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Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 07/27/2011MMOKALEE BEAUTIFICATION M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE July 27, 2011 Minutes NOV 1 7 zo„ BY: ....................... I. The meeting was called to order by Cherryle Thomas at 4:30 p.m. A quorum was established. II. Attendance Members: Cherryle Thomas, William Deyo, Lucy Ortiz, Andrea Halman, Carrie Williams (Absent) County: Darryl Richard - Project Manger, Pam Lulich- Landscape Operations Manager, Michelle Arnold- Director ATM, Weldon Walker -Code Enforcement Others: Richard Tindell -JRL, Robert Kindelan -CLM, Sonya Carnes -Ag Tronix, Johnny Limbaugh -FDT, Trinity Scott, FDIT, Brad Muckel -C "--- Darlene Laffe rty-J u ri staff - ailier III. Approval of Agenda Henning ,Coyle Add: Vl. C. FDOT Update William Deyo moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. IV. Approval of Minutes - June 29, 2011 Andrea Halman moved to approve the June 29, 2011 minutes as submitted. Second by William Deyo. Motion carried unanimously 3 -0. V. Code Enforcement - Weldon Walker reported: o The Neighborhood Cleanup was successful - Conducted on Lake Trafford to North 9th Street - 10 dumpsters were filled with construction Debris, Tree trimmings, and tires VI. Transportation Services Report A. Budget Report (See attached) ;C. Com: `�`_ I Co Z 2 ►q � FDOT Update Darryl Richard reviewed a letter to the CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee) with the MSTU Committee recommendation to designate an interim alternate route for truck traffic. (See attached) Johnny Limbaugh reported the following: • County approval is need to divert State traffic (Hwy 29) to New Market as it is not a State road • Collier County has the ability to create a local Truck or Business Route • Hwy 29 is classified as an emerging SIS Facility (Strategic Intermodal System) and has the potential to receive Funds to complete the loop road • Noted if truck traffic is diverted from Hwy 29 prior to the next review it may potentially be eliminated as an SIS Facility - Additionally Funding would be impacted • Traffic Speed Study is required - To downsize Hwy 29 from four lanes to two lanes - To reduce the current (35) mph speed limit - Perceived that the posted (35) mph speed limit will not be reduced on a State roadway 4:42 p.m. Lucy Ortiz arrived Discussion ensued on a speed limit reduction, pedestrian safety, and automobile accidents. Trinity Scott stated: • Crash reports will be obtained to review the cause of accidents - Speed is not the number one source of accidents (on Hwy 29) • Educating the Community on proper locations and time to cross the roadway is necessary for pedestrian safety Cherryle Thomas deemed that a mother with (3 -4) children and a stroller will continue to cross the road via the medians in lieu of walking to the intersection (pedestrian Signal crossing.) She questioned if other options were available to provide safety for pedestrian families. Trinity Scott noted pedestrian improvements were installed to provide safe crossing locations: • 1St and 91" • 5t" and 7tn • Installation of Flashing Signals to alert motorists are scheduled • Reiterated a Traffic Study will be conducted 2 Lucy Ortiz suggested the FDOT provide Educational videos to the various Agencies in Immokalee. Trinity Scott gave the following information on the White Bollards: • Bollards were installed to prevent left hand turns as they created an unsafe condition • The State determined installing a (2 ft) traffic separator will address the white Bollards and unsafe conditions - Estimated Cost $63,000.00 • State will provide Funding to the Immokalee MSTU to remove the white Bollards and install a (2ft) traffic separator - Recommended incorporating the work into the Main Street Conceptual Plan Project by JRL Lucy Ortiz moved to direct Staff to coordinate this Project with FDOT. Second by Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Trinity Scott announced the Funding for Carson Street Sidewalk Project was advanced to FY12 -FY13. FDOT will coordinate with Collier County on the Project. Michelle Arnold noted the CRA does not hold LAP Certification for the Project and coordination with the County is required due to the transfer of MSTU Services to the CRA. Trinity Scott responded that the FDOT agreement will be with Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Darryl Richard advised Trinity Scott that an extension request (for December) will be submitted to FDOT. (Staff Action Item) Darryl Richard reviewed the Budget Report and Carry Forward Analysis Report: (See attached) • Available Operating Expense $32,449.31 • FY11 Immokalee Carry Forward variance - $89,359.00 - Monies will be available Fiscal year 2012 (October 1st) B. Project Manager Report - Darryl Richard Darryl Richard reviewed the following Projects: Immokalee Main Street Irriaation Svstem Improvements • JRL Opinion of Probable Cost estimate $127,002.55 • Estimate includes labor and Electrical Materials Richard Tindell noted Item No. 3 and No. 8 are work items by CLM. o Final cost estimate will be submitted to the Committee for review and approval (Staff Action Item) 3 1Ith Street Extension Lighting • Area consists of Hwy 29 to Roberts Ave. • RWA Proposal $12,250.00 (See attached) • Estimate includes the Design, Construction Inspection, and Permitting • Anticipate construction will commence January 2012 Discussion ensued on the type of Light pole to install for the 11 th Street Extension Project and cost of the Poles. The Committee agreed to install functional Light Posts that are cost effective (decorative blue Poles are not required.) William Deyo moved to approve the Proposal by RWA (Consulting Services for the 11th Street Lighting Project) not to exceed $12,250.00. Second by Andrea Haman. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. Palm Tree removal • Traffic Operations recommended removing the Palm Trees concurrently • Southern Signal Quote $71,100.00 is based on the original single unit removal price (See attached) Cherryle Thomas questioned the original recommendation to install the Palm Trees by the previous Landscape Architect (McGee and Associates.) Darryl Richard replied that Staff will review the Plans that were Bid out and Project Notes. (Staff Action Item) Cherryle Thomas requested Staff draft an article for the Immokalee Bulletin to update residents on the Palm Tree Project. Michelle Arnold suggested including information on the new Project (Bulbout and Sable Palms.) Lucy Ortiz moved to approve Southern Signal Proposal in the amount of $71,000.00. Second by William Deyo. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. C. FDOT Update- Previously discussed under Vl. A. VII. Transportation Maintenance Report -CLM Robert Kindelan gave the following information: • Irrigation leaks were repaired • Flowers were planted in front of the Cemetery 4 VIII. Landscape Architect Report-JRL Design Richard Tindell distributed and reviewed Field Report (No. 36): (See attached)) • Dead Pine Tree (by the Casino) • Cemetery needs a general cleanup of trash Staff will contact Parks and Recreation regarding the Cemetery clean up. (Staff Action Item) The condition of the Cemetery sign was discussed. After discussion it was deemed that the Cemetery is a historical element of Immokalee and replacing the sign was an option (by the MSTU.) William Deyo moved for JRL Design to look into the cost for replacing the sign in the Cemetery. Second by Andrea Haman. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. IX. Community Redevelopment Agency Brad Muckel presented a Project Manger Fee schedule and Class descriptions: Associate Position — Pay _-ggrade 19 • Annual Salary $48,000.00 • Annual Total with Benefits package $62,000.00 Full Time Position - Pay -grade 22 • Annual Salary $55,700.00 • Annual Total with Benefits package $72,533.50 Discussion ensued on the Project Manager Fee Schedule and job functions. The following was noted: • Annual cost for Collier County Staff time is $33,600.00 • Additional cost may be incurred as CEI Services (Construction Engineering Inspection) are required for select Projects After much discussion the Committee concluded a Full Time Project Manager was needed. Lucy Ortiz moved to direct the CRA to hire a Project Manger Full time. Second by Andrea Halman. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. X. Old Business -None XI. New Business -None 5 XII. Public Comment -None There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 PM. Immokalee Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee Cherryle Thomas, Chairman These minutes approved by the Committee on as presented or amended The next meeting is August 24, 2011 at 4 :30 p.m. One Stop Career Center 750 South 5th Street immokalee, FL 34142 n 0