Bayshore Gateway CRA Minutes 02/07/2024
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
February 7, 2024, Meeting Minutes
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2024, MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment Advisory Board was
called to order by Chairman, Maurice Gutierrez, at 5:00 p.m.
I. Meeting Called to Order: Meeting called to order by Maurice Gutierrez.
II. Roll Call: Advisory Board Members Present: Maurice Gutierrez, Frank
McCutcheon, Branimir Brankou, George Douglas, Susan Crum, Sandra Arafet.
III. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Maurice Gutierrez.
IV. Public to be Heard: Sandra Arafet gave notice that she will no longer be a member
of the Board, having served 12 years.
V. Adoption of Agenda: Motion made by George Douglas to accept the agenda; second
by Susan Crum; approved unanimously.
VI. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Sandra Arafet to accept the January 10,
2024, minutes as written; second by George Douglas.
VII. Landscape Maintenance Report:
a. Armando Yzaguirre: Not present. Report attached. Per Tami Scott, maintenance
is on-going, and Ice Plants will be planted at the round-about mid-March.
b. MSTU Project Manager Maintenance Report – Tami Scott: Current Project
list is attached to your packet – Item 7b.
Discussion of bus stop structures and accessories. Motion made by George
Douglas for the selection of 6’ composite plank benches with a center leg; second
by Sandra Arafet; approved unanimously.
New trash cans for the bridge will match the ones purchased for the bus stops.
Tami Scott will check into placing banners on eight poles on the bridge.
Maurice will check with the artist about updated costs for ceramic nautical (fish)
tiles. Maurice will bring to the next MSTU meeting a sample of the artist’s
rendering; and show the rendering to the CRA Board members. This project
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
would be considered artistic, and with the possibility of partnering with CRA,
Shirley will see if procurement rules can be bypassed.
Susan Crum made a motion to have the bridge power washed as soon as possible
with a minimum of power washing one time each year, preferably before
Thanksgiving; second by Sandra Arafet; approved unanimously.
Susan Crum made a motion regarding the bridge for the new colors to be Option
#3 – Tricorn Black; Green Bay; Alexandrite; second by Sandra Arafet; approved
unanimously.
Maurice Gutierrez asked for options on the new poles for Bayshore. Discussion
ensued about the current poles being decorative and good only for pedestrians or
bikers; use a sleeve to cover the poles instead of repainting them (very costly);
purchase new LED heads for each one; replace them with taller poles and LED;
place them on the back side; outlets in the medium. The strip of sidewalk – too
narrow – once the pavers are redone instead of repaving over the grass, make it
wider; no consensus.
A crosswalk is needed near Rebecca’s; needs a Hawk signal to enhance pedestrian
traffic. She is in communication with Transportation about a flashing ‘slow down’
sign at the round-about due to the number of accidents and damage to the
property.
b. i: Boardwalk – able to use reclaimed water instead of potable water
VIII. Community/Business Presentations
IX. Old Business
X. New Business:
a. Appointment of Chair:
George Douglas made a motion for Maurice Gutierrez to continue as Chairman;
second by Sandra Arafet; approved unanimously.
b. Appointment of Vice Chair: Sandra Arafet made a motion to elect George
Douglas as Vice Chairman; second by Maurice Gutierrez; approved unanimously.
c. Advisory Committee Applications:
Maurice Gutierrez made a motion to elect James Cascone to be an advisory
member of the Board; second by George Douglas; approved unanimously.
Sandra Arafet made a motion for the continuation of Susan Crum to remain on the
Board; second by Maurice Gutierrez; approved unanimously.
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Bayshore CRA Offices: 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Unit 103, Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: 239-252-8844
Online: www.bayshorecra.com
XI. Staff Report:
a. Financials:
Report attached within your packet. There was a budget amendment where funds were
moved into Tami’s Landscaping Incidentials and for the new pump.
The Turner Estates area, where the little bridge is going to the park – the sidewalk in front
of the church has not been maintained for a long time. Shirley will look into it.
XII. Correspondence and Communication:
a. Honoring a Legend, Donna Fiala, East Naples Civic Association Coastal Breeze
Article
XIII. Advisory Committee Comments:
XIV. Public Comments:
XV. Next Meeting Date:
a. March 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. – Joint CRA/MSTU Workshop
XVI. Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Chairman, Maurice Gutierrez