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November 8.2023 Meetina Minutes
BAYSHORE BEAUTIFICATION MSTU MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2023 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee was called to order by
Maurice Gutierrez at 5:00 p.m. located at 4870 Bayshore Dr, Kapnick Center K123.
I. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Sandra Arafet, Frank
McCutcheon, George Douglas and Susan Crum. Joann Talano had an excused absence.
H. MSTU Staff Present: Greg Oraveo, CRA Director, Tami Scott, Project Mgr and Shirley
Garcia, Program Manager,
HI. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Maurice Gutierrez,
IV. Public to be Heard (Non Agenda Items):
V. AdoptioB of Agenda: George Douglas made a motion to accept the Agenda, seconded by
Sandra Arafet. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Adoution of Minutes:
a. June 7, Minutes —Sandra Arafet made a motion to accept the minutes as written, second
by George Douglas approved unanimously.
b. September 13, Minutes —Frank McCutcheon made a motion to approve the minutes as
written, second by Maurice Gutierrez approved unanimously.
VIL Landscape Report:
a. Armando Yzaguirre -Armando noted the monthly unpdates to the landscaping noting
the new plantings at the roundabout. He put an order in for more soil and mulch, its dry
out there but the irrigation is running good. The cost of the plantings will use up all the
money in the incidentals for the year but if they want to spend the money than that is
up to them.
b. MSTU Project Managers Maintenance Report — Staff attached project manager
report for review. Ms. Scott provided the estimate for $35,000 that Mr. Yzaguirre was
talking about it will be to remove all the soil, and any existing plants, mulch, and add
new soil, plants and mulch. Mr. Oravec wanted to mention that we are moving forward,
seeing positive change, and setting the standards the community expects. He expressed
that the median will be the best in the County and there is no issue with using the funds
they have available. Maurice made a motion to approve and move forward on the new
plantings, second by Sandra Arafet approved unanimously.
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IX. Old Business:
X. New Business:
a. Application for the MSTU Advisory Vacant Position — Branimir Brankov provided
some background information on his qualifications and after some discussion and
questions by the Committee Maurice Gutierrez made a motion to recommend to the BCC
Mr. Brankov be appointed to the Bayshore Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee,
second by Sandra Arafet approved unanimously.
b. Holiday Decorations for FY24- Tami Scott provided the overview of the decorations,
budget for the CRA and MSTU to split with the areas that were designated to be
decorated. Geroge Douglas made a motion to approve the scope from staff and to split
the cost with the CRA, second by Frank McCutcheon approved unanamously.
c. FY 24 Meeting Calendar — Ms. Garcia provided the new meeting calendar and
suggested to move the January meeting to the second week following the CRA meeting
and asked if the committee would like July and August or August and September. Sandra
Arafet made a motion to move the January meeting the second week and for July and
August off, second by Susan Crum approved unanimously.
XI. Staff Resorts:
a. Financials —Mr. Oravec noted the BCC honored the advisory committee
recommendation during their budget process.
XII. Communications and Correspondence:
CHI. Public Comments:
XIV. Staff Comments:
XV. Advisory Committee Comments: There was mention of a derelict sailboat in Haldeman
Creek, Ms. Garcia will research to see if the State has it on the list for removal, Mr.
McCutcheon will email Ms. Garcia about broken cars stored at the convenience store next to
the apartment complex off of Bayshore Drive by Linda Drive. Mr. Oravec wanted to mention
that staff will be looking at enhanced Law Enforcement Services.
XVI. Next Meeting Date:
a. December 6, 2023, 5:00 pm- 3299 Tamiami Trail BCC Board Room
XVH. Adiournment:6:30pm
C�airrna Maurice tierrez