GGELTC Minutes 03/18/2024I
MINUTDS
Golden Gate Estates Land'li'ust Committee
Monday, Malch 18,2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District * Comnand Area
14575 Collier Blvd Naples, F'L 341l9
Committee Members
Chairman: Jeff Curl
1'l ic e - Chairntan: Ilct c a n t
Menber: Sarah Huflrnatr
Member: Aaron Zwiefel - Absent
Member: Yacant
Coun[$!a{f
Jennifel A. Belpedio, Manager
Roosevelt Leonard, Appraiser
Jeremiah Westerfield, Property Acquisition Specialist II
Greater Nanlcs Firc Rescue District
Interim Chief Chris Wolfe
Deputy Chief Joshua Bauer
Members of the Public
Valerie Nowottnick
Michael Ramsey
Rae Ann Burton
Jill Rosenfeld
Note: Due to only 2 ntenfiers being present, lhere was no quonut otrtl tto volittg,
1. Call to order': Jeffcalled the meeting to ordel'at 5:35p.m.
2. Approval of cuu'ent agenda: Jeff asked ifthele were auy questions, there wele llone.
3. Approval of the Meetiug Minutes fronr Febluzuy 21,2023.
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4. Old Business
a. Welcome Aaron Zwiefel as new committee member - Aaton was not present.
b. Jerurifer introduced herselfand other staffmernbers and then ptcsented old business
infomration. Jennifel began with the sale of Folio #38840040001. She stated this
was apploved by the BCC for sale to the Public Utility Engineering Depadment on
0411112023. It was sold for $370,000 and thete was a waiver ofthe reverter clause
with this sale. Jill disputed that the sale did not follow the state statue on how
government propel'ty is to be malketed and sold. Jennifer explained since this was
county to county, this was a dilferent program and those statutes do not apply. Jill
respectfully disagreed. Michael asked about this ptoperty being used for test wells.
Jennifer read the executive surnn'tary (D #247 68) for this sale. Jennifer also
expressed future ideas for malketing and advertising GAC parcels possibly on the
Clerk website and/or other similar mediums.
c. Jerurifer then moved to the Brush Truck purchase for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue
District. At this point, Interim Chief Wolfe suggested the meeting move outside for
cveryonc to see the Brush Truck, Evetyone went outside to view the new truck aud
retumed to the meeting table shortly after.
d. Jennifer spoke about the EMS Slation 74 appatatus. 11 has not yet been purchased or
reimbmsed. Jeffexplained for this Fisoal Yeal budget there may need to be a budget
change or amendment created to account for this or add this to the next year budget.
5. New Business
a. Jeffwelcomed Valerie Nowottnick as an applicant and asked her to shale why she is
interested in joining the GAC. Valelic shared that she is a resident of Golden Gate
Estates and is interested in contlibuting to dre GAC and its direction. Jennifer shared
that since there is no quorum the GAC cannot vote on Valelie, however Real Property
staffcould recomrnend to the BCC that she be appointed. Jennifbr was going to
contact the CAO to velify the steps for this.
b. Jeff reaffirmed with no quorum, there could be no vote on the Vice-Chairnan position
either.
c. Jeffmoved on to the GAC Land Iloldings. Jerutifer prescnted the staffdocuments as
created. Including the updated map showing the available 17 par.cels. Jennifer
expressed at a future meeting the GAC could address the marketing and sale of these
properties. Jennifer also proposed returning with appraisaI r.eports for the parcels.
Jeffaddressed the particulal lots being held by the school board and fire district. Jeff
specifically requested we determine if the school board is going to buy these held lots
or not. Jennifer explained Real Property would like to implelnent a marketing plan,
website, social media, fol transparency. Jennifel also mentioned promoting the trust
fund status and applications. Jcffasked the public ifthey had any questions or
comments. A member of the public, Michael, said the GGEACA (Go.lden Gate
Estates Area Civic Association) has a proposed addendun.r to the Golden Gate Master
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Plan. Michael explained the issue ofcell service/coverage in Golden Gate and how
East of Everglades Dr therc is rio cell seruice. He was ploposing GAC help installing
cell towels every 5 miles on Everglades Dr for 5G service. Michael ploposed othel
ideas and locations for cell towers. Michael also proposed using the GAC Funds for
this project and possibly swapping GAC parcels or placing towers on these lots.
Valerie mentioned the 5G setvice idea and how she lives 2 rniles fiom a tower and has
no selice. Jeff asked het'what network ptovider she used. Valerie lnentioned both
ATT and T-Mobile and, in lter opinion, it may do trore with throttling of service
based on the ownet' subscription than proximity to towers.
d. Jennifer presented the overview of GAC Financial docrtments as created by staff.
Jemifer publicly thanked Real Propefty staff for their hard work - as well as Vera
Ivanova and Vivian Rodriguez who wer€ not present. Jennifer infonned evetyone
that the staffis still working on final numbers, presented the glaph, and presented the
pie chart. Jeff confirmed/asked if the chart and numbers do ol do not reflect the EMS
yet. Jennifel confirmed the oharls do no1 show the EMS putclrase yet. Jeffasked
about the funds from the Randall Cuwe sale, Sarah expressed this was a $4 million
sale and they have previously asked about the location ofthe funds with no answet.
Jennifer said she has been in contact with Chris Johnson (county ernployee - budget
analyst) and he is tooking into it. Jeffmentioned this sale was 3 ycars ago' Jennifcr
asked if Jeffwas under the impression thc GAC was going to get the frrll $3.8 million.
Jeffsaid yes since this was a GAC Land Trust Parcel, they should get 100% of the
funds fiom the sale.
6. Chair'/ComrnitteeComments
Jeff asked Sarah if she had any conments. Sarah asked how long *'il[ the GAC be
intact after the sale ofthe remaining 17 parcels. Jerurifer expressed that there is no
plan to disband and the GAC is important. Jeffexprtssed how as the GAC firnds
more plojects the more they will need thc Randall Curve ftlnds. Jeffalso said that
once the parcels ate sold and ftrnds ale gone the GAC will be disbanded.
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7. Public Comrnents
a. Jeff asked if the public had any comments or questions. Jill asked for copies of the
GAC Financials and Land Holdings - Jennifer provided. Rae Ann Burton brought up
her application to join the GAC. Rae Arur had applied, withdrew her application and
then asked to reinstate the application. RaeAnn also shared other conrmittees she
belongs to. Jennifer said she would check with the CAO for the protocol. Rae Ann
asked when the GAC meeting would be. Jeffsaid there is no set meeting but
historically on a Monday at 5:30.
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8. StaffComments
9. Next Meeting
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10. Adjoum
Acknowledged:
Chairman
lo t+ 24
Jeffsaid the next meeting is TBD. Jeffsuggested we have a sign in sheet for
attendance of the public. Jeffalso asked stafflook into why Aaron did not attend.
Jeffcalled more the meeting to adjourn at 6:36 pm.
Date:
a. Jennifer mentioned the Sunshine Law and public Record Law. Jennifer mentioned
the available video covering tle basics ofthe sunshine Law and pubric Record Law.
Jeffrequested to not watch the video, as he had seen it many times and perhaps the
countlz could host a conference to show the video to multiple boards at once. Jennifer
said should any member have questions about the Sunshine Law or public Records
Law, they could contact staffwith questions or ask the cAo for help. Roosevelt and
Jeremiah had no comments.
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