Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 06/26/2019
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on June 26, 2019.
CareerSource SWFL.
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 8:34 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silent.
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.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Norma Garcia, Cherryle Thomas, Andrea Halman, Bernardo Barnhart, and Peter Johnson.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Others Present:
Armando Yzaguirre, Abel Jaimes, Kathleen Morales Perez, Victoria Peters, and William (Bill)
McDaniel.
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Jennifer Quintanilla, and Alessandra Cardenas.
D. Introductions.
All board members introduced themselves to the members of the public. All public present introduced
themselves.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented the agenda to the board for approval.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Ms. Cherryle
Thomas seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
F. Approval of Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes
i. MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting for May 22, 2019 (Enclosure 1)
2. Budget.
i. Current Budget (Enclosure 2)
3. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 3)
4. Community Meetings (Enclosure 4)
Staff presented the board with the May 22, 2019 MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Budget,
Operations Manager’s Report, and Community Meetings.
Action: Ms. Cherryle Thomas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms.
Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
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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 flyers for upcoming community events.
Ms. Thomas announced the August 22nd meet and greet at the Casino from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. There
will be a $10.00 fee. Chamber awards will be handed out on this day. She also announced Christmas
around the world will be on December 14th at 5:30 pm.
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.
H. New Business.
No new business.
I. Old Business.
1. Advisory board updates
i. Cherryle Thomas, Committee member
Ms. Thomas was approved to stay on as committee member with exemption.
ii. Norma Garcia, MSTU Chair
Ms. Garcia announced that she is stepping down as MSTU Chair. She nominated Bernardo
Barnhart as her replacement since Vice-Chair Andrea Halman declined to be chair due to other
board commitments.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve Ms. Norma Garcia’s resignation as Chair
and appoint Mr. Bernardo Barnhart as Chair. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion and it passed
by unanimous vote. 5-0.
2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 5)
Staff provided board updates on ongoing MSTU projects. Staff announced that some trash cans
have been removed from main street and 1st for repairs. There are currently 13 cans left. Area of
concern is 9th street, lighting is not bright enough. Staff also provided updates on Zocalo
improvements.
3. Main Street Improvements Project – FDOT Project #439002-1 – update
Staff provided an update on the Main Street Improvements Project.
4. Beautification Area Enhancements – update
Staff announced that they are going to wait until the new project manager is hired before moving
forward with working on the recommended beautification enhancements.
5. Monuments – update
Staff is working on getting additional quotes to replace wooden signs. Staff is waiting on repairs
to Triangle area, with additional lighting and new signs.
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6. Contractor Reports
i. Maintenance Report
1. A&M Monthly Report (Enclosure 6)
Armando Yzaguirre of A&M Maintenance provided updates to the board. Mr. Yzaguirre
reviewed the maintenance report. Mr. Yzaguirre advised the board of repair to pavers
being expensive, the estimated cost would be $15,000.
2. Staff and Armando reviewed the Project Manager Observation Field Report with the
board. Mr. Yzaguirre will wait for the new project manager to make a plan of action for
beautification improvements.
Ms. Thomas expressed her concern over the 1st Street area.
Commissioner McDaniel would like for knocked down light poles to be replaced as soon
as possible. He said staff should not wait for reimbursement to be made before taking
action.
By Consensus board agreed to do a brainstorming session once Project Manager is hired.
7. Tiger Grant
Staff announced that they are still in meetings with FDOT and will be getting background on
designs.
8. Code Enforcement updates
CRA staff provided board and public with code enforcement updates. Code is working with
Mosquito Control to address abandoned tires that are accumulating water making it a perfect habitat
for mosquito breeding. A community cleanup will be held in the Arrowhead area on Saturday, July
20th, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
9. FDOT updates
Victoria Peters with FDOT announced that there will be enhancements done at Immokalee Drive
and 29 as well as 9th Street and Lake Trafford road. They will be addressing the safety issue with
the pedestrian signals. There will be a road safety audit to begin mid-September/October.
10. Other Agencies
None.
Board discussed whether to meet in August. After discussion board agreed 3-2 not to meet in
August.
By Consensus board agreed not to meet on August 28, 2019.
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J. Citizens Comments.
No citizens comments.
K. Next Meeting Date. The next MSTU meeting will be on September 25, 2019 @ 8:30A.M. at
CareerSource SWFL. 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee, FL.
L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 9:42 A.M.