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PARAB Minutes 12/21/2015December, 21,2015 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Naples, Florida, December 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 10:00A.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 (Excused) John Fuchs McMurdo Smith David Saletko (Excused) Rebecca Gibson-Laemel ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant Margaret Bishop, Senior Project Manager December, 21,2015 I. Call to Order Chairman Olesky called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. il. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held. III. Approval ofAgenda Add: Item VI. New Business a. Alcohol Use at East Naples Community Park - U.S. Open Pickleball Toumament Move: VI. New Business to be heard before Item V. StaffHighlights Mn Fachs moved to apprcve the Agenda as amcnded. Second by Ms. Gibson-Laemel. Carried unanimously 5 - 0. IV. Approval of November 18,2015 Minutes Mr. Brougham moved to approve the minutes of the Novemher 18, 2015 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting minutes os presented Second by Mr. Smith. Canicd unanimously 5 - 0. YI. New Business a. Alcohol Use at East Naples Community Park - U.S, Open Pickleball Tournament Mr. Williams reported the Board of County Commissioners approved a three year Pickelball toumament at East Naples Community Park. Mr. Ludwig, a sponsor of the toumament, has requested permission to serve alcoholic beverages at the event. A special permit is required for the occasion as well as a change to the Ordinance. Mr. Williams noted certain parks allow alcoholic beverage service on a special permit basis subject to Board of County Commissioner approval. Staff supports the request and recommends a revision to the current Ordinance to allow consumption of alcoholic beverages at East Naples Community Park. The Board discussed the request with Mr. Williams and Mr. Ludwig and confirmed Mr. Ludwig would request permission on an event by event basis if the BCC approves the use ofalcohol at the Park. Mr. Williams will provide a copy of the Ordinance dt the next meeting. Mr. Brougham moved to recommend the Board of Coung Commissioners approve a change to the Ordinance to allow use of alcohol, inclusive of wine and beer, at East Naples Community Park Second by Mn Fuchs. Canied unanimously 5 - 0. V. StaffHighlights a. Capital Pro.iects - Margaret Bishop Ms. Bishop reported on the status of Capital Projects highlighting: o Ann Olesky Pier - Bridging Solutions, LLC has been retained to assess the structure in preparation for the design phase. Staff will present design to the Board for approval for solicitation of construction bids.r East Naples Community Park F Construction of twelve Pickleball Courts in preparation for the U.S. Open Pickleball Toumament has commenced. December, 21,2015 F Quality Enterprises USA has been retained to construct soccer fields and expected to begin work on February l, 2016. o Clam Pass Boardwalk Repair - FDEP permits are issued and Sigrature Tree Care Service of Naples has been contracted to trim the Mangroves. Twenty-five pilings and stringers will be replaced. o Tigertail Beach Park - Installation of hand mils will complete observation tower construction. o Cocohatchee River Marina - Under review to determine repairs needed.. Tony Rosbough Tee Ball - Mr. Williams reported Tee Ball practice field is being developed for January 2016. o Immokalee Sports Complex Fitness Center - Dalas Disney and Associates, the sole firm to submit a bid, has been selected for the project. The contract will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on January 21 ,2016 for approval. VL Old Business a. Update on Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Mr. Williams reported Phase I, the upper 49 acres of the park has been preliminarily designed. A meeting is scheduled January 7, 2016 with Mr. Casalanguida, Deputy County Manager, Craig Pajer, Vice Chairman, Utilities Division, and Matthew Mclean, Project Manager, Growth Management Division for review of the Park project. The design phase of the park project is scheduled for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners January 26,2016. The Board noled their request of the road reconJigurutian connecting Phoses I and II should be included in the Phase I design recommendation to ,he BCC. Public Comment Diana Kerskie and Robyn Anderson, representing Golden Gate Estate horse owners, presented their request for consideration of a bridle path surrounding the perimeter of the park. A petition signed by two hundred thirty hve horse owners titled 'Petition to Express Public Desire to see Horse Trails at Big Corlcscrew Island Regional Park" was submitted to Staff. Ms. Kerskie and Ms. Anderson stated a path of two and one-half to three mile is acceptable. The club is willing to contribute to maintenance ofthe area and noted Dade and Lee counties to support equestrian activity including the use at selected preserve lands. Mr. Williams rcported he will: 1. Meet with representatives ol the Club and stalf to revicw possible locations for bridle path trails and report his findings to the PARAB. 2. Invite a representative of South West Florida Water Management to a future meeting to explore riding trail allernative siles. Public Meeting b. Update on Eagle Lakes pool design Mr. Williams reported Staff was seeking a recommendation from the PARAB to present to the Board of County Commissioners for approval ofthe Eagle Lakes pool design. Ms. Bishop presented a PowerPoint on the Eagle Lakes pool design Altemate 2 incorporating the changes recommended at the December 11, 2015 special PARAB meeting as follows: December, 21 , 201 5 o Family pool area increased to 4,043 square feet with zero entry level on the north side to three feet six inches on the south side.o Lap pool to provide two lanes for public use overflow with a shallow depth level of three feet nine inches. The deep end (13-l/2 teet) will be utilized for diving; shallow lanes for lap swimming. o Increase deck space offered for non-pool activity.o Adequate parking for volume ofusers.o Relocate the fence and existing sidewalk north to the grassed area and create a green space for seating and eating. o Elimination of Interactive Water Feature to allow increased deck space, more shade and realize cost reduction benefit. r Relocate the life guard building for direct view of pool. The Board recommended expansion of parking be included in the Master Plan and the FYl6 budget should reflect the "build out" for the entire park including the Community Center expansion Mn Brougham moved to recomtnend approval of the Eagle Lahes pool design Alternate 2 with a 1'013 square lootfamily pool, moximam depth of three fieet six inches; lap pool entry level three feet nine inches, elimination of lhe Interactive l(oler Feature, expansion offenced area and relocation of the sidewalk north tu tee line areaq relocation of lhe slide leatare west to former Interactive Watet Fearure area and 15 degree coanter clockwise rctation of the guard station Second by Ms. Gibson-LaemcL Carried unanimously 5 - 0. Ms. Bishop will review the changes with the pool designer for implementation, secure a revised qaote and reporl back to the Board VII. Adopt a Park reports Mr. Fuchs updated the Board on his visits to Caxambas and Tigertail Beach Parks (see attacheds and highlighted as follows: Caxambas Parkr Fishing and nature walks offer benefit to residents.o Areas for improvement include power washing, painting the railing and installing benches.o Recommendation for long term change is to replace the gas pumps. . He suggested the seawall be inspected. Mr. llilliams noted Capilal improvements are pbnnedfor the site including the dock and signage. Tieertail Beach Parko Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico is a grcat asset.o Areas for improvement include painting the Ranger office and support structure on the restaurant and replacing garbage can covers and paint. o Long term recommendations include bathroom renovation, construction ofa bridge over the lagoon, place sand on the lagoon beach and a booth attendant on Tuesdays. Stalf noted the lagoon area is not eligiblefor renourishmenl VIII. Director Highlights - Barry Williams Mr. Williams reported the 2016 meeting schedule will be emailed to the Board. December, 21,2015 Informational Items None Public CommentslBoard Comments Mr. Smith thanked the Stafffor their efforts on the Eagle Lakes pool design. The Board requested consideration be given to providing additional seasonal maintenance staff for the beaches suggesting the Tourist Development Council fund the expense as it benefits tourism. Mr. Smith moved to request the Tourist Development Councilfund additional maintenance stafffor the Collier County heaches during the seasonal months. Second by Mr. Brougham- Carried unanimously 5 - 0. Mr. Williams will place the item on the January 26,2016 BCC agenda. There being nofurther businessfor the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 11:55 pm. These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on'IAurraaY &,JoiA as presented X or as amended 5