PARAB Minutes 09/16/2015September 16,2015
MINUTES OF TIIE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, September 16, 2015
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at
2:00P.M. in REGI-ILAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building,
15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Edward rrskirr Olesky
VICE CIIAIRMAN: Phil Brougham
Mary Bills (Excused)
John Fuchs (Excused)
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director
Nancy Olson, Regional Manager
Rick Garby, Parks Superintendent
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
Shannon McVaugh, Operations Analyst
Natalie Betancur, Operations Analyst
Thierry A. Boveri, Public Resources Management Group
Dennis Strausbaugh, SW Florida Markets
Elizabeth Strausbaugh, SW Florida Markets
Paula Fleishman, Operations Analyst
September 16,2015
L Call to Order
Chairman Oleslcy called the meeting to order at2:03 pm
il. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
ilI. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Brougham moved to approve the Agenda Second by Mr. Saletko. Canied unanimously
5-0.
IV. Approval of August 19,2015 Minutes
Ms. Gibson-Laemel moved to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2015 Purks and Recreation
Advisory Board meeting. Second by Mr. Smith. Canied unanimously 5 - 0.
V. Staff Highlights
None
\II. Facilities
None
VII. New Business
Mr. Boveri of the Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG) presented the proposed "Fee
Cost Recovery Policy" intended to provide a methodology for assigning cost recovery in development of
fees.
a. Adoption of Fee Policy Philosophy
Background
The Policy was prepared based on the "Prior Fee Study" presented to the PARAB and the Board
of County Commissioners (BCC) in January 2015. Principal recommendations were to develop
a Cost Recovery Policy and implement automatic price index provision to fees.
""r.o Reflect the County's values and strategic initiatives.
Objectives of the Fee include:
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o Adjusting the fee for market factors.
General Provisions of the Cost R.ecovery Policy include:
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. Limiting change to existing fees +l- l0o/o.
o Rounding of fees (cash transactions).
Periodic review offees every 3 - 5 years.
The policy focuses on the programs, not individual participants. It does not include maintenance labor,
contracted services or concession fees and will adapt to the community over time.
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Staff recommends adoption of the Cost Recovery Policy with periodic review and adjustrnents as
needed for presentation to the BCC for final approval.
Mr. Brougham movedfor the Advisory Board to endorse the "Fee Policy Philosophy" and
recommend it to the County Board of Commissionersfor approvaL Second by Ms. Gibson-
LaemeL Caruied unanimously 5 - 0.
b. Adoption of New Fee Policies
This item was tabled to a future meeting.
c. Alcohol at Sugden
Ms. Olson presented the"Alcoholic Beverage Sale and Consumption" application by A. J. Handler,
owner of Pro Watercross, for operation of a Beer Garden at Sugden Park9125 -27,2015. The
vendor will comply with all requirements of the BCC approved policies. Staffrecommends
approval of the permit for alcohol at the Pro Watercross event in Sugden Park.
Mr. Brougham moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the sale of
alcohol at Sugden Parkfor the above referenced evenl Second by Mr. Saletko. Canied
unanimously 5 - 0.
d. AUIR FY 2015
Ms. McVaugh summartzedthe"Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR') highlighting the
process for collecting impact fees for approved significant Parks and Recreation infrastructure Level
of Service Standards (L,OSS). The fees apply to land opportunities, not maintenance or facilities,
and are necessary to support future development. Staff recommends adoption of the AUIR study
for presentation to the Planning Commission (CCPC) meeting on September 25,2015.
Mn Broagham moved to recommend Board of County Commissioners approve the AUIR
Commanity and Regional Park Lands level of service standards. Second by Mr. Smith. Carried
unanimously 5 - 0
VIII. Old Business
Mr. Olesky introduced the "Collier County Parks and Recreation Community Market Facility Use
Agreement Long-Term" for Southwest Florida Markets, LLC. The Board discussed the application with
Mr. Strausbaugh, SW Florida Markets owner.
Mr. Strausbaugh provided an overview of business operations for SW Florida Markets noting:o Five markets are currently operating in Naples and Estero.o Last yeat aTemporary Use Permit enabled the company to operate a market in Sugden Park.o His application proposes two seasonal markets - Eagle Lakes Friday evening and Sugden
Park on Sunday.
Mr. Williams reported the opportunities for this type of event was noticed to the public with Mr.
Strausbaugh being sole applicant. Staffrecommends the approval of the application.
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Mr. Brougham moved to approve the "Collier County Parks and Recreation Community Market
Facilily (Jse Agreement Long-Term"for Southwest Florida Markets, LLC. Second by Ms. Laemel-
Gibson. Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
IX. Adopt a Park Reports
Impact Fee Update Studv
Ms. Fleishman provided a synopsis on the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Update Study:
. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the County Attorney support the study's
methodology and value changes (cost, credits and population).
o Indexes are updated and reviewed annually; new studies are done every three years.
c The previous 2009 study reflected 2007 - 2008 land values.
o The current study reflects overall land fees increases with variances as follows:
a. Community Park land values have decreased.
b. Regional Park land values have increased.
o Current costs fund equipment and facilities equipment and do not include maintenance or staff
expenses.
Mr. Brougham mnved to recommend the Board of County Commissioner approve the Parks and
Recreation Impact Fee Study presented September 16, 2015. Second by Mr. Saletko. Carried
unanimously 5 - 0.
X. DirectorHighlights-BarryWilliams
None
XI. Informational Items
None
)ilI. PublicCommentslBoardComments
Mr. Williams arlnounced Parks and Recreation has received accreditation from the National Recreation
and Park Association (NRPA).
Mr. Saletko reported he visited Starcher Petty Field and Corrnors Park and made the following
observations:
o Starcher Petry Field - excessive water on the field.
. Connors Park - construction activity.
Mr. Garby responrieci:
o Starcher Petty Field - the field site requires drainage which cannot be undertaken without
approval.
o Connors Park - a utility project is in progress
The Committee requested Staff provide a copy of the 2015 and 2016 Adopt-a-Park calendar schedule
at the October meeting.
The Committee requested Adopt-a-Park written reports be attached to the meefing minutes.
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There being nofurther businessfor the good of the Counfit, the meeting was adjourned by order of the
chair at 4:15pm.
These minutes approved
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