PARAB Minutes 10/22/1997 •
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Joint County and City Advisory Board
October 22, 1997
Minutes
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, Florida
PRESENT: Timothy Blackford, Chairman
Joseph Zaks
Billie Cheney
Daphnie Bercher
Elaine Wicks, Vice Chair
Gayle L. Stan
Gil Mueller
City of Naples: Phil DePasquale, Chairman
George Dondanville, Vice Chair
Robert Iamuri
Henry Watkins
Clark Russell
David Szempruch
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Marla Ramsey, Director
Murdo Smith, Recreation Manager
Gary Franco, Parks Superintendent
Jacquie Hart, Secretary II
John Dunnuck, Operations Coordinator
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:20 p.m.
IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
III. INVOCATION: by Jacquie Hart
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 24, 1997 meeting.
V. AWARD PRESENTATION: Chairman Blackford presented George Farrell
with an Attitude Award and congratulated him.
Motion by Joseph Zaks to approve September 24, 1997 minutes.
Seconded by Gil Mueller. Passed 7/0.
VI. INTRODUCTION: An introduction was done by City and County
board members.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Procedure for Recommending Projects - Mr. Don Wirth stated
that he met with Marla Ramsey, Parks and Recreation Director and they
agreed jointly on how projects will be recommended to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board. The projects will be reviewed by the Parks
and Recreation staff who will then forward to Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board for review and recommendation. The City of Naples will
follow the same procedures. The same information will be given to both
City and County Advisory Boards.
b. Consideration Sponsorship of Joint Recreation Program -
Mr. Wirth stated that the Cambier Park is being utilized to the maximum
but would like to know if the County would accept or host some major
special events.
The City Board indicated that Cambier Park is over crowded with events.
Mr. Wirth stated that since Collier County has more facilities it would be
great to direct some of these events to the County Parks and Recreation
Department. The Collier County Cultural Festival is a prime example of a
Major Special Event and the County is planning to utilize the City's Park
for next year's event.
Ms. Ramsey stated that the City has a perfect route for a parade and that is
one of the reasons why the County Cultural Festival was held there.
c. Beach Parking Processing Fee - Ms. Elaine Wicks discussed the
fact that it would be a great idea if both City and County would charge a
minimal $5.00 processing fee. The fee will also fund the Beach Parking
program.
Ms. Ramsey stated that the Parks Department is issuing 70 parking stickers
at various locations on a daily basis that means staff has very little time to
do any programs at the parks. Ms. Ramsey stated that the $5.00 fee
would help offset the cost for tracking and additional part time staffing for
Beach Permit program.
Mr. Zaks inquired whether the City would consider a fee if the
Commissioners approve Beach Parking Processing Fee proposal. Mr. Zaks
stated that if the City does not charge a fee their line would be out to the
street just to save a $5.00 fee.
Both City and County Advisory Board suggested to meet in the future
although no date was discus.
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VI. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION/SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEM
a. Request for 4 Wall/Indoor Racquetball Courts - Ms. Wicks
stated that a citizen inquired whether the Parks and Recreation
Department would consider enclosing the racquetball courts. This
would eliminate the ball from going over the walls.
b. Summer Camp Field Trip - Ms. Wicks also suggested that the
Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Program include Corkscrew
Sanctuary as a regular field trip for next year's Summer Camp.
c. Dog Park- Ms. Ramsey stated that there is an organization that meets
at the Golden Gate Community Center and she spoke to them regarding
helping out with the dog park.
d. Golden Gate Property #179 - Mr. Zaks inquired about the
Golden Gate Property.
Ms. Ramsey stated that the property was bought by the County. Exotic
removal is being done. The property is located between Green and
Santa Barbara Boulevard.
VII. REPORTS & UPDATES
a. Monthly Report (September) - No discussion.
b. A.S.A. Event Update - The event was outstanding 15,000 to 30,000
people attended the three (3) day event. Staff played a very important
role in the event by volunteering hours to assist.
c. Copeland Playground Dedication Update - Pictures of the
playground were shown. On October 18, 1997 sixty (60) people
attended the playground dedication.
d. Adopt-A-Park Report - Mr. Mueller visited the Frank Mackie
Community Park and everything is in good condition. Mr. Mueller stated
that the water has been adjust for racquet courts at the Collier County
Racquet Center.
Tigertail Tragedy - Mr. Mueller stated that a tragedy occurred at
the Tigertail Beach.
Additional signage will be installed by the County.
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e. PARAB Meeting Schedule - The next meeting will be held at the
Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples,
Florida,November 19, 1997 at 2:00 p.m..
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.. Motion by Gil Mueller to
adjourn. Seconded by Joseph Zaks. Passed 7/0.
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