PARAB Minutes 03/16/2011
March 16,2011
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Naples, Florida, March 16, 20 II fo) IDI
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LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business
herein, met on this date at 2:00 P.M. at North Collier Regional Park Exhibit
Hall, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida, with the following members
present:
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Coletta
ALSO PRESENT:
CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIR:
John P. Ribes
Edward "Ski" Olesky (Excused)
Barbara Buehler
Phil Brougham
Gary Davis
David Saletko
Murdo Smith
Barry Williams, Parks & Recreation Director
Sidney Kittila, Operations Coordinator
Nancy Olson, Regional Manager I
Shari Ferguson, Regional Manager
Meryl Rorer, Parks and Recreation
Michael Toolan, Parks and Recreation
Jake Sullivan, Park Ranger
Gina Sancho, VPK Instructor oS
Meryl Rorer, Volunteer Coordinator for Collien.Jl \ ~ \ L
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I. Call to Order
Phil Brougham called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
A quorum was established.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Invocation was held.
III. Approval of Agenda
Barbara Buehler moved to approve the March 16, 2011 Agenda as submitted.
Second by David Saletko. Motion carried 6-0.
Add.
Move:
V b.
XII.
Employee of the Month/fir January and February (after IV)
Public Comments after V b.
John Ribes arrived at 2:05 pm.
Gary Davis moved to approve the March 16,2011 Agenda as amended.
Second by David Saletko. Motion carried 6-0.
IV. Approval of February 16,2010 Minutes
IV - 2nd sentence should read "He polled'"
Phil Brougham moved to approve the February 16, 2011 Minutes as amended.
Second by Barbara Buehler. Motion carried 6-0.
V. New Business
a. Boat Launch Permit Parking Sticker .. Addressed after Xli.
b. Employee of the Month for January and February
Sidney Kittila announced the Employee of the Month for January and February
2011.
John Ribes commended and presented the following outstanding individuals with
the "Employee of the Month" award.
~ January - Gina Sancho, VPK Instructor
~ February - Meryl Rorer, Volunteer Coordinator for Collier County
Meryl Rorer distributed invitations to the Advisory Board to a Volunteer
Recognition Hawaiian Luau on ApriI16'h.
XII. Public Comments/ Board Comments
Public Speaker
Alyce Saunders, a Naples resident sincc 1976; urged the Advisory Board to consider
making a recommendation to change the Ordinance to allow dogs on leashes in the
County parks with restrictions; dogs not on a leash, owners not picking up after their
dog and vicious dogs in parks will be fined. She reasoned dogs are allowed in the
City parks; 70% of households have a dog and dogs arc good for owner's health,
owners get out and walk plus it saves money on medical expenses.
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She distributed "Pet Friendly" advertisements for mobile parks, restaurants and
apartments. (See attached)
Discussion was made on when Ordinance was made and rational on why it was past,
parks that currently allow dogs on lcash and planned future dog parks.
It was noted the Ordinance was over 30 years old.
Phil Brougham moved to direct Staff to research policies of the City of Naples and
neighboring counties. Second by Gary Davis.
Further discussion was made on possible issues, regulations, maintenance and cost
elements i.e. signage and doggy bags.
Motion carried 6-0.
Staff will research and provide information to the Advisory Board in May.
Public Speaker
Margaret Winn, President of The Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve was opposed
to allowing dogs in preserves.
V. New Business
a. Boat Launch Permit Parking Sticker
Staff requested issue be addressed at April meeting.
Discussion was made commercial and non-commercial sticker placement and
fee policy. StafT stated the Department will be reviewing the fee policy and
process for changes. StafTwill make recommendations at thc April meeting.
VI. Old Business
a. Update on the Parks Master Plan
Barry Williams reported the Parks Master Plan was submitted to the BCC. The
BCC had concerns if the process was fully publicly vetted and recommended
setting up public meetings to get input from Community.
He announced the 2-public meetings will be held on:
. April 6th from 6-8 PM at South Regional Library
. April 7'h from 6-8 PM at tbe Extension Olftce by the Fair Grounds
Staff will notify the Advisory Board when press release is scheduled to print in
newspaper. Phil Brougham will monitor and make sure it is publicized.
Commissioner Jim Coletta will facilitate both meetings; Tindale Oliver
Consultants will make the same presentation given to the Advisory Board and will
pass-out and collect surveys. The Commissioners plan to attend meetings.
Tindalc Oliver Consultants will create a report from surveys received at both
meetings and add it to the Parks Master Plan and resubmit to the BCC in June.
Staff will provide the Consultants' report to the Advisory Board.
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b. Update on City of Naples & BCC Joint Meetings
Barry Williams rcported meeting with the County and City of Naples on two
occasions to review programs offered to the public to identify any recreational
program redundancics and crcate an analysis report for thc County and City
Managers by May 9th
There are not a lot ofredundancies in programs. Thc City has withdrawn request
for additional funds. The City Council voted to discontinue some after school and
summer camp programs. swamp buggy races, etc.
VII. Marketing Highlights
Meryl Rorer reported as follows:
. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon will bc open for Spring Break from March 19-28.
. Camp Expo is scheduled on April 2nd from lOam - 2pm for public to
check out difTcrent camps around Collicr County
. Easter Events at Collier County Parks
5th Annual Spring Festival at East Naples Community Park
April 9th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bunny Workshop at Veterans Community Park
April 16th Irom 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt at lmmokalee Sports Complex
April 23rd Irom 11 :00 am - 2:00 pm
Easter Eggstravaganza at Max Hasse Community Park
April 23rd from 10:00 am - I :00 pm
VIII. Recreation Highlights
Michael Toolan gave a slide presentation on the Festival of the Arts Event held at
Sugden Regional Park on January 29 and 30 as follows:
).- Parks & Recreation co-sponsored with Bayshore/Gateway Triangle
Community Redevelopment Agency.
).- Event was successful with over 4,000 visitors over both days.
y There were 30 visual artists, 226 musicians and 8 local restaurants with a beer
garden.
).- A trolley was used to transport visitors to and from the County parking lot
).- Plans are to hold event again next year.
IX. Adopt A Park
David Saletko reported on Clam Pass Park as follows:
. Free Guided Nature Walk information was posted in a lockbox at the
gazebo.
. Overall Appearancc is beautiful.
. Parking tree is $8.00 or free to visitors with beaeh parking stickers.
. Popular beach access.
6 trams to carry visitors to and from the beach.
. Boardwalk has an issuc with recycled plastic planks with metal screws and
as the planks wear down the screw heads become exposed causing flat
tires on the trams and cut feet for patrons not wearing shoes.
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. Naples Grand Hotel offers amenities at the boardwalks end; restrooms,
grill and beach rental equipment.
y, price beach rental equipment is offered to Collier County residents.
. Beach hours are 8 am to sundown.
. Gazebo smells moldy and the roofis in need of repair.
Barry Williams responded there are plans to replace the gazebo. Staff is working
through the permitting proccss. He will take feedback to Department. He will also
contact Coastal Zone Management for an update.
The Advisory Committee urged Staff to expedite replacement of public hazard.
X. Director's Highlights
Barry Williams stated Stan' is working on a Community Development Block Grant
Application for an Eagle Lakes Community Center for $1,500,000 to be submitted to
BCC for approval on April 8th. Deadline to submit Grant Application to grantor is
April 15th He will be attending a technical meeting and will find out more
information.
Barry Williams reported the ongoing Cal Ripken Baseball issue and they want to be
established at the North end of town. StafT is looking for another park and plan to
meet with Commissioner Hiller. The dilemma is whether there is a spot for them
within the existing facilities and if the Parks & Recreation can handle 2 leagues at one
time. He notcd Little League has boundaries and Cal Ripken has no boundaries. He
stated it is a matter of competing sports and activities occurring in the same locations.
Phil Brougham lefi at 3:25 pm.
He announced the Advisory Boards recommendation to amend Ordinance No. 89-11
removing "Key Island" from the attached list of barrier islands was moved to County
Manager's agenda and postponed for a future date.
The BCC directed the Staff to make sure the "Key Island" property owners were in
agreement with the amended Ordinance No. 89-11 and bring recommendation back to
BCC in April.
Phil Brougham returned at 3:30 pm.
Staffannounccd a 3% budget reduction in Operating Expenses FY 2012.
XI. Informational Items - Read only.
XII. Public Comments/Board Member Comments
Public Speaker
Margaret Winn asked for clarification on where, when and time for the Park Master
Plan public meetings.
Staff reiterated meeting information.
Margaret Winn informed Advisory Board she planned to attend a meeting tomorrow
at 9:00 am regarding the ramp issue at Barefoot Beach Park
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There being no further business for the good ofthe County, the meeting was
adjourned by order of the Chair at 3:35 PM.
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COLLIER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
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These Minutes wcre approved by the Committee/Board on _ 'f ~ 20 - I (
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