PARAB Minutes 10/21/2015October 21,2015
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, October 21,2015
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 REGULAR SESSION at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building,
15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Edward "Ski" Olesky
VICE CHAIRMAN: Phil Brougham
Mary Bills
John Fuchs (Excused)
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director
Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director
Rick Garby, Parks Superintendent
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
Natalie Betancur, Operations Analyst
Ilonka Washburn, Parks and Recreation
Audrey Martinez, Operations Coordinator
Margaret Bishop, Senior Project Manager
October 21, 2015
I. Call to Order
Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm
I Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
III. Approval of Agenda
Move: Item VII.o. to be heard before Item V.
Ms. Bills moved to approve the Agenda as amended Second by Ms. Gibson-Laemel Canied
unanimously 6 - 0.
IV. Approval of September 16,2015 Minutes
Mr. Olesky moved to approve the minutes oJ the September 16,2015 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board meeting subject to the following changes:
Page 4, Item IX. - Adopt a Park Reports - None
Page 4, Item IX. - Adopt a Park Repoff - Impact Fee Study Update: move to Item VII. e - New
Business
Second by Ms. Gibson-Laemel Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
\IIL New Business (this item was heard before item V.)
c. Fee Policies Adjustments
Mr. Williams Submitted Resolution No.20l5 - _ noting Staffis requesting revision of existing
user fee structure for facility rental, after school care, refunds and camping categories for
Comminee discussion.
. User fees and charges are established by the Board within the Collier County Parks and
Recreation Department and Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee Policy.. Staff recommends the Fee Policy utilizing an estimated fiscal impact of $3,260be effective
with a retroactive date ofOctober 1,2015.
o There is a provision in the policy for the Board of County Commissioners to approve the Fee
Policy through the budget process
o The Collier County Parks and Recreation Guide provides the fee structure for activities.
The Board recommended the following revision to the proposed resolution - Page 14, Item M
Collier County Summer Programs to read, " each session is equivalent to one school semester. "
Mn Brougham moved for the Advisory Boatd lo endone Resolution NO. 2015- as amended including
the above referenced change, repealing all previous resolutions, establishing license andfee policies,
in order to modify lhefee categories lor facility rental, aftercchool care, refunds and camping and
recommend it to lhe Coun$ Board of Commissioners for approval Second by Ms. Bills. Carried
unanimowly 6 - 0.
V. StaffHighlights
a. SuperintendentReport
Mr. Garby presented an overview of the status of the parks highlighting:o Fields are utilized for multi-purpose sports events
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r Eagle Lakes playing fields re-sodding expense is reflected in the FYl5 .. Field maintenance has been challenging due to weather conditions.o A new playground is being constructed at Cocohatchee River Park.r Eighty trees were trimmed at the entrance of Vineyards Community Park.r Frequency of lightning strikes has created electrical equipment repair issues.o Maintenance of the Cemetery at Immokalee Park during the summer months was difficult as
weather conditions prevented mowing.
VI. Facilities
a. Capital Projects Report
Ms. Bishop updated the Board on the following projects:
o Eagle Lakes
The proposed swimming pool will be located adjacent to the Basketball Court.
The multi-purpose site comprised of four water features includes a lap pool available for high
school use.
The Board requested Stalf review lhe entry depth oJ the water for the lap pool to determine
if it is appropriate for all users and reporl back to the Board"
o Biq Corkscrew Reqional Park
Input on the design of the Park was solicited from the public and includes the use of survey
data for the top five facility amenities requested:
> #l - Children's playground
> #2 - Pathways and trails
> #3 - Multipurpose fields
> #4 - Pavilion shelter area> #5 - Multipurpose indoor facility
Stantec is designing a master plan for Board review in November.
o Cocohatchee River Marina
An engineer was retained to perform a structural inspection ofthe dock pilings for the boat
slips. Due to the scale ofthe project, work was divided in to six zones and zones one and
two have been prioritized as most critical for repair. Staffis in the desiga and permitting
phase ofthe work.o East Naples Communitv ParkF A construction contract was awarded at the October 27, 2015 meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners for the new soccer field.F Twelve courts are under construction in preparation for the 2016 US Open Pickleball
Championship.o Clam Pass
A structural inspection revealed twenty-five pilings need to be replaced at an estimated cost
of $550,000. The contract will be awarded at the Board of County Commissioners
November 2015 meeting. FDEP permits for Mangrove tree trimming are approved and the
project is going out for bid
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o Veterans Park
A Pickleball Court is proposed for the park. Estimated cost is $170,000; bids are due
October 27 , 2015.
o Tigertail Beach Observation Tower
Construction of the two story tower with twelve viewing scopes is 607o complete.
VII. New Busin ess (Continued)
a. Advisory Board Applications
A. Martin F. Klingenberg
B. John J. Fuchs - membership Expires l2l3ll20l5
C. Rebecca Gibson-Laemel - membership expires 12l31/2015
The Committee discussed the candidate's applications for the open positions noting the contributions
Mr. Fuchs and Ms. Gibson-Laemel have made to the Board.
o Mr. Klingenberg and Mr. Fuchs were not present for review of their applications.. Ms. Gibson-Laemel expressed her desire to be reappointed to the Committee.
Mr. Brougham moved to recommcnd Mr. Fuchs be reappointed to the Park and Recreatian
Advisory Board. Second by Ms. Bilh. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
Mn Brougham moved to recommend Ms. Gibson-Laemel be reappointed to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Second by Ms. Bills. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
b. Adopt a Park Schedule
Staff distributed the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ADOPT-A-PARK
PROGRAM schedule (see attached).
Ms. Bills reported on her tours of East Naples Community Park (see attached) noting
recommendations for improvement and changes including:
o Installation of new plantings in rear parking lot.
r Paint and power wash bathrooms and concrete areas.o De-clutter the Community Center.o Replace light stands in Community Center.o Replace entry sign that says Welcome to East Napleso Number Pickleball Courts I,2,3,7,8 and 9 and repair wind screen on the North end of the
Courts.
The Board expressed concern regarding the aesthetic conditions in the Park pending the 2016 US
Open Pickleball Championship to be held at East Naples Community Park. Staff will ensure the
facility is presentable.
V. Old Business
a. Farmers Market Agreement
The Board discussed the application with Mr. Rakow, Golden Gate Community Market owner.
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Mr. Rakow provided an overview of business operations for Golden Gate Community Market
noting:
o The market will be held at Golden Gate Community Park every Friday during the "seasonal"
months from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
o Mr. Rakow will revise Item B 9) of the Community Market Facility Use Agreement (Long-
Term) to reflect a termination date of May 31,2016.
Ms. Gibson-Laemcl moved to recommend approval of the "Collier County Parks and
Recreation ConmuniE Market Facilily Use Agreement (Long-Term)" dated September 25, 2015
for foseph Mark Rakow. Second by Ms. Bills. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
)( DirectorHighlights-BarryWilliams
Mr. Williams updated the Board on projects and activities as follows:
Doe Park
Matthew Kragh was retained to develop a plan for a dog park on Whitaker Road. The plan (estimated
cost $700,000) was presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for consideration. On
review, the BCC directed the Department to establish an "off leash" dog space at Golden Gate
Community Park noting the park has the amenities in place.
Mr. Williams provided a progress report:
o Two dog runs designated for large and small dogs will be created adjacent to the Administration
Building (small dogs in front; large dogs in the rear).o Based on the recommendation of a Sound Study conducted in Veterans Park by an independent
group, acoustic fencing will be constructed outside the Administration Building.r The Veterans Park sound study concluded decibel levels for the "nuisance threshold" were
imperceptible. The BCC directed Staff to conduct a second sound study if residents complain
about the noise.
Mr. ll/illiams will research lhe records to determine if the Advisory Board previously moved to
reconunend a dog park to lhe Board ofCoung Commissionerc and report his Jindings at the
November meeting.
Bis Corkscrew Resional Park
Staffwill be requesting a recommendation to approve the Master Plan for Big Corkscrew Regional Park
at the November meeting of the PARAB.
Immokalee Community Park
Mr. Williams reported a meeting with Commissioner Nance, Mr. Terry, etc., resulted in a commitment
to expand availability ofplaying fields for Little League and Soccer noting:o Pinecrest Elementary School: An agreement has been reached with the school to utilize their
playing fields, including reconfiguring the space and installing a playground.o Immokalee Middle School: negotiations are in the final stage with the School Board to allow use
ofthe School's fields.
Stoff plans to hove the Jields ready for spring ball.
Alcohol at Tisertail Beach
Mr. Williams reported Tigertail Beach has been granted permission to serve alcohol.
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Informational ltems
None
Public CommentslBoard Comments
None
There being nofurther businessfor the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the
chair at 3:10 pm.
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on lJ,,'lano;TL 18 ,'Zcr$s presented_--f,_ or as
amended
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