Agenda 01/23/2024 Item #16K 3 (Resolution - Appoint 3 members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board)01/23/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to appoint three (3) members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint one new member and reappoint two current members to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
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.
Two seats on this committee will expire on December 31, 2023, and there is one additional vacancy. The vacancies
were advertised, and applications were received from the following:
APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Anais Alvarez Naples Urban 5 Yes None
Cheryl Dampier Naples Urban 4 Yes None
Catherine Elkins Naples Urban 4 Yes None
Joshua Fruth* Naples Urban 3 Yes Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board (3/2019-present)
Rebecca Gibson-Laemel* Naples Urban 3 Yes Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board (11/2014-present)
Eric Kelly Naples Urban 1 Yes None
David McCoy Naples Urban 3 Yes None
Philip Wright-Grant Naples Urban 3 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 Ms. Gibson-Laemel, who has served for 9 years.
ATTENDANCE: During the past two years Ms. Gibson Laemel has had two excused absences and Mr. Fruth has
had one excused absence. Attendance records are included in the backup.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At their meeting on November 16, 2022, the committee voted to
recommend that Ms. Gibson-Laemel and Mr. Fruth should each be reappointed to their seats, to four -year terms
expiring on December 31, 2027, and that Ms. Alvarez should be appointed to the committee to fill the remainder of
a vacant term expiring on December 31, 2025. The committee further requests that the Board of County
Commissioners waive any term limit restrictions which would prevent Ms. Gibson-Laemel from continuing her
volunteer service on this board. A recommendation memo is included in the backup to this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: In reviewing the current structure of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
staff realized that there is not representation from District 1. Staff is recommending that Mr. Eric Kelly be
appointed to the committee and concurs with the recommendation of the committee to reappoint Ms. Gibson-
Laemel and Mr. Fruth to their seats.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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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 Staff’s Recommendation and:
1. appoints Eric Kelly to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, to fill the remainder of a vacant term
expiring on December 31, 2025, and
2. reappoints Rebecca Gibson-Laemel and Joshua Fruth to their seats, to four-year terms expiring on
December 31, 2027, waiving any term limit restrictions for these reappointments, and
3. directs the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointment and reappointments.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
AGENDA DATE: January 23, 2024
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. PARAB Backup 12.12.23 (PDF)
2. PARAB Membership List 12.12.23 (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.3
Doc ID: 27339
Item Summary: Recommendation to appoint three (3) members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Meeting Date: 01/23/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
11/27/2023 11:12 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/27/2023 11:12 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/11/2024 12:14 PM
Parks & Recreation Olema Edwards Additional Reviewer Completed 01/11/2024 1:03 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Completed 01/11/2024 3:22 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 01/12/2024 8:19 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/12/2024 9:33 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/16/2024 12:11 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/23/2024 9:00 AM
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TO: WANDA RODRIGUEZ
FROM: MIGUEL ROJAS JR
SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION
CC: OLEMA EDWARDS, JAMES HANRAHAN
Applicants:
• Anais Alvarez
• Cheryl Dampier
• Catherine Elkins
• Joshua Fruth
• Rebecca Gibson-Laemel
• Eric Kelly
• David McCoy
• Philip Wright-Grant
Recommendation:
At the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held on November 15, 2023, the board took a significant step by
proposing the re-appointment of two existing members, namely Joshua Fruth and Rebecca Gibson-Laemel, to retain
their seats as their terms were expiring. This motion was successfully carried, securing their continued contributions
to the board.
Furthermore, the board addressed the final vacancy, which was previously occupied by Dr. Paul DeMarco. The board
has recommended Anais Alvarez. Ms. Alvarez does not have prior experience in a position with the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
Attachments:
• PARAB Routing Memorandums
• PARAB Members Attendance
• Interview Notes
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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
12/13/22 12/31/26
1+ Years
2855 10th St. N.
Urban
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Mr. Kenneth Lee Dixon
Naples, FL 34103
( ) 821-4439
E-Mail:umleed@icloud.com
12/31/25 2+ Years
Urban
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
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
12/13/22 12/31/26
1 Year
4571 Capri Drive
Urban
4
4 Years
District:
Category:
Ms. Jessica Bergel
Naples, FL 34103
( ) 293-7998
E-Mail:j_bergel@yahoo.com
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DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
01/11/11 12/31/14
12/13/22 12/31/26
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
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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:
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