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Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Minutes 04/25/2018Enclosure 2 1 REVISED MINUTES Joint Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee and the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification Municipal Service Taxing (MSTU) Advisory Committee Boards on April 25, 2018. CareerSource Southwest Florida 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, FL 34142 239-658-3000 A.Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Norma Garcia MSTU Chair at 8:39 a.m. B.Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Norma Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. C.Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Norma Garcia, Andrea Halman, William “Bill” Deyo, Bernardo Barnhart and Cherryle Thomas. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: All present. CRA Advisory Committee Members Present: Dr. Frank Nappo, Estil Null, Julian Morgan, Andrea Halman, Yvar Pierre, Linda Oberhaus (8:48 a.m.) and Anne Goodnight (9:02 a.m.). CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Mike Facundo and Sky Olesky. Others Present: Silvia Puente, Theresa Schober, Reggie Wilson, Anita Jenkins, Amanda Martin, Marina Guirguis, Fred Thomas, Pastor Jean C. Paul, Kris VanLengen, Miya Thomas, Michele Mosca, Everett Loukonen, Carrie Williams, Jessica Crane, Bill McDaniel, Armando Yzaguirre, Dan Novakovich, and Omar Deleon. Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Esneida Castro & James Sainvilus. D.Introductions. MSTU Chair Norma Garcia introduced herself and welcomed all to the meeting and all other board members introduced themselves to the members of the public. All public present introduced themselves. E.Approval of Agenda. Norma Garcia presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. Action: Mrs. Cherryle Thomas made a motion for the MSTU to approve the Agenda as presented. Mr. Bill Deyo seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. Frank Nappo presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as presented. Action: Mr. Frank Nappo made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda as presented. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote 5-0. Enclosure 2 2 F. Approval of Minutes 1. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for March 21, 2018. (Enclosure 1) Action: Mrs. Cherryle Thomas made a motion for MSTU Advisory committee to approve minutes for the March 21, 2018 Joint CRA & MSTU meeting as presented. Mrs. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0. G. Public Workshop. 1. Immokalee Master Plan –Presentation/Workshop Anita Jenkins provided all a draft copy of the Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) and Future Land Use Map (FLUM). She reviewed thoroughly with the board and members of the public the IAMP handout with policies, goals, and objectives. She also provided board with maps of Immokalee Sidewalk plans and Neighborhood. Draft Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP), Future Land Use Map (FLUM), Immokalee Sidewalk Map and Immokalee Neighborhood Map are attached to the minutes for the record. H. Announcements. 1. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. The folder has the public notice for this meeting, CRA/MSTU 2018 Calendar, flyer for upcoming community events, and news articles of Immokalee. 2. Meetings and Public Comment speaker slips MSTU staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 3. Upcoming Community Meetings (Enclosure 2) Staff reviewed upcoming community meeting flyer with all present. I. CRA Old Business. 1. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 3) Staff presented report to board and members of the public. Project Manager discussed in more detail lighting, benches, sidewalks, trash cans and bulbous. Project Manager discussed in detail the Lighting Report. He said that the area at Road Maintenance where the MSTU was using to store all the knock down damaged poles has been cleaned up. MSTU. All the damaged poles have been disposed of at no cost to the MSTU. He reported on the pole that was knocked down on March 10,2018 on the median located on 1st Street and Colorado Avenue. Staff picked up police report on April 13th and said that a STARS Insurance Claim to Risk Management will be filed. Project manager will re-evaluate this median on 1st St. and Colorado Ave before re-installing another light pole there. After the evaluation we may have to cap and pull out the wires and not reinstall the light pole; we may install the light pole further back, etc. Project Manager also reported on the Main Street Improvements. He said that the project is at 60%.design. Staff spoke with the engineer and he will submit the 60% plans to FDOT then FDOT will submit the plans to the County for review and comments. The estimated cost for Enclosure 2 3 the new light poles from Ron Steedman (Cyclone) is $8,500.00 each. This is the complete assembly, pole, arm, and fixture with banner arms. This estimated cost was sent out to FDOT. Project Manager provided board with an update on the Trash cans and Bulbouts. He said that A&M is preparing a proposal and schedule to repair this action item. A&M is also preparing a proposal and schedule to remove all the dead plants and add dirt or mulch where it’s needed. Staff said that they will meet with Simmonds Electrical this week to discuss the lighting issues at the Zocalo Plaza. There are 11 poles that are missing light fixtures on Main Street from 1st Street thru 9th Street. After much discussion board agreed to hold a Special MSTU Meeting to further discuss the Immokalee Main Street Improvement with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Board requested that staff send a letter to Transportation Department to get signs in the Immokalee area replaced. Board is aware that it has been a challenge to replace these signs since most of the signs were damaged during Hurricane Irma. 2. CRA Manager’s report (Enclosure 4) Staff presented report to board and members of the public. Manager discussed in more detail the 2018 Economic Overview, CDBG 2018/2019 Grant Cycle, First Street Plaza (Immokalee Zocalo), the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition and Bus Shelters. Manager said that 2018 Economic Overview report was produced by the staff and students of the Regional Economic Research Institute at Florida Gulfcoast University. A complete copy of the plan is available upon request. Manager said that the CRA was Conditionally Approved for $200,000 for the CDBG 2018/2019 Grant Cycle. Funds will not be available until after October 1, 2018. She gave board and update on the First Street Plaza maintenance and upkeep. Staff is in the process of scheduling a meeting with park maintenance staff to discuss areas of concern. Staff is getting quotes for additional lighting, for a sign (hours of operation), a for sealant for the Benches at the Zocalo. Staff will remove the leftover Christmas decorations on the trellis and band shell. Trespass Warnings will be issued on an as needed basis. She said that the Immokalee Unmet Needs Coalition Board and Committee are meeting monthly and working on the ongoing needs of the community. Staff met with the new Case Management Coordinator and attended Executive, Regular, and Housing and Resource Directory Subcommittee Meetings. Omar Deleon from Collier Area Transit (CAT) provided board updates on the survey they conducted for the 25 bus stop sites and 6 shelters to do improvements. He also discussed proposed improvement along Roberts Avenue near the Senior Center. Brief discussion was also conducted on Lake Trafford Road and having an accessible route at the Pier. Enclosure 2 4 3.Annual Workshop Outcomes (Enclosure 5) 4.Budget. i.Current 162 & 111 Budget (Enclosure 6) Staff presented current budget to board for review. ii.Draft 2019 Budget (Enclosure 7) Staff presented proposed FY 2019 budget to board for review. A final draft will be presented to board at the May meeting. Board agreed to keep the millage tax rate the same for FY 2019. Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to keep the millage tax rate neutral for the 2019 fiscal year budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bill Deyo and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0. 5.Contractor. i.Landscape Architect Report (Enclosure 8) Dan Novakovich with Q Grady Minor provided board a report on the new Immokalee welcome signs. Report was discussed in detail with board. ii.A&M Property Maintenance Landscape Monthly Report (Enclosure 9) Armando Yzaguirre provided board a monthly Landscape Maintenance Report for board to review. He also discussed the Bulbout Estimate #1006R for $1,600 and Trash Can Removal Estimate #1020R for $2,800. He provided board and itemized cost of services for review. He answered questions regarding the cost per bulb-outs, the cost of manual irrigation, and the removal of trash cans. Trash Cans will be removed as soon a contractor can schedule with staff. CRA staff will meet with contractor to finalize which bulbouts to remove. 6.Code Enforcement. CRA Operation Manager reviewed with the board and public what Code Enforcement Supervisor, Cristina Perez reported during the April 18th CRA Advisory Board meeting. She reported about the clean-up that occurred on Saturday, April 14, 2018. She said it was a complete success disposing of items at Sanders Pines. She also said that they are hoping to train and educate the people in the community in the near future on disposing of hazardous materials. She also discussed having a “Shred Day” and “Drug Drop Off” day in Immokalee to dispose of all confidential materials and unwanted drugs at an Immoklaee site. •Immokalee Master Plan Update •Stormwater Master Plan •Unmet Needs Coalition •Housing Plan Implementation •Sidewalk – Carver/5th Street •Marketing/Branding •Departmental Coordination •New Welcome Signs •Irma Repairs •Coordination with FDOT •Main Street Improvements •Lake Trafford Road Improvements Staff presented and reviewed with board and members of the public a one pager of information on 2018 CRA & MSTU Priorities. MSTU CRA Enclosure 2 5 7. Office of Business & Economic Development. No report was given. 8. Other Agencies: Immokalee Stormwater Michele Mosca advised board members and public that at the next CRA meeting she will present the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan updates. J. Citizens Comments. No citizen comments. K. Next Meeting Date. Next MSTU Meeting May 23, 2018 @ 8:30 A.M. CareerSource SWFL. CRA Meeting May 16, 2018 @ 8:30 A.M. CareerSource SWFL 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, Fl. 34142 L. Adjournment: Meeting Adjourned @ 12:00 P.M.