Forest Lakes MSTU Minutes 02/08/2012FOREST ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE M.S. .U.
LAKESADVISORY COMMITTEE
2885 HORSESHOE DRIVE SOUTH
NAPLES, FL 34104
February 8, 2012
Minutes
A. Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Robert Jones.
A quorum was established.
B. 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, Pam Lulich- Landscape Operations Manager
Other: Scott Windham - Windham Studio, John Hahnam - Public, Antje Sackman-
Public, Chuck Stemples - Public, Karen Stemples - Public, Darlene Laffe rty-J u ri staff
Ill. Approval of Agenda
Add: Vll. A. Intersection Improvements - Forest Lakes Blvd. at Pine Ridge Road
V. C. Arborist Services
George Fogg moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Dick
Barry. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
IV. Approval of Minutes — January 11, 2012
George Fogg moved to approve the minutes of January 11, 2012 as
submitted. Second by Kenneth Bloom. Motion carried unanimously
5 -0.
V. Transportation Services
A. Budget Report — Gloria Herrera reviewed the following:
(See attached)
• Collected Ad Valorem Tax $130,976.82
• Available Operating Expense $148,508.73
B. Project Manager Report — Darryl Richard — Discussed under V. C.
C. Arborist Services
Darryl Richard reviewed Arborist(s) Quotes to remove (3) Ficus Trees:
• Publix Property Manager advised Staff
- Ficus Trees were sprayed for white flies along Woodshire
- Follow up treatment is planned (by Publix)
• County Arborist recommended to remove the (3) Ficus Trees
• Signature Tree Care Quote - $1,410.00 (See attached)
• Davey Quote - $2550.00 (See attached)
Kenneth Bloom moved to approve the Signature Tree Care Bid for the
removal of (3) Ficus Trees, stump grinding and total removal of the
Trees for $1,410.00 as proposed. Second by Kevin McKyton. Motion
carried unanimously 5 -0.
Darryl Richard presented a Signature Tree Care Quote to address (5) Black
Olive Trees behind Mira Vista in Quail Run (solicited by Chuck Stemples):
(See attached)
• The Lake Stabilization Project may have negatively impacted the Trees
• County Arborist recommended the following
- Fertilization (slow release)
- Root pruning and cut girdling roots
- Remove dead Branches
• Noted Branches are showing signs of damage as they were cut to
allow (Equipment) access to the Lake area
Discussion ensued on the Quote.
Staff suggested the MSTU obtain a separate Proposal for the repair work.
George Fogg posed that the MSTU is partially responsible for damage that
resulted from the Lake Shoreline Protection Project.
George Fogg moved for the MSTU to address and to solve the Tree
problems (Lake 12 and Mira Vista), the Black Olive Trees should be
addressed due to damage incurred during the MSTU Drainage work.
Second by Kenneth B loom.
Various Items on the Proposal were discussed.
After discussion the Committee concurred with the following by the MSTU
and Mira Vista:
Mira Vista
• Item No. 2 - Girdling roots is not applicable to the MSTU
• Item No. 3 - Application of compost top dressing
MSTU
• Item No. 1 - Removal of dead branches
• Item No. 4 - Application of slow release Fertilizer
Discussion took place on Item No. 3. Application of compost to top dressing.
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Staff was uncertain if the soil was compacted by Equipment during the
Project.
Chuck Stemples requested the MSTU help restore the Trees back to the
original condition (as practical) prior to the Lake Construction.
After much discussion the Committee agreed the MSTU will obtain Quotes
from Signature Tree Care and Davey for (4) Items with the stipulation that the
MSTU will pay for (1) Application of compost top dressing (in the first year)
and Mira Vista will be responsible for the second application.
George Fogg amended the Motion to include: that the work is not to
exceed $1,000.00 and to cover all (4) Items. Second by Kenneth Bloom.
Motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
It was clarified that (1) Application of compost top dressing will be specified in
the Quotes.
VI. Landscape Architect Report — Windham Studio
Scott Windham gave the following Status Reports: (See attached)
Phase /
o Locates are complete
o Trees - Large species will be changed to smaller Tress due to the
close proximity to underground Utilities (along the Cul -de- sac's)
George Fogg expressed dissatisfaction with a change in Tree species and noted
historically in the Forest Lakes Development that a conflict with underground
utilities and the location of the existing Trees has ever been an issue.
Scott Windham replied that as the Consultant it his responsibility to:
• Advise the Committee of the findings
• Propose changes (to avoid a potential future conflict)
• Maintain the original Design intent
• Be sensible in respect to underground Utilities
Staff noted a variance will be required from the Utility Department if the larger
Trees are installed.
Discussion continued on the potential conflict with installing Trees and the
underground utilities.
11:03 a.m. Kevin McKyton left.
After much discussion the Committee concluded:
• To use the original Landscape Plan
• Make adjustments based on input from the Utility Companies as
needed
Kenneth Bloom moved to proceed with the original Landscape Plan, if the
Utility Companies reject the Plan to apply for a variance, and if necessary
(Scott Windham and George Fogg) will make adjustments to the Landscape
Plan. Second by George Fogg. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Scott Windham continued with the Status Report:
• Hannula completed the final grade in the Medians
• Work to be completed following the weekly on -site meeting on 2 -9 -12
(Club Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m.)
- Plant Boulders around the Directory Sign
- Finalize the layout position for the section of sidewalk along the
Club Parking Lot
Phase 11
o Scott Windham and Staff gave a Presentation at the Quail Run Club
to update the Board Members and Residents on the proposed
Woodshire Pool Parking
o Darryl Richard and Scott Windham conducted a walkthrough with
Turtle Lakes (Board Members)
- Subsequently a Presentation was given to the Turtle Lakes
Residents
- A few minor changes will be made to the Plans based on input
by the Board and Residents
o Based on a recommendation by George Fogg an Estimate was
submitted outlining cost options to remove and replace St. Augustine
Sod with Ground Cover (along Woodshire Lane) (See attached)
Discussion ensued on the removal of the St. Augustine sod.
After discussion the following was concluded:
• St. Augustine Sod is shade tolerant
• Cost increase to install Ground cover material in lieu of St. Augustine
Sod is $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
• St. Augustine Sod specifications will remain and Ground cover
(adjacent to the trees) will be utilized
• Installing Ground Cover requires a modification to the Planting Plans
George Fogg moved to approve Windham Studio Total Design Cost be
increased not to exceed $3,000.00. Second by Kenneth Bloom. Motion
carried unanimously 4-0.
VII. Old Business
A. Intersection Improvements - Forest Lakes Blvd. at Pine Ridge Road
Staff conferred with Traffic Operations on installing an additional turn lane
(East side) and the following was noted:
• The MSTU can install an additional turn lane (East side)
• Traffic Operations will incur cost to adjust the traffic light(s)
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o The MSTU will need to hire a Consultant to design the additional turn
lane
- Review process is required to add a turn lane (by Traffic
Operations)
- Coordination with the Golf Club is needed (removal of Australian
Pines may be needed)
Kenneth Bloom moved to direct Staff to proceed with a Feasibility
Study to install a third lane right hand turn at the entrance to Forest
Lakes. Second by George Fogg.
Staff requested Windham Studio provide a Proposal with a Scope of
Services at the March meeting to include work by subcontractor ABB.
Kenneth Bloom amended the motion to include: To ask Staff to move
forward with a Feasibility Study and do not bring back a Proposed
Price.
Staff noted it was advisable for the Committee to review the Proposal by
Windham Studio.
Without a second the amendment to the motion was withdrawn.
Motion carried unanimously 40.
VIII. New Business - None
IX. Public Comment
Chuck Stemples questioned the timeframe for the Lighting Feasibility Study and
deemed that Lighting was a safety issue and should have taken priority to
Beautification.
George Fogg perceived that the additional turn lane is a major safety issue and
takes precedence over the installation of Street Lights.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned by the Vice Chairman at 11:42 a.m.
Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage MSTU
Advisory Committee
Robert Jones, ChaWhan
These minutes approved by the Committee on
as presented or amended
Next meeting is March 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
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