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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE FBRUARY 4, 2014 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.
I. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Committee Members: Maurice Gutierrez (Chairman), Robert
Messmer, Sheila Dugan, Gerry Buck, Carolyn Cochrane, and Victoria Nicklos (arrived late).
The following were excused absent: Sandra Arafet.
MSTU Staff Present: Ashley Caserta (MSTU Project Manager), Jean Jourdan (Interim
Director) and Ekna Guevara (Operations Coordinator).
II. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for adoption of the agenda. Motion to approve the
agenda made by: Carolyn Cochrane. 2nd: Gerry Buck. Approved: 5-0.
III. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for approval of the minutes for the January 7, 2014
meeting. Motion by: Sheila Dugan. 2nd: Gerry Buck. Approved: 5-0.
IV. Projects Report:
A. MSTU Update
1. Landscape Update: Ground Zero performed scheduled landscape maintenance in the
Bayshore MSTU. Additionally, they replaced the dead palm with a mature tree.
2. South Bayshore Update: At the January MSTU meeting, an area resident mentioned that
South Bayshore needs some attention. The MSTU AC noted that the topic should be on a
future agenda for discussion, with input from the Naples Botanical Garden, AC member
Carolyn Cochrane (at her discretion)and Ground Zero. Staff has reached out to the Garden
and has invited a member of their team to meet on site. Staff will report the findings at a future
meeting. Aaron from Ground Zero reported that there has been work in the S. Bayshore area.
Members agreed to allow Ground Zero to remediate the area. We will then walk the area and
make an assessment of any other improvements that need to be made.
3. Bavview& Lunar Update: The contractor, Quality Enterprises, was approved by the CRA
Board on November 12, 2013. Staff held a pre-construction meeting with the contractor,
engineer, CEI and County inspectors on January 21st. Construction is to begin March 3, 2014
on Bayview Drive and will begin on May 19, 2014 on Lunar Street. Final completion is
September 28, 2014.
4. Thomasson Drive Update: Staff was not able to negotiate an acceptable price for design
services with Atkins and has begun negotiations with the next ranked firm: RWA. Staff has
met with RWA and has discussed the challenges the project faces and will continue to work
with them to achieve a contract that is suitable for the MSTU and the consultant.
Offices:3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34122
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online: www.BGTCRA.com
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5. Bayshore Pagoda Maintenance: The MSTU voted to have the pagoda pressure washed
and repainted on the last agenda. Staff has requested bids from local contractors to do the
work. The following quote submittals were obtained from our local vendors. All quotes include:
Pressure washing, Bleaching and Painting.
Cover All, Inc. $695.00
Spectrum Contracting $2,267.00
Service Painting of FL too busy
Cover All has performed the work.
B. CRA Update
1. CRA's 17+Acre Property: The Estimated Value is $3,000,000. Premiere Plus Realty
Company was selected to market and sale the CRA's 17+ acres. The Exclusive Right of Sale
and Listing Agreement were approved by the BCC on January 14th and the executed
Agreement was forwarded to the realtor January 27t •The realtor is currently obtaining an
appraisal.
2.Residential Lot Development: There are currently ten (10) new houses under construction
within the Bayshore area. Four new houses are proposed to start construction. Nian Financing
will begin construction on the five Van Buren lots in June.
3. Calusa Breeze: Twenty four homes are proposed for construction within the Gateway area
on Calusa Avenue.
4. CRA Residential Lots Advertisement: The BCC approved the sale of the property on
January 14th and the property closed on January 24th
5. FPL Lights on Andrew Drive: Lights have been installed at their locations.
6. Cirrus Point n/k/a Solstice: At the December 19, 2013 Planning Commission meeting the
CCPC voted to forward to BCC with a recommendation of approval. The BCC hearing is
scheduled February 11, 2014 BCC meeting. If approved, it will be go in effect in 30 days.
Construction scheduled to commence thereafter.
7. Community Garden: Mr. Jeff S. Curl, ASLA CLARB, President of Emerge Design LLC
provided conceptual architectural renderings for the garden for submittal of the application to
the Zoning Department. The church will be making additions to their building that are not
garden related and have decided to submit the community garden as part of the sited
development plan amendment for their improvements.
8. Grant Application (Fire Suppression Upgrades): The CRA and City of Naples will submit a
joint grant application in March/April.
9. LDC Amendment: Amendments to the Overlay are in process to support more vivid colors
and a change to the current Overlay map to expand the GTMXD to north side of Davis Blvd
(change color from white to pink). In process.
Offices:357013ayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 3112
Phone: 239-M-1215
Online: www.13GTCRA.com
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10. Annual Report and Newsletter: Staff in compiling information for the annual report and
newsletter for March presentation to the Board. The newsletter will be mailed to area
residents.
V. Old Business
A. Danford Street Conceptual Design Presentation: David Schmitt from Q. Grady Minor
presented to the members three (3)different conceptual designs for Danford Street. At the
conclusion of the presentation members instructed staff to contact all the Danford
residents with copies of the proposed plans in order to gather their thoughts and
comments to take into consideration. This item was requested to be brought back at
different intervals throughout the project to keep everyone up to date.
B. Request for Payment of Services: Motion to make payment made by: Gerry Buck. 2nd
by: Victoria Nicklos. Approved: 6 - 0.
VI. New Business
A. Advisory Committee Member application: There was one (1)applicant submittal for the
open seat the applicant being Carolyn Cochrane. Motion to recommend Carolyn
Cochrane to the Executive Board for a seat in our MSTU Beautification Advisory
committee made by: Gerry Buck. 2nd by: Maurice Gutierrez. Approved: 6—0.
VII. Committee Communications: none.
VIII. Public Comments: There were members of the community present who voiced their concern
in regards to the speeding that happens off Danford Street and what remedial efforts we
plan to implement. They also voiced a want and need for bike paths in this part of town as
there are many cyclist.
IX. Adjournment
Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman
Offices:3570130shore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34122
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online: www.13GTCRAt.com