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GGCC Advisory Board Minutes 01/02/2018 - DRAFTGOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 01/03/2018 ATTENDEES: Ms. Kaydee Tuff - Chairman Mr. Bill Arthur - Advisory Board Member Mr. Ernie Bretzmann – Advisory Board Member Ms. Cecelia Zenti - Advisory Board Member Ms. Vickie Wilson – Supervisor, Golden Gate Community Center Page 1 I. Call to Order: Chairman Tuff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Establish a Quorum A quorum was established, with all Advisory Board members present. III. Approval of Agenda Mr. Bretzmann entered a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Zenti seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. IV. Approval of Minutes Mr. Bretzmann made a motion to approve the December 4, 2017 Advisory Board meeting minutes. Ms. Tuff seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. V. Public Comment No members of the public were present at the meeting. VI. Old Business A. Building Review Auditorium: The Advisory Board members toured the recently painted auditorium, with the primary wall color generally felt to be too dark. Ms. Tuff reminded Staff that review and approval by the Advisory Board of paint colors to be used in the community center had previously been requested. A lighter, neutral color palette was recommended to be used throughout the facility. Playground: Ms. Wilson reported that the old playground will be decommissioned January 9, 2018, with commencement of installation of the new playground on January 22, 2018. This process involves a reconciliation of serial numbers on the existing equipment with Purchasing department records in order to be removed from inventory, prior to notation of the serial numbers of the new equipment. All existing equipment will be removed, except for the swing sets, orange climbing unit, and drum set, which will remain. The ground material will be replaced with playground mulch. Signs notifying playground users of surveillance cameras were suggested to be placed around the playground area in an attempt to deter grafitti and vandalism. B. Fee Policy – Executive Summary on Agenda Fee policy changes previously approved by the GGCC Advisory Board have been placed on the Board of County Commissioners agenda for review and final vote. C. Vacant Position Ms. Wilson requested consideration by the Advisory Board of modification of an available position at the community center from Program Leader to a full-time Parks and Recreation Assistant. The main responsibilities for the Recreation Assistant would be in keeping up the facility, as well as setting up and tearing down rooms. Page 2 There are presently 5 Program Leaders at the community center. A Recreation Assistant position represents a savings to the County of approxinately $5700+ dollars yearly at a 25K yearly salary versus the 31K Program Leader position. Ms. Wilson stated that several former employees may potentially have an interest in applying for the available position. Ms. Tuff suggested further discussion could be had in the event no suitable applicants present for the Recreation Assistant position. Mr. Bill Arthur entered a motion to modify the available position at the Golden Gate Community Center from Program Leader to Parks and Recreation Assistant. Mr. Bretzmann seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. VII. New Business +Ms. Wilson reported that 20 children participated in the winter break camp, which is less than last year. Numbers are reported as being down in all programs at the community center. Potential reasons for the overall decline in attendance will be a topic of discussion at an upcoming staff meeting. +Ms. Wilson reported that Ms. Hanson will not be renewing her position on the Advisory Board due to time constraints. Ms. Tuff has recently reapplied for her position on the Advisory Board. One position still remains available. +Ms. Wilson reported that Mr. Aaron Hopkins is the new Regional Manager overseeing the GGCC. Mr. Hopkins was the former supervisor at Immokalee Community Park. Mr. Hopkins was not in attendace at the meeting, however is scheduled to attend the February 2018 Advisory Board meeting. VIII. Member Comments Ms. Zenti expressed support for the cosmetic and physical improvements underway at the GGCC. Ms. Zenti identified an opportunity for program partnership between the GGCC and the nearby Naples Golf Resort, having observed many local children and their parents utilizing the golf course. IX. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting was entered by Mr. Arthur. The motion was seconded by Ms. Zenti. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board _______________________________ Ms. Kaydee Tuff, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on __________ as presented, or as amended __________ . Page 3 Next meeting February 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Collier County Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Conference Room “C” Naples, FL Page 4