GG MSTU Minutes 10/11/2011RECEIVED
MAR 2 2 2012
Board of County Co"n'sSomrs
2885 Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
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I. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 4:12 p.m. by Richard Sims, Chairman.
A quorum was established.
II. Attendance
Members: Richard Sims, Pat Spencer, Peggy Harris, Barbara Segura, Michael
McElroy
County: Michelle Arnold — ATM Director, Darryl Richard — MSTU Project
Manager
Others: Michael McGee — McGee & Associates, Manny Gonzalez - Hannula,
Carlos Herrera — Hannula, Richard Tindell — JRL Design, Sue Flynn — Juristaff
All documentation was submitted to Sta Eprior to meeting and was provided to
the Advisory Committee and other attendees with an overhead projection screen
to help provide a paperless environment via MSTU's request.
III. Approval of Agenda
Remove: V. A.
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VIII.
Add: IX. Trash Cans on Tropicana
Richard Sims moved to approve the October 11, 2011 Agenda as amended.
Second by Barbara Segura. Motion carried 4 -0.
Misc. Corres:
Michael McElroy term expired October 6, 2011 and not eligible to vote.
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IV. Approval of Minutes — August 9, 2011
Pat Spencer moved to approve the August 9, 2011 Minutes as submitted.
Second by Barbara Segura. Motion carried 4 -0.
V. Transportation Operations Report
A. Monthly Budget Report — None.
The Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Fund 153 Report dated
October 11, 2011 was distributed. (See Attached)
B. Project Manager Report
Darryl Richard reported the Hunter /Coronado Project curbing installation
by Bonness is near completion. Hannula Landscape & Irrigation is on
schedule to complete their work by November 15, 2011.
VI. Transportation Maintenance Report — None.
VII. Landscape Architects Report — JRL - None.
VIII. Landscape Architects Report — McGee & Associates - None.
IX. Old Business — None.
X. New Business
A. Selection of Landscape Architect
Richard Sims asked Mike McGee, McGee & Associates and Richard
Tindell, JRL Design their preferences during the Advisory Committee's
interview process. They agreed to be interviewed individually, leave the
room when the other interviewed and when the Advisory Committee
discussed selection.
Mike McGee gave a presentation and distributed McGee & Associates:
(See attached)
➢ Maintenance Consulting Goals & Objectives for the GG MSTU
➢ Background Information
➢ Experience with MSTUs
➢ Examples of reports he plans to distribute at meetings:
- Recommended Operating Schedule and Water Use
- Observation and Recommendations
Many questions were posed by the Advisory Committee.
Richard Tindell spoke of his enthusiasm for horticulture throughout the
years, education and army background, higher education landscape teaching
experience, MSTU and commercial experience. He gave a brief description
on what he could do in design and maintenance possibilities for the MSTU.
Many questions were posed by the Advisory Committee.
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Much discussion was made during the selection of a Landscape Architect on
their job performance and strengths.
Richard Sims moved to give the Landscape Maintenance Contract to
McGee & Associates for I year. Second by Pat Spencer. Motion carried
3 -1. Peggy Harris opposed.
B. Trash Cans on Tropicana
Pat Spencer suggested Hannula oversee and empty trash cans at the bus
stop.
Peggy Harris expressed disapproval and stated it is Code Enforcements'
job not the MSTU. She suggested the issue be evaluated.
XI. Public Comments
Barbara Segura noted she may not be at the November meeting.
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:42 P.M.
Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee
Richard Sims, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee /Board on
as presented or amended
The next meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2011
4:00 PM at Golden Gate Community Center -
Naples, FL