Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 10/22/2014 Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency
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Minutes I.
Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting
October 22,2014
South 5th Street,Immokalee,FL
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Cherryle Thomas at 10:03 a.m.
B. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Advisory Committee Members Present:
Cherryle Thomas,Norma Garcia,Andrea Halman and Lucy Ortiz
Advisory Committee Member Absent/Excused:
Action: A quorum was announced as being present.
Others Present: Cristina Perez, Richard Tindell, William Deyo, ArmandoYzaguirre and
Fred Thomas.
Staff:Brad Muckel,James Sainvilus and Christie Betancourt.
C. Introductions. All present introduced themselves.
D. Announcements.
E. Adoption of the Agenda.
Action: Ms. Garcia made a motion to approve the agenda; it was seconded by Ms.
Ortiz with the correction to include the word "not" under item Hc. and the motion
passed by a vote of 3-0.
F. Communications.
a. MSTU Notice of Public meeting
b. William A. Deyo's application for reappointment.
G. Approval of the Minutes.
Action: Mr. Garcia made a motion to approve the MSTU minutes for the month of
September 24, 2014. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ortiz and the motion passed by a
unanimous vote.
H. Old Business.
a. Budget Report.
i. Current Budget
ii. PO Report
iii. Expenditures
James Sainvilus reported on the current budget for the beginning of
the fiscal year 2015, and provided Purchase Order and
Expenditures Reports to the Committee.
b. Code Enforcement Report
Codes Enforcement had open cases on the Main Street Areas where they
conducted the posted sign education. 25% of the windows could cover up
with advertizing posters. Cristina Perez talked about the McCrory's hearing
on October 03, 2014, they did not show up and the next hearing will be in
December.Ms.Perez gave an update on the Coastal Cleanup that was held
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on Saturday, September 20, 2014, 18.5 tons of waste was collected. Next
cleanup date will be at the end of November.
c. Project Manager Report:
i. First Street Plaza
MSTU Project Manger provided the board with an overview of the
First Street Zocalo project. He also informed the board that the
MSTU had received a proposal from Trimmers Holiday Decor and
a purchase order was created the Christmas tree for the event to be
held on December 5, 2014. Staff updated the board on the pole
lighting for the garland and the angels. New banners to be
purchased next year.
ii. Main Street Median Improvements
This project is currently on hold.
iii. General Street Lighting Report
Ms. Thomas asked to call Julie from LCEC to get more
information about the LED lights. She also asked to invite FDOT
to the joint CRA & MSTU meeting on November 19, 2014. Fred
Thomas suggested that the Board talks to the MPO about their
problems on Main Street.
d. Community Redevelopment Agency—Brad Muckel:
i. New Advisory Board Member(Martha Williams)
Staff informed board that Martha Williams is our new Advisory Board
member.
ii. Crosswalk Improvement Project
Staff provided the board with an update on the Crosswalk improvements
project,the two stormwater projects and the Immokalee CRA Sweat
Equity Grant Program.
e. Contractor Reports.
i. Maintenance Report.
Armando Yzaguirre from A & M Property Maintenance provided
board with a maintenance report.
Action: Ms. Halman made a motion to approve A&M Property Maintenance's Proposal to
make the banner arms for the blue light poles for$200/arm; it was seconded by Ms. Ortiz and
the motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
I. New Business.
a. Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference 2014
Staff shared their experiences and what they have learned from each session they had
attended.
b. Need a motion to have a Joint meeting with the CRA on November 19,2014
Action: Ms. Halman made a motion to have a joint meeting with the CRA on November 19,
2014; it was seconded by Ms. Ortiz and the motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
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c. Advisory Board vacancies
i. William Deyo
Action: Ms. Ortiz made a motion to approve William A. Deyo's re-appointment
application as an Advisory MSTU Board member; it was seconded by Ms. Holman and
the motion passed by a vote of 3-0.
J. Citizen Comments.
None
K. Next Meeting Date: The next meeting MSTU meeting will be a joint meeting with
the Immokalee CRA/EZDA on November 19,2014 at 8:30 A.M.
L. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.
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These Minutes for the MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting September 24, 2014, were
approved by the MSTU Advisory Committee on October 22,2014 as presented.
*The next MSTU Advisory Committee meeting will be held November 19,2014 at 10:00 A.M.
at the Immokalee CRA office located at 750 South 5t''Street,Immokalee,FL.,34142.
All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building(Building F),posted at the Immokalee
Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call Christie
Betancourt,Immokalee CRA,at 239-867-0025 for additional information. In accordance with the American with
Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie
Betancourt, Administrative Assistant, at least 48 hours before the meeting. The public should be advised that
members of the MSTU Lighting and Beautification Advisory Committee may also be members of other Boards and
Committees. In this regard,matters coming before the Advisory Committee may come before one or more of the
referenced Board and Committees from time to time.
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