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ATV Ad Hoc Committee Agenda 02/01/2018ATV Ad Hoc Committee Agenda February 1, 2018 6PM North Collier Regional Park 15000 Livingston Road Naples, Florida 34109 I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes III. Old Business a) Tickets to Ride b) Lake Trafford Site Update c) Big Cypress d) Quarterly Meetings e) Status of Ad-Hoc Committee Members IV. Committee Comments/Public V. Adjournment 2.A.2 Packet Pg. 76 Attachment: February 2018 ATV Agenda (4872 : All Terrain Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee - February1, 2018) MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ATV Ad Hoc Committee Workshop Naples, Florida, February 1, 2018 The Collier County Parks and Recreation ATV Ad Hoc Committee, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 6:00 p.m. at North Collier Regional Park, Administrative Building, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida with the following members present: ATV Ad Hoc Committee Members: Mr. Joe Pelletier, Chairman Mr. Mario Menendez Mr. Josh Sturgeon Mr. Greg Westgate Also Present: Mr. Barry Williams, Division Director, Collier County Parks and Recreation Ms. Jeanine McPherson, Assistant Director, Collier County Parks and Recreation Ms. Ilonka Washburn. Operations Manager, Collier County Parks and Recreation Mr. Miguel Rojas, Administrative Assistant, Collier County Parks and Recreation Mr. Jose Gomez, Fun Park 74, Punta Gorda, Florida Page 1 2.A.3 Packet Pg. 77 Attachment: ATV Ad Hoc Committee Minutes 02-01-2018 (4872 : All Terrain Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee - February1, 2018) I. Call to Order The February 1, 2018 ATV Ad Hoc Committee meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Chairman Pelletier. II. Approval of Agenda Mr. Menendez entered a motion to approve the February 1, 2018 meeting agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Greg Westgate. All were in favor. The motion was carried. III. Approval of Minutes Mr. Menendez entered a motion to approve the January 11, 2018 meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Westgate. All were in favor. The motion was carried. Mr. Menendez entered a motion to approve the December 14, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sturgeon. All were in favor. The motion was carried. IV. Old Business a) Tickets to Ride The Executive Summary outlining the Tickets To Ride program that will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for final review and approval was shared with the Ad Hoc Committee. Highlights include: +Fun Park 74, Punta Gorda, Florida, Florida Tracks and Trails, Punta Gorda, Florida, and Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, Florida have been identified as potential participants in the program, with additional parks eligible for consideration by the BOCC as identified. +Ticket/voucher distribution will be done at Max Haas Community Park. +Vouchers will be distributed free to the public after presentation of proof of Collier County residency. +The vouchers will be numbered and bear a six month expiration date. +2 tickets maximum per person, per visit, no limit as to number of visits. +Collier residents who present a voucher for use at a participating park will pay a 50% face value entrance fee. Page 2 2.A.3 Packet Pg. 78 Attachment: ATV Ad Hoc Committee Minutes 02-01-2018 (4872 : All Terrain Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee - February1, 2018) +The participating parks will present Collier County with an itemized invoice of redeemed vouchers on a monthly basis. Collier County will reimburse the park 50% of face value per voucher. Mr. Westage entered a motion to move forward with the Tickets to Ride program, accepting Fun Park 74 and Florida Tracks and Trails as participants in the program. Ticket vouchers will be numbered and bear a six month expiration date. Mr. Menendez seconded the motion. The motion passed with 3 votes, with 1 dissent by Mr. Sturgeon. b) Lake Trafford Site Update Mr. Williams provided an update following conversations with representatives from South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) with regard to possible development of the Lake Trafford site for the proposed ATV Park, discussing options to gift, sell, or lease the land to the County. SFWMD had previously worked with an outside entity to develop a similarly distressed property into an ATV park, segregating the trail system within the least distressed environment on the property. Panther mitigation requirements remain unclear at the Lake Trafford site. Mr. Williams requested feedback from the Ad Hoc committee with respect to interest in continued communication with SFWMD regarding the Lake Trafford property. Mr. Sturgeon entered a motion for Collier County Parks Division Staff to continue discussions with South Florida Water Management Staff with regard to the Lake Trafford property as a potential site for the proposed ATV Park. Mr. Menendez seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. c) Big Cypress A discussion was had regarding the inclusion of Big Cypress National Reserve as a possible participant in the Tickets to Ride program. Big Cypress presently offers a trail system and campsite amenities, however requires purchase of a yearly permit, as well as presents some park use restrictions. Mr. Williams will provide additional information on this topic at the next scheduled Ad Hoc committee meeting. Mr. Menendez entered a motion for discussions to continue with representatives of Big Cypress National Preserve for consideration of inclusion as a participant in the Tickets to Ride program. Mr. Sturgeon seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. d) Quarterly Meetings A possible adjustment to the frequency of Ad Hoc committee meetings was discussed, with quarterly or every-other-month meetings considered, rather than monthly meetings, in order to allow Staff adequate time to gather appropriate information for presentation to the committee. Page 3 2.A.3 Packet Pg. 79 Attachment: ATV Ad Hoc Committee Minutes 02-01-2018 (4872 : All Terrain Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee - February1, 2018) Mr. Menendez entered a motion to schedule Ad Hoc committee meetings on an every- other-month basis. Mr. Westgate seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. e) Status of Ad Hoc Committee Members Mr. Williams reported that Staff had been in contact with three Ad Hoc committee members who had missed a consecutive number of meetings, inquiring as to their intentions to remain as members of the committee. Two committee members have expressed an interest in remaining active; however, Mr. William Coombs has tendered his resignation. This available position is presently being advertised on the County website. Any questions as to how to apply for the available position may be directed to Mr. Miguel Rojas, Jr., at the Parks Division at 239-252-4031. V. Committee Comments/Public Comments Mr. Jose Gomez, Partner, Fun Park 74 addressed the Ad Hoc committee to discuss his park’s participation in the Tickets To Ride program. The park is officially open, with limited activities at this time due to delays with various permitting issues, however Phase II of park development is ready to commence at this time. Per Mr. Gomez, the mission of the park is for family participation of all ages. The park is located on 120 acres in Punta Gorda, Florida, with an additional 45 acres recently puchased. The park is planned to be open every weekend, with scheduled activies throughout the year. Primitive camping is presently available; however a formalized camping area with water and electrical hookup is planned. From a promotions perspective, the offering of several “free weekends” of park use for Collier residents was discussed. Mr. Williams stated that marketing materials crafted by Collier Parks Staff will be forwarded to Mr. Gomez for distribution at his park as well. Mr. Williams reiterated that the Executive Summary detailing the Tickets to Ride program, which had been written based upon Ad Hoc Committee feedback, will be presented to the BOCC on February 27, 2018 for final review and approval. Following approval by the BOCC, the Parks Division will work closely with Fun Park 74 to implement the program. VI. Adjournment There being no further County business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. ATV Ad Hoc Committee _______________________________ Mr. Joe Pelletier, Chairman These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on __________ as presented, or as amended _________. Page 4 2.A.3 Packet Pg. 80 Attachment: ATV Ad Hoc Committee Minutes 02-01-2018 (4872 : All Terrain Vehicle Ad Hoc Committee - February1, 2018)