Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 06/29/2011
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IMMOKALEE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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June 29, 2011
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Cherryle Thomas at 4:32 p.m.
A quorum was established.
II. Attendance
Members: Cherryle Thomas, William Deyo (Excused), Lucy Ortiz
(Excused), Andrea Halman, Carrie Williams
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manger, Pam Lulich-Landscape
Operations Manager, Michelle Arnold-Director A TM, Weldon Walker-Code
Enforcement
Others: Richard Tindell-JRL, Robert Kindelan-CLM, Fred Thomas-CRA,
Penny Phillippe-CRA, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff
III. Approval of Agenda
Add: VIII. A. Carson Street Grant
Andrea Halman moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second
by Carrie Williams. Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes - May 25, 2011
Andrea Halman moved to approve the May 25, 2011 minutes as
submitted. Second by Carrie Williams. Motion carried unanimously
3-0.
V. Code Enforcement-Weldon Walker reported:
o A Neighborhood Cleanup may take place at the end of the year
- Location to be determined at a later date
o Any questions or comments may be submitted via email to
weldonwalker@colliergov.net
VI. Transportation Services Report
A. Budget Report (See attached)
Darryl Richard reviewed the following information:
o Collected Ad Valorem Tax $279,017.57
o Available Improvements General $482,343.63
o Noted the numerous closed P.O.s will be removed from the P.O.
list at the fiscal year end (FY11)
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o Staff witl confer with the Budget Office to verify the Immokalee
Taxable Property Value amount to include the new Boundary
Expansion
- The information will be provided to the Committee at the
July 2tt' meeting (Staff Action Item)
B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard
Darryl Richard reviewed the Project Status Report: (See attached)
(lMM-24) Cemetery Proiect
o Fence installation is complete
o CLM installed the additional Plantings around the Fence
o Lantana will be installed in front of the Cemetery (street side)
Cherryle Thomas inquired on the status of the Banner arms as (3)
loose Banners were reported by the Sheriffs Department.
Staff replied that Pole and Pole arms are on order with Lumec and
historically will take approximately (6) months to receive them.
(lMM-19) Hwv 291rriaation/Landscaoe Refurbishment Proiect
o 100% Design Plans were provided to Staff
o Project Quote from EB Simmonds is in progress
o Meetings were held with Contractors to review the Project
Scope and obtain Quotes
o The Project Cost is under review by Staff
Cherryle Thomas questioned if the State (FDOT) will be attending a
MSTU meeting to discuss the white Bollards as the Committee
requested.
Darryl Richard responded that JRL attended a pre-Construction
meeting with FDOT and announced:
o The State confirmed the white Bollards at the Crosswalks will be
removed
Staff will convey the request for a State Representative (FOOT) to
attend a MSTU meeting to discuss the Bollards with the Committee
(Staff Action Item)
VII. Transportation Maintenance Report-CLM
Robert Kindelan gave the following information:
o Palm Trees, light Poles, and Brick Planters were damaged due to
(3) accidents
Cherryle Thomas relayed a request (by the Casino) to install the Casino
Banner in front of the Seminole Casino.
Robert Kindelan responded that the Banner will be relocated after the
new Poles (Lumec) are installed.
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VIII. Landscape Architect Report-JRL Design
A. Presentation - Main Street Conceptual Plans with Sightline
Discussion
Richard Tindell distributed and reviewed Field Report (No. 35): (See
attached))
o The Toppled Oak Tree at New Market is upright
Discussion took place on the Benches by the Sheriffs station which are
considered a Safety Hazard.
The following findings were reported by Staff and Richard Tindell:
o The Benches are noncompliant with ADA Standards
- They were installed several years ago by the County (prior to
enactment of ADA Standards at Bus Stops)
The Committee deemed it is the County's responsibility to make the
necessary corrections to the (Bus Stop) area.
Staff and Richard Tindell replied:
o CAT Funds are limited therefore the viable option is to remove the
Benches if the Committee concedes
- Note if the area is modified under present Law a Design
Consultant will be required to design plans (for the Bus Stop)
to meet current ADA Standards
Main Street Conceptual Plans (See attached)
Richard Tindell reviewed the following information:
o Corner of 9th Street and Main Street
- Diagrams were based on information from the current FDO T
Manual
- Since the Roadway is used by large trucks and commercial
traffic the sightlines and angles change based on the type
traffic speed and Median width (Plan is based on 35 MPH)
- The Proposed Plan is an Interim Plan that will augment the
CRA Master Plan and future MSTU plans for Immokalee
- At each comer Planters and curbing will be installed and the
white Bollards will be removed
- ADA Compliant Gutter System (cast iron grate) will be
installed
- Plan resolves a current problem with (1-3) Planters that are
a sight line issue
- Recommends replacing Benches with backs as they present
a sightline issue
- A Bench, Bike Rack, and Trash Receptacle will be placed at
each comer
- Suggested installing some form of Lighting at each comer to
brighten downtown Immokalee and provide safety (in the
future)
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Michelle Arnold inquired if FDOT was considering using New Market as a
loop Road.
Penny Phillippe stated a Traffic Study (safety audit) was incorporated
into the $190,000.00 FDOT Grant.
Fred Thomas requested the MSTU Committee draft a letter to the CAC to
hasten the process of designating Main Street as a Business Route in lieu
of a State thoroughfare.
Carrie Williams suggested with using New Market as a temporary truck
route.
Richard Tindell clarified the Conceptual Plan was developed to correct
Sightline violations (unsafe conditions.) Additionally he proposed adding
future Bus Stops on Main Street if New Market is designated as a truck
route.
Discussion ensued on the subsequent timeline for the Conceptual Plan:
o Prepare Cost Estimate
o Create an Elevation picture
o Develop the furniture in coordination with the CRA
o Prepare Working Drawings
Andrea Halman moved to proceed with the steps necessary to carry
this out (Concept Plans.) Second by Carry Williams. Motion carried
unanimously 3-0.
Carrie Williams moved for the Chairman to have a letter written up to
support the loop Road, meanwhile use New Market temporarily as a
truck route. Second by Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously
3-0.
B. JRL Work Order Extension - Discussed under VIII. C.
C. Carson Street Grant
Darryl Richard announced the FDOT advanced the Funding to FY12
for the MSTU Sidewalk Improvement Project: (See attached)
o Subsequently the timeline was advanced
- Noted strict adherence to the schedule is mandatory
o 60% (Design) Construction documents are due October 1st
Pam Lulich reviewed the following information on the Grant
Application: (See attached)
o Grant Application is scheduled for BCC approval on July 26th
o Reimbursable Grant amount - $122,000.00
- Funding source will be identified in the Executive
Summary (MSTU or BCC)
o An extension may be requested if schedule deadlines are not
met
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o Committee approval is required to secure the Grant monies
Carrie Williams moved to proceed with the Grant (Application.)
Second by Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
JRL Work Order Extension
Richard Tindell reviewed a Proposal to renew JRL Annual Services
based on current contract rates. (See attached)
Carrie Williams moved to continue with JRL Services. Second by
Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
IX. Community Redevelopment Agency
Penny Phillippe reported:
o The CRA is moving to a new location in July
o Storm Water Project is ready for Bid Solicitation
- DRI (Development of Regional Impact) awarded
$2,500,000.00 to study an additional segment
- $4,000,000.00 DEP Grant Application was submitted
o Farmers Market
- $100,000.00 Grant Application was submitted for the
Immokalee Produce Label Program (CRA trademark)
- Additionally to create a Site Development Plan for a Retail
Farmers Market on gth Street
o Presented a job description for Collier County Project Manager
position and an Executive Summary to transfer Administrative and
Management Duties from Growth Management Division to the eRA
(See attached) ,
- Provided (2) reference letters to the Committee from
Bayshore MSTU Chairman and Bayshore Advisory Board
Chairman
- Budget for proposed Services remains the same as the
Growth Management Division - $33,600.00
The Committee perceived the transfer of Services was beneficial for the
Community as the CRA Staff is located in Immokalee.
Discussion ensued on Fund 111 and use of monies by the Immokalee
MSTU.
Michelle Arnold clarified that Fund 111 monies are dedicated for
Maintenance on Main Street and 1st Street and noted:
o Historically Fund 111 is providing Services to Immokalee that the
remaining MSTU's are not receiving:
- Air blowing Service
- Banner installations
- Street sweeping
- Bulbout Cleaning
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o Provided a MSTU Budget Comparison for Fund 111
- FY111mmokalee received $92,600.00
- FY11 Remaining MSTU's received $30,000.00 - $50,000.00
Carrie Williams moved to transfer to CRA (Immoka/ee Lighting and
Beautification MSTU will be staffed by the CRA.) Second by Andrea
Halman.
The transfer of Services will be effective October 1, 2011.
Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
X. Old Business
Cherryle Thomas restated a previous requested to install (2) Lights on
11th Street and Main (Roberts Ave. and 11th Street Extension.) She stated
the roadway is very dark and (2) ladies were accosted last night
Darryl Richard verified that the Committee was requesting to expand the
Lighting Program to 11th Street.
Staff will request a quote from the Electrical Contractor to install (2) Lights.
(Staff Action Item)
XI. New Business-None
XII. Public Comment-None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.
Immokalee Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
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erryle Tho s, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on -, . -l~ - II
as presented 'J..... or amended
The next meeting is July 27, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
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