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December 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2021 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by
Maurice Gutierrez at 5:01 p.m. located on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building.
I. Roll Call:Advisory Board Members Present: George Douglas, Maurice Gutierrez,
Sandra Arafet, Susan Crum and Jim Bixler.John Smith was absent. Bob Messmer
attendance approved virtually.
MSTU Staff Present: Tami Scott, Project Manager and Shirley Garcia, Operations
Coordinator. Debrah Forester, CRA Director attended virtually.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Maurice Gutierrez.
III. Adoption of Agenda: George Douglas made a motion to accept the Agenda as written,
second by Maurice Gutierrez. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Adoption of Minutes: Sandra Arafet made a motion to accept the previous meeting
minutes as written, Susan Crum seconded. Passed Unanimously.
V. Landscape Report:
a. Update on Landscaping — Armando from A&M provided the monthly work
report and during the month there have been several issues with the irrigation
wires being cut. His staff will be tracking all the wires to ensure they are not
broken with all the new development underway. He noted it will take some time
to follow all of the wiring from the controllers to the irrigation lines. He will
continue to report to the project manager any unforeseen costs and estimates prior
to making any repairs for approval and to make sure that the committee is
informed of any necessary costs for the repairs.
VI. Community/Business Presentations:
VII. Old Business:
VIII. New Business:
IX. Staff Reports:
a. CRA Directors Report-Ms. Forester provided the report and highlighted
some of the projects starting with Deis demolitiuon should start in early
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2022,the branding will start in 2022 and the Director will invite everyone
to give input for that exercise. The access management plan will begin
in January and Tami Scott will take the lead on that project.
b. Project Manager Report- Tami Scott highlighted a couple of projects:
Thomasson Drive is final and working on some final payments, Del's
pocket park is completed just working on a few items. CRA Parking lot
is completed working on installation of chairs and benches and gate to
close off the parking lot when the needed. Heritage Tree lighting needs
som minor work. The stormwater analysis and design project for Becca,
Weeks and Pine Street is beginning. That project will be managed by the
Stormwater staff.
c. Maintenance Report: Ms. Scott provided the current maintenance
report.No questions
d. Financials: The financial reports were presented.No questions
X. Correspondence and Communications:
a. 17acre Boardwalk Article —News article regarding the 17acre boardwalk that
was discussed at the CRA advisory board meeting was attached for anyone who
was interested.
XI. Public Comments:
XII. Staff Comments
XIII. Advisory Committee Comments: - The Advisory Board Committee was concerned
with all the new developments coming in that staff needs to work with the contractors
for more contributions toward the access management plan and design or else they
might impact Bayshore Drive negatively. George Douglas asked if staff could pick up
the barriers left from construction on Bayshore Drive and Ms. Scott said she will pick
up and leave them at the storage shop.
XIV. Next Meeting Date:
a. January 12,2022 @ 5pm Botanical Garden/FGCU Room 123
XV. Adjournment: 6:30 pm
Chairman Maurice Gutierrez
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