Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

City of Marco Island Florida 51 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, Florida cityofmarcoisland.com Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 21, 2017 3:00 PM Community Room Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair: Carlos Portu Vice-Chair: Michael Levine Members: Meg Bonos, Rich Lutz, Jerra Minning, Allyson Richards, Ron Rutledge City Staff: Lola Dial, Samantha Malloy, Patty Mastronardi Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 Committee (1) ROLL CALL Present: 5- Vice-Chair Michael Levine, Rich Lutz, Ron Rutledge, Allyson Richards and Chair Portu Absent: 2- Meg Bonos and Jerra Minning a. MEMBER INTRODUCTION PRAC Members introduced themselves. Member Bonos arrived at 3:02 p.m. b. SELECTION OF CHAIR Member Lutz nominated Member Portu Member Bonos nominated Member Richards MOTION by Member Lutz nominating Member Portu as Chair for Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 5- Vice-Chair Levine, Member Lutz, Member Rutledge, Member Richards and Chair Portu No: 1- Member Bonos Not Present: 1- Member Minning SELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR Member Rutledge nominated Member Lutz as Vice-Chair. MOTION by Member Rutledge nominating Member Lutz as Vice Chair for Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 2- Member Bonos and Member Rutledge No: 4- Vice-Chair Levine, Member Lutz, Member Richards and Chair Portu Not Present: 1- Member Minning SELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR Member Lutz nominated Member Levine for Vice Chair. MOTION by Member Lutz nominating Member Levine for Vice Chair for Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 4- Vice-Chair Levine, Member Lutz, Member Richards and Chair Portu No: 2- Member Bonos and Member Rutledge Not Present: 1- Member Minning c. WELCOME FROM CITY COUNCIL CHAIR City of Marco Island Florida Page 1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 Committee Chair Honig welcomed new members and thanked past PRAC members. Went over rules and procedures. Advised Committee members to make recommendations to City Council and PRAC are not allowed to direct work to staff. Jerra Minning arrived at 3:09 p. m. d. ID 17-1299 Welcome by City Clerk Attachments: Handbook for Boards & Committees.pdf Florida's Open Government and Ethics Law.pdf Ms. Litzan welcomed new members, gave out her direct phone number. Reviewed Committee Handbook and Sunshine Law. Attendance requirement is 3 day minimum absence per year. (2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Member Levine, seconded by Member Rutledge, that this be approved. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yes: 7- Vice-Chair Levine, Member Lutz, Member Bonos, Member Rutledge, Member Richards, Member Minning and Chair Portu (3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item was approved by tacit agreement. ID 17-1320 Attachments: PRAC MeetingMinutes17-Jan-2017 (4) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS a. Recreation Programs - Lola Dial Ms. Dial reviewed events/programs at Mackle Park: Movie in the Parks is "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" on February 24th Winter Concert Series on Sundays at 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. until April 9th Bob Ray Annual Bocce Tournament on February 25th at 9:00 a.m. Parents Night Out on March 17th at 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Dinner will be served Laser Radio Controller Yacht Model largest in U.S. on March 4th & 5th March Madness Teen Hoop Shoot on March 10th at 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. b. Facilities - Alex Galiana Racquet Center: New patio furniture. Canopies will be installed on courts. Veterans' Community Park: Replenished seawall rock Farmers Market at peak performance every Wed. until April 25th Ms. Malloy handed out Save the Date flyer for "Concert in the Park" on May 27th at 4:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. c. New Mackle Park Community Center Update - Alex Galiana City of Marco Island Florida Page 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 Committee Roof trusses are being installed. Expectations for roof sheathing will be done in next two weeks. Construction completion on schedule for August 15th. (5) COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS a. Email from Dawn Kuhn Email letter referenced on Veterans' Community Park. Chair Portu stated PRAC took time and effort to gather needs from community. Focus on park, how to be paid is big part of discussion. Hotel issue aside, most people want green space, not a lot of structure. Need lighting, landscaping, band shell for concerts and events. Proceed with modification to get designation with road map to go forward, being amenable. Do in phases, see gradual growth. No need to discuss as item of discussion for topic of hotel development and property. Focus on what should be in the park only while sticking to park structure. Add 2009 Master Plan review at future meeting. Vice Chair Levine recommended viewing Google for band shell sample photos. (6) OLD BUSINESS a. Calusa Park - Winterberry Drive - Shared Use Path Mr. Galiana stated he met with City Manager and Public Works Director, Tim Pinter. Mr. Pinter stated PRAC's suggestions would be included in bid process. (7) NEW BUSINESS Member Bonos recommended starting up a Youth Council for Lely High School students. Will bring her ideas to next meeting for discussion. (8) PUBLIC COMMENT There were 4 people in audience. Councilor Grifoni welcomed and thanked members. He strongly supports the Youth Council which was determined by City Council for PRAC to evaluate direction, establish mission and report back to City Council on progress. Marco Island residents who attend Lely High School are eligible to participate. Cape Coral also considering Youth Council. PRAC can create an outline for discussion at next meeting. Gerald Swiacki, Youth Council good idea for education. He stated to continue with ideas for Veterans' Community Park as community requested. Review 2009 Master Plan and past minutes for update. Litha Berger stated need park amenities. Look forward to participating. Chair Honig stated Committee Handbook, 2.211, is clear to avoid using positions, to advance initiative to garnish support for policies and programs. City Council rejected $40,000 for Kimley-Horn to get proposal. Read what City Council said to make most progress, move forward and follow procedure. City of Marco Island Florida Page 3 Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2017 Committee Chair Portu commended great committee and parks. Will be proud of work done here by leaving a legacy. (9) ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m. NOTE: TWO OR MORE CITY COUNCILORS OR OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT City of Marco Island Florida Page 4