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March 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes Item 6a.i- Attachment 1
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE MARCH 2, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board was
called to order by Chairwoman, Karen Beatty at 5:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Al Schantzen,
Karen Beatty, Steve Main, Sam Saad, Jr. Kathi Kilburn, Mike Sherman and
Camille Kielty. Steve Rigsbee had an excused absence.
CRA Staff Present: Debrah Forester, CRA Director, Tami Scott, Project
Manager, and Shirley Garcia, Support Staff I.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Karen Beatty.
III. Adoption of Agenda: Ms. Forester added Centennial Event under 6c. Steve
Main made a motion to accept the agenda as amended, Camille Kielty second.
Approved unanimously.
IV. Old Business:
a. Branding update-
i. Draft Survey — a draft survey was attached for review.
ii. Survey Process — Mr. Dan Rodriguez, Deputy County Manager
attended to clarify the processes for branding that districts should
follow before bringing it to the Board of County Commissioners
because they will ask some of these questions such as did all the
residents, property owners and businesses have an opportunity to
provide input on what their area should be called. This typically
does not go out to everyone who is not a stakeholder in the area,
they want to know what the people who live or own property first.
If they feel the need, it may go out later for additional comments or
input, but it won't necessarily count or weigh in on the outcome.
Ms. Forester noted that the integrity of the votes is important, and
we would look to the consultants to assist with managing the voting
process, who would vote, how would they be notified, and how to
assure one vote per unit of ownership. Staff is working with our
procurement department to select a consultant that could assist. Al
Schantzen had asked where in the CRA resolution or
redevelopment plan is the CRA responsible to market the area for
the businesses, why would they not be responsible for marketing
for themselves and cover their own cost. Ms. Forester noted in the
2019 redevelopment plan that branding and marketing was
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identified in the plan. In 2019 the community felt it was important a,
and was listed as a top priority, but things may have changed S
regarding priorities. Mike Sherman noted the issues with the survey
and that it is not consistent with the consultant's verbiage or
recommendation that this is the Bayshore Arts District. The survey c
does not include that option and he feels that it is not a fair survey 00
and should not go out as is. Mr. Rodriguez also noted that if the o
BCC brands the area whatever it is called it will belong to the BCC
so he wanted everyone to be aware and be cautious before they Q
decide to go through with branding. Maurice Gutierrez asked if
someone had a name registered in the State is it proprietary to that
person and could we the CRA brand an area that has the name
already registered. Ms. Forester noted that the name Bayshore Arts
District was registered as a "for profit" Florida corporation in a,
2019. While it is currently inactive, it could be activated again at a
any time. The Advisory Board members were each given a copy
of the corporation papers with the names, (attached to the meeting 3
minutes), although it had lapsed, they could update the registration;
and start using the name and that would have to go through legal to c�
find out if there is a conflict when branding if the name is the same. o
Maurice Gutierrez noted that years ago he would agree with y
branding the area but now everyone knows where Bayshore is and
the CRA does not need to spend tax dollars on marketing for 00
businesses. Mike Sherman noted that an identity of an area is M
important for a developer building houses, like himself or other N
businesses that are in the area. Al Schantzen made a motion to table M
the branding leave the tagline where creativity blooms and not c
spend any money on the survey, Maurice Gutierrez second the N
motion approved unanimously. "?
V. Administration:
a. Staffing
i. Level of Service- Ms. Forester noted the expectations of the
Community and the Board members to a level that exceeds the
current staffing ability based on comments staff has received. She
reminded everyone that last year, staff tried to recruit a part-time
maintenance person to assist but were not successful in hiring
anyone. Ms. Forester requested input from the committee on the
level of service and if they should increase the MSTU Landscape
Maintenance Contract — which for one additional day of service is
$600 or should we look at hiring a full-time maintenance specialist
from Key Staff the temporary agency the County uses. Steve Main
made a motion to approve the new position through key staff,
second by Al Schantzen passed unanimously.
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ii. Special Events Position- Ms. Forester noted the special events
manager position is vacant and if the board wanted to fill that S
position or feel the need for an event planner staff needs a motion.
Camille Kielty made a motion to fill the special events position,
second by Kathi Kilburn passed unanimously. c
b. Agenda Format- Ms. Forester provided the draft agenda format with items 00
on the consent agenda portion of the agenda noting that items can be moved o
from consent to regular if there was listed if they wanted to discuss. Al
Schantzen recommended moving the projects report out of the consent Q
because they always ask Ms. Scott about the projects, development report
could stay but in case they have questions Ms. Forester said at any point they �
could move it down to discussion at the beginning of the meeting.
c. Centennial Event- Ms. Beatty brought this item to the board to see how they
can commemorate the centennial event into the Bayshore area, after some a,
discussion there was a consensus to let the County and Parks Department a
handle any celebration but adding a banner somewhere on Bayshore Dr would
be acceptable.
VI. Public Comments: Paul Gower noted that for three meetings now he has filled
out a speaker slip for the branding item on each meeting. He provided written
comments (attached to minutes) and has not had the opportunity to address his
concerns. Kristin Hood introduced herself noting she is a resident of the
Gateway Triangle and has been living in the neighborhood for a couple of
years, she has attended our neighborhood meeting and wanted to address some
of her concerns including the infrastructure improvements and flooding, she is
encouraged staff to meet with the Naples Botanical Garden to review their
stormwater process because it is innovative and current. She is also concerned
with the lack of green space or parks in the neighborhood, illegal dumping —
mattress in right of way, and trash pickup schedules and who to notify. She
feels that the County should do more and be more proactive in the
neighborhood. She voiced her disappointment of not being included in the
email notification regarding the community meeting. Staff will correct the
notification to add her email and will notify public utilities to pick up the
mattress. Ms. Forester encouraged her to attend the neighborhood meeting on
March 23 at the Baptist Church because 311 communications will be there as
well as Stormwater and Stormwater maintenance staff from Road
Maintenance.
XIII. Staff Comments:
XIV. Advisory Board General Communications:
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XV. Next Meeting Date:
a. March 8, 2023 @ 5:30pm Joint MSTU Meeting Botanical Garden FGCU
Buehler Auditorium
VII. Adjournment — The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
airwoman, Karen Beatty
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