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GGCC Advisory Board Minutes 06/04/2018GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTERADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 0610412018 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 Page I 19.A.1 Packet Pg. 476 Attachment: GGCCAB Meeting Minutes - June 2018 (6933 : Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board - (No Meeting Held)) III. IV. 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. v. vI. Page 2 19.A.1 Packet Pg. 477 Attachment: GGCCAB Meeting Minutes - June 2018 (6933 : Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board - (No Meeting Held)) 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. Page 3 Ml&y'riftPt\" 19.A.1 Packet Pg. 478 Attachment: GGCCAB Meeting Minutes - June 2018 (6933 : Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board - (No Meeting Held)) 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. Page 4 19.A.1 Packet Pg. 479 Attachment: GGCCAB Meeting Minutes - June 2018 (6933 : Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board - (No Meeting Held)) 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 - as presented, or as 11 Next meeting, Augustfi 2018 at 6:00 p-m. Collier County Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parlrway, Conference Room *C" Naples, FL Page 5 19.A.1 Packet Pg. 480 Attachment: GGCCAB Meeting Minutes - June 2018 (6933 : Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board - (No Meeting Held))