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
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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
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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.
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+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.
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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 _________.
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