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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
OF THE JUNE 1st,2016 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. at the MSTU Office 3570 Bayshore Drive,Unit 102.
I. Roll Call: Maurice Gutierrez, George Douglas, Sheila Dugan, Sandra Arafet, Victoria
Nicklos and Robert Messmer were present.
MSTU Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, CRA Operations Manager; Elly McKuen, Project
Manager and Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator.
II. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda made by: Victoria Nicklos, 2nd
by: George Douglas. Approved unanimously.
III. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes made by: Sandra Arafet, 2nd by:
Victoria Nicklos. Approved unanimously.
IV. Proiects Report:
A. Beautification MSTU Update:
1. Landscape Maintenance Update: Staff updated the committee on the Bayshore Dr
plantings and there were some replacements from the original quote. Staff, CLM and
Contemporary Controls has been working to repair irrigation pump issues on the south area of
Bayshore Drive. There are a couple of zones that are not working properly. Victoria Nicklos
proposed some plant changes to replace the crown of thorns that are on Bayshore Dr.
2. Marina on Bayview Street Right-of-Way Improvements: Working to move forward with
the necessary improvements on the street, Staff has noticed crushed shell and rocks have
been put down on the opposite side of the marina to help with the grass being torn up any
further at the Marina's expense. No other new updates.
3. Thomasson Drive Streetscape: Updates will be covered during old business.
B. CRA Update: The CRA received two (2) applications for the vacant seat on the MSTU
Committee. The CRA Operations Manager updates please refer to Memo 2.
C. Haldeman Creek MSTU Update: No new updates.
New Business:
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com
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New Member applications: There is only one vacant position on the committee. The
appointment will replace the position vacated by Gerry Buck. Mr. Jaron was present
for the committee members to ask any questions, Mr. Toledo was not present.
Stephen Jaron has lived in Collier County for twelve years and currently resides at
3361 Lakeview Drive and is a year round resident. Mr. Jaron is a general contractor
and is the owner of Renovate&Restore, LLC/Echelon Construction Company. He
has a BS in Business Management with a minor in English and a Masters Degree in
operations and production mgmt. His entire family has always been in the
construction field so he was raised with that background.
Joel Toledo has lived in Collier County for more than fifteen(15) years and owns a
business within the MSTU boundary, Green Door Nursery. The nursery is located at
3700 Bayshore Drive. Mr. Toledo has a BS in Environmental Science and Policy with
a concentration in Wetland Restoration. He does landscape design consultation
beautification on commercial and residential sites. He is on the Naples Plant Society
as a Director at Large. He is also a year round resident.
The committee reviewed both applicants and taken under consideration both
qualifications. Victoria Nicklos recommended Stephen Jaron as a member to the
MSTU Committee Sandra Arafet 2nd,passed unanimously. Staff will send
recommendation to the County Attorney's office to be placed on the BCC agenda
toward the end of the month.
B. Replace Bayshore Drive Banners: The current banners along Bayshore Drive have
served the community well over the last 4 or 5 years. However, they are now showing
their wear and tear. In addition, some of the hardware is missing or malfunctioning.
Victoria Nicklos asked if new designs could be brought back and Jean Jourdan let the
committee know that Botanical Gardens had also made that request and perhaps they can
help come up with the new designs for Bayshore Drive, she would set up a meeting to get
some design ideas from botanical staff. Committee directed Staff to investigate the
designs and purchase of new banners and hardware.
VI. Old Business
Thomasson Drive/Hamilton Avenue Streetscape Update: RWA has submitted Change Order
#3 proposal for $108,800 to redesign the roadway. The committee came to a consensus to have the
design include the boundary of the MSTU from Dominion Dr. down to Bay Street. Sheila Dugan
made a motion to reject Change order #3 and to recommend amending the project scope to
incorporate only the roadway design and construction currently within the MSTU's boundary and to
authorize staff to approve or reject the amended scope to complete the existing design contract within
the amended project boundary,George Douglas 2nd the motion.Approved unanimously.
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com
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Request for Payment of Services: None other than routine operational
V. Committee Communications: Victoria Nicklos requested a different color mulch
black or brown and replacing the crown of thorns with macho ferns because they
require no water and maintenance. Victoria also inquired on the status of the Pagota,
painting and making a different design what kind of quotes but there are no quotes that
were submitted yet.
VI. Public Comments: A citizen made a comment on the mulch and was happy to hear the
committee wanted to look at different colors rather than the usual red mulch. She was
also happy to hear about the roundabout idea she loves the idea for the area.
IX. Next Meeting: September 14th, 2016, unless otherwise needed.
X. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
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Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, Chairman
MSTU Advisory Committee
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online:www.BGTCRA.com