanderbilt Drive, Naples, Florida
PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairman
Gil Mueller
Max A. Hasse, Jr.
Gayle L. Stan
ABSENT: Timothy Blackford, Vice Chairman
Elaine Wicks
ALSO PRESENT: Thomas W. 011iff, Public Services Administrator
Steve Brinkman, Parks and Recreation Director
Murdo Smith, Parks and Recreation Operations Manager
Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent
Jacquie Hart, Secretary II
Charles Huttinger
Chuck Molhke
Alice Fraser
Mrs. Rethati
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:20 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION: by Max A. Hasse, Jr.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 28, 1996 meeting.
Motion by Gil Mueller seconded by Gayle L. Stan. Passed 4/0.
V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Summer Camp Food Grant Review - Mr. Thomas stated that the
State of Florida Auditor visited the Parks and Recreation
Department and audited the Food Grant Program. The Food
Grant Program ran from June 17 through August 16, 1996.
Mr. Thomas reported that 25,673 snacks, 14,361 breakfasts,
and 59,606 lunches were served to the summer camp children.
Operation cost reimbursement from the State is $161,170 and
for the administrative $12,544. Maximum reimbursement will
be $173,714.
Mr. Mueller commended Mr. Thomas and other staff members of
Parks and Recreation for participating in the Food Grant
Program which he considered a worth while and excellent
program.
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b. Public Survey - Chuck Molhke and his associate Alice Fraser
presented the 3rd draft of the Summary Findings Survey of
Parks and Recreation. Ms. Fraser discussed the survey.
The report was formatted in a way that each section can be
read by itself. It's designed so that people who are in
charge of maintenance, recreation programs, athletics,
safety programs, aquatic and any other sections within the
department can read and understand the survey.
The survey was done based on zip codes and 1800
questionnaires were mailed out; however, 20% response was
received. Ms. Fraser stated that this is a very positive
response considering the 6 page extensive questionnaire
survey.
Mr. Molhke stated that overall the survey shows that the
Parks and Recreation Department is doing good.
c. Proposed Beach and Water Safety Ordinance - Mr. Huttinger,
Chairman of the Beach Vendor Monitoring Committee, stated
that the committee was formed under the direction of the
Board of County Commissioners. Since then the committee
has been patrolling the beaches making sure the beaches are
clean and the vendors obey the county ordinance. The
program has been a success.
Last year there were some complaints about jet skis. The
problem is not with the beach vendors because all the motor
vessels are 40 horse power and have mufflers. The biggest
problem is people who are weekly visitors and they bring
their own jet skis. Some of the jet skis are 110 horse
power and go 70 mph. These are the skis that create the
noise. Mr. Huttinger stated that the committee contacted
the Sheriff's Department to enforce the law but had very
little success.
Mr. Huttinger met with the beach vendors and they agreed to
have Ordinance ##89-11 amended. The changes are idle speed
within 500 ft. , changed to 750 ft. in page 8 paragraph b:
all PWC's must be equipped with quiet mufflers.
Motion by Gil Mueller to support the revisions in Ordinance
89-11. Seconded by Gayle Stan. Passed 4/0
d. Sugden Regional Master Plan - Mr. Brinkman stated that
the revised Master Plan for the Sugden Regional Park will
be presented at the next PARAB meeting. The area for the
Gulf Coast Skimmers has been changed to the other side of
the Lake and the public beach will be where the Gulf Cost
Skimmers were located.
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e. School Board Agreement - Mr. Smith briefly discussed the
agreement between the County and the School Board regarding
bus transportation which has to be renewed every year for
After School and Summer Camp Programs. However, the School
Board changed the rates and the Department is reviewing the
agreement. The agreement will be discussed at the next
meeting.
Chairman Zaks stated that paragraph 8 needs to be changed.
f. Gulf Coast Skimmers Rules & Regulations - Mrs. Stan
distributed a copy of the Gulf Coast Skimmers Rules &
Regulations. Mrs. Stan stated that there are some of the
Rules and Regulations members disagree with. One of the
issues is hair; if you don't comply with the rule it
results in termination or suspension. If one of the family
members has anything negative against the Gulf Coast
Skimmers it results in automatic termination.
A copy of the lease agreement between the County and the
Gulf Coast Skimmers will be forwarded to PARAB.
Mr. 011iff stated that the County does require the Gulf
Coast Skimmers to perform certain items i.e. : hours of
operation. The County does not regulate their books or
finances.
Gulf Coast Skimmers Rules & Regulations will be discussed
at the next meeting.
g. Tennis Fee Increase - Mrs. Rethati stated that when she
received the information regarding the increased tennis
fees, she did a quick calculation on how it would affect
her. The cost increase to her would be approximately 457%.
Another concern was that the $2.50 court fee did not apply
to league players. Mrs. Rethati stated that the per hour
court fee increase should apply to everyone.
Mr. Brinkman stated that Murdo Smith had a meeting with
Larry Lewis in regard to the tennis fees also.
Mrs. Rethati stated the cost for her and her husband to
play 3 days/wk. X 52/wk.= 156 X $5.00 per couple =$780.00
plus tax etc.
Mrs. Rethati stated that what used to cost her $196 is now
costing $895.00.
A copy of the revised fee and different options will be
forwarded to PARAB members.
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h. Green Space - to be discussed at next meeting.
VI. REPORTS/UPDATES
a. Monthly Report - Beach Parking Fees
Beach Parking Fees - PARAB request a detailed report of
beach parking fees revenue vs. how much it costs to
operate.
Mr. Franco reviewed the beach parking revenue on the
monthly report. On page B-11, year-to-date and
month-to-date totals: revenue for beaches is $410,000 plus
$22,240 for citations plus $17,000 boat launch revenue as
of August.
b. Personnel Update - Mr. 011iff stated that employees who
deal directly with elementary school children will be
tested for drugs. All employees will be tested for drugs,
including supervisory employees. This test will be done on
a regular basis along with a physical examination.
c. Pelican Bay Tennis Update - Mr. Lewis has been operating
for approximately 3 weeks; 30-40 permits have been sold.
Some improvements to the office area have been made.
d. Dogs in the Park - a survey was done. The only area that
allows dogs on the beach was Sarasota County at Causeway
Park.
Mr. Mueller suggested that a letter be forwarded to Ms.
Toni Armstrong.
d. Parks Adoption Report - Mr. Hasse stated that he visited
Max Hasse Jr. Community Park; the playground platform is
very beautiful. The staff has done a good job.
VII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Motion by Max A. Hasse.
Seconded by Gayle L. Stan. Passed 4/0.
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