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Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 04/24/2019 Enclosure 1 1 MINUTES Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on April 24, 2019. CareerSource SWFL 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, FL 34142 239-658-3000 A. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Andrea Halman, MSTU Vice-Chair at 9:10 A.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silent. Andrea Halman led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum. Christie Betancourt opened roll call. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present: Andrea Halman, Bernardo Barnhart, and Peter Johnson. MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused: Norma Garcia and Cherryle Thomas. Others Present: Frank Nappo, Armando Yzaguirre, Silvia Puente, Annie Alvarez and William (Bill) McDaniel. Staff: Anita Jenkins, Christie Betancourt, and Kayla Boney. D. Introductions. All board members introduced themselves to the members of the public. All public present introduced themselves. Annie Alvarez of Collier County Parks and Recreation introduced herself and provided updates on the Immokalee parks. Annie announced that the Immokalee Community Park’s Easter event was a success. She also said that the repairs to Ann Olesky Park at Lake Trafford and the Immokalee Sports Complex are continuing. The kiddie pool has been approved to open. The repairs to the large pool will begin after January 1, 2020. The gymnasium floor will be replaced in January of 2020 as well. The sports complex will have new swim programs beginning this summer. E. Approval of Agenda. Staff presented the agenda to the board for approval. Action: Mr. Peter Johnson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Bernardo Barnhart seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. F. Approval of Consent Agenda. 1. Minutes i. MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting for March 27, 2019 (Enclosure 1) 2. Budget. i. Current Budget (Enclosure 2) 3. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 3) 4. Community Meetings (Enclosure 4) 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 409 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - April 24 2019 (9086 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - May 22, 2019) Enclosure 1 2 Staff presented the board with the March 27, 2019 MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Budget, Operations Manager’s Report, and Community Meetings. Action: Mr. Peter Johnson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Bernardo Barnhart seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. G. Announcements. 1. Communications Folder Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public. The folder contained the public notice for this meeting, CRA/MSTU 2019 Calendar, and flyers for upcoming community events. 2. Public Comment speaker slips Staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they feel it necessary. 3. 2019 Joint Workshop Highlights Staff announced that the workshop went well and provided a brief recap of the meeting. Commissioner McDaniel announced that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to create a capital plan and extend the life of the Immokalee CRA for an additional thirty years. The BCC also supported the independence of the Culinary Accelerator from Economic Incubators Inc. (EII). 4. CRA Staff Staff provided an update on CRA staff. Christie Betancourt announced that Anita Jenkins will fill in for Debrah Forester pending her return. The CRA Project Manager position will remain open for two weeks. Staff encouraged board members to inform anyone who may be interested in the position. H. New Business. 1. MSTU Meeting Calendar Staff reviewed the 2019 CRA/MSTU Meeting Calendar. Following brief discussion, the board agreed to begin meetings at 8:30 A.M effective immediately. Action: Mr. Bernardo Barnhart made a motion to approve the 8:30 A.M new meeting start time for the MSTU. Mr. Peter Johnson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 3-0. I. Old Business. 1. Main Street Improvements Project – FDOT Project #439002-1 (Enclosure 5) Staff provided an update on the Main Street Improvements Project. Staff announced that th e cost for the MSTU funded portion of the project increased from $123,120.00 to $125,342.00. Additional updates will be available at a future meeting. 2. Advisory Board Update Staff and board briefly discussed the option of increasing the number of board members. Staff announced that Ms. Norma Garcia will be stepping down from her position as Chair. Action will be taken at the next meeting when Ms. Garcia is present. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 410 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - April 24 2019 (9086 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - May 22, 2019) Enclosure 1 3 3. 2019 CRA & MSTU Work Plan Priorities (Enclosure 6) Staff reviewed the 2019 CRA & MSTU Work Plan Priorities with the board. Ms. Betancourt announced that the items that are in bold text under each main objective are main priorities. Ms. Betancourt reviewed the main priority items with the board. Commissioner McDaniel expressed that he would like two separate work plans for the CRA and MSTU, as there are different funds for each board. Staff will present the final work plan for approval at the next meeting. i Draft FY2020 Budget (Enclosure 7) Staff and board reviewed the FY2020 budget. Staff discussed funding that is payed out of the general revenue fund 111-16805 in detail with the board. Ms. Andrea Halman asked if old light poles can be reused in some areas have no lighting. Staff informed the board that, once hired, they would like to have the new project manager investigate the matter. Commissioner McDaniel voiced concern over the amount of reserves available in the MSTU funds. Staff informed all present that reserves must be project specific to be used. Staff announced that there is a potential project being planned which will use all the reserve funds. Commissioner McDaniel announced that he would like to view the capital projects listed for the reserves. Staff announced that they will present the final budget for approval at the next meeting. 4. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 8) Staff reviewed the MSTU Project Manager Report with the board. Staff briefly discussed the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project and Immokalee Sidewalk Improvements Project. Regarding trash cans and garbage pickup, staff announced that the trash cans have been overflowing sporadically. Commissioner McDaniel recommended another trash can diet as a solution. Staff announced that they are working on the recommended Zocalo Improvements and will provide updates at a future meeting. 5. Beautification Area Enhancements – Update Staff announced that they are working on the recommended beautification area enhancements. These include adding an additional holiday to the roster of banner decorations that the MSTU currently rotates throughout the year and having a kiosk at the Zocalo Plaza. Staff will provide updates on these projects at a future meeting. 6. Monuments i. Hart’s Electrical Quote for Triangle Area and 1st Street – Update Staff provided an update on the Hart’s Electrical quote for the Triangle Area and 1st Street. ii. Lykins Sign Quote for Triangle Area Sign (Enclosure 9) 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 411 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - April 24 2019 (9086 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - May 22, 2019) Enclosure 1 4 Staff provided updates and announced that they are moving forward with a purchase order for lighting for the two existing signs. 7. Contractor Reports i. Revised Sign Engineering Proposal – Update Staff provided board with update on Q Grady Minors revised proposals. Work was separated into two separate purchase orders. A notice to proceed is expected to be issued this week. Maintenance Report 1. A&M Monthly Report (Enclosure 10) Armando Yzaguirre of A&M Maintenance provided updates to the board. Mr. Yzaguirre reviewed the maintenance report and informed the board that damage to irrigation and pavers have created trip hazards to the public. Mr. Yzaguirre asked staff if they would be interested in A&M providing a quote to repair the pavers. Mr. Yzaguirre also brought attention to the fact that the base for the light pole in front of St. Mathews House is in constant need of repair. 2. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 11) Staff reviewed the Project Manager Field Report with the board and Mr. Yzaguirre. Mr. Yzaguirre discussed the possibility of reducing the number of benches along Mainstreet. Ms. Andrea Halman voiced concern over the matter, believing that the current number of benches is needed to serve a walking community. Commissioner McDaniel informed the board that Immokalee is not considered a walking community and suggests that the benches be dispersed to other areas. Staff and the board once again discussed the trash can overflow issue. Staff agreed to remove some of the trash cans in the area and will provide an update on the overflow issue. 8. TIGER Grant Updates County staff had no official updates. CRA Staff announced that they are expecting a cost estimate from county staff for the MSTU to take over the on-going maintenance and utility cost of lighting in the designated TIGER grant area. 9. Code Enforcement Updates No official updates from code enforcement but CRA staff provided updates from the last CRA meeting. Staff announced that the CRA provided a letter of support for the demolition of blighted housing on Palmetto Avenue. Dr. Frank Nappo inquired about the status of a property on Boxwood Drive. Staff informed Dr. Nappo that the property in question is being addressed by Code Enforcement. 10. FDOT Updates No updates. 11. Other Agencies Silvia Puente of the Immokalee Library provided an update on the new hours of operation. Ms. Puente announced that the Library will now be open on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. J. Citizens Comments. None. K. Next Meeting Date. The next MSTU meeting will be on June 26, 2019 @ 8:30A.M. at CareerSource SWFL. 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL. L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 10:48 A.M. 24.A.3 Packet Pg. 412 Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - April 24 2019 (9086 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - May 22, 2019) 24.A.3Packet Pg. 413Attachment: MSTU Meeting Minutes - April 24 2019 (9086 : Immokalee MSTU Advisory Board - May 22, 2019)