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GGCC Minutes 08/24/202019.A.4 GOLDEN GATE COMiVfTNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Ui 08/24/2020 2 U Advisory Board Members Present: Ms. Kaydee Tuff, Chairman Ms. Cecelia Zenti - Advisory Board Member Mr. Ernie Bretzmann — Advisory Board Member Also Present: Ms. Vickie Wilson, Supervisor, Golden Gate Community Center Page 1 A r t0 O r O N O N 4 N N 7 aI 3 al Packet Pg. 346 19.A.4 I. Call to Order: Ms. Tuff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Attendance/Establish a Quorum Roll call was taken, with a quorum established. A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of Mr. William Arthur. Mr. Arthur was a longtime Advisory Board member and contributor, who recently passed away at the age of91. M. Approval of Agenda Ms. Zenti entered a motion to approve the agenda, as presented. Mr. Bretzmann seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried IV. Approval of Minutes — July 6, 2020 Mr. Zenti entered a motion to approve the July 6, 2020 meeting minutes. Mr. Bretzmann seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried. V. Public Comments There were no members of the public present at the meeting. VI. Old Business a. Summer Camps The summer camp program is in the final week, with 12 children in attendance. Fifteen campers committed for the full 9-week summer program. Three sessions of BMX camp were held, with 11— 15 children in attendance per session. Two skate camps were also offered, one session from 9.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with 8 children attending, and the second session from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 15 children participating. It was noted that summer camp attendance was lower at the Community Center than at other Park programs throughout the county, for unclear reasons. Attendance was also down in the VPK program., with participation in the upcoming after -school program currently unknown. It was speculated that concerns related to COVID-19 were a contributing factor, noting that onsite COVID testing has remained busy. b. Budget Ms. Wilson confirmed that budget items which were approved by the Advisory Board at the July 2020 meeting have been submitted. VII. New Business a. Vote on Resolution Change Consideration of revision of the requirement of residency within the MSTU zoning district for the Community Center Supervisor was discussed. Ms. Tuff expressed preference for a Collier County resident. Ms. Zenti suggested a possible requirement of Collier County residency of at least six months. Page 2 Packet Pg. 347 19.A.4 Mr. Bretznann suggested agreement with the County employee residency policy, noting a desire to attract the best possible candidate. It was reiterated that one Advisory Board member will participate on the interview committee for selection of the new Center Supervisor. 2 0 A motion was entered by Mr. Eretzmann to recommend revision of the resolution defining residency status of the Community Center Supervisor position to "The operation of the Center will be under the direct control and responsibility of the Center Supervisor, who will be an employee of Collier County and administratively responsible to the County Manager or his designee, and will be governed by the personnel rules and policies of Collier County': Ms. Zenti seconded the motion. All members were in favor. The motion was passed unanimously. VIII. Member Comments +It was noted by Ms. Wilson that the Community Center will reopen to the public on 5 August 31, 2020, operating at normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday c through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Regular programming will begin v the week following Labor Day, with some instructors opting to begin in October. Social distancing requirements dictate a reduction of the number of individuals allowable per room rental; Room C maximum capacity will be reduced to 10-15 people, Rooms A/B a will be reduced to 25-30, and the auditorium maximum capacity will be reduced to 75 0 people. r �o 0 v +Ms. Zenti inquired when Bone Builders programming would restart. Ms. Wilson clarified that the start date was unknown, however the Bone Builders program at East o Naples Community Park was not scheduled to begin until January 2021. N +Ms. Zenti remarked upon the ease of early voting at the Community Center, with plentiful voting booths available to allow for appropriate social distancing. Drop off of Q mail -in ballots at the Center was permissible during the early voting period only. , +Ms. Zenti requested an update regarding an individual who was previously suggested as a potential candidate for Advisory Board membership. Ms, Tuff confirmed having contacted the individual, who unfortunately was unable to participate at this time. +Ms. Tuff recommended renaming Rooms A/B at the Community Center in remembrance and recognition of Mr. Arthur's many years of service, with placement of a plaque at the entrance of the rooms. Page 3 Packet Pg. 348 19.A.4 Mu. Bretzmmnn entered a motioA to recommend the placement of a commemorative plaque honoring Mr. William Arthur at the entrance to Rooms A/B at the Community Center. Ms. Zenti seconders the motion. All members were in favor. The motion was � 0 carried. U O +Ms. Wilson will update the Advisory Board in October regarding Halloween events to be held at the Community Center, noting that other County parks have made the decision to move forward with Halloween activities. The annual SnowFest event, however, has been canceled. +Ms. Wilson has submitted her resignation, with a final workday of November 30, 2020 Public notification and solicitation of applicants for the Community Center Supervisory position is expected to be posted within the next 7 to 10 days. +There will be no Advisory Board meeting in September, with the next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2020. IX. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn the meeting was entered by Ms. Zenti. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bretzmann. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned. Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board s. Kaydee Tuff, Cha' an These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented, or as amended Next meeting, October 5, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Collier County Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Conference Room "C" Naples, FL Page 4 al Packet Pg. 349