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December 6, 2023, Meeting Minutes
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 6, 20239
MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by
Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. located at 3299 Tamiami Trail E, 3rd Floor BCC Boardroom.
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Sandra Arafet, Frank
McCutcheon, George Douglas and Susan Crum. Joann Talano had an excused absence.
II. MSTU Staff Present: Greg Oravec, CRA Director, Tami Scott, Project Mgr and Shirley
Garcia, Program Manager.
III. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Maurice Gutierrez.
IV. Public to be Heard (Non Agenda Items):
I. Adoption of Agenda: Motion made by Sandra Arafet; second by George Douglas; approved
unanimously.
V. Adoption of Minutes:
a. George Douglas moved for the approval of the November 8, 2023, minutes; second by
Joann Talano; approved unanimously.
VI. Landscape Report:
a. Armando Yzaguirre -Armando was unable to attend because of work for the
Immokalee MSTU decorating for Christmas Event.
b. MSTU Project Managers Maintenance Report — Ms. Scott explained to the Board
that Light Er Up was unable to fulfill their contractual obligations for the holiday
decorations. Trimmers was contacted and the expense was almost double that of Light
Er Up. Trimmers will provide decorations in key component areas, for example, the
roundabout and Gateway at 41. Maurice Gutierrez made a motion for staff to
investigate sourcing for the short term regarding the flagpole lights, garland at the
bridge and other incidentals based on the budget to see if we can salvage this lighting
season; second by Susan Crum; approved unanimously. Ms. Scott updated the board
that Armando's team have completed planting at the roundabout.
VII. Community / Business Presentations:
VIII. Old Business:
IX. New Business:
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a. Certificate of Appreciation: Maurice Gutierrez presented a certificate of appreciation
to Robert Messmer thanking him and recognizing his time with the Advisory
Committee and all his years of contribution to the community.
X. Staff Reports_
a. Financials — Mr. Oravec noted the BCC honored the advisory committee
recommendation during their budget process.
XI. Communications and Correspondence:
X[I. Public Comments:
XIIZ. Staff Comments:
XiV. Advisory Committee Comments: A discussion ensued regarding thenumber of accidents at
the roundabout since June of 2021 — eight where CRA filed claims and overall a total of 21
accidents. George Douglas made a motion to direct staff to come back with an analysis and
recommendations for signage; seconded by Maurice Gutierrez; approved unanimously
XV. Next Meeting Date:
a. January 10, 2024, 5:00 pm- Buehler Auditorium
XVL Adjournment- 5:50pm
Chairman Maurice Gutierrez
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