Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Minutes 05/16/2018
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee on May 16, 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 Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 8:44 a.m.
B. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
James Sainvilus led the Pledge of Allegiance and opened the meeting with a prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Due to lack of quorum Chair had open discussion and public comments until a quorum was announced
at 9:00 a.m.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Estil Null, Andrea Halman, Ski Olesky, Anne Goodnight (9:00 a.m.) and Yvar Pierre
(10:00 a.m.).
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Mike Facundo, Julian Morgan and Linda Oberhaus.
Others Present:
Kristi Bartlett, Cristina Perez, Juan Gallegos, Danny Gonzalez, Barry Williams, Michele Mosca, Dottie
Cook Amy Patterson, Robert Wiley, Elizabeth Lazzara, Gino Santabarbara and Bill McDaniel.
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Esneida Castro & James Sainvilus.
D. Introductions
CRA Chairman Dr. Frank Nappo introduced himself and welcomed all to the meeting. All other board
members introduced themselves to the members of the public. All public present introduced themselves.
Immokalee Area Master Plan (IAMP) – Anita Jenkins, Principal Planner (Enclosure 9)
Anita discussed with the board and members of the public Version 2 of the IAMP handout with policies,
goals, and objectives. Anita also provided board with updated maps of Immokalee Sidewalk plans and
Neighborhood.
Anita will do public outreach to get comments on the Immokalee Area Master Plan. Anita will need
comments by May 25, 2018. Next meeting to finalize the full transmitted plan will be held on June 26,
2018 at the Board of County Commissioners chamber.
Anita has already reached out to the Blockers about the Immokalee Area Master Plan and will inform
Robert Davenport about the project. County staff will put together a white paper to present with a
summary list of recommendations.
Code Enforcement – Cristina Perez, Code Enforcement Supervisor reported (Enclosure 11)
Staff presented board members and public with the open code cases for the month of April. Ms. Perez
discussed what code enforcement is doing to improve on the file cases and reporting process. She also
said that they want to educate the residents of Immokalee in the near future on how to get rid of hazardous
materials in a safe manner.
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Cristina talked about yard debris and having another clean-up day in July of 2018 she will let us know
on the exact day at our next meeting.
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce - President Danny Gonzalez announced the Chamber Breakfast
Meeting for Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Lozano’s Restaurant located on 405 New Market Road E.
Immokalee, FL. Danny said they will not have a Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting in July.
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County – Elizabeth Lazzara wanted to see if we can educate the residents
of Immokalee about keeping the swales clean of debris and that they are Collier County property not
residential property.
Dr. Frank Nappo announced the Leadership Meeting on June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the
CareerSource SWFL located on 750 South 5th Street. The next meeting will be on October 2018 will
let you know the specifics later.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Dr. Frank Nappo presented revised agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as
presented.
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda as presented. Mr.
Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote 5-0.
F. Approval of Consent Agenda
Dr. Frank Nappo presented the revised minutes of the April 18th and April 25th CRA meetings for board
to approve. Consent Agenda was approved as presented.
1. Minutes
i. CRA Advisory Board Meeting for April 18, 2018 (Enclosure 1)
ii. Joint CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting for April 25, 2018 (Enclosure 2)
2. CRA Manager’s Report (Enclosure 3)
3. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 4)
4. Budget
i. Current Budget (Enclosure 5)
ii. Final Draft 2019 Budget (Enclosure 6)
5. Community Meetings (Enclosure 7)
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion for the CRA Advisory board to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Mr. Estil Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
Commissioner McDaniel suggested staff have a budget workshop prior to final draft budget being
approved. After discussion board made a motion to have a budget workshop next year well in advance
of the budget being finalized.
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Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to direct staff to have an Annual Budget Workshop
prior to finalizing the CRA and MSTU budget. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote. 5-0.
G. 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, and flyers for
upcoming community events.
2. Public Comment speaker slips
CRA staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time
if they feel it necessary.
After much discussion board agreed to not meet in July and August and to move the November 21, 2018
CRA Regular meeting to a Joint CRA& MSTU Meeting to be held on November 28, 2018.
H. CRA New Business.
1. Collier County Parks & Recreation Master Plan – Presentation (Enclosure 8)
Barry Williams Director for Parks & Recreations presented board members and public with
an updated Collier County Parks & Recreation Master Plan Overview.
He discussed with board and members of the public future development and improvements
for the Immokalee area. Which include putting Athletic Fields on the westside of town in
Immokalee for the children in the community. Continue to develop Pepper Ranch Road and
put a Mountain Bike Path for locals and people traveling from other communities or out of
state. He said that the softball and baseball fields are being overused, also talking to
Immokalee High School and School Board about using their facilities more often.
Barry said the pools are getting maintenance they are re-doing the concrete floor to the Kiddie
Pool. The pool should be opened sometime in June 2018. They are also expanding existing
facilities in Immokalee such as, the fitness and sports facilities, softball and baseball fields,
lake land, docks, piers, community center, and nature trails. Expand Recreation Programs
teen sports, older adult programs, various community-driven programs (computer, art, age-
based, aquatic adaptive.) also have active transportation access to parks and beaches.
He said adding additional Recreation Facilities in Immokalee. Evaluate where new fields
might be placed and where artificial turf might be used to increase capacity. Improve restroom
and trash maintenance have professional inspections of key facilities and asset management
system to track maintenance needs. Enhance communications and branding (web and social
media).
A copy of the Collier County Parks & Recreation Master Plan Overview can be made
available by email or hard copy upon request.
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I. CRA Old Business.
1. Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan
Robert Wiley presented board members and public a handout and a presentation of the
Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan.
Robert gave a brief background of the original plan that was prepared by H.W. Lochner back
in 2005 and the draft plan that was prepared by Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) in 2010.
He said county Stormwater Management staff initiated efforts to evaluate stormwater
improvements needs in Immokalee to reduce flooding potential in 2015. Emphasis was also
placed on providing stormwater treatment facilities as part of coordination with the County
Pollution Control Division and the Lake Trafford Management Team. Data collection,
conceptual plan development and stormwater computer modeling occurred in 2016-2017.
The Immokalee Stormwater Improvements Program (ImmSIP) includes the following topics:
• Conceptual Stormwater Projects
o Lake Trafford Road (West End) - Ditch and Culver Upgrade Project
o Fish Branch Creek Project
o Immokalee Drive/Lake Trafford Road/Carson Road Project
o Madison Avenue Channel Project
o East Delaware Avenue Area Project
o Immokalee Slough Flow Capacity Project
o Roberts Avenue West 0 Water Quality Project
o South 5th Street – Water Quality Project
o Seminole Reservation – Pump station(s) Project
• Capital Project Programming of design/permitting/construction
o Get the key funding and construction impact entities together when development a
multi-year project prioritization program. They should include the Immokalee CRA,
Immokalee MSTU, Collier County Stormwater Management, Big Cypress Basin
and Immokalee Water and Sewer District.
o Develop a ranking system for prioritization criteria.
• Maintenance
o A dedicated, ongoing stormwater maintenance program is essential to keep facilities
operating at design capacity
o Establish a harvesting schedule or the constructed ponds to remove nutrient for the
system.
• Public Outreach
o Develop and promote an active public outreach program
Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
2. Immokalee Area Master Plan (Enclosure 9)
Staff provided board version 2 of the Immokalee Area Master Plan for final edits. CRA staff
said they have some edits to provide regarding a policy for a Satellite EOC.
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3. First Street Plaza – Immokalee Zocalo (Enclosure 10)
James Sainvilus presented and reviewed Simmonds Electrical of Naples Quote #1815331 for
improvements to the Immokalee Zocalo. Improvements include Lighting to the Band Shell
stage and the Trellis area. Total cost is estimated at $3,730.
He also advised the members about putting enough lights to light up the Zocalo Plaza. They
already have censor light when people pass thru the plaza the lights turns on automatically.
He is meeting with Park Maintenance staff to discuss areas of concerns.
He is getting additional quotes for additional lighting and signs (hours of operation) and
trespass warnings.
After much discussion board requested staff get more estimates and to go with the vendor
with a not to exceed amount of $3,730.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion for CRA Advisory Board to spend up to $ 3,730.00 for
Lighting improvements at the Zocalo. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous
vote. 5-0.
4. Code Enforcement updates (Enclosure 11)
Discussed under introductions.
5. Office of Business & Economic Development.
No report was given.
6. Other Agencies.
Agencies commented during introductions.
J. Citizens Comments.
No further citizens comment. Comments were done during introductions.
K. Next Meeting Date. Next CRA Meeting is on June 20, 2018 @ the Immokalee Community Park
located at 321 North 1st Street unless otherwise noticed.
L. Adjournment: Meeting Adjourned @ 11:46 a.m.
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