PARAB Minutes 08/19/2015August 19,2015
MINUTES OF TIIE MEETING OF TI{E PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, August 19,2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted brsiness herein, met on this date at
2:00P.M. in REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Parl, Administative Building,
15000 Livingston Road Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Edward "Ski" Olesky
Phil Brougham
MaryBills
John Fuchs @xcused)
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko @xcused)
Rebecca Gbson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Hank Jones, Project Manager, Facilities Management
Jeanine McPherson-Hogle, Assistant Director, PAR
Rick Garby, Pmks Superintendent
Mguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant. Olema Edwards, Regional Manager fV
Natalie Betancur, Operations Analyst
Peg Ruby, Marketing Specialist
Steve Weisberg, Operations Coordinator
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I. Call to Order
Chairman Oleslry calledthe meeting to order at2:03pm
il. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
m. III. Approval of Agenda
Move: Item V b. to Item Va.
ItemVI a to ItemD(
Item D( to Item VI
Ms. Bills moved to approve the Agenda os amended- Second by Mr. Smith. Carried unanimously
5-0.
IV. Approval of June l7r20l5 Minutes
fuIs. Bills moved to Epprove the minutes of the June 77, 2015 Parlcs anil Recreation Advisory Board
meeting subject to thefollowing changes:
Page 3, WA,line 40from: "..... movedto compile)" to "....movedto comply)".
Page 4, [aI C, line lgfrom.' ".... concessionaire contract to take oyer some of the maintenance on
ftxtures)"to " .... concissionaire contract so that the County tahes over morc of the maintenance)"-
Page 5, D{, line 3 from " ....Diema Edwards)" to "....Olema Edwards)".
Second by Mr. Smirh- Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
Y. StaffIlighlights
t. Team of the Month
Staff announced the "Team of the Month" for July 2015 is the Eagle Lakes Community Park and
Vineyards Community Park for August 2015.
l[s.Mcpherson-Hogle reported that summer camp is fini5fis6 and the enroltnent was at an all time
hish'
b. Marketing Report
Ms. Ruby distributed a brochure and highlighted activities and events scheduled for August and
presented a video trtled"You Asked For -It'' promoting Collier County's Parks features.
The Board suggested conducfing an on-line survey questionnaire to determine statistically tf
oeoole orefey the on-line foymnt oy a orinted calendar.
\rI. Adopt a Park reports
nzls. Gibson-Laemel provided a written report on her tour of North Collier Regional Park and outlined
the report for information puq)oses.
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Y[I. New Business
a. X'armers Market Agreement
Mr. Jones presentedthe "Collier County Parks and Recreation Cotnmunity Market Facility Use
Agreement Long-Term) " for Southwest Florida Markets, LLC. The Board discussed tle application
and had questions for the applicant who was not present.
The Board tabled a ilecision on ailoptian of the agreeruent until the September ru*ting pending
clarfication of the locotion oJ the market on the sile The Board rcqaesteil that the lessee be
present al the meeting for review of the applicfiinn.
VItr. Old Business
a. Barefoot Beach Preserve
Mr. Jones providecl an update on ttre construction reDovations proposed for Barefoot Beach
Preserve Park. The scope of the project includes:
Concession Stand. Phase I - Desigl/ bulld a 225 sq. ft" multi-purpose utility area with a separate roof for the
Park Rangers work space.
r Phase 2 - Update the kitchen facility.
o The County requires the project be repermitted as the design plars fo4ve shanged from the
original permit.
TolI Booth. Instail a pre-constructed toilet facility with the A/C and electical work to be located above
the flood zone in conformance with FEMA requirements.
b. Pickle Ball Courts
Staffprovided an update on the 2016 US Open Pickleball ChamFionship to be held at East Naples
Community Park noting the USA Pickleball Association who is hosting the toumament has
requested a maximum number of courts be constructed.
The Boaful requested Stalf cbrify the specifications (rf any) of theJencing between the Pickle Ball
Courts a d othq coufis and rcpo back to them-
DL Facilities
Mr. Jones updated the Board on Park projects including:
Clam Pass Concession Area
. Naples Grand Concession Building is requesting a 40% electrical load increase to enable
improved services for the kitchen.
o Price quotes for desigrring a new electrical service from the Gatehouse to the concession
stand were received ftom A-ECOM Technical Services, hc. ($48K) a:d AMEC Foster
Wheeler ($58K).
. Staffwilt be submitting the AECOM proposal to TDC for tleir consideration in September
followed by the Board of County Cornmissioners at a later date.
. Staffis investigating aay issues with the sewer and water demands.
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The Board recommzniled that staff secure d cost ptoposalfor upgrading the electrical to an. 800amp sewite to determine if this is a morefeasible option in oriler to supportfatute growth ol
the faciliry.
Easle Lakes
. A change order has been issued for an SDP amendment to alter the proposed swimming pool
location.
o The Architect anticipates plam will be available for bidding by the end of2015.
[mokalee Sports Complex Fitness Center #306o Award of the Community Development Block Grant fi:nds requires an environmental
assessment which is being undertaken by aa outside consultant.
o Design of facility space will cornmence on receipt of the grant firnds.
Gordon River Greenway
. The proposed fence to be placed to prevent trespassing ftom neighboring residential
properties onto Conservation Collier lands is still under consideration, however there are
permitting iszues to be resolved with the Florida Deparhnent of Environm ental Protection.
X )fusgfsrHighlight{FJeaninel![spfisrson
Ms, McPherson prcvided an overview of receDt hishlights in the Deparbnent including:
. Margood Park Kayak Launch installation completed August 1 7, 20 1 5 .
r Clam Pass Concession decking repairs are comFlete.
. Tigertail Observation tower conshuction commenced.
o "Dinosaur George Live" tour - North Collier Regional Exhibition Hall,
SepGmbel 17 -19,2015.o Pro Water Cross World Championships (Jetski) even! Lake Avalon, Sudgen Regional Pmk
September 19 - 27' 2015 (televised).
. A workshop for Big Corkscrew Regional Park will be held on August 27 , 2015.
o Blue Znne kick-off event, Parks and Recreation venue, November 14,2015,
r Snowfest Naples to be held at Golden Gate Community Center December 5,2015.
Ms. Gibson-Laemel lefi at 4:05 pm
)il. [nformationalltems
None
)ilI. PublicComments/BoardComments
None
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There being no Jurther bwiness for the gooit of the County, the meeting wos adjoameil blt ofuIer of the
chair ot 4:15pm.
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
amended
as presented or as
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board