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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
August 19, 1998 Minutes
Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway,Naples, Florida
PRESENT: Joseph Zaks, Chairperson
Daphnie Bercher, Vice Chairperson
Timothy Blackford
Karin English
John Grice
Edward "Ski" Olesky
ABSENT: Gil Mueller
Murdo Smith, Recreation Manager
ALSO PRESENT: Marla Ramsey, Director
John Dunnuck, Operations Coordinator
Jacquie Hart, Secretary II
Louise Hasse
Mayor Sammy Hamilton, Everglades City
Brenda Hamilton
Laura Roys, Conservancy
Ellen Gard,TV 10
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 Jacquie Hart
Iv. INTRODUCTION: Chairman Zaks welcomed Ms. Karin English as a
member of the advisory board.
v. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 24, 1998 meeting.
Motion by John Grice to approve the June 24, 1998 minutes.
Seconded by Timothy Blackford. Passed 6/0. No meeting held
in July.
VI. AWARD PRESENTATION - Vice Chair Daphnie Bercher presented Chuck
Human with the attitude award.
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Staff was researching other counties with the same concepts. Ms. Ramsey
stated that originally she was under the impression that the Landfill would
be totally closed but one cell will be open with over 300 dump trucks trips
per day at the location. Ms. Ramsey will go before the Board of County
Commissioners on September 22, 1998 with a conceptual proposal not to
sell the 312 acreage.
No recommendation is needed at this time.
d. Water Play Park at Vineyards - Ms. Ramsey stated that the water
play area will be open by Labor Day September 7, 1998. The project cost
approximately $80,000.
e. City of Marco Island - Chairman Zaks would like to express that he
was upset at the Board of County Commissioners because he did not like
the way the Marco City was given Marco Island parks. Chairman Zaks
stated that the county just gave away the parks to the City of Marco Island.
This was not brought before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
f. Private Citizen Compliment - Ms. Bercher inquired where was
Mr. Gary Franco because she got a call from a citizen who thought that
Mr. Franco was a "god send." The citizen had some problem at Max
Hasse Park and Mr. Franco responded and handled the matter.
Ms. Ramsey indicated that Mr. Franco was out on administrative leave.
IX. Old Business
g. Tigertail Signs - Ms. Ramsey stated that she is having problems
finding buoys that would be placed into water.
X. Monthly Report
h. June Monthly Report- No Discussion.
i. BCC Recap - Chairman Zaks inquired as why was the contract for
Barefoot Beach concession terminated.
Ms. Ramsey stated that it was at the concessionaires request because they
were not making enough money.
j. Adopt-A-Park Report: Mr. Blackford did not report on his parks.
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Mr. Blackford suggested that an outside restroom be installed for children
that are using the Vineyard Community Park when it is closed on Sundays
or holidays.
Ms. Ramsey stated that the community center is open Monday through
Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 p.m.; on Saturdays 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.; and is open
on Sundays in the morning for church.
k. Regional Park Land - The Department is still researching land.
1. Royal Palm Jazz Festival - The Jazz festival is scheduled for the
weekend of August 22, 1998. All PARAB member are invited. VIP
passes and invitations have been sent already.
m. PARAB Meeting Schedule - Next meeting is scheduled at the Max
Hasse Community Park.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Chairman to adjourn. Seconded by Daphnie Bercher.
Passed 6/0. Meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M..
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