Agenda 12/13/2022 Item #16K 7 (To reappoint three members to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board)12/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, to four-year terms
expiring on December 31, 2026.
CONSIDERATIONS: This seven-member committee was created by guidelines established on November 25,
1975 and confirmed by Ordinance No. 93-81 to advise the Board of County Commissioners on any matters
concerning acquisition, development and programs involving parks and recreation facilities in Collier County.
Membership consists of one member from the Immokalee Community Park District, and six members from the
Naples and Urban Area Community Park District. Terms are 4 years. A list of the current membership is included
in the backup.
Three seats on this committee will expire on December 31, 2022. The pending vacancies were advertised and
applications were received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Edward “Ski” Olesky* Immokalee 5 Yes Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board (1998-present); Tourist
Development Council (2006-
present); Immokalee Local
Redevelopment Advisory
Board (2009-present); Lake
Trafford Restoration Task
Force (1997-2010); Immokalee
Master Plan Visioning
Committee (2004-2009)
Jessica Bergel* Naples Urban 4 Yes Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board (2021-present)
Kenneth Dixon* Naples Urban 4 Yes Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board (2021-present)
Susan Sonnenschein Naples Urban 4 Yes None
*reapplying
NOTE: Term limits apply to the membership of this committee, per Code of Laws Sec. 98 -28, Terms of Office,
which states: “…Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. A member of the
parks and recreation advisory board may be reappointed by the board of county commissioners for one successive
term…” This restriction is applicable to Mr. Olesky, who has served for 24 years, but does not currently apply to
Ms. Bergel or Mr. Dixon, who were each first appointed in 2021.
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years Mr. Olesky has had two excused absences and one unexcused, Mr.
Dixon has had three excused absences, and Ms. Bergel has had perfect attendance. Attendance records are included
in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting on November 16, 2022, the committee voted to
recommend that Mr. Olesky, Ms. Bergel, and Mr. Dixon should each be reappointed to their seats, to four -year
terms expiring on December 31, 2026. The committee further requests that the Board of County Commissioners
waive any term limit restrictions which would prevent Mr. Olesky from continuing his volunteer service on this
board. A recommendation memo is included in the backup to this item.
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FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee Recommen dation, and
directs the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the reappointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2022
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. PARAB Backup 12.13.22 (PDF)
2. PARAB Membership List 12.13.22 (PDF)
3. PARAB Resolution 12.13.22 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.7
Doc ID: 23998
Item Summary: Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
11/22/2022 3:09 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/22/2022 3:09 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Parks & Recreation Olema Edwards Additional Reviewer Completed 11/22/2022 3:13 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 11/22/2022 4:56 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/23/2022 8:11 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/23/2022 8:41 AM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 11/30/2022 9:35 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/06/2022 10:50 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 12/13/2022 9:00 AM
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memo
To: Wanda Rodriguez
From: Miguel Rojas Jr.
CC: Olema Edwards
Date: 11-22-22
Re: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Recommendation
Comments: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has three seats expiring in
December 2022: two seats representing the Naples and Urban Area
Community Park District, and one seat representing the Immokalee
Community Park District.
The applicants:
• Edward “Ski” Olesky
• Jessica Bergel
• Kenneth Lee Dixon
• Susan Sonnenschein
On November 16, 2022 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted on
Edward “Ski” Olesky, Kenneth Lee Dixon and Jessica Bergel for
reappointment on the board.
Attendance Records:
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
09/28/21 12/31/22 1+ Years
2855 10th St. N.
Urban
4District:
Category:
Mr. Kenneth Lee Dixon
Naples, FL 34103
( ) 821-4439
E-Mail:umleed@icloud.com
02/23/21 12/31/21
12/14/21 12/31/25
10 mos.
1364 Sperling Court
Urban
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Dr. Paul DeMarco
Naples, FL 34103
(339) 298-9234
E-Mail:pdemarco339@gmail.com
03/12/19 12/31/19
01/14/20 12/31/23
9 mos.
3890 White Blvd.
Urban
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Joshua Fruth
Naples, FL 34117
( ) 877-3480
( ) 403-6739
E-Mail:jfruth@pen-eng.com
11/18/14 12/31/15
01/14/20 12/31/23
1 Year
4491 Prescott Lane
Urban
3
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
Naples, FL 34119
( ) 260-7266
(772) 485-3182
E-Mail:rlaemel@yahoo.com
12/14/21 12/31/22 1 Year
4571 Capri Drive
Urban
4District:
Category:
Ms. Jessica Bergel
Naples, FL 34103
( ) 293-7998
E-Mail:j_bergel@yahoo.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Page 1 of 3
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Packet Pg. 2592 Attachment: PARAB Membership List 12.13.22 (23998 : Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
01/11/11 12/31/14
01/08/19 12/31/22
3 Years
6001 Lake Trafford Road
Immokalee
5
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Edward "Ski" Olesky
Immokalee, FL 34142
657-2401
E-Mail:Skiolesky@hotmail.com
02/23/21 12/31/21
12/14/21 12/31/25
10 mos.
730 Pan Am Avenue
Urban
2
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Kristina Heuser
Naples, FL 34110
(516) 592-2927
( ) 293-4413
E-Mail:kristina.heuser@gmail.com
12/14/21 12/31/25 4 Years
4463 Lakewood Blvd.
Alternate - At Large
1District:
Category:
Ms. Donna Fiala
Naples, FL 34112
( ) 774-9580
( ) 370-0617
E-Mail:donnafiala@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Page 2 of 3
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Packet Pg. 2593 Attachment: PARAB Membership List 12.13.22 (23998 : Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
This 7 member committee was created by Guidelines established on November 25, 1975 and
confirmed by Ordinance No. 93-81 to advise the Board of County Commissioners on any matters
concerning acquisition, development and programs involving parks and recreation facilities in
Collier County. Membership consists of 1 member from the Immokalee Community Park District,
and 6 members from the Naples and Urban Area Community Park District. Terms are 4 years.
Term limits apply to this committee, per Code of Laws Sec. 98-28, Terms of Office:
“…Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. A member of
the parks and recreation advisory board may be reappointed by the board of county
commissioners for one successive term…”
cc: Miguel Rojas 252-4031
Olema Edwards, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation: 252-4035Staff:
FL STAT:
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Page 3 of 3
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Packet Pg. 2594 Attachment: PARAB Membership List 12.13.22 (23998 : Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING EDWARD OLESKY,
JESSICA BERGEL, AND KENNETH DIXON TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD.
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 93-81 established the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board to advise the Board of County Commissioners on matters pertaining to the acquisition,
development and programs involving County park facilities; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 93-81, as subsequently amended, provides that this Advisory Board shall
be composed of seven members, consisting of one member from the Immokalee Community Park District
and six members from the Naples and Urban Area Community Park District; and
WHEREAS, there are three seats on this Advisory Board seats expiring on December 31, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has provided the Board of County
Commissioners with its recommendation for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that EDWARD OLESKY, representing the Immokalee Community
Park District, and JESSICA BERGEL and KENNETH DIXON, representing the Naples and Urban Area
Community Park District, are each hereby reappointed to their seats on the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, to four-year terms expiring on December 31, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that term limit restrictions are hereby waived as to EDWARD
OLESKY for the term of this reappointment.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 13th day of December, 2022.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
, Deputy Clerk William L. McDaniel, Jr., Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 2595 Attachment: PARAB Resolution 12.13.22 (23998 : Recommendation to reappoint three members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.)