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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE JUNE 5, 2013 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Chairman Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00p.m. at the MSTU Office 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Maurice Gutierrez (Chairman),
Sheila Dugan, Sandra Arafet, Robert Messmer, Victoria Nicklos and Carolyn
Cochrane. Not present: Gerry Buck (excused).
MSTU Staff Present: Ashley Caserta (MSTU Project Manager) and Jean Jourdan
(Interim Director) and Ekna Guevara (Operations Coordinator).
2. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for adoption of the agenda. Motion to
approve the minutes as amended. The amendment includes adding "c" under New
Business. Motion by: Victoria Nicklos. 2"d: Sandra Arafet. Approved: 7-0.
3. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for approval of the minutes from the May 7
2013 meeting. Motion: Carolyn Cochrane 2nd: Sandra Arafet. Approved 7-0.
4. Projects Report:
MSTU Update
1- Landscape Update: Aaron from Ground Zero reported that there was an irrigation
line break which was replaced with inclusion of the shrubs that were damaged in the
process. Also, they sprayed the Bougainvilleas.
2- Thomasson Drive Update: Staff has received 3 responses from the RFP. A selection
committee will review the responses and score them.
3- Danford Street: A few additional responses were received and the street volunteers
are working to get the remainder of the required responses.
4- Light damaged: There was a streetlight which was hit by car in front of La Piñata.
This has since been replaced.
5- Lights on Collee Court, Gordon Street and Peters Street: are on their way.
6- CRA/MSTU Offices: The documents have been reviewed and approved by the
County Attorney's Office and is scheduled for the June 25, 2013 Board meeting.
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CRA Update
1- CAPA 17 acre: Staff reported we have received the appraisal and has been
submitted to CAPA for review. A representative of CAPA, Chick Heithaus, was
present and mentioned that CAPA may not have enough time to review the 100+
page appraisal before the last BCC meeting before the summer break.
2- Growth Management Plan Amendment: Staff reported that the GMPA was
approved by the BCC on May 28, 2013 and should go into effect in July.
3- Mini Triangle RFP: On hold until further notice
4- CRA Advisory Board new members: At the last CRA meeting, the AB interviewed
two candidates for the advertised vacancies, and voted to accept Michael Corradi,
Davis Boulevard property owner and Shane Shadis, area resident.
5- FPL Lights on Andrew Drive: This project has been given to Ekna.
5. Old Business:
a. Request payment of services: Motion by: Victoria Nicklos 2nd: Sandra Arafet.
Approved 7-0.
6. New Business:
a. Bayview/Lunar discussion: Victoria raised concern regarding the proposed
sidewalk and streetlights off Lunar. The suggestion is that we install lights on
one side of the street only and change the sidewalk to 5' (five feet) instead of 8'
(eight feet). Motion to continue with the proposed project. Motion by: Carolyn
Cochrane. 2"d: Sandra Arafet. Approved 6-1 Bob Messmer dissenting.
b. Next meeting September 11, 2013.
c. Pholosophical discussion of street improvements uniformity (added by Bob
Messmer. Maurice Gutierrez started the discussion by making the point that
each street has its own identity and flavor. Bob Messmer noted that he would
like to see uniformity in the streets as they are improved.
7. Committee Communications:
a. Maurice Gutierrez updated the committee that the CRA is looking into the
possibility of creating a community garden. The committee was receptive to the
idea.
8. Public Comments: None.
9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.
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Approved and forwarded by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman
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