Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 10/23/2019
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on September 25, 2019.
CareerSource SWFL
750 South 5th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-658-3000
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Bernardo Barnhart, MSTU Chair at 8:34 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silent.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel led the Pledge of Allegiance and MSTU chair Bernardo
Barnhart led a moment of silence.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Bernardo Barnhart, Andrea Halman, Norma Garcia, Peter Johnson, and Cherryle Thomas.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
All present.
Others Present:
Armando Yzaguirre, Victoria Peters, and William (Bill) McDaniel.
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Julian Morgan, and Monica Acosta.
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 with one addition. Staff added item H.1. Collier
County Transit (CAT) Proposed Transfer Station in Immokalee.
Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve the agenda with one addition. 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 June 26, 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 June 26, 2019 MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, Budget,
Operations Manager’s Report, and Community Meetings.
Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ms.
Cherryle Thomas 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, the Ann Olesky Park letter of support letter, the
Immokalee Seminole Casino Hotel sponsorship letter, the 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting flyer,
and the 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. CRA Staff
No updates
4. MSTU & CRA draft Advisory Board Meeting Calendar (Enclosure 5)
Staff presented the draft MSTU & CRA draft Advisory Board Meeting Calendar.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve the MSTU part of the calendar as presented.
Ms. Norma Garcia seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
Ms. Cherryle Thomas announced that the Christmas parade is scheduled for December 14th, 2019,
this year’s theme is Grinchmas. The parade will start on 212 Jerome Street. She also announced
that Immokalee CRA Operations Manager, Christie Betancourt, was given the Immokalee Chamber
of Commerce Community Service Award this year.
H. New Business.
1. Collier Area Transit (CAT) Proposed Transfer Station in Immokalee
Staff presented the information given at the CRA meeting on September 18, 2019. Staff explained
Michelle Arnold from Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancements (PTNE) was seeking letters
of support for conditional use at 419 North 1st street for a proposed Collier Area Transit (CAT)
Superstop and Transfer station within the community of Immokalee.
Action: Ms. Norma Garcia made a motion that the MSTU Advisory Committee provide a letter of
support to Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) Division for the conditional use at 419
North 1st street. Ms. Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
I. Old Business.
1. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 6)
Mr. Julian Morgan provided board updates on ongoing MSTU projects. Some areas of concern are
the knockdown poles along 1st Street and Main street. There are several poles down, and the
reimbursements are starting to come in. Now that a project manager in place things should move
along quicker on the part of getting the police report and claims processed. Staff would like to
come up with a Lighting Plan concept with options and bring back at a future meeting. Mr. Morgan
also reported on the Immokalee Zocalo Plaza issues that facilities had to address. Staff will be
coordinating with Parks & Recreation and facilities to provide preventative maintenance at the park.
2. Main Street Improvements Project – FDOT Project #439002-1
Staff presented the board with updates on the SR 29 (Main Street) project from North 9th Street to
North 1st Street (Project #439002-1). Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) partnered with
the CRA and the Municipal to program a project on SR 29 in Immokalee due to a history high
bicycle and pedestrian crashes and activity.
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The purpose of the project is to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety and consists of installing
two RRFBs (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), signing and pavement marking improvements,
reconstruction of the lighting system, constructing a new signal at 3rd Street, drainage
improvements, and sidewalk enhancements. The project is estimated at 1.98 Million. The FDOT
Project Manager for this project is David Jones. The project schedule is as follows:
• 100% design completed in May 2019.
• Out for bid by October 2019.
• Award the contract to the contractor by December 2019.
• Construction will begin within 60/90 days after awarded contract (April 2020)
• Expected completion by September 2020.
3. Holiday Decorations
Staff discussed the upcoming Holiday Decoration options for the upcoming holiday season. Mr.
Armando Yzaguirre discussed his concerns for the pole decorations. Staff will be ordering bulbs
for the existing Angel decorations and will process FDOT permit for installation. Mr. Yzaguirre
will get with Julian Morgan to get counts and see what items can be salvaged. Board would like
to know what it will cost to rent decorations as an alternative.
4. Monuments – Welcome Signs
i. Triangle Sign (Enclosure 7)
Mr. Julian Morgan provided an update on the Triangle Sign, he is currently working on
getting the pavers around the sign repaired and asked the board how they would like to
proceed with the replacement of the sign. Board was presented with quote on replacing the
sign. The options are to replace with a wooden sign or an aluminum sign. One thing to
consider is the event that FDOT changes the road area the sign may need to be moved. This
would be a problem if the sign is replaced with a wooden sign. Paver repairs will be quoted
separately.
Action: Mr. Peter Johnson made a motion that the Triangle Sign be replaced with the aluminum
sign at a not to exceed amount of $5,815. Ms. Cherryle Thomas seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote. 5-0.
ii. 1st Street Sign
Mr. Julian Morgan updated the board on the 1st street sign. He had to go back to permitting
but now has everything necessary to move forward. The goal is to have the new sign
installed by December.
iii. SR 29 Sign
Mr. Julian Morgan provided an update on the issue with the SR29 sign. The area currently
does not have an easement. The problem is that attorney for Farm Workers Village (FWV)
does not believe the easement can be done on a piece of property that has a mortgage. The
thought is that the bank that holds the mortgage would also have to sign off in order to get
the easement. Staff will get the board more information as it becomes available.
5. Contractor Reports
i. Maintenance Report
1. A&M Monthly Report (Enclosure 8)
Armando Yzaguirre of A&M Maintenance provided updates to the board. Mr. Yzaguirre
reviewed the maintenance report and presented the board with the recent issues with
accidents. There are several areas that were damaged, several plants are now missing.
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He had one zone that needed irrigation replacement due to the accident. He also advised
the board that next months water bill will be sizably bigger because of the amount of
watering needed in the dry weather. There are also several plants that need to be replaced
around the Triangle sign due to wind damage.
2. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 9)
Staff and Armando reviewed the Project Manager Field Report with the board. Mr.
Yzaguirre discussed that the trash has not been an issue. He is currently picking up the
trash once a week. Project Manager, Julian Morgan, is going to be working with Deputy
Yzaguirre and at-risk teens to pick up the trash in that area on Saturdays, this would mean
that the trash would be picked up twice a week. The board is interested in doing a walk
through with Staff and Armando. The board agreed to meet at the Immokalee CRA office
on October 9th, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. to do the walk through. Peter Johnson will not be able
to attend so Mark Davis from the Friendship House will stand in for him and give him the
information.
6. TIGER Grant Updates
Staff updated the board schedule for the TIGER Grant. Planned construction start date is May 2022,
planned construction substantial completion date is December 2023, and the TIGER Grant closeout
requirement is September 30th, 2025.
7. Code Enforcement Updates
No updates.
8. FDOT updates
Ms. Victoria Peters informed the board of several upcoming meetings. On October 8, 2019 there
will be a meeting at Village Oaks Elementary from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M., there will be an
open discussion on widening SR29 in the future. She would like for the board members to attend
so that they can give much needed input. She would like to see everyone walk across the bridge so
that they can understand what the children in the area do when they go to school. This would help
in deciding if the bridge will need to be replaced or what alternatives they will have for the school
children in that area.
• On October 10, 2019 there will be a public meeting at the IFAS extension office from 4:30
P.M. until 6:30 P.M. to discuss the SR 82 Road Widening from Gator Slough Lane to SR 29
roundabout. The assigned project manager for this project will be at the meeting to answer the
publics questions.
• On October 21, 2019 there will be a meeting at the Orange Blossom Library from 12:00 P.M.
until 3:00 P.M. to discuss FDOT’s tentative workplan.
• On November 2, 2019 FDOT along with Ciclovia will be hosting an event on safety on the
heels of mobility week. She encouraged everyone to join all the meetings.
9. Other Agencies
No updates.
J. Citizens Comments.
No Citizens comments.
K. Next Meeting Date. Joint CRA & MSTU will meet on October 23, 2019 @ 9:00 A.M.
at the CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street, Immokalee,
FL.
L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 10:24 A.M.
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