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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE JANUARY 04, 2012 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Chair Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00p.m. at the MSTU Office 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Robert Messmer, Sheila Dugan,
Gerry Buck, Victoria Nicklos, and Maurice Gutierrez, Carolyn Cochrane.
MSTU Staff Present: David Buchheit (Project Manager) and David Jackson (Executive
Director).
2. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the agenda. Motion:
Mr. Buck. Second: Ms. Nicklos. Approved 6-0.
3. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the December 07,
2011 regular meeting minutes. Motion to approve: Mr. Buck. Second: Ms. Nicklos.
Approved 6-0.
4. Projects Report:
a. Landscape Maintenance: Aaron Gross of Ground Zero conveyed to the
Advisory Committee that his crews have performed the usual maintenance in
the area. David Buchheit explained to the committee that a request was
received to remove a buttonwood tree from under the bridge on Bayshore
Misc. Corres: Drive. He showed a picture of the tree, and explained that the owner of the
Date: 3l �l►2, Naples 360 is requesting that it be trimmed. He explained that the owner is
concerned because the tree is blocking the view of the revitalized building. A
Item#:1 c.1572-A emotion was made to completely remove the buttonwood tree that is located
near the bridge on Bayshore Drive by Mr. Buck. He stated that he didn't want
C-0,9S tc. the landscape, which was installed to shield unsightly locations, hurting
locations that have been revitalized. He suggest that the MSTU be a good
neighbor and not hinder a new business. It was seconded by Ms. Nicklos.
Approved 6-0.
b. David Buchheit informed the committee that the Bayshore Drive South project
is complete, with the exception of the crosswalks.
c. Chris Wright from RWA presented the 30% design for Bayview Drive and Lunar
Street. Mr. Buck made a motion to approve the 30% design and to move
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forward to complete the design. Ms. Nicklos seconded the motion. Approved
6-0
d. David Buchheit explained that Atkins is actively working on the Thomasson
Drive conceptual plan.
e. David Buchheit informed the committee that Collier County staff has completed
the preliminary design of the HAWK crosswalk signal.
5. Old Business:
a. David Buchheit informed the committee that the replacement heads for the light
poles have been ordered. The total cost of the order was $5,610.00
b. David Buchheit asked for approval of all bill. Motion: Ms. Nicklos. Second: Mr.
Messmer. Approved 6-0
6. New Business:
a. David Buchheit informed the committee that they had three candidates for the
open MSTU Advisory Committee Position. He informed the committee that all
three candidates agreed to attend the meeting; however Mr. Oakley called at
4:54 PM to inform staff that Susan Oakley could not attend. Mr. Gutierrez
asked the candidates to tell the committee why they would like to be on the
committee. Sandra Arafet and Philip Litow both spoke to the committee and
answered questions that the committee had for them. The committee voted
and Sandra Arafet won the vote 4-2.
b. David Buchheit informed the committee that the Annual CRA Board & CRA-AB
Workshop will be held at the BCC chambers on January 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM.
7. Public Comments:
8. Advisory Committee General Communications:
The Advisory Committee agreed to meet on February 1 at 5:00 PM.
The jng adjourned at 6:50.
Approved and forwarded by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman.
January 4, 2012