Immokalee CRA Minutes 05/15/2019
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee on May 15, 2019.
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A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:08 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and Verdier Clement lead prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Estil Null, Frank Nappo, Yvar Pierre, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Andrea Halman, Francisco Leon and
Edward “Ski” Olesky.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Michael “Mike” Facundo.
Others Present:
Michael Choate, Barbara Hawks, Andrew Bennett, Victoria Peters, Silvia Puente, Miya Reyes, Michele
Mosca, Alexi Cardona, Michelle Scavone, William Lang, Jessica Crane, Angie Canete-Perez, Reginaldo
Carmelia, Lincoln Price, Juan Barrera, Peter Sidney, Steven Lopez, Yvonette Merat, Greg Betancourt,
and William “Bill” McDaniel.
Staff: Sean Callahan, Anita Jenkins, Christie Betancourt, Donna Lumbert, and Kayla Boney.
D. Introductions.
All public present introduced themselves. All board members introduced themselves to the members of
the public.
Dr. Nappo encouraged members to read the article that was written regarding the Immokalee Area
Master Plan.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented agenda to the board for approval.
CRA Action:
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Ski Olesky
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
F. Approval of Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes
i. CRA Advisory Board Meeting for March 20, 2019 (Enclosure 1)
2. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 2)
3. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 3)
4. Budget
i. Current Budget (Enclosure 4)
5. Community Meetings (Enclosure 5)
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Staff presented the board with the April 17, 2019 CRA Meeting Minutes, CRA Operations Manager
Report, CRA Project Manager Report, Budgets, and Upcoming Meetings.
The CRA board approved the Consent Agenda with one correction on the upcoming meetings
enclosure. The Immokalee Community Safety Team Meeting was moved up from May 27, 2019 to
May 20, 2019 due to Memorial Day.
CRA Action:
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with one correction.
Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
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 and upcoming community event flyers. The folder
included a news article regarding the Immokalee Area Master Plan submittal to DEO.
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. Legislative updates (Enclosure 6)
Sean Callahan provided board and members of the public and update on the CRA bill. Enclosure
6 provided the board with detailed information.
H. New Business.
1. Collier 311 Presentation – Maria Pizarro, Community Relations Specialist & Collier 311
Administrator (Enclosure 7)
Maria Pizarro along with Michelle Scavone and William Lang presented the Collier 311 program
to board and members of the public. A live step by step presentation was presented followed by a
Q&A session.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
2. Legrand Caribbean Market Mural (Enclosure 8)
Staff presented board with Enclosure 8 which is a rendering of proposed mural for LeGrand
Caribbean Market located at 402 South 1st Street. After discussion on the benefits of public art the
rendering was approved with a minor change. Staff is in the process of creating specific criteria
for murals in Immokalee.
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the mural with one revision. Ms. Anne Goodnight
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
I. CRA Old Business
1. 2019 CRA & MSTU Work Plan Priorities (Enclosure 9)
Ms. Christie Betancourt provided final draft of the 2019 CRA Work Plan priorities for board to
approve. After final review board approved plan with minor grammatical changes. A final copy
will be added to communications folder at the next meeting.
Action: Mr. Ski Olesky made a motion to approve the 2019 CRA Work Plan with minor changes.
Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
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2.Draft FY 2020 Budget (Enclosure 10)
Ms. Christie Betancourt provided final draft of the 2020 Budget for board to approve. After final
review board approved budget with a minor change to FDOT cost share from 125,000 to 125,342.
A copy of the final 2020 budget will be added to communications folder at the next meeting.
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the 2020 budget with a minor cost change.
Mr. Frank Leon seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
i.Landscape Maintenance Contract (Enclosure 11)
Staff provided board with Enclosure 11 which is a timeline of the Immokalee MSTU
Landscape Maintenance expenses for the last 10 years.
3.Immokalee Stormwater Master Plan Update (Enclosure 12)
CRA staff announced that county staff met on May 9th and discussed Lake Trafford Road
stormwater and sidewalk improvements. Enclosure 12 shows a map of the project that will be
funded by the county for design in 2020, with construction commencing in 2021. Michele Mosca
was available for Q&A.
4.Immokalee Area Master Plan Update
Ms. Jenkins provided board an update on the outcome of the May 14, 2019 BCC Meeting where
the Immokalee Area Master Plan (Agenda Item 9C) was approved 5-0 for submittal to Department
of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
Ms. Anne Goodnight thanked Commissioner McDaniel for his support.
5.CDBG Grants
i.FY 2019 Second Amendment (Enclosure 13)
Staff presented the Second Amendment for the Immokalee 2018 Sidewalk CD-18-03
Project. The amendment is for additional funding in the amount of $476,365 and a time
extension for the project. The total estimated cost for this project is $860,000. CDBG
funds will pay $676,365 of the project and the CRA will fund the difference.
ii.FY 2020 Conditional Award Letter (Enclosure 14)
Staff announced that the CRA received a letter on April 23, 2019 informing them of the
reduction of CDBG funds. The funds awarded have been reduced from $500,000 to
$476,365.
6.The Face of Immokalee (Enclosure 15)
Staff provided a brief background and showed a video regarding The Face of Immokalee Project.
Enclosure 15 provided a brief on the project history, the committee formed, cost estimates, and
protentional project locations. After much discussion board decided CRA funds should not be
used to fund this project. It was suggested to get an established 501c3 corporation to fund the
community project or ask the Tourist Development Council (TDC) to assist with funding. Board
supports the project idea at the Zocalo Plaza.
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to support The Face of Immokalee Project. Mr. Frank
Leon seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
7.Main Street - Update
Staff announced that the agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
and Collier County for the MSTU funded portion of the Main Streets project will go to the board
for approval on May 28, 2019.
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Staff informed the board that the project cost increased from $123,120 to $125,342. Additional
updates will be available at a future meeting.
8. TIGER Grant – Immokalee Complete Streets Update
Staff said that they don’t have any new updates for the TIGER Grant. They are waiting for GMD
staff to put together a cost estimate 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
Steven Lopez provided code enforcement update regarding the community clean up, ongoing
demolition projects and Collier 311.
10. FDOT Updates
Ms. Victoria Peters the FDOT liaison provided updates on Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) projects in the area.
11. Office of Business and Economic Development (OBED)
Mr. Lincoln Price of the Office of Business and Economic Development (OBED) provided updates
regarding the accelerator status and upcoming workshops regarding Opportunity Zone.
12. Immokalee Culinary Accelerator
No update provided.
13. Other Agencies
Immokalee Regional Airport – Andrew Bennett
Mr. Bennett provided updates on the airport security upgrade project, on the extension to the
taxiway project, and on new hanger development.
Immokalee Fire Department – Chief Michael Choate
Chief Choate provided updates on land acquisition for the new fire station on New Market Road
and the reopening of the Carson Road station. He said they are seeking grant funds to build the
New Market Road station after 2020. He said the only way to reopen the Cason Road station
would be to increases fire district revenue.
Immokalee Public Library – Miya Reyes
Ms. Reyes provided updates on the library summer calendar of events. She informed all present
that the library is now open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Immokalee Foundation – Barbara Hawks
Ms. Hawks provided updates on upcoming summer programs that the Immokalee Foundation is
doing.
J. Citizens Comments.
Yvonette Merat introduced herself and a new business who sends CNAs to homes. She provided her
contact information to all.
K. Next Meeting Date. CRA will next meet on June 19, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. at Immokalee Library.
L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:48 A.M.
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