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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE JUNE 2,2010 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Chairman Maurice Gutierrez at 6:00 p.m. at the MSTU Office 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Maurice Gutierrez, Dwight Oakley,
Victoria Nicklos, Carolyn Cochrane, and Jerry Buck. Victor Brittain had an excused
absence.
MSTU Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, Sue Trone, David Buccheit Project Managers,
and David Jackson, Executive Director.
2. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Item to
add, noted by staff to pay invoice to Ground Zero. Motion: Ms.Nicklos. Second:
Mr.Oakley. Approved 5-0.
3. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the April 7, 2010
regular meeting minutes. Motion to approve: Mr. Buck. Second: Mr. Brittain. Approved
6-0.
4. Projects Report:
a. Aaron Gross from Ground Zero was present and he conveyed to the Advisory
Committee that his crews have performed the usual maintenance in the area
along with some repairs to equipment where needed. There was a minor
infestation of army worms and Ground Zero crews sprayed to kill the pest and
prevent further infestation.
b. David Buccheit, new MSTU Project Manager, informed the Advisory Committee
that he had contacted the designer from the Botanical Garden regarding the
commission of a new design for banners on light poles. Also, he mentioned that
he had investigated bringing bus stops on Bayshore Drive into ADA
compliance, including getting shelters for all bus stops. At this time funding for
shelters at all bus stops does not exist.
c. Jean Jourdan updated the group that we are still waiting for shields for one
more light on the side street lighting project. Ms. Nicklos suggested that in the
next newsletter a story about the lights should be written and readers should be
encouraged to call the office if they notice one of the lights needs:naintenance.
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5. Old Business: None.
6. New Business:
a. Replacement of Dead Vegetation. Aaron Gross presented a presentation for
new vegetation as requested previously to replace vegetation killed off in the
winter freeze as well as to "fill out" lackluster spaces in the medians and other
landscaped spaces under the stewardship of the MSTU. Motion: Mr. Buck.
Second: Mr. Oakley. Approved: 5-0.
b. Request to pay Ground Zero. Invoice for$4,740 for monthly maintenance.
Motion: Mr. Buck. Second: Mr. Oakley. Approved: 5-0.
c. Replacement of foxtails. Ground Zero provided a proposal to replace foxtails.
Recommendation raised by committee was to replace the foxtails, not to
exceed $350.00. Motion: Ms. Cochrane. Second: Mr. Oakley. Approved: 5-0.
d. Streetscape Guidelines. At the last meeting, Mr. Oakley lamented the fact that
a master plan that merely suggests options for streetscape guidelines will
languish—attempts in the past to get the required 50% plus 1 resident on
streets to support implementing beautification projects have proven
unsuccessful.The LDC Overlay project being undertaken with the CRA calls for
streetscape guidelines to be adopted into the LDC. Staff recommended that the
Advisory Committee consider the option of having the MSTU Beautification
Master Plan's streetscape guidelines be used by the overlay project and
adopted into the LDC. Motion: Mr. Buck. Second: Ms. Nicklos. Approved: 5-0.
7. Public Comments: Jean Jourdan relayed a public comment on behalf of an unnamed
gentleman who was unable to attend. This person's concern is that the timing of the
blinking of the lights at the pedestrian crosswalks is confusing. He requests the timing
be changed or for the red light to be solid/unblinking. Ms. Cochrane responded that
flashing lights are more attention-grabbing and David Buccheit affirmed that it is
commonly held in the field of transportation planning that flashing lights are
appropriate for pedestrian crossing areas. Ms. Nicklos suggested staff write about the
pedestrian crosswalks in the next newsletter, explaining the law.
8. Advisory Committee General Communications: Ms. Nicklos recommended that
Ground Zero wait to replace dead vegetation until the rainy season is in full swing and
Mr. Gross assured the Advisory Committee he would wait until that time. There was
some discussion of the plumbego plants outside Windstar—they grow too big and
require frequent cutting. Alternatives were discussed. Ms. Cochrane suggested having
them removed ultimately.
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The Advisory Committee agreed to meet next on August 4 at 6 PM. Motion: Mr. Buck.
Second: Mr. Oakley. Approved: 5-0.
9. The meeting adj urned at 7:27.
Approved and forwarded by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman.
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