Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 09/26/2018
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MINUTES
Joint Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Immokalee Lighting and
Beautification MSTU Advisory Committees on September 26, 2018.
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
CareerSource SWFL
750 South 5th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-658-3000
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Norma Garcia, MSTU Chair and Mr. Estil Null, CRA Vice-
Chair at 8:41 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.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. No quorum was announced for both the MSTU and the CRA
boards.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Estil Null, Andrea Halman, Mike Facundo and Julian Morgan.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Ski Olesky, Linda Oberhaus, Yvar Pierre and Anne Goodnight.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Norma Garcia and Cherryle Thomas
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Bernardo Barnhart
Others Present:
Andrea Halman Danny Gonzalez, Jean-Pierre Thelisma, Will Sloup, Silvia Puente, Miya Thomas, Chris
Ambach, Victoria Peters, Mark Lemke, Armando Yzaguirre, Patrick Bateman, Fidel Vargas, Dottie
Cook, Bill Howell, Lydia Pitre, Mike Taylor, Patti Calderon, Jessica Crane, Anita Jenkins, Michele
Mosca, Carrie Williams, Lincoln Price, Christina Guerrero, Bill McDaniel, Antonia Rios, Maura Diaz,
Priscilla Roman, Dan Novakovich and Elizabeth Lazzara,
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Donna Lumbert and Lisa Perez.
D. Introductions.
Norma Garcia introduced herself and welcomed all to the meeting. All other board members introduced
themselves to the members of the public. All public present introduced themselves.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented agenda to the board for approval. Due to lack of quorum Agenda was not approved.
Board followed Agenda as a guideline for the scheduled presenters.
F. Approval of Consent Agenda.
Due to lack of quorum Consent Agenda was tabled to the October 17 Meeting.
1. Minutes
i. CRA Advisory Board Meeting for June 20, 2018 (Enclosure 1)
ii. MSTU Committee Meeting for June 27, 2018 (Enclosure 2)
2. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 3)
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3. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 4)
4. Budget
i. Current Budget (Enclosure 5)
5. Community Meetings (Enclosure 6)
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.
3. CRA Staff.
Christie Betancourt introduced Donna Lumbert, CRA Budget Analyst and Lisa Perez,
Administrative Assistant as the two new staff members that joined the CRA team. She also spoke
briefly on the departure of Project Manager, James Sainvilus and the vacancy posted for that
position.
4. CRA & MSTU Advisory Board Meeting Calendar (Enclosure 7)
Staff provided the advisory board with most recent calendar.
H. New Business.
1. 2018 FRA Conference (Enclosure 8)
Due to lack of quorum staff will be emailing board members to see who would like to attend the
FRA Conference. Andrea Halman has confirmed that she will be attending.
2. Economic Development Administration(EDA)Grant for Broadband Network Study (Enclosure 9)
Items was tabled for the next meeting.
3. MSTU Advisory Committee
i. Andrea Halman Reappointment (Enclosure 10)
Items was tabled for the next meeting.
ii. Vacancy (Enclosure 11)
Item was tabled for the next meeting.
4. FDOT Presentations (Time Certain 9:00 a.m.)
i. FDOT SR29 from I-75 to Oil Well Road (Enclosure 12)
Patrick Bateman, Project Manager spoke on the PD&E Study from I-75 to Oil Well Rd.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
ii. FDOT PD&E Study from Oil Well Road to SR82 (Enclosure 13)
Patrick Batemen along with Bill Howell, Lochner spoke on SR29 PD&E Study from Oil
Well Road to SR 82.
Antonia Rios and Maura Diaz with the help of a translator spoke on their concerns with the
high traffic at the intersection of Westclox Rd. and Carson Rd. The traffic congestion poses
a safety risk for the vehicle driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist. They said that the intersection
is located within a school zone, so they fear for their children’s safety because the
intersection is hard to cross. They would like to know if a traffic light or some sort of safety
measure can be added to one of the studies presented for future funding.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
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iii. FDOT SR29 from SR82 to Hendry County line (Enclosure 14)
Fidel Vargas, Project Manager spoke on the proposed improvements.
There will be a Public Meeting on October 11, 2018 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the
UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 2685 S R 29 North,
Immokalee, FL 34142 for further information.
Public comments were provided by:
Ms. Cherryle Thomas - Comment on cost of proposed project.
Ms. Andrea Halman - Comment on pathways with wide enough bike lanes.
Mr. Danny Gonzalez - Comment on timeline of project, cost and proposed completion date.
Ms. Norma Garcia - comment on installation of sidewalks on SR82.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
I. CRA & MSTU Old Business
1. Contractors Report
i. Q Grady Landscape Report (Enclosure 15)
Dan Novakovich reviewed observation report with board. He discussed in further detail
the monument that will on SR29 where Farm Worker Village is.
ii. A&M Property Maintenance (Enclosure 16)
Armando Yzaguirre provided a presentation of the continued work on the cleanup of debris
from Hurricane Irma. There was discussion about the accidents involving the knock down
poles and the reimbursement process. He also expressed his concern about the bulb out
planters not having enough drainage from excess water.
There were compliments on the maintenance of the street benches and bulb out planters
that they are being very well maintained and look good.
Deputy Mike Taylor complimented on the trash cans being well maintained.
2. Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan update
Michele Mosca provided board a quick update on the pond site located on Delaware Avenue and
the status of the Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan.
3. Code Enforcement
Christopher Ambach, Code Enforcement Supervisor spoke on educating property owners and
having them be more involved in the care of their residential or business properties to improve the
Beautification of Immokalee. Andrea Halman and Danny Gonzalez thanked code enforcement for
doing such a spectacular job on improving the community. Mr. Ambach also spoke on hiring
more code enforcement officers and now Immokalee is fully staffed.
4. Office of Business & Economic Development (OBED)
Lincoln Price provided board with a brief update on what the Office of Business & Economic
Development is working on.
5. Other Agencies
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce - Danny Gonzalez, President
Mr. Gonzalez provided board with a brief update on the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce.
Immokalee Area Master Plan - Anita Jenkins, Planner
Ms. Jenkins provided board with a brief update on the draft Immokalee Area Master Plan.
Commissioner Bill McDaniel provided board with brief community updates.
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J. Citizens Comments.
No additional comments were provided.
K. Next Meeting Date. Next CRA Meeting is on October 17, 2018 @ 8:30 A.M. at the Boys &
Girls Club – Bolch Campus, 1155 Roberts Ave., Immokalee, FL
Next MSTU Meeting is on October 24, 2018 @ 8:30 A.M. at Careersource
SWFL., 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL .
L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:15 A.M.
Enclosure 12 - 9/26/18Backup for September 26, 2018 Minutes
SR 29 ProjectDevelopment & Environment Study
Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Presentation
September 26, 2018
Project Location Map Purpose and Need
•Accommodating future population and growth
•Reducing truck traffic in the downtown
Immokalee area
•Correcting current design standard deficiencies
•Improving mobility and connectivity within the
regional transportation network
•Enhancing economic competitiveness
•Improving safety and emergency evacuation
capabilities
Summary of Public Outreach
10/18/07 SR 29 Public / Agency Purpose & Need
Scoping Meetings
11/01/07 Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting
#1
05/21/08 Immokalee CRA Meeting
07/24/08 Lee County Electrical Co-Operative (LCEC)
07/24/08 SAC Meeting #2
08/07/08 SR 29 Corridors Public Meeting
04/23/09 SAC Meeting #3
05/20/09 Immokalee CRA Meeting
06/23/09 Meeting with Large Property Owners
06/23/09 SR 29 Alignments Public Workshop
02/17-18/10 SR 29 Public and Agency Alternatives
Scoping Meetings
08/05/10 SAC Meeting #4
09/`5/10 Immokalee CRA Meeting
10/01/10 Meeting with Large Property Owners
12/07/11 Meeting with Large Property Owners
12/07/11 East Collier Chamber of Commerce
12/02/11 Immokalee CRA Meeting
04/02/13 MPO Staff Briefing
04/12/13 Commissioner Nance Briefing
04/26/13 Collier County Growth Management Staff Briefing
05/10/13 Commissioner Nance Follow-up Meeting
06/12/13 Collier County Growth Management Staff Follow-
up Meeting
08/14/13 Commissioner Nance Teleconference
08/16/13 Meeting with Large Property Owners
08/19/13 Collier County Growth Management Staff
Teleconference
08/21/13 Immokalee CRA Meeting
08/26/13 Collier MPO TAC Meeting
08/26/13 Collier MPO CAC Meeting
09/1/13 Collier MPO Board Meeting
09/16/13 SAC Meeting #5
10/30/13 Briefing of MPO Board Chairman
01/16/14 Commissioner Nance Briefing
01/23/14 SAC Meeting #6
02/19/14 Immokalee CRA Meeting
03/06/14 Meetings with Barron Collier & Collier Enterprises
03/14/14 Meetings with CCLP, County Parks & Recreation,
Casino
03/29/14 Distributed flyers at Harvest Festival
04/03/14 Alternatives Public Workshop
04/11/14 Collier MPO Board Meeting
04/21/14 Collier MPO TAC Meeting
04/21/14 Collier MPO CAC Meeting
08/16/17 Immokalee CRA Meeting
08/28/17 Collier MPO TAC Meeting
08/28/17 Collier MPO CAC Meeting
11/03/17 Collier MPO Board Meeting
11/09/17 2
nd Alternatives Public Workshop
RRecent Activities
•Advanced Design of Intersection of SR 29 at SR 82 and
included with SR 82 Design Project
•Conducted Second Alternatives Public Workshop on 11/2/17
•Incorporated FDOT’s new Design Manual Criteria
•Completed Analysis of Remaining Alternatives
•Selected Central Alternative #2 as Recommended Alternative
•Scheduled Public Hearing for November 15, 2018
•Coordinated Funding for Design of SR 29 Segments
•Design Commencing on Segments of SR 29:
1. Westclox Street to SR 82 in early 2019
2. Sunniland Nursery Rd to S. of Agriculture Way early 2019
3. S. of Agriculture Way to CR 846 in Spring 2019
•No Build Alternative will be carried through the
Public Hearing per Federal regulations
•Preserves existing roadway, as is, with only
routine maintenance and resurfacing, as required
•Postpones major improvements to SR 29 beyond
the Design Year 2045
No Build Alternative
Central Alternative #2
•Reconfigured signalized
intersection at SR 29 and CR 846
•Reconfigured signalized
intersection where the new
alignment of SR 29 meets the
existing SR 29 north of Westclox
Street / New Market Road
•Proposed roundabout at SR 29
and Westclox Street
•Minimizes grove impacts near
Airport
•Minor Impacts to Section 4(f)
resources –Airport Park and
Airport Conservation Area
•Avoids secondary panther
habitat, but impacts scrub jay and
gopher tortoise habitat
Comparative Evaluation Matrix
Evaluation Factors No-Build Alternative Central Alternative
#2
Length (miles)15.59 16.38
Area of ROW to be Acquired for Roadway (acres)077.82
Area of ROW to be Acquired for Stormwater Management /
Floodplain Compensation 0104
Number of Business Relocations 01
Business Parcels Impacted 04
Residential Parcels Impacted 00
Number of Parks / Public Recreation Areas Impacted 01
Number of Historic Sites Impacted (National Register of Historic
Places 00
Number of Potential Noise Sensitive Receivers Impacted 02
Area of Wetlands -Roadway (acres)0.00 14.33
Area of Surface Waters –Roadway (acres)0.00 15.41
Area of Floodplain Encroachment (acres)0.00 25.36
Potential Threatened & Endangered Species Impacts (none, low,
medium, high)None Medium
Number of Potential Contamination Sites (High or Medium Risk)031
TOTAL COSTS $0 $166,736,000
SSR 29 Project Development
&& Environment Study
Thank You
Enclosure 13 - 9/26/2018 Backup for September 26, 2018 Minutes
Enclosure 14 - 9/26/2018 Backup for September 26, 2018 Minutes