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PARAB Minutes 09/24/1997 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD September 24, 1997 Minutes Immokalee Community Park 310 Alachua,Naples, Florida PRESENT: Timothy Blackford, Chairman Joseph Zaks Billie Cheney Daphnie Bercher ABSENT: Elaine Wicks,Vice Chair Gayle L. Stan Gil Mueller ALSO PRESENT: Marla Ramsey,Director Murdo Smith,Recreation Manager Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent Jacquie Hart, Secretary II John Dunnuck, Operations Coordinator Jim Thomas,Athletic Supervisor Ed Sorenson of Habitat Suzanne Foster,Habitat Executive Director Annie Pappalardo,Recreation Supervisor East 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 Jacquie Hart Iv. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 27, 1997 meeting. Motion by Joseph Zaks to approve August 27, 1997 minutes. Seconded by Tim Blackford. Passed 4/0. Correction: The correct spelling of Ms. Bercher's first name should read D 6 V. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS a. Playground Equipment Request - Ms. Suzanne Foster, Habitat Executive Director, stated that she has been working with a member of the 1 community who is very concerned about the fact that there is no park available around the Habitat Subdivision area in Immokalee. The children in the Habitat community may get into mischief . Ms. Foster is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Department install playground equipment at the Tony Rosbaugh Facility. Ms. Foster indicated that Habitat is a non profit organization and they are limited from giving cash but Habitat could donate materials or volunteers are available to construct the park. Mr. Sorenson of Habitat suggested that the Parks and Recreation Department construct a playground equipment in the existing park facility. Funds will be provided by the community but Mr. Sorenson is requesting that the project become a joint venture with the Parks and Recreation Department. Ms. Pappalardo explained that there is a grassy area at the Tony Rosbaugh facility which will meet the needs of playground equipment. Ms. Pappalardo stated that she received a twenty five hundred ($2,500) dollar donation for a playground that was built by the community in Green Land, which is sitting in the Friends of Immokalee Park's account. Ms. Pappalardo stated that the money could be used for a playground. The Tony Rosbaugh Park has been vandalized and the maintenance department has to paint and repair on a daily basis. Ms. Pappalardo stated that the project could be a community effort but the department is focusing on regional parks also. Ms. Pappalardo also stated that it would not be a problem to raised ten thousand($10,000) dollars for the project. Chairman Blackford tabled the request. b. Joint City/County Board Meeting - The City of Naples sent a letter suggesting that the County and City schedule a joint board meeting on October 22, 1997 at the Golden Gate Community Center. Ms. Ramsey stated that she will meet with Don Wirth to set up an agenda. c. Aggressive Skateboard Association - The event will be held October 11, 12 & 13. Participants will be accommodated by the Radisson Hotel on Marco Island. Shuttle buses will be used to commute individuals. Ms. Ramsey distributed some pictures of the skateboard park. ESPN will cover the Skateboard Park event. There will be 64 top male professionals, 64 top male amateurs, 16 top women professionals and amateurs. The event will go on from 9:00 am to 10:00 p.m and the event is free. There will be V.I.P. parking. 2 C • VI. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEM VII. REPORTS & UPDATES a. Monthly Report (August) - a brief discussion took place regarding the August monthly report. b. Parks Brochure - The brochure is colorful, beautiful, and will be available at 100 different locations. c. Copeland Playground - The playground is installed at the church grounds and a dedication will be held on October 18, 1997. All board members are invited. d. Adopt-A-Park Report - Ms. Bercher reported that she visited the Golden Gate Community Park and the west parking lot needs some lighting. Ms. Bercher would like to commend Janice Elliot for such a positive attitude with the children that utilize the facility. Janice Elliot would like to set up a program for children who could not afford summer camp. Ms. Bercher also visited the Max A. Hasse Community Park and it is in good condition. e. PARAB Meeting Schedule - The next meeting will be held at the Golden Gate Community Center due to a Joint meeting with the City board on October 22, 1997 at 2:00 p.m.. VIII.ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.. Motion by Tim Blackford to adjourn. Passed 4/0. 3