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' w .4 i.J., (1crcatipn J) ar s an _: ,.„. .. visor (Boar ' , . ... _ aw (WC dnCS6cP , ( a 26, 1999 Ak. ,fit COctcrutls Coiiirnutit Park 1900 {ZmmokaCcc Rad ( ap[cs, 3iori6ci PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA MAY 26, 1999 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held Wednesday, May 26, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road, Naples. I. CALL TO ORDER: II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: III. INVOCATION: IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, April 28, 1999 Meeting A V. AWARD PRESENTATION: - Jeanine McPherson (last month's) Dennis Snyder VI. NEW BUSINESS: B A. Interviews (Applications also sent via U.S. mail) B. Review start time of meetings -John Grice VII. REQUESTS FOR DISCUSSION- SPECIFIC UPDATE ITEM VIII. OLD BUSINESS C A. City of Naples B. Impact Fee Update C. Park Projects Update IX. REPORTS/UPDATES: A. Monthly Report (April) D - 1 B. BCC Recap D - 3 C. Adopt-A-Park Report D -4 D. PARAB Meeting Schedule D - 5 X. ADJOURNMENT 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 28, 1999 MEETING A PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes April 28, 1999 Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway PRESENT: John Grice,Vice Chairperson Lisa Barnett Edward"Ski" Olesky Timothy Blackford ABSENT: Daphne Bercher, Chairperson Gil Mueller ALSO PRESENT: Don Wirth, City of Naples Robert Lyle, Thelma Lyle, Rose Mary Everett, Bill MacClarence, A. MacClarence, William Everett-representing people interested in croquet in Pelican Bay/Naples area Alfred Jones, representing US Croquet Association STAFF PRESENT: Marla Ramsey, Director Murdo Smith, Recreation Manager John Dunnuck, Operations Coordinator Joseph Delate, Project Manager Bill Shelburne, Jr., Parks Superintendent Steve Peffers, Recreation Supervisor Dennis Gulley, Program Supervisor Barbara Johnson, Senior Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. INVOCATION: John Grice IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 24, 1999 meeting Motion by Edward "Ski" Olesky to approve March 24, 1999 minutes. Seconded by Timothy Blackford. Passed 4/0. V. PRESENTATIONS A. Award Presentation - Held for next meeting. Jeanine McPherson was not present. VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. City of Naples Requests presented by Don Wirth This year the City of Naples is requesting the County's assistance with funding for the following two programs: Beach Access Program - there are 38 beach access locations which serve all County residents. Eighteen of these accesses have been improved and five more are slated for the coming year. 1St Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack, Sabal palms $2,800 2nd Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack,car bumper blocks 2,800 11th Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack,car bumper blocks 2,100 2'Avenue North-brick pavers, shower/fountain,car bumper blocks 6,450 8th Avenue South-brick pavers,handicap access ramp,bike rack, 35,850 stairs and retaining wall,shower/drinking fountain,6 benches, brick pavers walkway,and landscaping&irrigation. $50,000 It is being requested that the County fund $25,000 and the City of Naples fund $25,000. Last year not all walkovers at accesses were voted on. The renovation of the major ones have been completed with the exception of the 8th Avenue South location. The remaining ones will be less costly. These renovations were done in phases due to budgetary purposes and the number of staff available to assist with the projects. It is anticipated that all access renovations, which are capital projects, will be completed in another two years. All of these walkovers are near metered spaces. The City operates as an enterprise fund, receiving money from parking meters, traffic fines and the concessions on the pier and at Lowdermilk Park. The money paid by the County for beach parking is used for operating expenses and not capital projects. 2 Amok Motion by Tim Blackford - Recommend BCC approve funding for 5 beach access improvements up to $25,000. Seconded by Lisa Barnett. Passed 4-0. Landing Park Renovation Program - Actual project costs and approved funding dictated the portions of Phase II and III that could not be completed as scheduled. Phase IV has been revised to exclude the new park building, with renovations being made to the existing building. Last year the County agreed to help with the funding for only boat related items. The proposed boat related projects this year are as follows: Lighting the parking lots 43,000 Overlay&striping 20,000 Landscaping parking lots 7,000 70,000 Non-Boat Related: Park landscaping&irrigation 30,000 Gazebo- South Park 20,000 50,000 Total $120,000 Request is made for the County to fund 50% of the remaining boat related renovations in Landing Park - $35,000. The City did not seek TDC monies for these projects. Landing Park is open 24 hours a day, with fees collected between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Approximately 22 lights would be installed and would serve the boaters. Invoices are sent to the County by the City for actual materials purchased for renovations. The cost of labor performed by City of Naples workers is absorbed by the City, only contracted personnel are billed. The project must be completed and invoices submitted by the end of August, thus a valid accounting of expenses is not available at this time. The question was raised if plans were being changed because last year the request was for $60,000 and only $25,000 was granted. The new project would consist of a new link for the parking areas, lighting and landscaping that is code required. Some of the lighting is new and some is replacement. The north and south parking lot would have overlay and striping. The $25,000 was used for another parking lot that links with this. Boating activities include rowing, sailing and power boats. If anyone wishes to visit 3 the site, Mr. Wirth would be glad to accompany him/her, or they may go on their own at any time. A request was made from PARAB members to have a document prepared indicating the proposed projects, projects actually done, and associated expenses for the past year. Parks and Recreation Department will provide the minutes of the meeting to see how last year's recommendation and approval of the money was worded. This information will be provided for the next PARAB meeting. The decision on the Landing Renovation Project was tabled until next month's PARAB meeting. B. CROQUET COURTS - presentation by William Everett and Fred Jones Croquet is an elegant game requiring whites on court and many social activities surround tournament play. The U.S.C.A. was organized in 1977 when croquet became an adult game. There are approximately 900 registered players in Florida and 20-25 public courts available - (1) in Palm Beach, (1) in Winter Park, (3) in Sarasota. Interested Naples players number approximately 47 and are seeking 2 courts in Pelican Bay/Naples area. Currently there is one full size court and '/2 size court at the Audubon Country Club development, but one must belong to the Country Club to play. A first class court costs $15,000 - 25,000 to construct and $4,000 - 5,000 per year to maintain. The type of grass required is that used on golf greens, mowed to 1/8" or '/4" high. Maintenance equipment needed would be spray equipment, an irrigation system specifically designed for the courts, and a reel mower. A full size court measures 84' x 105'. Equipment used for play consists of 6 wickets, 4 mallets, 4 balls, 2 poles and would cost approximately $1,500. A storage area for equipment would also be needed. Lights are not necessary as prime playing time in winter months would be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Tournaments usually play all day from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. A court is usually utilized by 4-8 people for a two hour period. For beginners use a court may be divided in half and 16 people could use it at one time. Membership fees could pay for maintenance costs. Tournaments pay $100 per court per day. 4 CJINN Central Park in New York city has a Croquet Club and shares courts with lawn bowlers. Lawn bowlers use a court 120 x 120 with a drop-off trough. There is possibly enough land at Pelican Bay Community Park to construct two courts but at the present time available irrigation does not meet the requirements for existing facilities. Enhancement of this system is scheduled in next year's budget at a cost of$25,000 - 30,000. In the past .PARAB has received requests from various groups i.e. model airplanes, disc golf, ATV groups. The County often can provide land but needs the funding for cost of construction and maintenance before being approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It is necessary to determine the number of people served by the dollar cost. Motion by Lisa Barnett: Recommend we do not ask Marla to go forward with research until the croquet interested group comes back with a concrete proposal. Seconded by Tim Blackford. Approved 3-1. Marla will visit Pelican Bay Community Park with anyone interested to inspect available vacant land. C. Special Needs Program Presentation by Steve Peffers and Dennis Gulley. In the school system in Collier County there are 6,000 children who have some sort of learning disability. Approximately 2,500 of these children have handicaps that prevent them from attending regular camp sessions. A year ago a special day was held for these kids and parents at the Aquatic Facility . They all had a lot of fun and we learned a little bit about their needs. (Special Olympics are only for children with mental, not physical handicaps, so these children are not eligible.) This year we are planning on having a pilot camp for three weeks before the summer school session begins. It will start June 15, run three days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 2:00 pm. and be held at the Golden Gate Community Park. Due to the amount of available funding, the need for specially trained personnel, and the low ratio of children per counselor, the camp will have an enrollment of 25 children. Activities will include games, arts and crafts, swimming/pool play time. There will field trips for bowling, to the gymnasium at Golden Gate Community Center and a picnic and swimming at Sugden Regional Park for the campers and parents. The cost will be $100 per child, and it will be necessary for the parent to supply the transportation to and from the camp. Next year we are looking for funding in the budget and also hope to find some sponsors and grants to help with transportation, supplies and other expenses. 5 4 Parents will complete a "letter of intent" and return it to the Recreation Department. A selection process, facilitated by volunteers from the Collier County Schools' ESE Department, will identify the selected children. The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a recommendation whether or not the Department should venture into therapeutic programming and take this program beyond the pilot stage. In order to meet budget deadlines, a recommendation is needed now. Should the program not be successful this year, it would not need to run next year even though the money is budgeted. Motion by Tim Blackford: To approve extending next year's program above this year's level if the program proves successful. Passed 4/0. VII: Requests for Discussion Gulfcoast Skimmers - This is for informational purposes only. The Gulfcoast Slimmers have a lease for use of the lake at Sugden Regional Park; the officers names, with John Gursoy being president, are listed on the lease and also recorded in Tallahassee. At the present time this organization is experiencing internal strife and the group seems to be splitting in two, with many problems regarding policies, etc., developing. Communication between Mr. Gursoy and the Department is almost non-existent. The Department has a meeting scheduled with the County Attorney to see what the alternatives are - suspending activities, terminating the lease, etc. PARAB members will be notified of the result of this meeting. VIII: OLD BUSINESS A. Impact Fee Update - Meetings are still being held with various groups. Nothing final at this time but the item will go to BCC before the end of May. B. Regional Park Land Purchase Update - Closing of the property will take place May 21st. The purchase price was $5,250,000, and will be paid for in cash. (Reserves are now depleted.) A RFP for design is in the process of being prepared. The Department is also looking at an additional piece of property nearby for $400,000. Some mitigation will take place on site and if this other piece of property is purchased, it may also be used for mitigation. C. Park Projects Update: Sugden Regional Park-the gazebo overlooking the lake is now completed. 6 Golden Gate Community Park - pathway design has been approved - will have 1 1/2 miles of asphalt pathway, not lighted, in the park. Eagle Lakes Park - running behind schedule - 2/3`d of time has expired with only 1/3 of necessary work being done. The construction of the building was put on hold by the Fire Department because combustible material was being stored on site without water service available. Work is continuing on the baseball field, basketball courts, grading parking lots, irrigation lines going in, electrical conduit being installed for light poles, have received final approval for playground equipment layout, and the lakes are finished. The completion date now appears to be sometime in August instead of July. If not finished according to schedule, the contractor is subject to a fine of$500 per day times calendar days. That means we receive this work free if not finished on time. The general contractor should have been responsible for ensuring fire protection was available, and will probably request more time to finish the project. He is making an effort to correct the situation, but it appears to be too • little too late. Bill Shelburne, Jr., Parks Superintendent, wished to go on record saying he is uncomfortable with the time frame for growing and establishing turf on the fields. A period of 90 days is necessary before play be allowed on the turf if sodded, and 120 days if sprigging took place. The allows the turf to become well established and strong before being played on. D. Copeland - The enclosed information is basically for informational purposes indicating available land in Copeland for placement of a playground. The current lease with the First Baptist Mission does not expire until September and has an option of a year renewal. The request has for an extension of the lease has been forwarded to the Mission but not reply has been received at this time. IX: REPORTS/UPDATES: 1. Monthly Report 2. BCC Recaps - The fireworks display at Sugden was approved by BCC and will appear in next year's budget so it will not have to go before the Board again as a separate item. Re-examine the neighborhood park policy - a survey was done on Tract 179 in Golden Gate and people do not wish to pay for a neighborhood park through a developed MSTU. Goodland is asking for a neighborhood park and the same situation will probably arise. Impact fees cannot be used to purchase neighborhood park land. 3. Adopt A Park Report - Mr. Olesky reported that at Lake Trafford the grills need to be replaced, picnic tables and benches need painting, a garbage can is needed on the pier, the pier railing needs attention and the park in general looked messy. Tony Rosbaugh- Security lights are a concern-there are none. Airport Park- Security lights, litter and trash around. Community Park - overhead lights out near the drink machines and over the front door. On the first basketball court the light is out. Two rims need to be straightened and new nets are needed. The Racquetball court has graffiti that has been painted over but still visible. The same for the sidewalk. The park itself was littered. Sports Complex - needs a little more maintenance. 4. PARAB meeting schedule - May 26, 1999 at Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road. X: ADJOURNAMENT: Motion to adjourn meeting at 4:57 by Lisa Barnett, seconded by Tim Blackford. 8 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS APPLICATIONS (2) Copy also sent via US mail B err SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS PARAB VACANCY 1. How long have you lived in Naples? 2. Why did you choose to apply for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board? 3. What qualification do you have that will make you successful serving on this Board? 4. Have you ever held a position of leadership that may be helpful in this position?' 5. This Board requires meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month and meets at different community parks. Are you able to meet this requirement? 6. Is there anything you feel we should know? � o 'NO CHEFFY PASSIDOMO WILSON & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LLP EDWARD K.CHEFFY 821 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 201 , JEFFREY S. HOFFMAN BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 KEVIN CARMICHAEL BOARD CERTIFIED BUSINESS LITIGATION ATTORNEY JOHN M. PASSIDOMO TELEPHONE: (941)261.9300 LOUIS W. CHEFFY BOARD CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY FAX: (941)4,36-1535 'PHILIP MARTINETTI GEORGE A.WILSON BOARD CERTIFIED WILLS,TRUSTS&ESTATES ATTORNEY OF COUNSEL: F. EDWARD JOHNSON ;JAMES W.ELKINS BOARD CERTIFIED WILLS,TRUSTS&ESTATES ATTORNEY BOARD CERTIFIED REAL JOHN D. KEHOE April 22, 1999 ESTATE ATTORNEY BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY LOUIS D. D'AGOSTINO E-MAIL: CPWJanapleslaw.com BOARD CERTIFIED APPELLATE PRACTICE ATTORNEY VIA FACSIMILE 774-3602 Sue Filson Administrative Assistant Collier County Commission 3301 U.S. 41 East Naples, FL 34112 Re: Appointment to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Dear Sue: I enclose my resume for consideration as a member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Should you have any questions regarding my qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me at (941) 436-1525. ►yours, • Kevin .rmichael KC\slm g:\kc\collier.ltr rfr KEVIN CARMICHAEL 2810 661h Street South West Naples,Fl 34105 H(941)659-2065 W(941) 436-1525 Licenses: Attorney, Member of Florida and Pennsylvania Bar, Admitted to Practice before the U.S. Tax Court,U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Certified Public Accountant,Florida,Member FICPA, AICPA Commercial,Instrument,Multi-Engine Aviation Licenses(1000+Multiengine Jet time) Education: L.L.M. (taxation)University of Miami 1994 J.D.Nova University Law Center 1989 M.S.(Business Administration)Temple University, 1985 B.S.United States Air Force Academy, 1977 Relevant Experience: December 1998 to Present Senior Associate, Cheffy Passidomo Wilson and Johnson, Naples, Florida, complex estate and business tax and for US and International high net worth individuals December 1996-November 1998, Senior Associate Attorney, Greenberg-Traurig, Miami, 350+ attorney regional firm, inbound and outbound corporate and tax planning, international restructuring, joint ventures and entity structuring for U.S. and foreign clients; complex estate planning involving the use family limited partnerships and sales grantor trusts; legal and tax issues affecting corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, charities and not for profit organizations. Bankruptcy taxation including liquidating trusts; preparation of private letter ruling in the liquidating trust -uea and expert witness testimony in the liquidating trust area. August 1994-December 1996, Associate Attorney, Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C., North Miami Beach Office of 240+Attorney regional firm, corporate, partnership, limited liability company law and taxation for U.S. and foreign clients. Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions, not for profit trade associations, private foundations and support organizations, limited amounts of corporate finance, secured transactions and commercial real estate, commercial transactions. complex estate and asset protection planning, family partnerships, SCINs and private annuities. March 93-August 1994, Associate Attorney, Blackwell & Walker, Miami, Florida, Mergers and Acquisitions, including $25,000,000 manufacturing firm, Corporate Law, U.S./Foreign/State/Local Corporate, and Individual, Employment, Estate and Excise Taxation, International Cruise Line and Shipping Matters, Customs, Department of Labor Matters and Tax controversy work. October 91- March 93, Associate Attorney, Bailey, Hunt, Jones and Busto, Miami, Florida, Mergers and Acquisitions, Including $120,000,000 Hospital Merger, Estate Planning/Probate, Corporate, Exempt Organization Tax law, Damages Calculations,Litigation Support. August 90-October 91, Senior Tax Consultant, Ernst & Young, Miami audit, tax compliance and return preparation in the areas of international, corporate, individual,exempt organizations,airlines, excise tax, and state taxation. Computer Experience: Windows 95, Office Pro 97,Word,Excel, Word Perfect 5.1 and 6.1,BNA,RIA Westlaw,Lexis,Turbo Tax, Internet Professional Associations: AICPA, American Association of Attorney CPA's, FICPA (Key Person Contact, Member State •egislative Policy Committee,Estate Planning Council;),Florida Bar(Member,Tax Section),ABA(Member Tax Sections), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association,Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy 4 Charitable Activities Member of Board of Directors of Center for Chimpanzee and Orangutan Conservation, NAMI of Collier County and Guadalupe Center,Imokolee Frequent Lecturer in Tax,Business and Estate Planning Languages: Conversationally Fluent in Spanish, some German Gulf Coast National Bank 3838 North Tamiami Trail*P.O. Box 413040, Naples, FL 34101 (941)403-5130; (941)403-5148-fax April 28, 1999 Ms. Sue Filson Collier County Commissioner's Office Via Fax: (941) 774-3602 Dear Ms. Filson: I understand that there is an opening on the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and I would like to be considered as an applicant for that position. Accordingly, please find attached a copy of my resume, which I hope will prove helpful in the selection process. Please feel free to call me should you have questions or require any additional information. Thank you for your consideration. I would like very much to serve on the Advisory Board and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, aa,„,..,Q,Lindy D'Amic• Vice President b0/t0'd bt0# Zt:Lt SZ-b0`666t 9btS £0b tb6 SNd07 1bI0a9WW00-aNOD: W02ld i 0 AMMMINIMMMMMM Lindy M. D'Amico 1303 Solana Road Naples, Florida 34103 (941) 649-4093 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE: March 1997 to Present: Gulf Coast National.Bank 3838 North Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34103 (941)403-5130 Vice President/Commercial Loan.Officer March 1994 to March 1997: First National Bank of Naples 900 Goodlette Road Naples, Florida 33940 (941) 262-7600 Vice President/Branch Manager. Responsibilities include all types of loan production and overseeing branch operations and business development. March 1989 to March 1994; Citizens National Bank of Naples 811 Anchor Rode Drive Naples, Florida 33940 (813) 261-5522 Assistant Vice President/Branch.Manager. Responsibilities include all types of loan production and overseeing all branch operations. Promoted from: Assistant Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Department. Responsible for all facets of loan production including international and domestic letters of credit as well as maintenance of portfolio and collections. Additional responsibilities include Office Manager supervising and training 15 employees. Also serve as bank's Consumer Compliance Officer and audit liaison. 170/ZO'd -T0# Z::LT 8Z-b0`SSGT SbTS £0b Tb6 SNd01 1t1IO2j3WW00-aNOO: WO2id 4110 • June 1988 to March 1989: First NationHl Bank of Bonita Springs 27975 Old U.S. 41 Road Bonita Springs, Florida 33923 (941) 992-2201 Assistant Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Department. Responsible for all types of loan origination, including consumer, commercial and mortgage. Additional responsibilities included maintaining current payment status of portfolio and reporting as to same. July 1983 to June 1988: Marine Savings and Loan Association of Florida 2400 North Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 33940 (941) 261-0033 Branch Manager/Loan Officer, Commercial Real Estate Department. Prior to appointment as Branch Manager, was responsible to originate, process, document, close, disburse and follow-up all types of loans including consumer, residential, commercial and commercial real estate in addition to training and supervision of all support staff. As Branch Manager, in addition to overseeing daily branch operations, I was also responsible for origination of all types of loans and for business development. September 1977 to July 1983: Southeast Bank, N.A. 1010 Fifth Avenue, South Naples, Florida 33940 (941) 261-8811 Mortgage Loan Officer responsible for complete day to day operation of the department including processing, underwriting, documentation, closing and disbursement of all residential and commercial mortgage loans. Hired at 20 years of age as a Safe Deposit Clerk. In three years, I became the youngest officer in Southeast Banking Corporation history. • b0/EID'd bT0# £T :LT e -tr0`666T 9bT5 c'121t7 Ttre SNCO7 7CIMU2WWOO-HNOM: W02i� EDUCATION: 1975 Honor Graduate, Lely High School, Naples, Florida. Certified in Consumer Compliance Regulation and Commercial Lending in addition to having attended and completed several AIB classes, seminars and workshops on Lending and Supervision/Office Management. COMMUNITY: I have been active in Junior Achievement of Collier County, The Humane Society and The Mental Health Foundation. I have served as a Board Member for Girls Incorporated of Collier County, CARES, and for the American Heart Association. PERSONAL REFERENCES: John R. Winfield, Jr., President Winfield Companies 10001 North Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida (941) 593-3100 Marta Coburn, MD District Twenty Medical Examiner 3838 Domestic Avenue Naples, Florida 34104 (941) 434-5020 Kenneth R. Johnson, Esquire Goodlette, Coleman& Johnson 4001 North Tamiami Trail Naples, Florida 34103 Robert Tober, M.D. Head of Emergency Medicine Naples Community Hospital 350 Seventh Street, North Naples, Florida 34102 b0/170'd 1710# £I:LT BZ-fr `' E t 91715 52017 T176 SNC01 1CI0 SWWO.-HNOC: W02jd 0 0 C MONTHLY REPORT (APRIL) BCC RECAP ADOPT-A-PARK REPORT PARAB MEETING SCHEDULE D 0 SORRY!! Due to lack of complete information at this time, the Monthly Report will be distributed the day of the meeting. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this delay. BJ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PARKS AND RECREATION RECAPS: April/May 1999 4/27/99 16C1 Approval of Jazz Performers Agreements (Tom Scott/Warren Hill) 4/27/99 16C2 Approval of new phone system for Immokalee parks -utilized reserve funds, insurance claims and private donations 5/11/99 8C2 Authorization to negotiate sales price of property adjacent to Golden Gate Community Center. Comm. Constantine appointed to act as liaison to assist with negotiation of price. The Adopt-A-Park Report is provided by the Parks and Adopt-A-Park Recreation Advisory Board. Each PARAB member visits their adopted parks and gives a detailed IE .e ort report of the parks' condition. The purpose of this report is to help Parks and Recreation Department to continually improve in maintaining park facilities. Tim Blackford: a. Vineyards Community Park Report on 3/24/99 b. CIam Pass Community Park- to be given 4/28/99 meeting c. Cocohatchee River Park Edward "Ski" Olesky: a. Immokalee Community Park Report on 4/28/99 b. Immokalee Recreation/Aquatic Daphnie Bercher: a. Veterans Community Park Report on 5/26/99 b. Golden Gate Community Center c. Max A. Hasse Jr.,Community Park Gil Mueller: a. Tigertail Beach Report on 6/23/99 b. South Marco Park John Grice: a. East Naples Community Park Report on 2/24/99 b. Sugden Regional Park e. South Naples Community Park Vacant Position Report on 2/24/99 Lisa Barnett: a. Golden Gate Community Park Report on 2/24/99 b. Lely Barefoot Beach c. Bayview Community Park PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2:00 p.m. DATE LOCATION 1. January 27, 1999 Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Drive West 2. February 24, 1999 East Naples Community Park,3500 Thomasson Drive 3. March 24, 1999 Immokalee Sports Complex,505 Escambia Street 4. April 28, 1999 Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway 5. May 26, 1999 Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road 6. June 23, 1999 Max Hasse Jr. Community Park, Golden Gate Boulevard 7. July 28, 1999 Golden Gate Community Park,3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard 8. August 25, 1999 Vineyards Community Park,6231 Arbor Drive West 9. September 22, 1999 TBA 10. October 27, 1999 TBA 11. November 17, 1999 TBA 12. December 15, 1999 TBA NOTE: Meeting dates could be changed due to holidays observed. PARAB members will be notified 2 weeks prior to meeting date in the event of a change. PARAB meets every 4th Wednesday of each month. (D) PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes April 28, 1999 Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway '/ - .-nu frs- PRESENT: John Grice, Vice Chairperson Lisa Barnett Edward"Ski" Olesky Timothy Blackford ABSENT: Daphne Bercher, Chairperson Gil Mueller ALSO PRESENT: Don Wirth, City of Naples Robert Lyle, Thelma Lyle, Rose Mary Everett, Bill MacClarence, A. MacClarence, William Everett-representing people interested in croquet in Pelican Bay/Naples area Alfred Jones, representing US Croquet Association STAFF PRESENT: Marla Ramsey, Director Murdo Smith, Recreation Manager John Dunnuck, Operations Coordinator Joseph Delate, Project Manager Bill Shelburne, Jr., Parks Superintendent Steve Peffers, Recreation Supervisor Dennis Gulley, Program Supervisor Barbara Johnson, Senior Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG III. INVOCATION: John Grice IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 24, 1999 meeting Motion by Edward "Ski" Olesky to approve March 24, 1999 minutes. Seconded by Timothy Blackford. Passed 4/0. V. PRESENTATIONS A. Award Presentation - Held for next meeting. Jeanine McPherson was not present. VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. City of Naples Requests presented by Don Wirth This year the City of Naples is requesting the County's assistance with funding for the following two programs: Beach Access Program - there are 38 beach access locations which serve all County residents. Eighteen of these accesses have been improved and five more are slated for the coming year. 1st Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack, Sabal palms $2,800 2"a Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack,car bumper blocks 2,800 11th Avenue South-brick pavers,bike rack,car bumper blocks 2,100 2' Avenue North-brick pavers,shower/fountain,car bumper blocks 6,450 8`h Avenue South-brick pavers,handicap access ramp,bike rack, 35,850 stairs and retaining wall,shower/drinking fountain,6 benches, brick pavers walkway, and landscaping&irrigation. $50,000 It is being requested that the County fund $25,000 and the City of Naples fund$25,000. Last year not all walkovers at accesses were voted on. The renovation of the major ones have been completed with the exception of the 8th Avenue South location. The remaining ones will be less costly. These renovations were done in phases due to budgetary purposes and the number of staff available to assist with the projects. It is anticipated that all access renovations, which are capital projects, will be completed in another two years. All of these walkovers are near metered spaces. The City operates as an enterprise fund,receiving money from parking meters, traffic fines and the concessions on the pier and at Lowdermilk Park. The money paid by the County for beach parking is used for operating expenses and not capital projects. 2 Motion by Tim Blackford - Recommend BCC approve funding for 5 beach access improvements up to $25,000. Seconded by Lisa Barnett. Passed 4-0. Landing Park Renovation Program - Actual project costs and approved funding dictated the portions of Phase II and III that could not be completed as scheduled. Phase IV has been revised to exclude the new park building, with renovations being made to the existing building. Last year the County agreed to help with the funding for only boat related items. The proposed boat related projects this year are as follows: Lighting the parking lots 43,000 Overlay&striping 20,000 Landscaping parking lots 7,000 70,000 Non-Boat Related: Park landscaping&irrigation 30,000 Gazebo- South Park 20,000 50,000 Total $120,000 Request is made for the County to fund 50% of the remaining boat related renovations in Landing Park - $35,000. The City did not seek TDC monies for these projects. Landing Park is open 24 hours a day, with fees collected between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Approximately 22 lights would be installed and would serve the boaters. Invoices are sent to the County by the City for actual materials purchased for renovations. The cost of labor performed by City of Naples workers is absorbed by the City, only contracted personnel are billed. The project must be completed and invoices submitted by the end of August, thus a valid accounting of expenses is not available at this time. The question was raised if plans were being changed because last year the request was for $60,000 and only $25,000 was granted. The new project would consist of a new link for the parking areas, lighting and landscaping that is code required. Some of the lighting is new and some is replacement. The north and south parking lot would have overlay and striping. The $25,000 was used for another parking lot that links with this. Boating activities include rowing, sailing and power boats. If anyone wishes to visit 3 0 the site, Mr. Wirth would be glad to accompany him/her, or they may go on their own at any time. A request was made from PARAB members to have a document prepared indicating the proposed projects, projects actually done, and associated expenses for the past year. Parks and Recreation Department will provide the minutes of the meeting to see how last year's recommendation and approval of the money was worded. This information will be provided for the next PARAB meeting. The decision on the Landing Renovation Project was tabled until next month's PARAB meeting. B. CROQUET COURTS - presentation by William Everett and Fred Jones Croquet is an elegant game requiring whites on court and many social activities surround tournament play. The U.S.C.A. was organized in 1977 when croquet became an adult game. There are approximately 900 registered players in Florida and 20-25 public courts available - (1) in Palm Beach, (1) in Winter Park, (3) in Sarasota. Interested Naples players number approximately 47 and are seeking 2 courts in Pelican Bay/Naples area. Currently there is one full size court and 1/2 size court at the Audubon Country Club development, but one must belong to the Country Club to play. A first class court costs $15,000 - 25,000 to construct and $4,000 - 5,000 per year to maintain. The type of grass required is that used on golf greens, mowed to 1/8" or 1/4" high. Maintenance equipment needed would be spray equipment, an irrigation system specifically designed for the courts, and a reel mower. A full size court measures 84' x 105'. Equipment used for play consists of 6 wickets, 4 mallets, 4 balls, 2 poles and would cost approximately $1,500. A storage area for equipment would also be needed. Lights are not necessary as prime playing time in winter months would be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Tournaments usually play all day from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. A court is usually utilized by 4-8 people for a two hour period. For beginners use a court may be divided in half and 16 people could use it at one time. Membership fees could pay for maintenance costs. Tournaments pay $100 per court per day. 4 Central Park in New York city has a Croquet Club and shares courts with lawn bowlers. Lawn bowlers use a court 120 x 120 with a drop-off trough. There is possibly enough land at Pelican Bay Community Park to construct two courts but at the present time available irrigation does not meet the requirements for existing facilities. Enhancement of this system is scheduled in next year's budget at a cost of$25,000 - 30,000. In the past PARAB has received requests from various groups i.e. model airplanes, disc golf, ATV groups. The County often can provide land but needs the funding for cost of construction and maintenance before being approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It is necessary to determine the number of people served by the dollar cost. Motion by Lisa Barnett: Recommend we do not ask Marla to go forward with research until the croquet interested group comes back with a concrete proposal. Seconded by Tim Blackford. Approved 3-1. Marla will visit Pelican Bay Community Park with anyone interested to inspect available vacant land. C. Special Needs Program Presentation by Steve Peffers and Dennis Gulley. In the school system in Collier County there are 6,000 children who have some sort of learning disability. Approximately 2,500 of these children have handicaps that prevent them from attending regular camp sessions. A year ago a special day was held for these kids and parents at the Aquatic Facility . They all had a lot of fun and we learned a little bit about their needs. (Special Olympics are only for children with mental, not physical handicaps, so these children are not eligible.) This year we are planning on having a pilot camp for three weeks before the summer school session begins. It will start June 15, run three days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 2:00 pm. and be held at the Golden Gate Community Park. Due to the amount of available funding, the need for specially trained personnel, and the low ratio of children per counselor, the camp will have an enrollment of 25 children. Activities will include games, arts and crafts, swimming/pool play time. There will field trips for bowling, to the gymnasium at Golden Gate Community Center and a picnic and swimming at Sugden Regional Park for the campers and parents. The cost will be $100 per child, and it will be necessary for the parent to supply the transportation to and from the camp. Next year we are looking for funding in the budget and also hope to find some sponsors and grants to help with transportation, supplies and other expenses. 5 Parents will complete a "letter of intent" and return it to the Recreation Department. A selection process, facilitated by volunteers from the Collier County Schools' ESE Department, will identify the selected children. The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a recommendation whether or not the Department should venture into therapeutic programming and take this program beyond the pilot stage. In order to meet budget deadlines, a recommendation is needed now. Should the program not be successful this year, it would not need to run next year even though the money is budgeted. Motion by Tim Blackford: To approve extending next year's program above this year's level if the program proves successful. Passed 4/0. VII: Requests for Discussion Gulfcoast Skimmers - This is for informational purposes only. The Gulfcoast Skimmers have a lease for use of the lake at Sugden Regional Park; the officers names, with John Gursoy being president, are listed on the lease and also recorded in Tallahassee. At the present time this organization is experiencing internal strife and the group seems to be splitting in two, with many problems regarding policies, etc., developing. Communication between Mr. Gursoy and the Department is almost non-existent. The Department has a meeting scheduled with the County Attorney to see what the alternatives are - suspending activities, terminating the lease, etc. PARAB members will be notified of the result of this meeting. VIII: OLD BUSINESS A. Impact Fee Update - Meetings are still being held with various groups. Nothing final at this time but the item will go to BCC before the end of May. B. Regional Park Land Purchase Update - Closing of the property will take place May 21st. The purchase price was $5,250,000, and will be paid for in cash. (Reserves are now depleted.) A RFP for design is in the process of being prepared. The Department is also looking at an additional piece of property nearby for $400,000. Some mitigation will take place on site and if this other piece of property is purchased, it may also be used for mitigation. C. Park Projects Update: Sugden Regional Park-the gazebo overlooking the lake is now completed. 6 Golden Gate Community Park - pathway design has been approved - will have 1 V2 miles of asphalt pathway, not lighted, in the park. Eagle Lakes Park - running behind schedule - 2/3' of time has expired with only 1/3 of necessary work being done. The construction of the building was put on hold by the Fire Department because combustible material was being stored on site without water service available. Work is continuing on the baseball field, basketball courts, grading parking lots, irrigation lines going in, electrical conduit being installed for light poles, have received final approval for playground equipment layout, and the lakes are finished. The completion date now appears to be sometime in August instead of July. If not finished according to schedule, the contractor is subject to a fine of$500 per day times calendar days. That means we receive this work free if not finished on time. The general contractor should have been responsible for ensuring fire protection was available, and will probably request more time to finish the project. He is making an effort to correct the situation, but it appears to be too little too late. Bill Shelburne, Jr., Parks Superintendent, wished to go on record saying he is uncomfortable with the time frame for growing and establishing turf on the fields. A period of 90 days is necessary before play be allowed on the turf if sodded, and 120 days if sprigging took place. The allows the turf to become well established and strong before being played on. D. Copeland - The enclosed information is basically for informational purposes indicating available land in Copeland for placement of a playground. The current lease with the First Baptist Mission does not expire until September and has an option of a year renewal. The request has for an extension of the lease has been forwarded to the Mission but not reply has been received at this time. IX: REPORTS/UPDATES: 1. Monthly Report 2. BCC Recaps - The fireworks display at Sugden was approved by BCC and will appear in next year's budget so it will not have to go before the Board again as a separate item. Re-examine the neighborhood park policy - a survey was done on Tract 179 in Golden Gate and people do not wish to pay for a neighborhood park through a developed MSTU. Goodland is asking for a neighborhood park and the same situation will probably arise. Impact fees cannot be used to purchase neighborhood park land. 0 3. Adopt A Park Report - Mr. Olesky reported that at Lake Trafford the grills need to be replaced, picnic tables and benches need painting, a garbage can is needed on the pier, the pier railing needs attention and the park in general looked messy. Tony Rosbaugh- Security lights are a concern-there are none. Airport Park- Security lights, litter and trash around. Community Park - overhead lights out near the drink machines and over the front door. On the first basketball court the light is out. Two rims need to be straightened and new nets are needed. The Racquetball court has graffiti that has been painted over but still visible. The same for the sidewalk. The park itself was littered. Sports Complex-needs a little more maintenance. 4. PARAB meeting schedule - May 26, 1999 at Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road. X: ADJOURNAMENT: Motion to adjourn meeting at 4:57 by Lisa Barnett, seconded by Tim Blackford. 4 8 I A