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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
April 23, 1997
Minutes
Immokalee Community Park
321 North First Street,Immokalee,Florida
PRESENT: Timothy Blackford,Chairman
Elaine Wicks,Vice Chair
Gayle L. Stan
Gil Mueller
Joseph Zaks
ABSENT: Billie Cheney
ALSO PRESENT: Marla Ramsey,Director
Murdo Smith,Recreation Manager
Gary Franco,Parks Superintendent
Jacquie Hart,Secretary II
Steve Peffers,Recreation Supervisor West
Annie Pappalardo,Recreation Supervisor East
John Dunnuck,Operations Coordinator
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 Joseph Zaks
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 26, 1997 meeting.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF MAX A.
HASSE JR..
Correction to the minutes Mr. Zaks would like to have the request he made for
removing the Melaleuca trees back 100 feet from the Roller Hockey Rink added to
the minutes.
Motion by Joseph Zaks to approve March 26, 1997, minutes. Seconded by Gil
Mueller. Passed 5/0.
Mr. Mueller complemented the Parks and Recreation Department staff for a
great job done on the new and improved PARAB packet. The packet is in color,
easy to read and understand. Mr. Mueller would also like for the Beach and
Water Revenue Report to be included in the new packet.
Chairman Blackford stated that Ms.Billie Cheney is absent due to the illness of
her mother.
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V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Parliamentary Policy & Procedures - Chairman Blackford met with Ms.
Ramsey last week to discuss the Policy and Procedures for conducting a Board
meeting. As the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is less than thirteen(13)
people, it is not necessary to have a second to a motion according to "Robert's
Rules of Order Newly Revised".
b. Introduction of New Supervisors - Mr. Smith introduced Annie Pappalardo,
Recreation Supervisor East in Immokalee and Everglades City; Eliazar Valdez,
Acting Program Supervisor for Immokalee Community Park; John Dunnuck,
Operations Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Administration Building,
and Steve Peffers,Recreation Supervisor West.
c. Established Policy for Neighborhood Parks- Ms. Ramsey stated that staff has
been directed to draft a new policy for neighborhood parks. A draft policy
which has not been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office was included in
the PARAB packet.
The Parks and Recreation Department likes the concept of neighborhood parks
but is focusing on constructing regional parks. This policy will not prohibit
neighborhood parks but the community will need to fund these projects. The
Parks and Recreation Department would help any organizations interested in
installing a neighborhood park.
Mr. Zaks suggested the word, "community"be changed to "County" on the draft
policy for neighborhood parks.
d. Established Policy for a Bonfire- This policy will allow individuals or a group
to have bonfires on park beaches. Bonfires are not allowed on non beach park
areas. PARAB suggested some clarifications on the wording of the policy for
"non beach park"because its confusing.
Motion by Elaine Wicks to accept the Bonfire Policy including the changes
to the 1st paragraph on page 2. Seconded by Gayle Stan. Passed 5/0
Deltona Land Donation - The Community Policing Division of the Collier
County Sheriff's Department contacted the Parks and Recreation Department
and relayed information that the Deltona Corp. is interested in donating a parcel
of land for use as a passive park on Marco Island. The property is located
between Heathwood and Sand Hill Drives on Winterberry Drive on the south
end of Marco Island across from the baseball field. The land is approximately
75 feet wide. Parks and Recreation will assist in maintaining the park.
Ms. Ramsey stated that a way to assure that the community will continue to
assist in maintaining the park would be a sign placed on the property saying the
park is provided by"Kiwanis"or"Rotary Club of Marco Island"for example.
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Motion by Joseph Zaks that PARAB request Mr. Gil Mueller review the
proposed park plan with the neighbors and Mr. Mueller will submit any
negative report within one week from this day. Upon no such report
submitted, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommends the
adoption of the proposed park plan. Passed 5/0.
VI. REQUEST FOR-SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEM
a. Lee Cypress Playground - A draft map of the proposed site was presented and
reviewed by PARAB. A brief discussion took place regarding the lease
agreement between the Collier County Parks and Recreation and the Lee
Cypress Water Sewer Co-op.
Motion by Gil Mueller that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
approve the lease agreement for Lee Cypress Water Sewer Co-op. Passed
4/0. Mr.Joseph Zaks left the meeting early.
VII. REPORTS & UPDATES
a. Monthly Report - Chairman Blackford stated that the new format for the
monthly report is precise and beautiful. The monthly report reviews the status of
each park area. A letter from Steve Peffers explaining how the Parks and
Recreation Department tabulated the monthly report figures is excellent and the
report of upcoming and past events is very informative.
Suggestions were made that the year-to-date, previous year-to-date, current
month,previous year's month users for pool, and beach revenue report remain in
the monthly report packet.
b. Adopt-A-Park Report-Gayle Stan did not give a report but will visit her parks
and report next month. Chairman Blackford reported that he visited the
Cocohatchee River Park facility and most everything is in good condition. The
handicap swing needs to be looked at or repaired.
c. PARAB Meeting Schedule - Next meeting is scheduled at the Vineyards
Community Park at 2:00 p.m on May 28th, 1997.
d. Donald Carnes Letter - The Manatee Aeronautic Model Aircraft Club has
elected a new president. The lease agreement was changed to reflect the new
president's name and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
e. Commissioner Tim Constantine Update (Re: Golden Gate Neighborhood
Park) - Ms. Stan stated that Commissioner Constantine is still negotiating with
Avatar.
f. Concessionaire Issuing Receipts - Mr. Franco stated that the Parks and
Recreation Department is being audited and the auditors will review the
concessionaire's operations. The auditors will observe the concession stand,
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without identifying themselves, and will submit a report to the Department by
next month.
g. Tour of the Immokalee Sports Complex & the New Immokalee
Administration Building - A tour was conducted of the above mentioned
facilities after the meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.. Motion by Gayle Stan to adjourn. Passed
4/0.
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