PARAB Minutes 05/20/2015May 20,20L5
MINUTES OF TIM MEETING OF.TIIE COLLIER COLII\TTY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, May 20,2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at2:00 P.M. in a REGIILAR SESSION at
North Collier Regional Park, Exhibition Hall, Conference Room,
15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida, with the following members
present:
CHAIRIvIAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky
vrcE GHAIR:" ir#;";i:h*,
John Fuchs @xcused)
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko @xcused)
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
AISO PRESENT: Barry Williams, PAR Director
Jeanine McPherson Hogle, PAR Assistant Director
Nancy Olson, Regional Manager I
Margaret Bishop, Facilities Management
Rick Garby, Parks Superintendent
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
Ilonka Washbum, Manager Park Operations
Nick Roberts, Regional Manager II
Marissa Pless, Recreation Assistant
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Olesky called the meeting to ordet at 2:02 P 'M' A quorurn was
established Five (5) toting mernbers were present'
tr. Pleilge of Altegiance and Invocation
The Fledge ofAllegiance was recited and Invocation was held'
m. Approval of Agenda
Add: W. a. Clam Pass Urgent RePair
W. C. 4h JulY Request for Alcohol
Ms. Bitls moveil to apptove Agenilo as anended
Seconil bY Mr. Smith.
Motinn canieil unanimouslY; 5'0.
fV. Approval of April 15' 2015 Minutes
ViceChabBtoughammovedtoapprcvetheApfills,2015Minulespresented.
Second by Ms. Bills.
Motian canieil anadhnouslY; 54.
V. gfffiHighlights
A. Donna Fiala CommunitY Center
Marissa Pless ard Nick Roberts gave a slide presenlation on Eagle Lakes
programs available and Staff. Grand Opening bas been scheduled for May 21,
2015 at 10 A.M.
YI. New Business
a. Clam Pass Urgent RePair
Staffprovided an Executive Svmmary recommendation to anard a work
order to AECOM Technical Semices, Int- using the Annual Contract for
Professional Sertices for Engineers and Atchitects Contract #1j-6164 for the
Clam Pass Concession Electtical Service tJpgrade and make a finding that
this expenditure promotes tourism. (See attached)
Nancy Olson reported there is an electrical shortage ard is need ofupgrading
for safetY PurPoses.
Vice Chair Brougham moveil to ttppruve. Seconil by Ms. Bills- Motinn
c anie il unanfun'o us lY ; 5 - 0.
A. Blue Zone Project
Staffprovided hformation on The Blue Zone Projec! a community-wide
approach to making healthy choices. (See attached)
NCH promotes The Blue Zone Project.
Barry Williams wanted to make the Committee aware of tlis wellness and
fitress program. He will invited a Blue Zone Representative to a meeting in
the near future.
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Dogs on the Beacb - To be addressed afier W. C.
46 July Request for Alcohol
Staffpiovided a Co llier County Parks ond Recreation Advisory Bomd
Requist for Presentdtion to be Placed and Agenda for Tony Newton asking
pemnission to sell beer at Sugden Park on the 4d of JuIy. (See attached)
i request was made to set up a beer tent with security ftom 3 P'M' to 9 P'M'
A beer gmden will be setup separately. They have been doing this event il
the past.
Staffwill ensure all paper work is provided to the County ilcluding insurance
ard al1 liability.
lzice Chair Brougham moveil to approve subject to Stttff veriJies all
paTterwork, including insurance be provideil prior to evenl Seconil by Ms'
Bilts. Motion carrieil unanimousl!; 5-0.
Dogs on the Beach
Stahprovided correspondence from Diane Haage, a spokesperson' (See
attached)
Barry filiams noted the law prohibils dogs on beaches in Collier County'
The lioard of Cormty Commissioners would have to change this law'
Keweydin Island, pulled the Ordina''ce offKeweydin Island because of a
coofli"t"a witn th" state law, does allow dogs on a leas\ on the beach' Another
issue expressed was the imer action wiltr dogs on the beach with shore birds
and turtles.
Al option might be, to allow dogs on the beach, on the southem end of
Barefoot Beach. The beach is owned by the State
Diane Eaage reported having a petition signed by 774 people over a twenty
day period asking for the following:
. A small area of isolated beach to be desipated as an area where dog
owners can take their dogs to exercise in the summer montls'
o 1 day during the week as a trial period. Dog ornners will be
responsible for controlling their pet(s) at all times. Owners will be
responsible for dogs usilg voice comma:rd and the owners would
police themselves.
Questions were posed regarding policing themselves.
Several public speakers were given a chance to speak' Many spoke about
policing themselves, exercising dogs during the humid months on and offthe
leash, economic business decision, dogs with health issues and dogs haviflg
richts.
Staff will do research and make recomm endations in June.
Mr. Smith suggested Delnor Wiggins Park be included in options'
Staffwili check on that possibility.
Vice Chair Brougham moveil to ilirect Staff to ilo further research anil come
back with a priorily list of candidate beaches to iliscuss. Second by Ms. Bills.
Motion canied unanimously; 5-0
\III.
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Old Business
A. East Naples Dog Park
Proposed site plan diagrams (9) for East Naples Dog Park at Santa Barbara
Boulevard and Whitaker Road were provided. (See attached)
Barry Williams gave an update on the future dog park Matthew Kraugh,
Architect (N{IIK) designed ttre East Naples Dog Park. A meeting has been
scheduled with Gro*th Management Division to find out if the desip is
permutable and if it can be built. He noted "there is still a question of funds,"
The design will be brought before the BCC for approval. He will bring BCC
recommendation back in June.
Discussion was made on restrooms. There are discussions on building one later'
The petitioners for the dog park did not need ttrem.
Adopt a Park Reports
Mr. BiIIs reported on Cindy Mysel Park a:rd Balview Park'
Cindy Mysel Park looked lovely, She could not find anything to improve'
Bayview Park parking lot is too small. She asked why there was a playground
and mentioned never seeing a cbild in the playground.
Committee Members remember the last time they tried to remove that
playground; the Community was not happy' It was not removed'
She suggested park beriches be renovated.
Director EigFights
Barry Williams reported:
. Still have not received the CAPRA Accreditation Lettel.
r Budget meeting with County Ma:rager and going to the BCC in Jme.
o Eaglo Lakes Pool and Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park - Public
meetings over the summu to see what they want in the park.
. Clam Pass - June 4th meethg at St. Jobr:s Church focusing on
maintenance aad slsening up track system. Staffwill bring back the scope
of work to the Advisory Board prior to going out to bid.
Information Items
Staffprovided an email communication regarding concems on the condition of
Pelican Bay' tennis courts. (See attached)
Several public speakers spoke regarding safety conditions at the Pelican
Bay' tennis courts.
Barry Williams noted the clay courts have been neglected in terms of
maintenance due to the recession and trying to catch up. The facility was out
source several years ago. PAR met today on maintenaace, they are working on
fencing; replacing and repairing. Clay courts irrigation system is under courts.
He explained how the system works on the clay courts. The irrigation system
will costs could be as much as $500,000. They plan to tale a couple of cowts
down this fall to try to help with the calcification. lf tlat doesn't work, then
FY17 would be the first they could redo courts and it would take
approximately $400,000 - $500,000.
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A public speaker stated the courts are unsafe.
If iennis courts are unsafe; Rick Management will inspect tennis courts and
deem whether they are safe or not. If they are unsafe, the courts need to be
closed.
Yice Chair Brougham expressed being tired of neglect over County's Budget
Policy not allowing enough in the budget to cover sufficient firnds to maintain
park facilities.
bu"ry Williams explained prioritizing projects and pulling out of a recession.
We are seeirg increases in the budget.
Vice Chair Brougham suggested pictures be taken of the condition of the
courts and bring before the BBC and fill out a speaker slip. Tell them about
the issues.
)il. Public CommentslBoard Member Comments
Nnxr MrBrncc: Regular Meeting: June 17, 2015
Location: North Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples,
Florida is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chairman at 4:01P.M.
These Minutes were approved by the Commiuee/Board on
presented or as amended
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