CCLAAC Minutes 07/09/2012 013EW,m July 9,2012
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CONSERVATION COLLIER
LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Naples,Florida, July 9, 2012
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Conservation Collier Land
Acquisition Advisory Committee, in and for the County of Collier, having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR
SESSION at Administrative Building "F", 3rd Floor, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
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Hiller
Henning • CHAIRMAN: Bill Poteet
Co ettari VICE CHAIRMAN: Clarence Tears (Absent)
Tony Pires
Jeffrey Curl
Jeremy Sterk
Lauren Gibson
John Burton,II
Todd Allen (Absent)
Tracy Dewrell
ALSO PRESENT: Alexandra Sulecki, Conservation Collier Coordinator
Christal Segura, Conservation Collier Land Manager
Melissa Hennig, Prin.Environmental Spec., Program Man.
Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation
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I. Roll Call
Chairman Poteet called the meeting to order at 9:02am. Roll call was taken and a quorum
was established. (Mr. Pires arrived at 9:49am).
H. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Curl moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 6-0.
III. Approval of May 14,2012 minutes
Mr. Curl moved to approve the minutes of the May 14,2012 meeting. Second by Mr.
Dewrell. Carried unanimously 6—0.
IV. Old Business
A. Real Property Management Update
Alex Sulecki reported donation of the Triplett/Kania parcel in Mcllvane Marsh is still in
the probate process and it is anticipated it will be acquired in September of 2012.
1. Hideout—Nancy Payton Preserve Access Easement
Alex Sulecki presented the Executive Summary"Recommendation to accept an
Access Easementfrom Hideout Golf Club, Ltd, a Florida limited partnership,for
access to the Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve, at a cost not to exceed
$1,300"dated July 9,2012 for consideration. She noted trail is proposed for a width
of 5 feet and stabilized with crushed shell. The parking area depicted is in the
planning stages and may be re-designed.
Mrs. Gibson moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners acquire the
easement at a cost not to exceed$1,300.00(one thousand,three hundred dollars)
including$750.00 in attorney's fees and$550.00 for title commitment and approve
the "Donation Agreement"between Hideout Golf Club,LTD and Collier County.
Second by Mr. Curl. Carried unanimously 6—0.
B. Gordon River Greenway Project Update
Alex Sulecki presented the document"Gordon River Greenway Project Update" and
copy of the SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit No. 11-03344-P for information
purposes and provided an update on the project.
Speaker
Ellie Drier, Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust addressed the Committee and
reported the"Zoo Pond Team"has developed a final recommendation to be considered
by the Board of County Commissioners on July 24,2012. The"Design Team's"work
has been on hold due to the pond issue.
V. New Business
A. Interdepartmental Agreement/FCT Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Alex Sulecki presented the Executive Summary "Agreement Regarding Future Potential
Costs at the Gordon River Greenway Preserve from Requirements of the Florida
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Communities Trust(FCT)Amended Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Gordon
River Greenway Park"dated July 9,2012 for consideration.
Alex Sulecki reported:
• On June 12,2012,the Board of County Commissioners voted to encumber the
Conservation Collier property in the Gordon River Greenway with the FCT
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.
• The approval was subject to an agreement to be executed between Conservation
Collier and Parks and Recreation to assign responsibility for any monitoring and
reporting requirements to the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Subsequent to the decision, it was determined the oversight of the Conservation
Collier program would be transferred from Facilities Management to Parks and
Recreation.
• The County Attorney opined the proposed Inter-Departmental Agreement
between Conservation Collier and Parks and Recreation is no longer necessary or
enforceable.
• In lieu of the Inter-Departmental Agreement, Staff is recommending a
Memorandum of Agreement be developed between Conservation Collier and the
Parks and.Recreation Department to outline the responsibilities for meeting the
requirements of the FCT Covenants.
Mr. Curl moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve Staffs
recommendation for preparing a Memorandum of Agreement. Second by Mrs.
Gibson. Carried unanimously 6—0.
B. Conservation Collier move to Parks and Recreation Dept.
Alex Sulecki and Barry Williams reported the Conservation Collier Program will now
be under the auspices of the Parks and Recreation Department. The regular Committee
and Subcommittee meetings will be held at North Collier Regional Park. Melissa
Hennig's responsibilities will now be full time"Land Management."
C. Annual Report
Alex Sulecki submitted the"Conservation Collier Annual Report—July 2012 Draft"for
consideration. She noted:
• The Table of Contents will be revised.
• Applicable portions of the Report will be amended to depict the Parks and
Recreation Department as the department responsible for the Program.
• She will confirm the properties listed for potential acquisition are still for sale.
She requested the Committee approve the"preliminary draft"of the Annual Report.
Mr. Curl moved to approve the draft of Annual Report subject to the changes outlined
by Staff Second by Mr. Sterk.
Speaker
Ellie Krier,Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust addressed the Committee and
requested several changes to the proposed Report.
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Mn Curl amended his motion to approve the draft of the Annual Report subject to the
following:
1. Staff complete their changes proposed as outlined
2. Page 17,paragraph 4—where appropriate change the language, referencing
"agencies"to "parties."
3. Page 17,paragraph 5—remove the City of Naples as a partner and add the Naples
Airport Authority.
4. Page 17,paragraph 5—add the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust as a
land management partner.
5. Page 21—revise the ranking identifications of the properties in the "CCLAAC
Cycle 8 Approved Acquisition List,January 25,2011"from alphabetical to priority
number.
Second by Mr. Sterk. Carried unanimously 6—0.
D. Starnes Amended Cattle Lease
Melissa Hennig presented the document "Lease #CC 101 -SECOND AMENDMENT
TO LEASE AGREEMENT"for consideration. She noted the lease is proposed for
December 31, 2014—December 31,2017 and the terms have been adjusted for a rental
amount less than fair market value as Mr. Starnes is providing improvements to the
property beneficial to the County. A description of the proposed improvements will
accompany the lease agreement.
Mr.Dewrell moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve "Lease
#CC 10-Second Amendment To Lease Agreement"between Hugh E. Starnes and
Collier County. Second by Mr. Curl Carried unanimously 6—0.
E. Coordinator Communications
Alex Sulecki reported:
• A CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area)workday was
held whereas the group removed invasive species on a private parcel adjacent
to Logan Woods Preserve. Future maintenance will be the responsibility of
the landowner.
• Christal Segura has been elected Chairman of SW Florida.CISMA.
• Staff continues to monitor the Lost Grove Mines application,the Watershed
Management Plan,the Master Mobility Plan and the proposed I-75
interchange and will report back to the Committee on issues as necessary.
VI. Sub-Committee Meeting Reports
A. Outreach—Tony Pires—Chair
None
S. Lands Evaluation and Management— Lauren Gibson-Vice Chair
Mr. Sterk reported a meeting was held where the Starnes lease was discussed.
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C. Ordinance Policy and Procedures—Bill Poteet,Chair
None
VII. Chair Committee Member Comments
Mr. Curl recognized Christal Segura's efforts in relation to the"CISMA workday."
Chairman Poteet noted he looks forward to working with the Parks and Recreation
Department Staff as the Conservation Collier Program continues to move forward.
VIII. Public General Comments
None
Mr. Pires arrived at 9:49am
IX. Staff Comments
None
X. Next Meeting/Adjourn
To be determined
There being no further business for the good of the County,the meeting was adjourned
by order of the chair at 9:52 A.M.
Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee
Bill Poteet,Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on jd —g'_ j�--
as presented or as amended
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