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GG MSTU Minutes 06/19/2012SEp1O 2012 BY : ....................... GOLDEN GATE �= N � A COMMITTEE 2885 Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 Jun e 19, 2012 MINUTES Fiala V Hiller Henning -T Co ie ✓ Goietta fci I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 3:20 p.m. by Pat Spencer, Vice Chairman. A quorum was established at 3:45 p.m. II. Attendance Members: Richard Sims, Pat Spencer, Barbara Segura, Peggy Harris (Excused), Michael McElroy (Excused) County: Darryl Richard — MSTU Project Manager, Michelle Arnold - ATM Director Others: Michael McGee — McGee & Associates, Manny Gonzalez - Hannula, Robert Kindelan — Commercial Land Maintenance, Sue Flynn — Juristaff III. Approval of Agenda — Addressed after IV. IV. Approval of Minutes — Addressed after V. B. V. Transportation Operations Report A. Monthly Budget Report Staff reviewed the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Fund 153 Report dated May 15, 2012. (See attached) • Ad Valorem Tax Collected $218,731.26 • Operating Expenses Available $49,782.10 • Capital Outlay Available $524,795.90 • Total Budget Available $580,518.33 Staff reported the preliminary budget is scheduled to be preftMsthe BCC on June 28th & 29th for final approval. Dom: \OkQ \1Z Rem #: 1 Copies to: B. Project Manager Report — Addressed after VII. VI. Transportation Maintenance Report A. Hannula —Addressed in VII. B. Commercial Land Maintenance — Addressed in VII. VII. Landscape Architects Report — McGee & Associates A. Hunter & Coronado Mike McGee distributed and reviewed the Landscape Architecture Reports on Maintenance Services and Observations and Recommendation on Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Landscape for period May 2012 — June 2012. (See attached) Tropicana Boulevard • Pump station controller received. Installation to be scheduled. • No major plant issues found. • Irrigation is being monitored and under control. • Structural pruning is being done by arborist to allow more light on plant beds and less strain on trees. Sunshine Boulevard • Missing trees replacements are scheduled. • Main line leak at median #5 was detected on May 3, 2012 which resulted in the loss of 249,000 gallons of water within a one month period. Mike McGee recommended a new procedure be implemented by the Maintenance Contractor. The Contractor shall with each irrigation check; take down the pump station flow meter reading and forward to McGee & Associates to enable them to monitor weekly water use by comparing it with the projected weekly water use based upon the operating schedule. Golden Gate Parkway • Tree and plant replacements have been approved; purchase order is pending. • Irrigation checks and structural pruning. • Plants installed by sign to block light. Staff noted the Civic Association want to place approximately 1500 flags in the parkway on the morning of June 29 and will remove them on July 5t'. A request was received from the Civic Association not to mow or water the medians during that period. Hannula Landscape will change schedule to oblige. Collier Blvd. Part A & B, and Green Blvd Median #1 • A proposal for the replacement of existing crown of thorns in median 1 has been requested. • Poor condition of crown of thorns renovation is recommended to match plantings on ends of median 2 and 3. 2 ■ Parameter mulch has been placed. It was noted the State removed the 951 project (between Green and I75) from the State's 5 -Year Work Program Schedule. This may change the maintenance schedule. Staff will research details. Coronado Parkway & Hunter Boulevard He reported Hannula will provide McGee & Associates pictures of oak trees and tabebuia replacements for review. The search for oak trees will continue. He suggested an alternate for the tabebuia could be crepe myrtle (lavender color) it blooms 2 -3 times a year that are readily available in any size. Richard Sims arrived at 3:45 p. m. Mike McGee reported an automobile accident at median #10 with damage to the light pole and where multiple society garlic plans had been run over and crushed. V. Transportation Operations Report Darryl Richard reported Fund 111 does not have the funds to landscape the Parkway Entrance. He noted the GG MSTU has adequate funds available if they would like to proceed with the project. (See attached) Mike McGee stated the industry prices have not had changed since they submitted the proposal. A proposal was provided for areas around the sign, in front and the next median. The trees on the south side have been broken down and are shown as alternates. Richard Sims stated he was against adding trees on the side and against turf. He suggested drought tolerant plants be installed in the next median. Some concerns expressed were the canopy trees as shown on the proposed plan would hinder visibility of the sign. Staff suggested plans be presented to the Advisory Committee without sod and with something other than trees not to hinder the visibility of the entrance sign. Discussion was made not to use turf and not to use canopy trees in front of sign. The Advisory Committee requested Staff consider the installation of a flag pole surrounded by a flower bed and pavers in front of the entrance sign. IV. Approval of Minutes — April 17, 2012 Richard Sims moved to approve the April 17, 2012 Minutes as presented. Second by Barbara Segura. Motion carried, 3 -0. 3 III. Approval of Agenda Richard Sims moved to approve the June 19, 2012 Agenda as presented. Second by Barbara Segura. Motion carried, 3 -0. VIII. GPS Report — None IX. Old Business - None X. New Business A. Future Pump Replacement Funds — None Staff reported department changes made by County Manager. MSTU and CAT are moving to Public Services. Landscaping will remain with Growth Management. The consensus was formed to cancel the July 17th meeting and reconvene on August 21, 2012. XI. Public Comments - None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 P.M. Golden Gate MSTU Committee Richard Sims, Chairman These minutes approved by the Committee/Board on as presented X or amended The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2012 3:00 PM at Golden Gate Community Center - Naples, FL 2