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I. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 4:25 p.m. by Richard Sims, Chairman.
A quorum was established.
II. Attendance
Members: Richard Sims, Pat Spencer, Peggy Harris, Barbara Segura(Excused),
Michael McElroy (Excused)
County: Darryl Richard—MSTU Project Manager, Pam Lulich—Landscape
Operations Manager
Others: Michael McGee—McGee & Associates, Dale Hannula and Thomas Gonzalez
—Hannula Landscaping, Robert Kindelan—Commercial Land Maintenance, Sue Flynn
—Juristaff
III. Approval of Agenda
Richard Sims moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Peggy Harris.
Motion carried, 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes—August 21, 2012
Richard Sims moved to approve the August 21, 2012 Minutes as presented. Second
by Peggy Harris. Motion carried, 3-0.
V. Transportation Operations Report
A. Monthly Budget Report
Staff reviewed the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Fund 153 Report dated
September 18, 2012. (See attached)
• Ad Valorem Tax Outstanding $13,249.21 Misc. Comes:
• Operating Expenses Available $44,829.36 Date: `l Iq
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• Capital Outlay Available $516,195.34
• Open Purchase Orders $95,341.64
Darryl Richard reported the current MSTU millage rate is .47 FY13, is
intended to maintain the revenue stream and the 91%rollback mandated by the
State.
B. Project Manager Report
Darryl Richard provided and reviewed a proposal from McGee and Associates for
Annual Services for Landscape Architectural Maintenance Consulting Services for
the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU dated September 17, 2012 based on an RFP
awarded by BCC passed September 1 lth. (See attached)
The proposal for ongoing maintenance was presented:
• Monthly Services $8,300
• Optional Services upon request $17,410
• Total for Monthly and Optional Services $25,710
Mike McGee provided and reviewed Irrigation Water Source Analysis Reports
on Golden Gate MSTU Well Annual Water Use 2012 (non-potable gallons) on
the following: (See attached)
• Collier Blvd. Part"A"
• Collier Blvd. Part"B"
• Golden Gate Parkway Median#7, S3404 Controller
• Golden Gate Parkway Median#12, Irrinet 34 Controller
• Golden Gate Parkway Median#21, 53401 Controller
• Hunter Blvd. & Coronado Parkway
• Sunshine Blvd.
• Tropicana Blvd.
• Hunter Blvd. and Coronado Parkway
• Roadways Irrigation(Combined)
He noted Task IIIb is an option to receive irrigation water source analysis reports
that will record monthly usage at each source and prepare graphical and written
analysis of the water use in order to assist Staff to increase water conservation.
Richard Sims moved to approve proposal(for Annual Landscape
Architectural Maintenance Consulting Services) including option (Task III.
b.) in the amount of$25,710. Second by Peggy Harris. Motion carried, 3-0.
Pam Lulich gave an update on the Preliminary ROW Review:
• There is an upcoming project proposing a directional turn lane and install a
raised pork chop island funded by County.
• No objection to the flag pole.
• Native plants will be planted. She recommended a simplified palette.
• She does not want to use Sunshine Mimosa.
She suggested the MSTU stay out of that area incase other modifications are made
and focus more on the sign area.
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Staff presented a proposal from McGee and Associates for Contract Administration
and Design Professional Services for Golden Gate MSTU Beautification District
West Entry Sign Improvement Project dated September 17, 2012. (See attached)
Mike McGee mentioned a Sub-Consultant (Structural Engineer) cost of$2,900
could be back out of proposal. County will be doing this part of the Scope.
It was noted the proposal includes 3-flags. It could include the American Flag,
State Flag and the County Flag.
The Committee formed a consensus to only install the American Flag.
Richard Sims requested Mike McGee made revisions to design and bring back to
the Committee before going for the permit:
• Flag moved back at least 18'
• Include a light source
• Plant material around the sign be kept native
• No irrigation
Richard Sims moved to approve the design work. Second by Peggy Harris.
Motion carried 3-0.
Richard Sims suggested making additional keys to maintain flags on the flag pole
and mentioned the Civic Association would be happy to help maintain the flag. The
Project Manager should have a key. He recommended keeping a tracking log.
VI. Transportation Maintenance Report
A. Hannula
Dale Hannula reported replacing crape myrtle at Hunter and Coronado.
Mike McGee stated he did another review of the trees and took photos of each one;
25 were retainable and 23 trees that need to be replaced. The trees retained would
fall under normal year warranty.
Richard Sims expressed concerns over not replacing trees that may die and were
no longer under warranty. He would rather replace them and get a new warranty.
Mike McGee responded the trees marked to be retained are 95% established,
growing and should not be a problem.
Dale Hannula reported contacting his supplier. He will supply new trees and offer
fertilizer program within the next couple of weeks. Work is schedule to begin on
the Tropicana pump station on September 19.
He further reported there are only 9 items left to complete on his punch list. June
has not been able to find quality trees to replace 2-Tabebuia trees on Sunshine.
Crews are battling the weeds thorough out the area.
Thomas Gonzalez estimated the weeding through out the area was 75%
completed.
Darryl Richard told Hannula to insure weeding protected the Asian Jasmine.
Mike McGee mentioned Hannula not make remarks on report indicating work has
been completed. He cited several episodes.
Richard Sims asked McGee and Hannula to resolve the issues.
Pam Lulich reported Hannula has been working on site lines.
Mike McGee will come back next month and report any improvement.
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B. Commercial Land—Addressed after VIII.
VII. Landscape Architects Report—Addressed under V. B.
A. Hunter& Coronado
Mike McGee provided the McGee &Associates Landscape Architecture
Maintenance Report for August 2012—September 2012. (See attached)
VIII. GPS Report
Pam Lulich reported County will be recording all work being done within the
database.
VI. Transportation Maintenance Report
B. Commercial Land
Robert Kindelan reported:
• Fungus issues on Hunter and Coronado with Silver Saw Palmetto have been
sprayed with fungicide.
• Weeds in Sunshine Mimosa not responding to chemicals used to kill them.
• Plan to test a small plot with another weed killer.
• If a weed killer doesn't work, they plan to mow weeds after the Mimosa is
finished blooming.
• CLM planned to submit a proposal for the white fly issues.
IX. Old Business -None
X. New Business -None
XI. Public Comments -None
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Golden Gate MSTU Advisory Committee
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Richa d Sims, Chat man
These minutes approved by the Committee/Board on /I—2 0 -1-2-
as presented )( or amended
The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2012
4:00 PM at Golden Gate Community Center-
Naples, FL
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