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Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 01/11/2012FOREST ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S. x. LAKESADVISORY COMMITTEE 2885 HORSESHOE DRIVE SOUTH NAPLES, FL 34104 January 11, 2012 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, Kenneth Bloom, Kevin McKyton County: Darryl Richard — Project Manager, Michelle Arnold -ATM Director, Gloria Herrera - Budget Analyst Other: Scott Windham — Windham Studio, Jerry Schroer - Public, Karen Stemples- Public, Charles Stemples- Public, Darlene Lafferty — Juristaff III. Approval of Agenda Remove: Vll. A. Sidewalk Project (F58 -60) Cul -de -sac Project Kenneth Bloom moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by George Fogg. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. IV. Approval of Minutes — December 14, 2011 Change. ll. Other should read: "George" Wildey- Public George Fogg moved to approve the minutes of December 14, 2011 as amended. Second by Kenneth Bloom. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0. V. Transportation Services A. Budget Report — Gloria Herrera reviewed the following: (See attached) • Uncollected Ad Valorem Tax $28,740.16 • Available Total Budget $2,519,379.03 B. Project Manager Report — Darryl Richard reported on the Forest Lakes Sidewalks Project: • Demolition at the Front Entrance was initiated by 3RS Equipment • An Information packet was distributed to the Community • A graphic by Windham Studio was displayed at the Club House 10:13 a.m. Kevin McKyton arrived. George Fogg reported (3) large Ficus Trees on Woodshire (east side) are defoliating. Additionally thousands of white flies are on the Tree(s) (samples of the white flies were presented.) Darryl Richard noted: • Based on the Windham Studio Drawing (2) Ficus Trees are tagged o Perceived (1) of the tagged Trees possibly may be removed as it appears to be located in the ROW • The Golf Club is amiable to removing the Ficus Trees Pam Lulich recommended treating the white flies with insecticide (Merit.) George Fogg stated: • The condition of the Trees is severe • Deemed the situation is compounded by the Hedge that is encroaching on the MSTU ROW (by the Publix Shopping Center) • Questioned who is responsible to treat the Ficus Trees Darryl Richard responded historically the Shopping Center treated the Trees located on their property and the Golf Course treated the large Ficus Trees for the previous white fly infestation. Discussion ensued on the Ficus Trees and it was stated: o (1) Tree will be impacted by the ROW work (MSTU responsibility) o (1) center Tree is located in the MSTU ROW o The responsibility for treatment or removal of the (1) remaining Tree (southern location) was unknown Staff expressed concern of potential sidewalk damage by Tree roots. The recommendation was made (by Staff) to obtain a Contractor quote to inoculate the infested Trees and evaluate the roots to determine if the Trees are salvageable. After much discussion the Committee concluded: • To obtain a quote (within 3 days) to inoculate the Trees • If the quote exceed $5,000.00 the Trees it will be removed Kenneth Bloom moved to direct Staff to have a Contactor evaluate the Tree and if the cost to inoculate exceeds $5,000.00 Staff is authorized to remove the Tree. Second by George Fogg. Staff stated: o (3) Trees are effected however during this Project (1) Tree will be evaluated for treatment or removal o The cost of a new Tree is approximately $500.00 per Tree 2 The cost variances to purchase healthy Trees and the Annual inoculation cost were discussed. The Committee agreed to amend the motion to modify the not to exceed amount for the Tree inoculation. The motion was amended to read. "not to exceed $2,000.00 (annually.)" Discussion continued on the Annual Tree inoculation cost. It was suggested to amend the motion to include: if the inoculation cost exceeds $2,000.00 the Trees will be removed immediately through the existing Maintenance Contract (as the presence of white fly will affect the other Trees in the Community) The motion was amended to read. not to exceed $2, 000.00 (annually) "and if the Treatment cost exceeds $2,000.00 the (3) Trees will be removed immediately. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0. VI. Landscape Architect Report - Windham Studio Scott Windham gave the following Status Reports: Phase I o Additional Utility locates were required o The first Construction meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (1- 12 -12) Darryl Richard requested photographs of the planned Landscape Materials (from the Contractor.) George Foqg volunteered to attend the Construction meeting at 8:30 a.m. on January 12t . Phase 11 Parkin Loft Layout (See attached) Darryl Richard noted the MSTU did not incur additional cost increase for the Final Design with the exception of the previously discussed Ficus Trees. • North end - Parallel parking was increased to (4) spaces • Pool area - (6) Parking spaces were incorporated into the Design - One space is designated as Handicap The Committee was satisfied with the Parking Lot Layout. Kenneth Bloom moved to approve the Plans from Windham Studio for Phase 11 Planting Plan 111 as provided by Scott Windham. Second by Kevin McKyton. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Staff perceived the Phase II Planting Plan III Project will be under Construction within 3-4 months of acquiring the remaining Easements. Noted the Plans will be presented at the January 23 HOA meeting. VII. Old Business Staff announced: o The BCC approved the Easement for the Gordon River cleanout • Permits may be required by the City of Naples as a portion of the Project resides within the City's jurisdiction VIII. New Business - None IX. Public Comment Chuck Stemples questioned if lighting and sidewalks will be installed on Quail Forest Blvd. as the area is extremely dark and dangerous. George Fogg replied that installing lighting was a possibility. Staff stated that installing sidewalks was not probable based on the following: o Easements are required to install sidewalks as the area is under ownership of Belvedere • A Public usage area is not designated in the Condominium section • Proper drainage is also an issue After discussion the Committee concluded that installing Lighting on Quail Forest Blvd., Forest Lakes Dr., and the adjoining Streets (South) will provide safety and consistency within the Forest Lakes Development. George Fogg moved to explore the feasibility and cost of installing lights on Quail Forest Blvd. and Forest Lakes Dr. Second by Dick Barry. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0. Chuck Stemples reported (5) large Trees by the pond (Quail Forest Blvd.) that are dying due to woodpecker holes in the Trees from the base to the top. There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Vice Chairman at 11:21 a.m. Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU Advisory Committee Robert Jones, Ch man These minutes approved by the Committee on ,� 2 as resented �--�. p )�` or amended Next meeting is February 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Growth Management Division — Construction & Maintenance 2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples, FL 34104 rd