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Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 04/13/2011 FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2885 HORSESHOE DRIVE SOUTH NAPLES, FL 34104 April 13, 2011 Minutes I. Call to order Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Robert Jones. A quorum was established. II. Attendance Members: Robert Jones, George Fogg, Dick Barry, Kevin McKyton, Kenneth Bloom, Harold Bergdoll (Excused) County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Gloria Herrera-Budget Analyst, Michelle Arnold-Director A TM, Mark Isackson-Finance Director Other: Thomas Roadman-Malcolm Pirnie, Scott Windham-Windham Studio, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff III. Approval of Agenda Add: V. A. Discussion on Sidewalk Adjustment Subsequent V. agenda Items were renumbered IV.B. March 25, 2011 George Fogg moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Kenneth Bloom. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. IV. Approval of Minutes A. March 14, 2011 George Fogg moved to approve the minutes of March 14, 2011 as submitted. Second by Dick Barry. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. B. March 25, 2011 Change: IV. A., page 1, first paragraph, third bullet, line 2, should read: Comer in the vicinity of Residence(s) "1091-1092" IV. A., page 2, second paragraph, first bullet should read: "Forest Lakes" Club House IV. B. first paragraph should read: "Forest Lakes Golf and Tennis, Fairways Forest Garden Villas, and" Turtle Lakes "Golf Colony" 1 George Fogg moved to approve the minutes of March 25, 2011 as amended. Second by Dick Barry. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. V. Transportation Services A. Discussion on Sidewalk Adjustment Public attendees John Krynock, Forest Lakes Golf and Tennis (Building 1) Lee Dixon, Turtle Lakes Golf Colony Robert Yrocey, Forest Lakes (Building 1) Jim Dougherty, President, Fairways Forest Garden Villas Condo Jim Lynn, President, Forest Lakes Golf and Tennis (Building 2) Kathryn Lynn, Forest Lakes (Building 2) Bob Gracey, Manger, Fairways Forest Garden Villas and Building 2 Eileen Lucey, President, Forest Lakes Golf and Tennis (Building 1) Andrew Barto, Forest Lakes Blvd. Connie Lucey Eileen Lucey stated that Forest Lakes Golf and Tennis Residents are opposed to installing the sidewalk on the North side of Forest Lakes Blvd. for the following reasons: o Privacy at the Community Pool would be affected as trees will be removed and the walkway will be very close to the Pool o Numerous Banks exists along the roadway (North side) o A Large Electrical Box is located in front of the Pool area Darryl Richard reported: o A 60 ft. dedicated easement (Utility easement) is available o The 60 ft. easement is not affiliated with Turtle Lakes Golf Colony as it is owned by the Property Owners to the North George Fogg noted that the final decision for the sidewalk location is pending additional research and approval by the Condo Associations. Jim Dougherty stated that the Recreation Area (Pool) is shared by (3) Condo Associations (Villas and both Golf and Tennis.) Jim Lynn questioned the Committee on what the most practical and economical location is to install the sidewalk (North or South.) He perceived the South side as the most cost effective. Scott Windham stated: o Consideration to install the sidewalk on the North side of Forest Lakes Blvd. was based on a final review to determine the appropriate side of the roadway 2 o Noted the following factors reviewed by the Committee and Staff at the March 25th Field meeting - Utilities - Egress - North side Grade issues - it was determined a retaining wall is not required - Economically - Easement Acquisition Findings from the March 25th Field meeting: o The North side will incur the least amount of impact o A significant quantity of mature Shade Trees will be incorporated into the Street Tree System along the walkway - Resulting in the need for fewer new Trees o Minimal Impact to existing the Trees - Remove Old Bottlebrush Tree (in very ill health) - Cutback Pigmy Date Palm (on the east end) Darryl Richard noted the following: o The Turtle Lakes Board is predominantly in favor of the Project o An Easement is required from the North side Property Owners George Fogg emphasized the need to act quickly on the Sidewalk installation (to provide a safe pathway for Residents.) Discussion took place on potential conflicts with installing the sidewalk on the South side and the existing underground Electrical Line: Scott Windham identified potential issues: o Future access by FPL may be a conflict with sidewalks that are in the vicinity o Placement of Street Trees in relation to the Utility Line o Currently data is not available and the exact route of the underground Electrical Line is unknown Kevin McKyton recognized that the MSTU will be responsible for sidewalk repairs if damaged by FPL while performing Maintenance on the Electrical Line. Discussion resumed on the North side installation. Scott Windham stated: o Construction is easier - The installation is just a basic offset from the roadway - Less concrete is required o Fewer Trees are required 3 George Fogg moved to hold a public meeting within the next month for Residents in the (proposed) area of the development. Without a second the motion was withdrawn. Darryl Richard perceived the Bidding may be delayed on the Sidewalk Project as coordination is needed with the Property Owners. Jim Dougherty suggested Staff coordinate a field meeting with Staff, Scott Windham, (3) HOA Presidents, and Condo Manager to the resolve the sidewalk issue. Staff noted the Field meeting (next week) will be publically advertized to include a notation that MSTU Board Members may be present. B. Budget Report - Gloria Herrera Mark Isackson perceived sufficient monies will be available to maintain completed Projects and referenced Line Items from the FY12 Budget: (See attached) Bond Proceeds o Approximately $2,300,000.00 of unexpended Bond Proceeds are remaining o Suggested transferring $500,000.00 Bond Proceeds (FY11) to Debt Service Fund to lower the Debt Service Levy - Frees up monies on the Operating side o Perceived the Taxable Value will recover and the Operating Level will rise o Arbitrage Fees are not a factor as interest rates are currently low o 9/30/10 Cash on hand $5,205,700.00 (includes Bond Proceeds) - Amount of available Bond Proceeds $3,393,000.00 - Unrestricted cash amount remaining $1,800,000.00 o Bond Proceeds may be prepaid at the call date of 2017 if monies are available o Amount of collected Ad Valorem Tax is generally 96% of the Levied amount C. Review & Approval FY2012 MSTU Budget Darryl Richard perceived the Forecast 11 Improvements General Line Item is sufficient ($1,331,400.00) to close out the Fiscal Year o Suggested increasing the $1,500,000.00 Requested Current FY12 Improvements General Line Item to $1,800,000.00. Kenneth Bloom moved to approve the "FY-2012" Budget with one adjustment to Line Item Requested FY-12 (Improvements General) up to $1,800,000.00. Second by George Fogg. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4 Staff will distribute a copy of the Bond Proceed Documents to the Committee. D. Gordon River Extension Maintenance - Darryl Richard read a letter from the BCC in response to the Committees letter dated March 2nd. The letter indicates that the BCC intends to perform the necessary Maintenance work to clear the blockage in the Gordon River Extension Drainage System. (See attached) George Fogg moved to direct Staff on the behalf of the MSTU Committee to draft a thank you letter to the BCC for their action. Second by Kevin McKyton. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. Project Manager Report - Darryl Richard Darryl Richard reviewed the following: o The Updated Bond Project Cost Report by Malcolm Pirnie (Tracking method for Consulting Fees.) (See attached) o Presented Windham Studio Change Order 4 ($11,236.00)- Revisions to Move the Sidewalk to North Side of Forest lakes Blvd. Scott Windham noted the Change Order includes: o Task 50 - Provision for existing Service to extend meeting attendance (18 months) $4,608.00 o Site time o Drawing revision o Task 900 - Sidewalk Relocation $3,728.00 does not include a cost comparison for the North side versus the South side Kenneth Bloom moved to approve Windham Studio Proposal with a not to exceed amount of $14,000.00. Second by George Fogg. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. After discussion Staff speculated that Construction on the Sidewalk Project may commence in the Fall 2011. Darryl Richard reviewed a Proposal by ClM ($135.00) to maintain the East side of Woodshire lane. The Committee was in agreement that ClM will maintain the area. F. Malcolm Pirnie - None VI. Landscape Architect's Report - Windham Studio VII. Old Business - None 5 VII. New Business - None VIII. Public Comments - None There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 12:15 P.M. Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU Advisory Committee ~w... Robert Jones, Cha These minutes approved by the Committee on S' 11- U as presented X or amended Next meeting is May 11 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples, FL 34104 6