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BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
FOR MARCH 8,2017 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order
by Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. at the CRA Office 3570 Bayshore Drive, Unit 102.
I. Roll Call: Maurice Gutierrez, George Douglas, Sheila Dugan, Stephen Jaron and
Robert Messmer were present. Sandra Arafet has an excused absence.
MSTU Staff Present: Shirley Garcia, Operations Coordinator; Michelle Arnold, PINE
Director, Tim Durham, County Manager Office and Elly McKuen, Project Manager.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Adoption of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Bob Messmer,
2nd by Stephen Jaron. Approved unanimously.
IV. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes was made by Sheila Dugan,
/-•\ 2nd by Bob Messmer. Approved unanimously.
V. Projects Report:
A. Beautification MSTU Update:
1. Landscape Maintenance Update: Mr. Kindelan from CLM was in attendance and gave
the update on Bayshore Drive landscaping. The irrigation issues are leaks underneath the
trees. There are some areas where the irrigation lines are in conflict with the tree roots.
The irrigation power supply from the South controller that needed to be replaced. The
crew has been working on weed and turf control where the weeds are dying and appears
to be brown spots. Staff asked about replacing the fox tails next to the sidewalk and he is
waiting for the go ahead to install and will get them in about 10 days.
2. New Hire: The new Senior Project Manager, Tami Scott anticipated start date is March
20th, 2017.
3. Sugden Park Pathway Update: Elly McKuen applied for CDBG funds on March 1 to
pay for half the construction costs, we will know early in June whether or not we will get
approved for the grant. The funding will not be available until after 10/1.
4. Thomasson Drive/Hamilton Avenue Streetscape Update: BCC recommended Staff
work with Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman to resolve any of his concerns before bringing it back
in a couple of weeks. Maurice Gutierrez thanked the Committee members for attending
Offices:3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone:239-643-1115
Online:www.bayshorecra.com
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the BCC meeting showing the support of the project. He also mentioned that the
committee should continue on the projects at hand before making a decision on what to
do if the BCC stops the project. Bob Messmer agreed.
5. Karen Drive Stormwater Improvement Project: The bids were open on February 7
and JRL Underground Utilities was the lowest bidder, his company is also a section 3
which is preferred for HUD grant funding. Construction is anticipated to start around mid
April. Elly McKuen mentioned the City of Naples will go in once the ground is open and
do their upgrades at their expense.
VI. CRA Update: February 7th CRA updates are for Informational purposes and were placed in
packets. Staff asked if anyone had any questions.
VII. Haldeman Creek MSTU update: February 7th, 2017 (informational) - George Douglas did
have some questions about the Regatta Docks for sale and Maurice gave them a brief history
of that development.
VIII. New Business:
A. New MSTU Committee member application:
1. Sheila DiMarco, a resident of Windstar who just recently moved down from
New Jersey, met Donna Neil, the wife of our former Chairman Bill Neil who
has contributed to our community and our Advisory Committee for years.
Reading about him made such an impact on her and motivated her to apply as
a member so she could make contributions to better the community as well. A
motion was made by George Douglas, seconded by Mr. Messmer. Passed 5-0.
2. BCC/CRA Annual Workshop April 4th, 2017 @ 9a.m. *time change*
IX. Old Business- Stephen Jaron brought up the status of the calling all artists for
Haldeman Bridge, Banners, and the sign on the pagoda. Staff updated the committee
that signarama would not be doing the sign, and the bridge painting will be a calling all
artists and the Banners will be in the office in a few weeks with the hardware and arms.
A. Request for Payment of Services: None other than routine operational.
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X. Committee Communications: Maurice Gutierrez brought up that staff will be looking
into purchasing vacant lots for parking for our local businesses. We want to encourage
businesses to come to Bayshore but we need additional parking for the customers.
XI. Public Comments: Christie Carlson wanted to ask for some assistance on her new
business for her E Bike share program, Pedego Electric Bikes. She didn't have a direct
Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online:www.bayshorecra.com
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request only if the Committee would support the project and consider some bike stations
along Bayshore Dr. she also mentioned that at her property on Harvest Ct. there is a man
made bridge that leads right behind her property where everyone uses to get to Sugden
Park, and she wanted to offer to share with the CRA to build a path/bridge that is safe
because the existing bridge is not safe. Michelle Arnold mentioned maybe she can make
that proposal to the new developer that gets chosen during the RFP for the sale of the
CRA property.
XII. Next Meeting: April 5, 2017
XIII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Approved by Maurice Gutierrez, Chairman
MSTU Advisory Committee
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Offices: 3570 Bayshore Drive Unit 102 Naples,Florida 34112
Phone: 239-643-1115
Online:www.bayshorecra.com