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Bayshore Beautification MSTU Minutes 12/07/2016 eettitivt ti . /wet,* B100141, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA•Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7th,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 E. Naples Community Park 3500 Thomasson Dr. I. Roll Call: Maurice Gutierrez, George Douglas, Sheila Dugan, Sandra Arafet, Stephen Jaron and Robert Messmer were present. MSTU Staff Present: Jean Jourdan, Operations Manager and Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator. II. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda made by: Sheila Dugan, 2nd by George Douglas: Approved unanimously. III. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes as amended, made by: Sandra Arafet, 2nd by: Stephen Jaron. Approved unanimously. IV. Projects Report: A. Beautification MSTU Update: 1. Landscape Maintenance Update: Robert from CLM was in attendance, he gave the update on Bayshore Drive landscaping. He discussed the irrigation issues and since Teco Gas Co. has repaired the lines they broke they are able to irrigate the dry areas as needed. He said we also need to fertilize so staff will order what is needed. Robert went over the quotes on replacing the dead Royal Palm in median as well as replacing the fox tails on Bayshore Dr right of way. Motion to approve removing and replacing palms made by Sheila Dugan, second by Sandra Arafet. Approved unanimously. 1. Sugden Park Pathway Update: The Executive Summary is circulating its way through the departments. In order to share costs with Parks and Recs a conveyance of the easement would have go to Parks Dept. Staff will check on the dedication of the pathway the "Bill Neal"pathway or something similar. 2. Thomasson Drive/Hamilton Avenue Streetscape Update: On October 25th the BCC approved the extension of the contract and moving with the redesign of the on October 25, 2016 with the following conditions: 3. Christmas Decorations: Christmas decorations have been installed. n Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112 Phone:239-643-1115 Online:www.BGTCRA.com V- P x. 627 tet. Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA•Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU 4. Bridge & Pagoda Painting- Bridge has been painted and due to the Christmas decorations being installed on the pagoda the painting will commence after the holidays. 5. New Hire - The applicant decided not to accept the position. The position has been reposted. B. CRA Update: December 6th CRA updates are for Informational purposes and were placed in packets. New Business: VI. Old Business 6. Bridge Artwork- Staff has received a quote from artist Jim Rice in the amount of $42,000 for the mosaic art piece. Staff is working with the Purchasing Department to approve the purchase of Mr. Rice's artwork as a sole source, which would allow us to purchase directly from him. Removal and installation must be done by a general contractor currently under the County contract. Sheila Dugan recommended doing it in sections so payment can be made as the artwork on tiles get completed. 7. Parks & Recreation Boat Trailer Parking on Hamilton - Staff forwarded a Parking Feasibility Study that was conducted by RWA for review on 11/2/16. The report evaluated the preliminary feasibility of the Parks and Recreation Department providing supplemental boat trailer parking within the Hamilton Avenue public right- of-way between Thomasson Drive and Danford Street. According to the report the parking expansion project would have an impact on the Hamilton Avenue portion of the MSTU's Thomasson/Hamilton Streetscape project. RWA was in attendance to answer questions. Parks and Recreation Director Barry Williams went over a power point to show improvements and how it can be incorporated with the Thomasson Drive improvements without stopping the project currently going on. C. Request for Payment of Services: None other than routine operational V. Committee Communications: The Advisory Committee wanted to let folks in the audience know that there is a public open house on the roundabout next and encourage people to stay and hear the presentation. If they have any questions this would be the opportunity because the experts are in attendance. Staff brought up that a goals workshop will be at the next meeting for the CRA Advisory Board and if the MSTU Board would like to do their goals workshop on their next meeting the committee agreed to have the workshop at their next meeting as well. Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112 Phone:239-643-1115 Online:www.BGTCRA.com (/2Pi ?sYi/Itij 'tin. Bern ti, Bayshore Gateway Triangle CRA.Bayshore Beautification MSTU Haldeman Creek MSTU VI. Public Comments: None IX. Next Meeting: January 4th, 2016. X. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. 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