Bayshore Beautification MSTU Minutes 02/03/2015 Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA•Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Haldeman Creek MSTU
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE FEBRUARY 3,2015 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), Sheila
Dugan, Sandra Arafet, GeiTy Buck, Carolyn Cochrane and Robert Messmer. Absent: Victoria
Nicklos.
MSTU Staff Present: Ashley Caserta(MSTU Project Manager), Jean Jourdan (CRA
Operations Manager) and Ekna Hue(Operations Coordinator).
II. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Gutierrez asked for the adoption of the agenda. Motion to approve
the agenda made by: Sandra Arafet 2nd: Gerry Buck Approved: 6-0.
III. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Gutierrez asked for approval of the minutes for the January 2, 2015
meeting motion made by: Sheila Dugan 2nd: Bob Messmer Approved: 6-0.
IV. Projects Report:
A. MSTU Update
1.Landscape Update:
a. Al Benaroch with Affordable Landscaping gave a brief summary of the maintenance work that
has been done in the area. Everything is working as it should at this time. Banners have been
changed. The sprinklers are fixed but need continual replacement as it seems that people are
purposely bending them.
b. Staff contacted County landscaping expert Pam Lulich to begin discussion regarding the
replacement and revitalization of plants in the medians along Bayshore Drive. Staff will work
with the Naples Botanical Garden as we get started and have also had preliminary discussion
with Carolyn Cochrane for her input.
2.Karen Drive and Pineland Avenue stormwater improvement projects: In-office work for the
Karen Drive Stormwater Improvement Project(grant funded in the amount of$154,120) and the
Pineland Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project(grant funded in the amount of$56,570)has begun.
The funds have been received and the first step is to obtain an environmental review that is a
requirement of the grant. The project must be completed within 6 months. Actual trucks and boots on
the ground will take 2-3 months. Legal ads as required have been advertised.
3.Thomasson Drive/Hamilton Avenue:
• Staff has ordered a title search from Stewart Title to attempt to clarify the right-of-way
issues on the corner of Bayshore Drive and Thomasson Drive. Currently these three
corners have not been sufficiently documented as to where the right-of-way line is
located.
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com
Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRP.•Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Haldeman Creek MSTU
• Staff met with RWA to discuss the status of the project. Staff will work with the County
Attorney's and Road Maintenance in order to come into an agreement regarding the
maintenance of the new construction, including the portion that is outside the MSTU
boundary.
• RWA brought up the option of a round-about at the intersection of Bayshore Drive and
Thomasson Drive. More information about this option will be available once we have all
the information about the right-of-way.
4. Bayview Street sod replacement: Staff met with BQ concrete to obtain an quote for the sod
replacement in front of the marina and at 2736 Bayview Drive. This is an ongoing task.
5. Annual Report: The 2014 Annual Report has been drafted for the CRA and MSTU. The report will
be mailed out to all properties in the CRA/MSTU and will follow the same glossy page, professional
format as last year's 2013 report. The CRA has asked the MSTU to help fund the report and mailing in
the amount of$3,000 (not to exceed). This report is an important resource which the CRA/MSTU uses to
get information out to the areas property owners, as well as a tool for developers and other interested
parties. Motion to help fund the annual report by up to 50%but not to exceed $5,000 made by: Gerry
Buck 2"d: Sheila Dugan Approved: 6-0.
B. CRA Update:
• The RaceTrac project has no updates.
• The Haldeman's Landing Dock project has no updates.
• The Triangle CRA property is still in due diligence and per the realtor moving in a positive
direction.
V. Old Business:
A.Request for Payment of Services: Motion to make payment made by: Sandra Arafet 2nd:
Carolyn Cochrane Approved: 6-0.
V. New Business:
VII. Committee Communications: Sheila Dugan noted that there are pavers repairs needed on the
south part of Bayview Drive.
VIII. Public Comments: There was a gentleman who wanted to know who made the decision to
build sidewalks on Bayview Drive. Also,he wanted to know what the cost was for the streetscaping
on the street.
IX. Adjournment
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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