Bayshore Beautification MSTU Minutes 11/05/2013IS
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BAYSHO E BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
1�1 OF THE NOVEMBER 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 3570 Bayshore
Drive, Unit 102.
Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Maurice Gutierrez
(Chairman), Robert Messmer, Gerry Buck, Sheila Dugan. Sandra Arafet,
Carolyn Cochrane and Victoria Nicklos.
MSTU Staff Present: Ashley Caserta (MSTU Project Manager) and Jean
Jourdan (Interim Director).
2. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for adoption of the agenda. Motion to
approve the agenda made by: Sandra Arafet. 2"d: Victoria Nicklos. Approved:
7 -0.
3. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for approval of the minutes from the
September 11, 2013 meeting. Motion by: Gerry Buck, 2nd: Sheila Dugan.
Approved 7 -0.
4. Proiects Report:
a. MSTU
1. Landscape Update: Ground Zero performed scheduled landscape
maintenance in the Bayshore MSTU. They completed the irrigation checks in
time for winter season and added new mulch. Additionally, there was a pump
break and main line repair near the bridge.
2. Bayview and Lunar Update: The invitation for bids advertisement period
ended October 4, 2013. Two responses from qualified contractors were
received. Next step: The contractor with the lowest bid will be chosen and a
contract is being drafted to be approved by the BCC. Once this is complete,
construction will begin. Estimated construction start date is January 2014 but
is subject to the contractors' schedule. We will have more information after
the contract is finalized and staff is able to have a pre - construction meeting
with the contractor, engineer and CEI in December.
3. Thomasson Drive Update: The RFP was advertised in May. Responses were
due May 28, 2013. A selection committee reviewed the responses from three
firms and scored them. The final selection was Atkins. Next step:
MSTU /Purchasing has prepared an Executive Summary for the BCC to
consider on October 8, 2013 to approve Atkins as the Engineering firm to
design the Thomasson /Hamilton project. The "Short List" has been approved
and Purchasing and MSTU staff will begin negotiations on price. BCC will
also approve the final price before the contract is complete.
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239- 643 -1115
Online: www.BGTCRA.com
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4. Lights on Collee Court, Gordon Street and Peters Street: Lights have been
installed.
b. CRA Update
1. CRA's 17+ Acre Property: The Estimated Value is $3,000,000. Staff has
engaged in conversations with two real estate professionals who have potential
developers /investors with an interest in developing the site. Both parties have
been provided information on the site which is under review by the
developers/investors.
2. Residential Lot Development._Developers have begun construction of green
houses on Linda Drive. A new house is being constructed on Van Buren located
on the west side Bayshore Drive. It is permitted for 2400 s.f. of living area with
2400 s.f. of enclosed parking underneath. Additionally, two new houses have
been constructed, one on Jeepers Drive and one on Barrett Avenue. The
women's shelter has three new houses under construction on Pine.
3. CRA Residential Lots Advertisement: Legal Notice has been posted offering five
(5) CRA lots for sale. Several lot packages have been requested. Sealed bids
will be accepted for 30 days. Bids will be opened at the December 3`d meeting.
4. 1936 Davis Boulevard Lease: The Lease is scheduled for consideration by the
Board at the November 12, 2013 public meeting.
5. CRA 2013 Project Update: At the Executive Board's request the
presentation to the Board at their October 22 "" meeting. Due to the Immokalee's
CRA Director falling ill, the presentation was continued to the November 12th
BCC meeting.
6. Gateway Triangle Stormwater Improvements Construction Update. Construction
of the Tertiary Stormwater System Improvements in the residential section of the
Gateway Triangle began in late June. Swales along three lots on the east side of
Pineland Avenue are not draining properly. The problem has been identified and
Ashley has been working on some potential funding opportunities to correct the
problem.
7. FPL Lights on Andrew Drive: Staff conducted a site visit and identified properties
with existing power poles where lights may be suitable. Letters were sent to
survey whether the property owners were in favor of having FP &L install a light at
their locations. FP &L is preparing an agreement for the installation of two lights
on Andrew.
8. Cirrus Point n /k/a Solstice: Mr. Jim Fields and attorney Rich Yovanovich attended
the December 4, 2012 CRA Advisory Board meeting. Mr. Fields requested the
CRA -AB support a Growth Management Plan Amendment that would permit his
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239 -643 -1115
Online: www.BGTCRA.com
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development to seek up to 114 units from the density bonus pool to develop 14.4
residential units per acre. The CRA has a GMPA going to BCC for adoption
on May 28th that limits residential development utilizing the bonus density pool to
a maximum of 8 units an acre and no project could receive more than 97 units.
Presently there is no means to acquire units from the density bonus pool for
residential only projects. Mr. Fields is working the amendment through the zoning
process. The amendment is scheduled for the December 19, 2013 CCPC
meeting and the February 11, 2014 BCC meeting. Construction should be able to
commence thereafter.
Community Garden: CRA staff met with Botanical Gardens, University of Florida
Agricultural Extension and the Church on October 2"d. The next step is to find a
landscape architect willing to donate time to the proiect. CRA staff has contacted
Kevin Mangan of the Naples /Ft. Myers Section Chair for the Florida ASLA
(American Society of Landscape Architects) for assistance with getting the word
out.
10. Grant Application (Fire Suppression Upgrades): CRA and County Purchasing
staff met with Citv of Naples staff to discuss teaming un to apply for the orant in
the next cycle. The talks were promising. Thank You Penny Taylor. Ashley
followed up with the Housinq department that administers the errant and is
working towards a January application.
11. Bike Sharing Program: CRA staff met with the County, MPO and Assistant City
Manager. Everyone showed an interested in participating in the program, but no
one has the funds to allocate to the program. The best way to pursue funding for
the project would be through collaborate partnership and seek grant funding.
5. Old Business
a. Request payment of services motion by: Sandra Arafet. 2nd: Victoria
Nicklos. Approved 7 -0.
b. Danford Update: Staff presented two quotes for Conceptual Design to be
done by a professional engineer. Motion to issue a work order to Q.
Grady Minor based on their quote of $8,250 with a note that once the final
concept is chosen that no other cost estimates, renderings or other work
would be developed for any other design. Motion: Victoria Nicklos. 2 "d:
Bob Messmer.
c. MSTU Ordinance Update: Staff updated the committee that the proposed
changes, below, that were approved by the Commitee on October 2nd are
scheduled for the November 12 BCC hearing. A second hearing will be
required before the BCC prior to approval.
Language to be added to Section Two:
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239 -643 -1115
Online: www.BGTCRA.com
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1. Providing curbing, watering facilities, plantings and maintenance
of the rAediaR strips right of ways of roadways within the MSTU;
2. Providing traffic calming improvements, street and pedestrian
lighting, artd sidewalks, driveways and drainage improvements
where a health /safety /welfare issue exists or are associated with a
beautification project within the MSTU;
3. Identifying the Bayshore community to include directional and
way- finding signs, street furniture and associated amenities
(benches, trash cans, bicycle racks, informational kiosks, etc.)
within the MSTU: and
4. Pedestrian and bicycle mobility improvements (multi -modal
Pathways, boardwalks, scenic pathways, nature walks, enhanced
bicycle lanes, enhanced crosswalks and pedestrian bridges
associated with such projects; and
5. Beautification and maintenance of all other public areas within the
MSTU as determined by The Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Master Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference and
approved by The Bayshore Beautification MSTU Master Plan,
which is incorporated herein by reference and approved by the
Advisory Committee.
6. The governing body of the MSTU shall be the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.
6. New Business
a. Holiday decorations on Bayshore: Motion to issue a work order to Whited
Holiday D6cor in the amount of $5,000 to install Christmas lights along
Bayshore Drive in accordance with their quote: Gerry Buck. 2 "d: Carolyn
Cochrane.
7. Committee Communications: Gerry Buck brought in a copy of a new local
magazine EN Compass. The committee commended the quality of the
publication and noted that the MSTU /CRA should contact the editor and submit
a story for publication.
8. Public Comments: Phil Litow from Danford Street was in attendance and
discussed speeding issues on their street, as well as boat ramp locations. Mike
Nelson with the Sheriff's Office was in attendance and said he would monitor
the street to try to help the speeding situation.
9. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 5:50PM..
Approved and forwarded by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239 -643 -1115
Online: www.BGTCRA.com