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MINUTES
Joint Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board
and the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee on February 24, 2021. The
Advisory board members, staff, and public appeared virtually and in person.
Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
CareerSource
750 South 5th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo, CRA Chair at 9:01 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer.
Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Michael “Mike” Facundo the prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the CRA board and the MSTU board
(9:03).
MSTU Action:
Action: Mr. Peter Johnson made a motion to allow board member on Zoom the ability to vote. Ms.
Andrea Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 4-0.
CRA Advisory Board Members Present in Person:
Frank Nappo, Patricia “Anne” Goodnight, Francisco “Frank” Leon, Edward “Ski” Olesky, Estil Null,
Yvar Pierre, Michael “Mike” Facundo, Mark Lemke, and Andrea Halman.
CRA Advisory Board Members Absent/Excused:
None.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Bernardo Barnhart (9:03), Andrea Halman, Peter Johnson, and Cherryle Thomas
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present via Zoom:
David Turrubiartez Jr.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Norma Garcia and Christina Guerrero
Others Present in Person:
Adam Ahmad
Others Present via Zoom:
Silvia Puente, Armando Yzaguirre, Annie Alvarez, Isrrael Peña, Dottie Cook, Lupita Vasquez Reyes,
Mark Beland, Victoria Peters, Richard Henderlong, Michael Tisch, Marina Guirguis, Mike Bosi, Marmi
Sica, Liz Soriano, Omar DeLeon, Brent Trout, Fritznel Saint Louis, Trinity Scott, Marlene Messam, Bill
Gramer, Tom Ross, and Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel.
Staff Present in Person: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Monica Acosta.
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D. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented the agenda to the boards for approval. Agenda was approved as presented.
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. 9-0.
MSTU Action:
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve agenda as presented. Mr. Peter Johnson
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
E. Approval of Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes
i. CRA Advisory Board Meeting January 20, 2021 (Enclosure 1)
ii. MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting for January 27, 2021 (Enclosure 2)
2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 3)
3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 4)
CRA Action:
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Estil
Null seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 9-0.
MSTU Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Mr. Peter Johnson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5-0.
F. 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, redevelopment plan survey flyer in English and
Spanish, and the Lipman 5K Run for Backpacks information.
2. Public Comments speaker slips
CRA Staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time if they
feel it necessary.
3. Annual Workshop – April 6, 2021 @ 9:00 A.M.
Staff reminded board member of the Board of County Commissioners Annual Workshop meeting
in Naples on April 6, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.
4. Community Redevelopment Plan Update – Surveys
Staff announced the roll-out of the online surveys for the Community Redevelopment Plan. There
will be a new survey every week for the next five weeks. Everyone is encouraged to take it and
share with everyone in the community. Flyers will be distributed, and the established QR code will
remain the same throughout the five weeks. A link to the survey can be accessed by going to the
Immokalee CRA webpage at www.Immokaleecra.com
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G. New Business.
1. TIGER Grant – Presentation
Mr. Adam Ahmad introduced himself and gave a presentation of the Immokalee Complete Streets
Project as part of the first phase of the TIGER Grant. The purpose of this project is to enhance
access, completing areas without sidewalks, improving lighting for safety, fixing stormwater
drainage to reduce flooding, and supporting hurricane recovery and resiliency in the event of future
storms. The TIGER grant is a federal grant not a state grant. The total project cost is $16,415,864.
3 million of that money is matched funds by Collier County the rest is from the TIGER grant. The
project is for approximately 20 miles of new sidewalks, a bike boulevard network, a shared-use
path, street lighting, bus shelters, a new transit center, landscaping, drainage improvements, and
intersection and traffic calming retreats. They are hoping to complete the design criteria package
for the complete streets as well as transit station by mid-March. The planned Design/Build contract
will be awarded on April 23, 2021 and the official start date will be the same. The construction
substantial completion and open to traffic date is slated for August 21, 2023, and the project closeout
date is May 21, 2025.
Ms. Anne Goodnight questioned if the Immokalee Water and Sewer have been contacted.
Mr. Adam Ahmad commented that they are working with Immokalee Water and Sewer.
Mr. Mark Lemke questioned if there was a timeline for phase II.
Mr. Adam Ahmad said that at this time there isn’t funding for phase II, they are looking for
additional funding to be able to complete phase II so at this time there is not a timeline for when
that part of the project will be started.
Mr. Bernardo Barnhart questioned if there would be a difference in pricing when this is done.
Mr. Adam Ahmad explained that there will be no difference in pricing, they are going to price out
the quantities that they have and use the FDOT average running cost for the last six months that
they have paid on their projects. They will come up a cost but if the price comes in more than what
they estimated then they will reduce the quantities to make it fit within the grant money they have.
Mr. David Turrubiartez Jr. asked about the area of the new transit station. Will there be lighting
added to that area? Will there be a bike lane added?
Mr. Adam Ahmad explained that in terms of security and people waiting outside the transit station
it should be added to the final design. The bike lanes are difficult to add because of the width, with
most of the roads in that area not being wide enough there is little possibility for that. There is not
road widening scheduled with this project.
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Ms. Lupita Vasquez Reyes asked through chat, in terms of drainage improvements how would the
private utilities be involved, what would be their role or responsibility? Also, in regard to lighting,
will light pollution, from an environmental standpoint, be taken into consideration.
Mr. Adam Ahmad explained that both he and Michael Tisch, Collier County Project Manager, are
coordinating with the utility companies to make sure that all utilities are shown on the plans. With
regards to lighting, light pollution is taken into consideration, the purpose for lighting is safety.
*Presentation is attached to the minutes for the record.
2. Board Vacancies
i. Yvar Pierre Reappointment Application (Enclosure 5)
Staff presented Yvar Pierre’s reappointment application.
CRA Action:
Action: Mr. Mark Lemke made a motion to approve Yvar Pierre’s reappointment application. Ms.
Anne Goodnight seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
ii. Patricia Anne Goodnight Reappointment Application (Enclosure 6)
Staff presented Patricia Anne Goodnight’s reappointment application.
CRA Action:
Action: Mr. Estil Null made a motion to approve Patricia Anne Goodnight’s reappointment
application. Mr. Mark Lemke seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
iii. Estil Null Reappointment Application (Enclosure 7)
Staff presented Estil Null’s reappointment application.
CRA Action:
Action: Ms. Anne Goodnight made a motion to approve Estil Null’s reappointment application. Mr.
Mark Lemke seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
iv. ILRAB Attendance Log 2019-2021 (Enclosure 8)
Staff presented the attendance log for the last two years, there was one correction. Board
member Andrea Halman did not have an absence, the log should show zero.
Mr. Michael “Mike” Facundo addressed the board to explain the excessive amount of
absences on his part. Due to COVID there was a scheduling issue with his work and the
meetings. His heart is still with this board and plans on attending the meetings moving
forward. He did mention frequently meeting with staff to stay abreast of things that were
happening.
Mr. Mark Lemke asked if there was anything in the by-laws as to what is excessive and
what can the board as a whole do about the situation.
Ms. Christie Betancourt explained that the by-laws say more than three missed meetings are
considered excessive and then staff will reach out to the board member.
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Usually the board member will resign on their own. When staff reached out to Mike
Facundo, he did explain his situation and said he wanted to continue to be on the board.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez Reyes commented that the representation and diversity of
representation should be open to other people if possible, to represent the population at large.
She would also like the possibility of evening meeting to allow others a chance to voice
their opinion.
Ms. Andrea Halman commented that she has wondered if it is time for her to step down but
up until now there really hasn’t been an outside interest in others wanting to join and commit
to the board. It might be beneficial to have anyone that is interested in being on the board
to make it known.
Dr. Frank Nappo asked for every board member to comment on this matter.
Mr. Francisco “Frank” Leon commented that he really liked that now there are others willing
to engage. When he first came on to the board there really wasn’t much public participation.
Zoom has made it possible for more participation.
Ms. Yvar Pierre commented that she agreed with Mr. Leon and that this board does have
representation of Immokalee.
Mr. Mark Lemke commented that he misses seeing everyone have the ability to come and
join the meeting in person. He feels that once the public is able to come to the meeting in
person and be a part of the meetings that the indicator of who wants to participate will be
known. He also agrees that a few meetings should be held in the evenings to have more
participation.
Mr. Estil Null also agreed that the board has had more attention now than ever before and
it’s a good idea. He is looking forward to a time when we can have regular in person
meetings and have good participation.
Ms. Anne Goodnight commented that it is great that you graduate from Immokalee and
choose not to return but for those that do return like the majority of the board members,
Immokalee is our home, we want what’s best for our community. She would like to see
more participation from the public because it’s important to have a replacement for those of
us that are going to be “gone.” It’s important for the future board to understand what is going
on in the community and be able to serve as we all have.
Dr. Frank Nappo commented that Mike’s skill set is needed for this board. He is very
optimistic of Immokalee’s future.
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Ms. Andrea Halman commented that people that live outside of Immokalee but have
businesses here are part of the community as well.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel shared that he is currently in talks with the
Governor to give board’s relief as to the physical quorum in the room. In an age where
Zoom is readily available and much more desired by the public it would be helpful to not
have that stipulation hinder the progression of work that needs to be done in the community.
In an administration standpoint, staff may want to make a short-term adjustment in the by-
laws to adjust the quorum requisite so that decisions and votes needed can still be made.
Mr. Isrrael Peña commented that he would like to see recruitment and training a younger
generation to be prepared for the future.
Mr. Mike Facundo commented that something that may be explored setting terms or limits
to being on the board. He is excited that the younger generation is getting involved but it
would be nice to see them participate more and be given the chance to be on the board,
maybe even given the opportunity to learn by being chair for a meeting.
Ms. Andrea Halman suggested that maybe the High School should be invited to participate
in the meeting to be able to get that younger generation involved now for their future.
Dr. Frank Nappo also liked the idea of limits but cautions that the ex-board members should
be given a supportive capacity to be able to contribute information that they have, especially
when it comes to contacts and expertise as a support system.
Ms. Anne Goodnight commented that her vast knowledge is what she wants to give before
she leaves.
H. CRA & MSTU Old Business.
1. Immokalee Area Master Plan – Update
Staff explained that Collier County Staff will present at the March 17, 2021 CRA meeting. The
topic of discussion will be policy 6.1.4 which is the Central Business District.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel asked about the Land Development Code that was
supposed to be designated for Immokalee, specifically through the Immokalee Area Master Plan.
Ms. Christie Betancourt explained that this would be part of the presentation at the March 17th
meeting.
2. Contractor Maintenance Reports
i. A & M Property Maintenance
a. Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 9)
Staff reviewed the schedule of maintenance with the board. Work will be done on the
right of way on 1st street, main street, and triangle area. The mulching has been
completed. Their contract has been renewed.
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ii. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 10)
Ms. Yvonne Blair reviewed the project manager observation field report as shown in enclosure
12 with the boards. The FDOT project has been completed.
Mr. Mark Lemke is concerned with the new light at 3rd and Main. He wondered if there was a
way to educate the community on how to cross safely. The people that use that area are not
use to the new light.
Staff is aware of the issue and so is the Sherriff’s department.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez Reyes has witnessed the issue at that crossing intersection. Coalition of
Immokalee workers is trying to educate through their radio station.
I. Staff Reports
1. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 11)
Ms. Christie Betancourt reviewed the operations manager report as shown in enclosure 11. The
presentation of the survey information will be done at the Redevelopment Plan kick-off meeting
scheduled for March 31, 2021. That meeting will be at 5:30 that evening at the CareerSource building
and will be available by Zoom.
Dr. Frank Nappo would like staff to ask Robert Wiley with Stormwater to give the board an update.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel announced the Town Hall meeting that will be happening at
the CareerSource building on April 21, 2021. This will be a Hybrid meeting as well and there will
be lots of updates with all the different projects happening in Immokalee.
2. Project Manager Report (Enclosure 12)
Ms. Yvonne Blair reviewed the project managers report as shown in enclosure 12. The project on
Carver and 5th street is moving right along. Hannula Landscaping will be installing the landscape on
the Welcome sign at 1st and Eustis. Lykins has been given the go ahead with the triangle welcome
sign. CAT will be providing a video on how to use the platform for those with a mobility device.
Mr. Omar DeLeon addressed the board and explained the situation at the bus stop on Roberts Avenue
and the purpose of the elevated platform.
J. Other Agencies
3. Code Enforcement (Enclosure 13)
Staff provided board updates for Code Enforcement as shown on enclosure 13.
4. FDOT updates
Ms. Victoria Peters updated the board with the Westclox and SR29 full signal, they will be making
some changes to the Southbound and Northbound left turn lanes from SR29 onto Westclox and onto
New Market Road. The final plan revisions will take about another three weeks. She will give us a
timeline as soon as it becomes available. There will be a safety summit on March 4, 2021 at 9:00
A.M., it is virtual, and the summit is FHWA and FDOT how they are addressing safety.
5. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator
No updates.
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Ms. Silvia Puente with the Immokalee Library addressed the boards, the library is open and willing
to help any person that needs assistance with the survey. The hours of operation at the library are still
the same, Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Brent Trout with the Immokalee Pioneer Museum updated the boards, the major thing going on
at Roberts Ranch is the bids coming back for the Roberts Ranch Home Restoration Project. This is
funded through the Division of Historical Resources and is a $453,000 grant. They are also beginning
the process of Master Planning for the museum. He will reach out to everyone as they get closer to
starting that, he wants everyone’s input as to how Roberts Ranch should look like for the 10 to 15
years. They will be doing a COVID friendly Easter egg hunt on April 3, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to
3:00 P.M. If anyone is interested in volunteering, sponsorship, or has ideas please let him know. They
need candy! They are looking at having 5,000 to 8,000 eggs so they will need help stuffing the eggs.
Mr. Omar DeLeon with Collier Area Transit (CAT) updated the boards, they have recently finished
the transit development plan which is a 10-year plan for the transit agency. He will bring back
information on their public input meeting date for Immokalee. CAT is turning 20 years old. They
will be hosting a car show at their radio road facility. On Friday, February 26th, 2021 from 10:00 A.M.
until 12:00 P.M., everyone is welcome to come.
K. Citizens Comments.
Ms. Lupita Vasquez Reyes commented that a group will be going out to 3rd street to help educate people
on how to use the crosswalk correctly. She wondered if anyone had a handout or flyer that the CRA could
help with so that they could pass out.
K. Next Meeting Date. The next CRA meeting will be on March 17, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.at the
CareerSource SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee, Fl.
The next MSTU meeting will be on March 24, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. at the
Career Source SWFL located at 750 South 5th Street Immokalee Fl.
L. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 11:19 A.M.
* Zoom Meeting chat is attached to the minutes for the record.
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Todays Presenter
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
•15 years of broad
industry knowledge
experience.
•Certified Planner
•General Contractor
•Professional Engineer
Adam Ahmad
PE, AICP, GC
•Located in Naples Florida
•In-House Design, Planning and Construction Management
staff complete understanding of Construction,
Management, Permitting and Close-out requirements.
•History of working with Collier County on a variety of
Construction and Design Projects.
Purpose and Need
•Enhance access to jobs, health services, and
schools
•Create a complete and connected network for
people walking, biking, and taking transit
•Create safe streets for all users, but particularly
those walking and biking
•Improve visibility and safety at night for people
using the streets
•Enhance stormwater drainage and reduce
flooding impacts
•Support hurricane recovery and resiliency in
the event of future storms
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Project Information
•approximately 20 miles of new
sidewalks
•a bike boulevard network
•a shared-use path
•street lighting
•bus shelters
•a new transit center
•Landscaping
•drainage improvements
•intersection and traffic calming
retreats.
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $16,415,864
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Project Information
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
•approximately 20 miles of new sidewalks
•a bike boulevard network
•a shared-use path
•street lighting
•bus shelters
•a new transit center
•Landscaping
•drainage improvements
•intersection and traffic calming retreats.
Project Status
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
•Traffic Data Collection: Complete by Capital January 2021
•Topographic Survey: Complete by RWA January 2021
•Geotechnical Survey: Complete by Tierra January 2021
•Complete Streets DCP: 30% Complete / 60 % Review/ Final March
2021
•Transit Station DCP: 30% Complete / 60 % Review/ Final March
Lighting Improvements –
Increase Safety
•Enhanced Visibility
•They can help the driver on seeing the route
and road signs
•Reduce Automobile Crashes and Fatalities
•Reduced Pedestrian crashes 50% (Report
No. FHWA-TS-82-233. Federal Highway
Administration.)
•Reduces Night Crime by 36 Percent
( National Bureau of Economic Research)
•They also assist in making pedestrians and
motorists more aware of possible dangers,
such as hijacking and robbery
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Lighting Justification Study
Step 1: (AASHTO)roadway lighting warrants to determine
if roadway conditions for the project in concert with other
factors are conducive for the consideration of highway
lighting.
-Crash Data
-Traffic Counts
- geometric, operational, environmental and night-to-day
crash rate parameters
Step 2:in this analysis is to determine if roadway lighting
for the project is justified on the basis of a benefit-cost
analysis. If the benefit-cost ratio is equal to 1.0 or more,
then lighting is justified for high crash locations as
identified by the State Safety office. At other locations,
the benefit-cost ratio should be 2.0 or greater to justify
the implementation of roadway lighting.
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
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Field Investigation
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Traffic Data Collection and Analysis
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Project Approach and Goals
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Carver St and Booker Blvd
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
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Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Transit
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Transit
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
16 Bus Stops
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
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Environmental Approach
•Environmental Documentation Type, Titles and Date:
•Complete Streets Project: Type 1 Categorical Exclusion (CE) per 23
C.F.R. 771.117 (c)(3) approved on September 25, 2019.
•Transit Center Improvements: CE approved by Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) on November 27, 2017.
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Schedule
•Planned Design/Build Contract Award Date: April 23, 2021
•Planned Design/Build Start Date: April 23, 2021
•Planned Construction Substantial Completion and Open to Traffic
Date: August 21, 2023
•Planned Period of Performance End Date: February 21, 2024
•Planned Project Closeout Date: May 21, 2025
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
Questions?
Introduction
Purpose and
Need
Technical
Approach
Management
Plan
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09:00:49 From David Turrubiartez Jr. to Monica Acosta(Direct Message) : good morning
Monica, did u by chance have time to see a email from Andrea with Wink News about
an interview?
09:08:15 From Isrrael Pena JR : Please send out a directive/strong encouragement to businesses
and non-profits to share with their constituents that reside in our community. I will try
but such encouragement will carry weight from a public official.
09:08:50 From Isrrael Pena JR : ^^in regards to the surveys regarding the improvements to our
community.
09:10:09 From Isrrael Pena JR : Clarification: to share with constituency with logged emails.
09:11:33 From Monica Acosta to David Turrubiartez Jr.(Direct Message) : Yes, I will get with
Christie after this meeting to discuss
09:12:12 From David Turrubiartez Jr. to Monica Acosta(Direct Message) : sounds great. the
reporter reached back out to me since she's trying to get this in for the news tonight
09:12:37 From Silvia Puente : Our Immokalee Library is on board with assisting community
members without computer access to the complete the surveys. Send them our way.
09:13:12 From Isrrael Pena JR : Thank you!
09:15:06 From Monica Acosta : That was Dr. Frank Nappo
09:16:43 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Thank you Monica!
09:16:52 From Monica Acosta : MSTU Vice-Chair Andrea Halman
09:17:12 From Isrrael Pena JR : Can the public be given a copy of this PowerPoint? I have not
received—if sent out already.
09:17:42 From Monica Acosta : It will be attached to next months minutes, but I can email you a
copy
09:18:10 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Can you email that to me as well Monica.
09:18:15 From Monica Acosta : Yes
09:18:41 From Trinity Scott to Monica Acosta(Direct Message) : I am having a hard time
hearing the questions from those in the room. Can we restate their questions?
09:19:18 From Isrrael Pena JR : Perfect, I would like it sooner to disseminate with the community
elders not present. Thank you, Monica!
09:19:40 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : In terms of drainage improvements how would the
private water utilities be involved. What would be their role or responsibility.
09:19:42 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : ?
09:20:14 From Monica Acosta : We would like to allow Adam to finish his presentation and then
we will allow for questions
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09:20:30 From Monica Acosta : I will make sure your question is asked Lupita
09:20:35 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes to Monica Acosta(Direct Message) : Thanks. Monica
09:24:02 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes to Monica Acosta(Direct Message) : In regards to lighting,
would light pollution from an environmental standpoint be taken into consideration? Or
is that already standard for street/highway lighting?
09:35:05 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Immokalee Water and Sewer is privatized and has no
oversight from the county. They will immediately look for an opportunity to put the
cost on residents, while doing the most minimal of work. A survey of satisfaction should
be done in order to insure that they operate with the community in mind. We continue
to operate business as usual in regards to utilities because we are unincorporated. Do
all of these improvements taken into account our existing utilities systems?
09:35:33 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Did not hear the last speaker
09:40:50 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Thanks Trinity!
09:45:24 From Isrrael Pena JR : I agree Lupita, we should provide supervision and ensure proper
management (all that it entails).
09:47:19 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Who is speaking?
09:47:30 From Monica Acosta : Mike Facundo, board member
09:50:30 From Isrrael Pena JR : I would strongly suggest Zoom Meetings are constant and
consistent. I am working on alumni associations that will speak or inherent property in
town.
09:51:07 From Monica Acosta : The problem is not Zoom, the problem is the rule that majority
of members need to be present in order to vote
09:51:46 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Monica, this is true. If you are serving on the board, then
physical presence should be the expectation.
09:51:59 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Zoom should be more for the public at large.
09:52:34 From Isrrael Pena JR : I agree, Monica & Lupita
09:53:22 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : is there public comment on this subject?
09:53:31 From Monica Acosta : You can speak if you like
09:59:11 From Monica Acosta : Board member Frank Leon
10:00:01 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Yvar Pierre
10:00:42 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Mark Lemke
10:02:46 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Estil Null
10:03:18 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Anne Goodnight Vice Chair
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10:06:55 From Monica Acosta : Chair Dr. Frank Nappo
10:09:17 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Andrea Halman
10:18:25 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : 40s are the new 20s
10:21:37 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : The County has a program through 4-H called Youth in
Government. Students from Immokalee still need to be involved in this.
10:21:49 From Isrrael Pena JR : what is civic engagement? link: https://youtu.be/x6bNwmrBPXI
10:21:58 From Lupita Vazquez Reyes : Well that was true in the 90s
10:22:54 From Isrrael Pena JR : What I share with my community^^ this message, it’s a guide. To
approach, institutions, organizations and residents to get involved and remain engaged.
10:23:26 From Isrrael Pena JR : mentorship, that is what I hear being discussed about.
10:36:52 From Isrrael Pena JR : Arthur Boyer is someone that may be able to assist. As well as
alumni that may be in my contact to disseminate the triangle stoplight
renovation/redesign. just to note.
10:40:55 From Monica Acosta : Board Member Andrea Halman
11:05:23 From Isrrael Pena JR : I have to log off for a very important phone call (on my phone). I
will log on with my laptop.
11:11:34 From Victoria Peters :
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotoweb
inar.com%2Fregister%2F2482276555616942608&data=04%7C01%7CVictoria.Peters%40
dot.state.fl.us%7C16bb46ab52de48035f3208d8d441a13d%7Cdb21de5dbc9c420c8f3f8f
08f85b5ada%7C0%7C0%7C637492725648084761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJ
WIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sd
ata=ronbDR4rHAxLO%2Bgnv6vos7iUTLi0YskRllEvX5N3o8g%3D&reserved=0
11:12:47 From Victoria Peters : The above link is to register for the March 4, 2021 FDOT/FHWA
Safety Summit. Registration is mandatory - it begins at 9:00am. Thank you. Victoria
11:13:08 From Isrrael Pena : Question
11:14:18 From Brent Trout : To vote for your favorite photo, please visit
https://colliermuseums.com/education/forgotten-florida-teen-photo-contest
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