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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE JUNE 3, 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), Gerry Buck,
Carolyn Cochrane, Sandra Arafet and Robert Mesmer, Sheila Dugan, and Victoria Nicklos.
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 the adoption of the agenda. Motion to approve
the agenda made by Victoria Nicklos 2"d: Carolyn Cochrane. Approved: 7-0.
III. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for approval of the minutes for the May 6, 2014
meeting. Motion by: Gerry Buck. 2nd: Sheila Dugan. Approved: 7-0.
IV. Projects Report:
A. MSTU Update
1. Bayview & Lunar Update: Construction is well under-way on Bayview Drive. The sidewalks are in
place, as well as driveway aprons. Additionally, the minor stormwater improvements are completed and
a surprise concrete slab in front of the marina has been removed in order to grade the new swale.
Previously, there was some pooling during rainy season in this area, and removal of the impervious
surface (concrete slab below grade that was not known of) and installation on the swale should
eliminate the pooling. Staff has had bi-weekly meetings with the construction team and the residents
seem to be happy with the progress. As a side note, the City is going to upgrade the water line from
a 2" pipe to an 8" pipe and will install two fire hydrants. This will be done at zero cost to the MSTU.
Construction began March 3, 2014 on Bayview Drive and began on May 8, 2014 on Lunar Street. Final
completion is September 28, 2014.
2. Application APPROVED for Karen Drive Stormwater Grant: Funding to begin for two A DRI
application was re-submitted to the Collier County Housing Department for the construction and CEI
work of the Karen Drive Stormwater Improvement Project in the amount of$154,120. The funds should
be available in June, 2014 and the project must be completed within 6 months. An additional grant
application for Pineland Avenue ($56,570)was submitted at the same time and has also been funded.
3. Thomasson Drive / Hamilton Avenue: Staff is working with the Purchasing Department to finalize
the contract to be approved by the BCC.
4. Landscape Update: Affordable Landscaping has been maintaining the area and has been working
with County Irrigation maintenance expert Roger Dick to make some repairs to the system. Al
Benarrock will be present at the MSTU meeting to provide an update in person. The system has been
repaired enough to move forward without any major updates to the controller system. The County will
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
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be updating the entire system within a year or so. The existing equipment will need to be upgraded
eventually, as the parts that we have are no longer being manufactured.
5. Verbal/preliminary approval given for $375,000 Fire Hydrant Infrastrcucture Upgrade project!:
Staff was notified that the HHVS is recommending approval of the fire hydrant and water main
infrastructure project. Funding will begin in October 2014 if all goes well and the project is approved.
This is at no cost to the CRA/MSTU other than in-kind services and staff time.
B. CRA Update
1. 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
was approved by the BCC on January 14th and the executed Agreement was forwarded to the realtor
January 27th. To date, we have not received a formal contract to purchase the site.
2. Gateway Triangle Properties: An appraisal.on the property has been completed and the estimate of
market value was determined to be $5,212,808.00. An Executive Summary will be heard by the CRA
Board on June 10, 2014 to obtain Board direction. "Recommendation that the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) review an offer to purchase CRA owned property in the Gateway mini-
triangle by Fortino Construction &Development, LLC and Assignee and provide staff direction."
3.Residential Lot Development.NIAN Financing will begin construction on the five Van Buren lots in
September. They purchased and plan to renovate the old motel next to Sawyers on Haldeman Creek.
4. Calusa Breeze: Twenty four homes are proposed for construction within the Gateway area on.Calusa
Ave. The application is still under review.
5. CRA Residential Lots Advertisement: The CRA Board approved the sale of the 18 lots to Love
Legacy on May 13"by a vote of 3 to 2. Commissioner's Hiller and Nance voted against the transaction.
6. Solstice f/k/a Cirrus Point: At the February 11, 2014 BCC meeting the BCC continued the item.
The BCC is requiring the Developer to pay the grant received to build affordable housing component in
full prior to receiving approval to build market rate housing. The Developer intends to move forward
with construction of condos based on the approved plans that will include an affordable housing
component of the development.
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 has submitted an application to permit the Community Garden and is waiting
for approval.
8. Grant Application (Fire Suppression Upgrades): Staff has been informed that they will
recommended the CRA receive the grant.
Offices:3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com
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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. The CCPC voted to forward the amendment to the BCC June 24th meeting. The
amendment will permit buildings within the redevelopment area that the colors are in violation to
become compliant with the LDC.
10. The Garden School: Kathy Khatib "The final permit from the County is almost ready...but there
always seems to be one more thing to do before we can pick it up. We are following through on these as
they come up. The SBA loan should be closing sometime in June. Hopefully, in my next report. I can be
inviting all of you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony!"
11. DRI Grants Application (APPROVED): Both Pineland Avenue and Karen Drive were approved
by the BCC at the 5/27/14 meeting. The Housing department will now send the grants to the Department
of Economic Opportunity. Funding should begin in June construction and CEI work for the Karen Drive
Stormwater Improvement Project in the amount of$154,120. An additional grant application for Pineland
Avenue was submitted at the same time and has also been funded.
12. Becca Avenue Lot Sale: The Purchase Agreement has been forwarded to the County Attorney's
Office for review. Once approved the document will be forwarded to the Shelter for Abused Women for
signature and then to the CRA Board for consideration.
V. Old Business
A. Request for Payment of Services: Motion to make payment made by: Carolyn Cochrane.
2"d by: Robert Messmer. Approved: 7-0
V. New Business
A. Irrigation Quotes: Ashley noted that the irrigation controller needs to be upgraded and
presented quotes. The committee voted to use Ag-tronix to have the controllers upgraded.
Motion made by: Gerry Buck. 2nd: Victoria Nicklos. Approved: 7-0.
VII. Committee Communications:
Summer Break for July and August. Next meeting will be September 9, 2014
VIII. Public Comments: Anne Marie Shimer spoke as a Lakeview Drive resident and noted an
interest in streetscape improvements on the street. Staff will work with Ms. Shimer over the
summer.Additionally, staff will get guidance from the ROW Department regarding speed bumps on
the street.
IX. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:58.
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com
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Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, MSTU Advisory Committee Chairman
Offices:3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com