Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 03/23/2011
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Mareh 23.2011
The meeting was called to order by Cherryl. Thomas at 4:50 p.m.
A quorum was established.
II. Attendance
Members: Cherryle Thomas. William Dayol Lucy Ortiz, Andrea Halman
(Excused). Carrie Williams (Excused)
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manger
Others: Richard Tindell-JRL. Robert Kindelan-CLM, Brad Muckel-CRA,
Darlene lafferty-Juristaff
III. Approval of Agenda
Lucy OrtIz moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Second by
William Deyo. Illation carried unanimously 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes - January 28, 2011
Lucy Ortiz moved to approve the January 26, 2011 minutes as
submitted. Second by William Deyo. Motion c81ried unanimously
3-0.
V. Code Enforcement-Weldon Walker-None
VI. Transportation Services Report
A. Budget Report
Darryl Richard reported: (See attached)
o Collected Ad Valorem Tax $246,310.42
o Trash Can liners are on order
o AG TRONIX P.O. for the Irrigation Control System upgrade was
paid (1st Street Project)
The FY-2012 MSTU Budget will be presented at the April
Meeting for Committee review a approval
o Noted a increase of 27.14% in ~ Ie Value due to District
Expanded Boundaries
Cherryle Thomas questioned the paid P.O. $6,650.00 to Trimmers
Holiday Decor as she perceived the original amount was approximately
$4.000.00.
Misc. Corres:
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Date:. <:it j 2:J I ,
Item #: \ l. r 2A-1 CJ
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Darryl Richard replied the quantity of Poles was increased as the
intersections (North of 9th Street to New Market) were not included in
the original Project Scope.
B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard reviewed the following:
(See attached)
(IMM..24) Cemetery Proiect
() Landscape Installation is complete
o Fence installation is incomplete due to re-submittal of
paperwork by Gateworks
(IMM-22) Cross Walks & Sightline Studv
o A future FDOT funded Project is planned to replace the white
bol'ards
tlMM-18) Hwy29 ImgationlLandSC8re Refurbishment
o ""otorolaequipment ml.lstbePurchased through a (County)
autho.nzed Vendor
() AG TRONIX will be a'Wardedthe Contract
o ImmokaleeWater and Sewer is working on the final Plans to
convert to Reuse Water
Darryl Richard presented a Quote by BQ Concrete ($18,900.001to
address the. following issues:
o Buckling Sidewalks due 10 the Palm. Trees on 1 st Street
o ~alm Tree heights are Close to the Power Lines
o Removal of Palm Trees is required for ADA compliance
o 42 Trees will be removed
Richard TIndell stated Road andi3ridge will peJform.additional work
that is not related to the required~irsby the MSTU (toiaddress
Palm Tree Public safety issues.)
Staff noted the MSTUis responsible for the areas affected by the Palm
Tree encroachment.
William Deyo moved to approve the bid by BQ Concrete to
remove the Palm Trees on flit Shet and to l'8StonJ the sidewalks
back to where they need to be. Second by Lucy Ortiz. Motion
carried 2-1, Chenyle Thomas voted no.
C. Review & Approval of fY..2012 MSTU .Budget- Previously
discussed under VI. B.
VII. Transportation Maintenance Report-CLM
o Routine Maintenance is underway
o Trimming and cutback of Plant Material is ongoing
o Estimate was submitted to Staff for missing Plant Material
Fertilization will be conducted next week
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Darryl Richard requested eLM apply a top dressing of Mulch if needed
after Fertilization is complete.
VIII. Landscape Architect Report..JRl Design
Richard Tinden reviewed pictures from the Landscape Architect's Field
Report (See attached) .
(Photos D8a8 l'
o Immokalee Sign (Hwy 29) - Recommended
- Removal of Algae growth on the bricks
- Repaint the white pottion of the Sign
- Replace the Crown of Thorn with Lantana
Darryl Richard requested ClM steam clean the Sign to remove the
algae.
{Photos on OBoe 2J
o Median Planting - Status ;s pending installation of the Irrigation
on Main Street
Staff reported FOOT Permitting is required and requested a drawing (for
the Irrigation) from JRL Design.
(Photos on D80e 3)
o Crown of Thom shows signs of nutrient deficiencies (along 1st
Street)
(Photos on page 41
o Cemetery was not Planted as Designed
o Recommended installing Lantana at the front perimeter (18
inches from the sidewalk) after the fence is installed
(Photos on oage 5J
o Irrigation System is installed and fully operational
o The System is monitored daily
Robert Kin elan stated ClM does not receive the alarm notification on a
consistent is.
Staff will review the comment (eLM) with Pam Lulich and Roger Dick.
IX. Community Redevelopment Agency
Brad Mucksl reviewed the following:
Immokalf!!e Area Master Plan
o Master Plan Document has been in progress for over 6 years
o Is scheduled to be presented to theBCC for adoption April 12th
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LDR(LandDewlooment Code)
oWUI be presented to the Planning Commission for review and
approval (May - June)
JmmokaleeStoTTn Water Master Plan
o Anticipates receiving a Construction permit within 60 days
o Project Completion date.. July 2012
Cherry" Thomas announced the Texas Roadhouse is holding a ribbon
Putting ceremony during the weeke.nd ofAprU16th and aU proceedswiU.go
to the Chamber of Commerce.
X. Old Busin8S$
A. Master Plan Discussion
DarrylR.lchard perceived thatan(}fftcial documentl>ythe MSTU is not
needed as it was deemed ths.t collaborative efforts by the CRAand
1mmokalee MSTU is documented in the .original draft of the CRA
Master Plan.
Discussion ensued on the CRA Master Plan draft.
It was concluded that Staff will verify if an aUiance between the
Immoka1ee MSTU and eRA is. denoted in the eRA Master Plan
Document
XI. New Business-None
XII. Public Comment-None
Ihe~ being no further business to corne before the Committee. the
meeting was adjourned at5:55 PM.
Immokalee BeautificationMSlU
Advisory Comm.1ttee
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The~minutesapproved by the Committee on "1. + ~ -,.. II
aspresented ;;:.{ or amended
The next meeting is April 27 J 2011 at 4;30 p.m.
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750 South Street
Immokalee, FL 34142