PARAB Minutes 12/18/1996 i
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
December 18, 1996
Golden Gate Community Park
3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, Florida
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PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairman
Gil Mueller
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Max A. Hasse, Jr.
Gayle L. Stan
a Timothy Blackford, Vice Chairman
Elaine Wicks
ABSENT:
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, ALSO PRESENT: Skip Camp, Acting Director,
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Department of Parks & Recreation
a Murdo Smith, Operations Manager
Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent
Jacquie Hart, Secretary II
Steve Mason, Operations Coordinator
Louise Hasse
Butch Morgan, East Naples Resident
Charles Stephenson, East Naples Resident
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I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
, III. INVOCATION: by Max A. Hasse, Jr.
' IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 27, 1996 meeting.
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Correction to the minutes of November 27: On page 3, paragraph
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maintenance budget was cut and not the parks budget being cut.
Motion by Gil Mueller to approve the minutes as amended
seconded by Elaine Wicks. Passed 5/0.
V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
VI. UPDATE/REPORT
a. Resignation of County Manager - Mr. Camp stated that the
County Manager of Collier County, Mr. W. Neil Dorrill has
submitted his resignation effective February 10, 1997. A
national search will be conducted for replacement.
b. Interview for Parks and Recreation Director - Mr. Camp
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informed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that he
and Tom 011iff have been interviewing applicants for the
Parks and Recreation Director position.
c. Parks Director has the Authority to Promote Programs - Mr.
Camp stated that the department went before the Board of
County Commission to get special authority so that the
Parks and Recreation Director could now promote some of the
programs.
At Snowfest 10,000 free pool passes were given out to
promote the Aquatic Facility. The pool passes expire
before the summer starts.
d. Cocohatchee Concession Building Damage - Mr. Camp stated
that the Cocohatchee Concession lease agreement was
terminated and a week later, a relative of one of the
employees drove through the building causing extensive
damage. The person was arrested and charged with multiple
violations (pictures of the damaged building were shown) .
e. Additional Authority to Park Rangers - the Park Rangers
were given additional authority to issue citations out of
the park on other government property.
f. New Computerized System - the Administration office as well
as Community Center have new computers.
g. Improvements at the Golden Gate Aquatic Facility - a few
improvements have been made at the aquatic facility
including signage, an additional slide has been approved
and will be installed soon. A 3 meter diving board has
been installed.
h. Self Improvement Program - Mr. Camp stated that the
Department has a self improvement program. If the
employees want to be considered for an excellent or a
superior rating the employee has to turn in 3 improvements
that will help the department.
A committee of non supervisors met today and they reviewed
400 improvement ideas. These ideas will be categorized and
the employees will be notified as what the status of these
ideas are.
i New Recreation Supervisor in Immokalee - Annie Pappalardo
has been hired as Recreation Supervisor for Immokalee.
Mrs. Pappalardo is responsible for the Immokalee
facilities. There is a potential law suit with terminated
black employees in Immokalee and the Department is working
with the Black Affairs Advisory Board on this issue.
j . Leisure Line - the new Leisure Lines are in and they will
be distributed through the Naples Daily News on December
22, 1996.
VII. REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC REPORTS/UPDATES
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a. East Naples Resident/Sugden Regional Park Update - Mr.
Morgan and Mr. Stephenson stated attend the meeting and
presented their concerns regarding the Master Plan and Gulf
Coast Skimmers Lease at Sugden Regional Park.
Motion by Elaine Wicks that PARAB review site plan before
it is presented to BCC for their vote. Seconded by Gayle
Stan. Passed 6/0.
Motion by Gayle Stan that PARAB recommends that the new
Skimmers agreement does not go before the County Commission
on January 7, 1997 prior to the site plan being
approve/disapprove or recommendations made by this board
(PARAB) and the commission. Seconded by Max Hasse. Passed
6/0.
Chairman Zaks requested that a representative from the
neighborhood site specific issues to be addressed (example
there is drainage problem) .
Mr. Blackford stated that he would like for the East Naples
Community to understand that just because a motion was made
that the site plan and lease agreement be reviewed by PARAB
before going to BCC does not mean that will take place.
Mr. Blackford stated that it happens all the time that
motions are made by PARAB 7 to 0 to approve/disapprove and
it goes to BCC and they vote for/against.
b. Snowfest Update - Mr. Camp stated the Parks and Department
hosted approximately 10,000 people at Snowfest. Everything
went well.
c. Tony Armstrong - Dogs in the Park/Leash Law - No Discussion
took place because Ms. Armstrong did not attend. Ms.
Armstrong was contacted by phone and mail regarding the
PARAB meeting.
d. Proposed Agreement for Marco YMCA - Mr. Smith stated that a
proposal was submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Department by the YMCA. Mr. Smith and Parks and Recreation
staff met with the YMCA to discussed the issue.
PARAB had requested more detailed information (a copy of
the proposal was mailed to PARAB) . Mr. Smith stated that
he drafted an agreement for review however no decision has
been made.
Motion by Tim Blackford that PARAB recommend to the BCC not
to propose any kind of an agreement with the Marco YMCA.
Seconded by Elaine Wicks. Passed 6/0.
e. Bluebill Property Proposal - Chairman Zaks stated that the
issue of using the Bluebill property as an access to
Wiggins concerns him. Chairman Zaks is in favor for the
use of the Bluebill Property as an access to the beach
South of Wiggins.
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f. PARAB Vacant Position for Immokalee District - Mr. Franco
stated that a letter was sent to Mrs. Goodnight 2 weeks ago
and there has been no response. A letter needs to be
drafted by the Parks and Recreation Director and submitted
to the board to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Smith introduced Steve Mason, as Skips Assistant.
g. Monthly Report (November) - a brief discussion took place
regarding the monthly report.
h. Parks Adoption Report - Mr. Hasse gave an update on Max
A. Hasse Jr. Community Park and Golden Gate Community
Center. The Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park needs a pay
phone and the base around the playground is beautiful but
the soil is still being kicked into the playground.
Elaine Wicks visit Vineyards Community Park. The Vineyards
Community Park is very beautiful.
Both Vineyards and Bayview Park do not have any trees or
shade around the playground. Ms. Wicks stated that it
would be nice if some shade can be install in those areas.
Bayview Park looks great and is well maintained. The
tic-tac-to in the playground area is damaged and has some
sharp edges which needs to be repaired.
i. Immokalee Pool Center Renovation - Mr. Smith discussed the
planned improvements at the Immokalee Aquatic Facility in
regards to the old industrial arts building.
j . East Naples Community Park RFP - a Request For Proposal was
for a State Board facility concession at the park. The
rink will be a 30,000 square foot slab with fencing,
landscaping, and small concession facility.
A brief discussion took place regarding the North Naples
Skating Rink. Mr. John Gast, Skip Camp, Tom 011iff, and
Surety Construction met to discuss a cost estimate for the
most recent proposal.
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Motion by Max A. Hasse.
Seconded by Gayle Stan. Passed 6/0.
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