GGCC Advisory Board Minutes 06/04/2018GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTERADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
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Advisory Board Members Present:
Mr. Bill Arthur - Advisory Board Member
Mr. Ernie Bretzmann - Advisory Board Member
Ms. Cecelia Z*nti - Advisory Board Member
Excused: Ms. Kaydee Tuff, Chairman
Also Present:
Ms. Vickie Wilson - Supervisor, Golden Gate Community Center
Mr. Barry Williams - Director, Parks and Recreation Division
Mr. Ed Finn - Sr. Manager/Budget Analyst, Office of Management and Budget
Mr. Skip Hager - Vice Chairman, Golden Gate MSTU
Mr. Joseph Rakow - Ed.D, Manager, Golden Gate Communitv Market
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Call to Order:
Mr. Arthur called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance/Establish a Quorum
Roll call was taken, with a quorum established.
Approval of Agenda
Ms. Zenti entered a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Arthur seconded the
motion. All were infavor. The motion was carried.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Bretzmann entered a motion to approve the April 2, 2018 meeting minutes. Ms. Zenti
seconded the motion. All were infavor. The motionwas carried.
Public Comment
Public comments are included under the Farmer's Market agenda topic.
Old Business
a. Program Updates - Ms' Wilson
*Summer Camp Progrem: Summer camp be gan on 06/04/2015, ages 5 through middle
school, with two grcups completety filled. A BMX camp during the month of June is
also ongoing, with I I participants registered the first week, with that number gowing
each week. Ms. Wilson anticipates that this summer will yield the largest number of
camp participants ever registered at the skate park.
+Program Leader - Wheels: An individual has been selected and recommended for
approval for the Program Leader position at the Wheels facility, as well as for a Park
Attendant position. An open position remains for a Childcare Worker, with 4 individuals
selected to be interviewed.
+Building Improvements: Ms. Wilson commented upon the improvements made to the
building, including the overall improved appearance ofthe Community Center floors, as
well as the gymnasium floor and theatre stage. One drinking fountain has been removed
and another has been replaced. Also, the playground ha. reopened and is being heavily
utilized.
+Golf Camp: Ms. Zenti presented Ms. Wilson with a set of golf clubs which has been
donated for use during the potential golf camp presently being discussed. Ms. Wilson
stated that Mr. Ray Coriano, Program Leader has been in contact with Mr. JeffJones,
golf pro at the Naples Golf Club. Ms. Wilson stated that the Kiwanis Club has donated a
check to assist with this endeavor.
b. Tax/Budget - Mr. Williams, Mr. Finn
Mr. Williams provided the Advisory Board with an updated copy of the FY20l9
Requested Budget for the Parks and Recreation Division, Golden Gate Community
Center. The proposed budget includes recommendations for capital outlay previously
submitted by Advisory Board members.
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Mr. Finn stated that a planning budget estimate of a 6 oZ increase had been made, with
the taxable value for the district revealing a 6.1% increase over the previous year. The
proposed capital expenditures total $390K for improvements, the largest being the
parking lot renovation, and also including landscaping renovation, irrigation system
improvements, shade structures, kite sheltering at Wheels Amphitheater, and outdoor
park cameras covering the playgrouns and front/side parking areas.
Mr. Bretzmann contrasted the reserve budgets for FY2018 and FY20l9, with the 2018
reserve budgeted at $l4lK, and the reserve amount being reduced moving forward after
the 60/40 split following capital improvements which were done. Mr. Williams noted
that reserve funds had historically been used for roof and air conditioning issues. both of
which are presently in good stead following recent improvements. Mr. Finn concurred
that roof replacement and air conditioning/ventilation changeout had occurred within the
past five years and stated that the core of the building is presently in good shape. Further
the l09K+ reserves for FYl9 would be augrnented by a 60% multiplier from the County
General Fund.
Ms. Zenti questioned whether the proposed marketing budget of$6500 would be
adequate. Ms. Wilson stated this figure would be supplemented by funds from the I I 1
budget. Mr. Williams stated the Community Center was sharing marketing costs on a
broader base with the Parks Division. for instance via social media marketing. Mr.
Bretzmann stated a breakdown of marketing expenditures had previously been requested,
but had yet to be received.
Mr. Williams stated that e report of marketing erpenditures by line item, as well as
their associated costs would be forwarded to the Advisory Board for review.
Mr. Williams stated an endorsement of the proposed budget was being sought by the
Advisory Board, which would then be taken to the Board of County Commissioners and
presented as milleage neutral, with basically the same tax rate as previous years.
Mn Bretanann entercd a motion to approve the FY2019 proposed budget as presented-
Ms. Zenti seconded lhe motion. All were in Javor. The motion was carried.
New Business:
a. Friday Farmers Market - Joseph Rakow, Ed.D / Mr. Skip Hager
Mr. Joseph Rakow, Manager of the Golden Gate Community Center Farnpl
the past five years, addressed the Advisory Board to request authorization(o change the
day ofthe market from Saturday to Friday aftemoon. Historically, the mai
held on Saturday; however commrmity feedback in the form of250 signatures from
membe$ of the community has prompted this request. The market would be strictly a
farmer's market, with no flea market. Mr. Rakow previously discussed the issue with
Ms. Wilson, who confirmed no conflicts with other organizations at the Community
Center during that day and time, except for the theatre gtoup, who has authorization to
utilize one of the parking lots.
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Mr. Rakow hopes to implement the dayltime change in August or September 2018. The
hours for the market will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Rakow stated that in the
past, the individual responsible for running the market was not present for the duration of
the market, leaving the vendors tmsupervised, with resultant problems. Further, the
appropriate approval for the market had not been procured tom the County at that time.
Mr. Rakow stated that he will be present at the market during the entire duration ofthe
event and stated that he will ask vendors to begin shutting down their booths at 6:45 p.m.
in order to have the parking lot cleared by the close ofthe Community Center.
Mr. Williams stated his support for the Farmer's Market, in particular the management of
the market by Mr. Rakow. Mr. Williams inquired as to the specifics of the procurement
process and whether a yearly soliciafion ofan individual to manage the market was being
done, and whether the current contract allowed for the expansion that was currently being
requested by Mr. Rakow. Mr. Rakow stated that in the past, he has been offered three
year contracts, after which the County solicis bids from interested parties. Mr. Williams
suggested that Mr. Rakow's existing contract be reviewed to determine ifthe requested
expansion is allowable.
Mr. Skip Hager, Vice-Chairman of the Golden Gate MSTU Board addressed the
Advisory Board to lend his zupport for the requested change of the Farmer's Market to
Friday afternoon. Mr. Hager has a long history in Farmer's Market operations in Collier
County and voiced his support of Mr. Rakow's excellent management ofthe market at
the Community Center. Mr. Hager stated he had received significant commudty
feedback indicating that the market being held on Friday aftemoon would allow for more
members of the community to attend, rather than on Saturday or Sunday.
Mr. Brelzntann entered a motion ro approve the requ*tfor the Farmer's Market to be
held on Friday aflernooa, 2:00 pm to 7:00 p.t* Ms. Zenti seconded the motion. All
were inlavon The motion wos ctrried"
WII. Member Comments
Mr. Bretzrnann expressed his approval ofthe completion ofthe playground in view ofthe
safety issues previously noted.
Mr. Arthur inquired as to the status of land use at the Naples Golf Club on Collier
Boulevard. Ms. Zenti stated that issues remain ongoing between the County and local
ownership. Mr. Arthur stated that if the property is kept for use as a golfcourse, perhaps
the local Civic Association might also get involved in the golf camp initiative.
Ms. Zenti stated that Commissioner Saunders has expressed an interest in development of
the former Kmart shopping plaza into a multiuse retaiVcondo space.
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Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting was entered
by Ms. Zeitt. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bretzmann. All were in favor. The
meeting was adjourned.
Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on
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as presented, or as
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Next meeting, Augustfi 2018 at 6:00 p-m.
Collier County Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parlrway, Conference Room *C"
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