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
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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.
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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
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Ms. Kaydee Tuff, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on __________ as presented, or as
amended __________ .
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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
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