PARAB Minutes 03/16/2016March 16,2016
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, March 16, 2016
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in
and for the County ofCollier, 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
MaryBills
John Fuchs (Excused,)
McMurdo Smith
David Saletko
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
ALSO PRESENT: Barry Williams, Division Director
Rick Garby, Superintendent
Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director
Alice Miller, Adaptive Recreation Programming, GGCC
Sarah Pratt, Child Care Worker, GGCC
Miguel Rojas Jr., Administrative Assistant
March 16,2016
V Call to Order: Vice Chairman Brougham called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and lnvocation was held.
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Smilh moved lo approve the Agenda subject to the following change:
Continue to April meeting: Item VII. New Business, b. Cocohatchee River Park,
Improvements/Conceptual Plan.
Second by Ms. Bills. Carried unanimoasly 5 - 0.
IV. Approval of February 17,2016 Minutes
Ms. Bills moved lo approve the minutes of lhe February 17, 2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board meeting minutes os presented" Second by Ms. Gibson-Laemel Carried unanimously 5 - 0.
Mr.Olesky arrived.
V. StaffHighlights
a. Report on Pinterest
Mr. Williams introduced Alice Miller and Sarah Pratt to present an overview of Pinterest, a social
curation website for categorizing images and ideas found on line and sharing with others, and
application ofthese recreational tools for child care programs.
\+/ Ms. Miller works with "Special Needs" individuals at Golden Gate Community Center. She
demonstrated the visual tools for communication she utilizes from the Pinterest board maker to
develop skills which enhance leaming and promote independent personal care.
Ms. Pratt works with Middle School students crafting projects which engage the students in science
and art disciplines and demonstrated the paint pendulum as an example.
Mr. Williams thanked Staff for their creative and fiscally responsible endeavors.
VL Old Business
a. F ield Utilization Recommendations
Mr. Williams presented the Executive Summary " Recommendation lo Adopt a Field Inventory
Allocation practice and procedures for athletic fields managed by Collier County Parla and
Recreation" dated March 16,2016 for consideration.
The Staff discussed the policy with the Board highlighting competition for park field usage and
prioritized use as follows:
1 . Programs or activities sponsored by Collier County Parks and Recreation Division.
2. Programs or activities co-sponsored by the Collier County Parks and Recreation Division.
3. All other programs or activity rentals.
4. Walk on usage for programs or activities with approval.
Ms. McPherson commented the Parks and Recreation Division's philosophy includes efforts to
accommodate all organizations who satisfu the requirements and express an interest in the facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Division receive frrnds from the Tourist Development Council to benefit
\/ field maintenance conditions.
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Mr. Garby reported on the Athletic Field Use Capacity study noting all Community Park fields are
utilized for "play and practice" and selected parks such as North Collier Regional Park are utilized for
"play and toumaments". The facilities used for toumament and sports tourism activities require an
elevated standard of maintenance.
Mr. Ililliams will provide detailed datalor field asage calculationfor distribution at the April
meeting.
The Board requested Slaff provide an acronym abbreviation interpretation wilh luture policy
summaries and commcnded Stalf on the Field Allocation Policy Practices Summary.
Ms. Rebecca Gibson-Laemel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the
Field Inuentory Allocation praclice and procedurestor athletic ftelds mnnaged by Collier Counly
Parks and Recreation. Second by Mr. Saletko. Carried ananimously 6-0.
New Business
a. Alcohol Permission - ENCP
Mr. Williams presented the'1lcoholic Beverage Sale and Consumpflon" application by Jim
Ludwig for permission to serve alcohol at East Naples Community Park during the U.S. Open
Pickleball Championship Event April 26 - May l, 2016. The Kiwanis Club (the licensed vendor)
will comply with all requirements of the BCC approved policies.
Mr. Ludwig requested the dates be modified to include April 23 - April 25,2016 to enable event
volunteers the opportunity to purchase alcohol during the set up period.
The Board discussed the request and ageed alcohol could be served Iiom April 23 , 20 I 6 to May I ,
2016 until 9:30 pm.
Mr. Brougham moved to recommend lhe Board of County Commissioners approve the sab of
alcohol at East Naples Communily Park during the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship event
with service ending at 9:30 p.m- each day. Second by Ms. Bills. Carried 5 - 0; Mr. Smith
dissented
Adopt a Park Reports
Mr. Saletko reported findings on his visits to Pelican Bay Park, Connor Park, Cocohatchee River Park
and Veterans Community Patk (see attached.l highlighting:
Pelican Bav Park. Recycle cans need to be placed in the park.
o Bathrooms require cleaning and refurbishing.
o Sabal Palm fronds in parking lot require pruning.
o Recommend installation of new plants on courts perimeter.
o Repair fence by racquet ball court.
. Playground is in good shape.
r Baseball field including "Greenspace" looks great.
. Recommend removal of sign by racquetball court stating "no athletic teams, instructional use."
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Mr. Saletko inquired regarding availability of fields for Little League Practice.
\J/ Mn Williams is researching feasibility of Liltle League practice use and will reportfindings to the
Board.
Connors Park
o Palm tree fronds need to be pruned.
o Bathrooms require cleaning.
Cocohatchee River Park
o Playground equipment is fantastic.
o Nautical measured mile marker pole on ground in fish and boating area should be removed.
Veterans Community Park
o Building exterior in front of Bocce Ball court needs cleaning.
. Baseball fields #1 and 2 are in good condition; #3 outfield netting is loose, #4 wind screens need
to be tied down, bull pen screening is loose.
. Recommend office interior be renovated.
. Suggest building of bathrooms by the Pickle Ball courts.
. Remotes to run the scoreboard are missing.
Staff advised many categories detailed on the report apply to facilities management and work orders
should be submitted.
Ms. Gibson-Laemel updated the Board on her visits to Barefoot Beach Park and Vanderbilt Beach Park
Qsee attached) noting positive elements and recommendations for improvements as follows:\7 Barefoot Beach Park
. The park is beautifrrl and serene.
o Wheelchairs are available for visitors.
o Parking lot is filled to capacity in season - suggest exploring options for overflow parking.
. Entry to boardwalk is too steep posing a safety issue.
. Hand rails on the boardwalk railing need to be refinished (roughness causing splinters).. Place trash/recycling receptacles at beach concession area.
o Replace or eliminate news stand.
o Finish ticket booth construction.
o Enlarge area for ranger office.
. Suggest placement of interactive educational signs.
o Create partnership with FGCU students to accomplish improvements.
Vanderbilt Beach Park
. People love the beach and it is well attended by visitors ofall ages.
o The beach has a "drop off' area for ease ofaccess.
. Recommend exploring options for additional parking.
o The ramp from the "old" bathroom needs to be refi.rbished (safety issue).
o The "old" bathrooms require renovation and maintenance including a phone number to call to
report items requiring rePair.
o Place a sign adjacent to the sidewalk railing notifuing visitors ofthe "new" bathroom facility
location.
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Mr. Williams reported the Friends of Barefoot Beach Preseme will be honored by the Board of County\-/ Commissioners at the March 22, 2016 meeting and invited the Board members to attend.
Mr. Williams will include the Adopt a Park repofi on the monthly Agenda per the annual schedule.
The Board requested Stalf re-foruat the Adopt a Park on line form to enable lyping in the ucomments
section." Staff will address software changes to accommodale the form desired.
IX. Director Highlights - Barry Williams
Mr. Williams reported the conceptual master plan for Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park has been
approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Staffis drafting a Scope of Work document and a Request for Proposal (RFP) for bidding solicitation
and a recommendation on the bid award will be sought from the PARAB .
Mr. Williams requested a Board representative volunteer to participate in the design process of the Big
Corkscrew Island Regional Park.
Mn Smilh agreed to participate in the design process of lhe Park and apdate the Board on progress.
Mr. Williams reported the Board of County Commissioners is considering utilizing a bonding
instrument for funding Big Island Corkscrew Regional and Eagle Lakes Parks and Sta.ff will submit an
all-inclusive debt service plan for their consideration.
Mr. Brougham moved to recommcnd lhe Park and Recreation Department prcsent an all-inclusive
v' debt semice plan for "buiW out" of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and Eagle Lakes Community
Park (inclusive of the communilt cenler) to the Board of County Commissioners for consideratian.
Second by Ms. Bills. Carried unanimously 6 - 0.
X. Informational Items
Mr. Williams reported the five year capital plan budget policy for deferred maintenance was presented
to the Board of County Commissioners and approved.
Ms. Townsend will bring the five year capital plan to the PARAB for the April 20, 2016 meetingJor
apptovaL
Mr. Williams reported the T Ball fields at Tony Rosbough Park will have their Grand Opening in April
and thanked Mr. Garby for his effort and the Board for their vision and support.
Mr. Williams reported future projects planned for April 2016 include:. Additional stalf for trash removal at the beaches previously approved by the Board.. Renovation of the Immokalee Pier.o Renourishment of the Sugden Regional Park beach.
XI. Public Comments/Board Comments
Mr. Brougham requested status ofthe marine store support post replacements at Port ofthe Islands
noting the item was no longer listed on the Adopt a Park maintenance report.
\-/ Mn Garby will review the facilities work order and report his Jindings to the Board"
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Mr' Smith questioned items such as benches allocated to the five year capital plan suggesting it shouldbe in the operating budget.
Staff noted replacement tables and benchesfor Barefoor Beach park have been ordered and willreview category assignments and update the Board it afuture meeting.
Mr. smith inquired regarding the practice for cleaning light fixtures on the ball fields.Mr. Garby will determine the practices and report back to the Board.
Ms. Gibson-Laemel requested clarification on the lakes in the parks and the maintenanceresponsibilities (for man-made vs. natural).
Mr' williams reported staffis assigned to monitor the man-made storm water lakes and the SugdenLake which is man-made spring fed.
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 20,2016 - 2:OO PM
COCOHATCIIEE RIVER PARI(
13535 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, Florida 34110
There being nofurther business for the good of the counQt, the meeting was adjourned by order of thechair at 4:15 pm.
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on or asamended Y
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