Immokalee Beautification MSTU Minutes 05/26/2021
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MINUTES
Meeting of the Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU Advisory May 26, 2021.
The Advisory board members, staff, and public appeared virtually and in person.
Hybrid Remote Public Meeting
Immokalee CRA Office
750 S 5th Street, Suite C
Immokalee, FL 34142
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Bernardo Barnhart, MSTU Chair at 8:32 A.M.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silent.
Bernardo Barnhart led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened roll call. A quorum was announced for the MSTU board.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Present:
Andrea Halman, Bernardo Barnhart, Cherryle Thomas, David Turrubiartez, Christina Guerrero, and Peter
Johnson.
MSTU Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Norma Garcia
Others Present:
Commissioner William (Bill) McDaniel
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Yvonne Blair, and Monica Acosta.
Others Present via Zoom:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Armando Yzaguirre, Roy Lolly, Estil Null, Leandro Goicoechea, and Lupita Vasquez
Reyes.
D. Voting Privileges for Board Members via Zoom
No member was present via Zoom
E. Approval of Agenda.
Staff presented agenda to the board for approval.
Action: Ms. Andrea Halman made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented. Mr. Peter Johnson
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0.
F. Approval of Consent Agenda.
1. Minutes
a. MSTU Advisory Committee Meeting for March 24, 2020 (Enclosure 1)
2. Budget Reports (Enclosure 2)
3. Community Meetings (Enclosure 3)
Action: Ms. Cherryle Thomas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr.
Peter Johnson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6-0.
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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 the Public Utilities program and magnet on curbside
collection program.
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.
I. Old Business.
1. Immokalee Litter Campaign (Enclosure 4)
Staff reviewed enclosure 4 with the board. Staff explained the issue of litter in the community and
the possibility of educating the public to better deal with the litter. One idea was a possible door
hanger that can be placed outside of every home. Staff would like for the board to consider the
solar power compact trash cans; this could be something installed on Main Street when it gets
redone. The trash cans are expensive, but they will keep the trash from overflowing and keep the
buzzards away.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel commented on budget amendments that had to be done
because of the trash issue. The pandemic caused more waste therefore the county had to do more
collections and disposals. He suggested that the board consider appropriating funds to be able to
buy bear proof containers.
2. Mast Arm Maintenance (Enclosure 5)
Staff reviewed the Mast Arm cost comparison as shown on enclosure 5. Staff identified eleven (11)
Mast Arm poles that need to be painted at the intersections of Main St/9th St, Main St/1st St, and
New Market Road at Charlotte. The County’s Traffic Operations approved vendor is Southern
Signal & Lighting and pricing is based on the County Contract #19-7541 and valid until September
of 2022. Three (3) quotes were provided from Southern Signal. There is a five (5) year warranty
on the paint from the Manufacturer, Sherwin Williams.
Staff recommends paining the most needed poles now.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel recommended that a capital asset budget be established to
save for the maintenance/replacement of the Mast Arm poles.
After much discussion the Immokalee MSTU board members present made a recommendation to
paint all three (3) intersections and to create a maintenance fund for future maintenance of the Mast
Arm poles.
Action: Ms. Cherryle Thomas made a motion to approve painting all 11 Mast Arm poles at a not to
exceed amount of $97,635.04. Mr. David Turrubiartez seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous
vote. 6-0.
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Action: Ms. Cherryle Thomas made a motion for staff to come up with a maintenance fund for future
maintenance of the Mast Arm poles. Mr. Peter Johnson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous
vote. 6-0.
3. Tiger Grant Updates
Staff gave updates to the board. The selection committee will be meeting to select the contractor
that will be hired to do the design/build.
4. Contractor Maintenance Reports
i. A&M Property Maintenance Report & Schedule (Enclosure 6)
Staffed reviewed the schedule of maintenance with the board and members of the public.
Mr. Armando Yzaguirre stated that due to dryness, irrigation adjustments are taking place.
Expect the water bill to be higher until the rains start. He gave staff samples of the rocks and
estimated cost for the two (2) bulb outs trial dependent on the rock chosen. An official quote
can be given once the rock is chosen. The purpose of the trial on two (2) bulb o uts is to see
how the chickens react to it as well as the community. The biggest issue with the mulch is the
chickens getting into it and making a mess with it in the gutters. The rock will eliminate mulch
being done every six (6) months.
After much discussion the board members chose to move forward with the marble rock at the
two (2) bulb outs for a trial run.
Mr. Armando Yzaguirre also stated that he opened up the palm tree at the monument sign at
Eustis and 1st. He noticed that the tree may need fertilizer or an injection, because of the dry
weather if it doesn’t start to improve something will have to be done. He will trim the tree and
if injections are needed, he will provide a quote for it.
Ms. Debrah Forester stated that Hannula Landscaping should guarantee the tree for a year
through the bid contract.
Mr. Armando Yzaguirre stated that if that is in Hannula’s contract, then yes, they will need to
come out and put fertilizer because after June 1st there are only certain fertilizers that can be
used.
J. Staff Reports
1. Project Manager Observation Field Report (Enclosure 7)
Staff reviewed the PM observation field report with the board and provided updates as shown on
enclosure 7. Staff provided the measurement of the bird of paradise to Lykins for installation.
2. MSTU Project Manager Report (Enclosure 8)
Staff reviewed the PM report on enclosure 8 with the board and provided updates. The Carver and
South 5th Street sidewalk project commenced on September 16, 2020 and has been completed as
of April 2, 2021. Staff is coordinating with Road Maintenance on the installation of the raised
RPMs at the South 5th and Delaware Street intersection.
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Agnoli, Barber and Brundage is the selected contractor and will be completing the design for the
Immokalee Sidewalk Project Phase III, identified as Eustis Avenue and West Delaware Avenue.
Staff will also be working with Stormwater management to evaluate the impacts on stormwater
drainage in that area.
Hart’s Electrical will be installing the electrical equipment needed in order for the lighted lettering
on the Triangle monument to work. The Panther Crossing/SR 29 monument is still pending. This
is due to the easement. Staff will proceed as soon as the documents have been recorded.
Commissioner William “Bill” McDaniel asked that staff copy him in on the emails with the Real
Property Management Department on this topic.
First Street Corridor project is still in progress, at the coordination meeting it was recommended
that a traffic count study be done.
Johnson Engineering will be the contractor preparing the design improvements to the streetscape
of Main Street.
Armando Yzaguirre will be installing two different Sample Flag Banners on the new poles on Main
Street.
The kiosk installation has not been completed; staff is looking into another option for installation.
The bus shelter at Robert’s Ave has not been completed as of yet, the contractor is waiting for the
delivery of the shelter and the permit.
3. Operations Manager Report (Enclosure 9)
Staff reviewed the Operations Manager report on enclosure 9. Staff is finishing up the
Redevelopment Plan focus group meetings. Staff will then revise the goals and strategies before
coming back to the board for approval.
K. Other Agency
1. Code Enforcement updates (Enclosure 10)
Staff reviewed the Code Enforcement update, enclosure 10. Staff recommends that the community
use 311 when there are issues, sometimes the problem doesn’t belong to Code Enforcement.
2. FDOT updates
No update.
3. Collier EDO/Immokalee Culinary Accelerator
Staff stated that the Culinary Accelerator has been very busy. One of the businesses, Corina’s
Sauces has grown tremendously. They have signed with Cisco to provide products to them.
L. Citizen Comments
No citizen comments.
M. Next Meeting Date. MSTU meeting will be on June 23, 2021 @ 8:30A.M.
at CareerSource SWFL., Conference Room 1.
N. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned @ 10:20 A.M.
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