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Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Minutes 11/15/2017 J (w/Immokalee MSTU)Enclosure 1 1 MINUTES Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee on November 15, 2017. Boys & Girls Club of Collier County – Bolch Campus 1155 Roberts Avenue, Immokalee, FL 34142 A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 8:34 a.m. B. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Michael Facundo introduced himself and opened the meeting with a prayer. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. CRA Advisory Committee Members Present: Estil Null, Andrea Halman, Ski Olesky (8:40 a.m.), Anne Goodnight (8:56a.m.), Mike Facundo, Yvar Pierre and Frank Nappo. CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Linda Oberhaus and Robert Raines. Others Present: Kristi Bartlett, Andrew Bennett, Justin Lobb, Jolen Mayberry, Patrick Linn, Anna Marron, Rosemary Goris-Karnes, Lincoln Price, Suzanne Fundingsland, Michele Mosca, Anita Jenkins, Jessica Crane, Omar Deleon, Bernardo Barnhart, Theresa Schober, Vicky Gauze, Reva Soud, Thaddeus Cohen, Erin Murphy, Julian Morgan, Annie Alvarez, Gene Shue, Bill McDaniel, and Arely Guzman. Staff: Tim Durham, Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt and James Sainvilus. D. Introductions. Chairman Frank Nappo introduced himself and welcomed all to the meeting. All other board members and members of the public introduced themselves. E. Approval of Agenda. Christie Betancourt presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda as presented. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. F. Approval of Minutes. 1. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for October 25, 2017. (Enclosure 1) Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion for the CRA to approve the minutes for October 25, 2017 Joint CRA & MSTU Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Andrea Halman and it was approved by unanimous vote 5-0. G. Announcements. 1. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. Folder contains public notice, meeting calendar, news articles, SBA reference sheet, and upcoming community events. Enclosure 1 2 2. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips Staff reiterated the public 3 minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if deemed necessary. H. CRA Manager Report (Enclosure 2). Staff provided board with a report on Schulze Family Foundation Community Assessment, Tree Lighting Event, Christmas Around the World Gala, First Street Plaza Maintenance, the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition, and Hurricane Irma. Staff also provided brief updates on Commercial Façade Grants, Economic Development, FHERO, and the 2017 Annual Report. Annie Alvarez, Regional Manager with Parks & Recreation provided board a brief report on parks community events. She also provided an update on the Immokalee Pier, the Immokalee Fitness Center, the Wounded Warrior Program, Pepper Ranch activities, and the Collier County Parks & Recreation Master Plan. She also introduced the Erin Murphy who is the new supervisor for the Immokalee Sports Complex. Ms. Jolen Mayberry, Park Ranger expressed her concerns with the board on the Immokalee Zocalo park. She is requesting that landowner sign a no trespass after hours with sheriff’s department Remove vegetation along 1st Street. Add additional lighting in dark areas. Annie Alvarez requested a record check on property across Zocalo Plaza. Commissioner McDaniel’s would like to be added into the public meetings and enhancement process for upcoming public meetings. Staff will request community calendar from Sue Filson, Aide to Commissioner McDaniel. Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion for the CRA to file appropriate paperwork to trespass unauthorized individuals at the Immokalee Zocalo. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ski Olesky and it was approved by unanimous vote 7-0. I. CRA New Business; 1. Immokalee Airport Master Plan Presentation – Justin Lobb, Airport Manager Mr. Justin Lobb, Airport Manager introduced himself and his team. He provided board a brief background on the Immokalee Airport Layout Plan. Ms. Anna Marron and Conner Haskin with Atkins provided board with a presentation on the the Investigation Phase of Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for the Immokalee Regional Airport (IMM). The ALP is a critical planning tool for the Airport Authority that depicts the existing airport facilities, and planned development activities. An update of the existing IMM ALP is approximately 60% complete. A copy of the plans is available on the Collier County Airport Authority website. A Q & A session was held with board, airport staff, and members of the public. Staff requested a copy of presentation and airport business plan. Enclosure 1 3 2. 2018 CRA/MSTU Tentative Calendar (Enclosure 3) Staff provided board draft calendar for review. After discussion board agreed to meet quarterly at a different location. A final draft will be presented at the December meeting. 3. 2017 Review and Proposed 2018 Action Plan (Enclosure 4) Staff provided board with 2017 Action Plan for review. After discussion board would like to meet on November 29th after MSTU meeting if possible to review the plan. 4. SWFL Brownfield Grant – Letter of Support (Enclosure 5) Staff provided board with a draft letter of support for board to review. Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion for the CRA to allow the Chairman to sign letter of support to Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council for the SWFL Brownfield’s Grant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ski Olesky and it was approved by unanimous vote 7-0. J. CRA Old Business. 1. Immokalee Sidewalk Improvements Project – updates i. Sidewalk flyer (Enclosure 6) Staff reviewed sidewalk educational flyer with board and members of the public. Staff will be distributing flyers to the community. Mr. Tim Durham provided board a brief history on the outreach programs that are underway in the community. 2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 7) Staff provided board with report on lighting, monuments, and maintenance contract. He also discussed in detail the Immokalee Sidewalk Project that is currently underway. Omar Deleon, Senior planner with PTNE would like for us to coordinate with Collier Area Transit (CAT) on future sidewalk project for upcoming Bus Shelters. 3. Immokalee Area Master Plan – update Ms. Anita Jenkins requested for the changes that were compiled by CRA staff. Staff will add them to the agenda in December. 4. Immokalee Impact Fee Installment Payment Pilot Program – update Staff will conduct a workshop with county staff, board, and members of the public in January to discuss the details of the program. 5. Immokalee Stormwater – update Michele provided board a brief update on stormwater activities. 6. Budget i. Current Budget (Enclosure 8a, 8b, & 8c) Staff reviewed budget with the board and members of the public. 7. Code Enforcement No update was given. 8. Office of Business & Economic Development Mr. Price gave a brief overview on the OBED efforts and announced the opening of the Immokalee Culinary Accelerator. Enclosure 1 4 Naples Chamber Kristi Bartlett gave a brief overview on the Economic Development efforts. 9. Other Agencies County Managers Office: Tim Durham, Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops provided board a brief update on authorized state appropriations for a project on Lake Trafford Road and the CRA Legislation items. Collier Area Transit: Omar Deleon, Senior Planner provided board a brief update on new route for CAT. K. Citizens Comments. No Comment L. Next Meeting Date. Next CRA Meeting December 20, 2017 @ 8:30 a.m. at the CareerSource Southwest FL located at 750 South 5th Street. M. Adjournment: Meeting Adjourned @ 11:50 A.M.