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MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:10 PM by Chairman Richard Sims.
A quorum established; three voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Chairman:
Richard Sims
Vice Chair:
Patricia Spencer
Member:
Barbara Segura
Excused:
Peggy Harris and Michael McElroy
County: Darryl Richard — MSTU Project Manager
Harry Sells — Assistant MSTU Project Manager
Others: Michael McGee — McGee & Associates
Dale Hannula, Jeremy Hannula, Thomas Gonzalez and Janet Pellican —
Hannula Landscaping
(JuriSolutions — Sue Flynn)
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Sims directed Staff to address most important items and items requiring a
vote be addressed first.
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Addressed after VI
V. BUDGET REPORT - Addressed after VI
VI. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT — DARRYL RICHARD
A. Update
Staff distributed and reviewed 2- proposals:
• Bentley Electric Company submitted a proposal to furnish labor and material to
install electrical wiring to a new flag pole with lights for the sum of $1,700 dated
July 16, 2013. (See attached)
• Varian Construction submitted a Bidder's Response Form for the Golden Gate
MSTU - Flag Pole Installation in the amount of $7,460.00 dated July 12, 2013.
Staff recommended moving forward on both proposals. He indicated the job was
small for most companies to be interested in.
Mike McGee noted once the installation was completed, some plants will be
moved within the MSTU to provide partial landscaping to keep costs down.
Chairman Sims moved to approve the Bentley Electric proposal in the amount
of $1,700 to install electrical wiring.
Second by Vice Chair Spencer.
Motion carried, 3 -0.
Chairman Sims moved to approve $7,460 for Varian to install flag pole.
Second by Vice Chair Spencer.
Motion carried, 3 -0.
Project Manager Report — to be continued after IV.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA �p
Chairman Sims moved to approve the July;?, 2013 Agenda with Staff moving the
important items and items requiring a vote be addressed first.
Second by Vice Chair Spencer.
Motion carried, 3 -0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 20, 2012
(None) Minutes previously approved at the January meeting.
B. APRIL 16, 2013
Barbara Segura moved to approve the April 16, 2013 minutes as presented.
Second by Vice Chair Spencer.
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Motion carried, 3 -0.
C. JUNE 4, 2013
Vice Chair Spencer moved to approve the June 4, 2013 minutes as presented.
Second by Barbara Segura.
Motion carried, 3 -0.
V. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Staff distributed and reviewed the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Fund 153 dated
July 16, 2013. (See attached)
• Capital Improvements (Available) $448,500.00
• Operating Expense (Available) $2,085.01
• Open purchase orders for Hannula the old ones will be closed out.
• Commercial Land purchase orders will be adjusted due to Hannula taking over
responsibilities for Hunter and Coronado grounds maintenance.
• Total Budget (Available) $455,732.32
VI. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT — Continued
A. Update on Tropicana Blvd. Irrigation System
Darryl Richard gave an update on the Tropicana Boulevard irrigation system as
follows:
• The controller was been rewired.
• System not operable due to rain.
• Roger Dick shut the system down.
Dale Hannula noted Roger Dick stated the system is operable however the system
was shut down for five weeks.
Staff suggested making sure system is working.
Barbara Segura recommended Staff make sure the controller is working before
it is needed.
Staff directed McGee and Associates to coordinate a "Field Test" meeting on the
controller to include Mike McGee, Dale Hannula, Roger Dick and Darryl
Richard.
Barbara Segura strongly requested for an update on the irrigation system at the
August 20th meeting.
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B. Status of Purchase Order — Mulching
Jeremy Hannula reported mulching is on hold until funds available in October.
Chairman Sims asked the Advisory Committee was satisfied with the Hunter
and Coronado paving project.
It was noted the speed bump was installed to meet County standards, but still too
high. Staff received comments on the speed bump. Road and Bridge will stamp
bump down.
Chairman Sims mentioned the stripping was not straight and it looks temporary.
Vice Chair Spencer stated Road and Bridge had already been out to stamp and it is
still too high. She has received a complaint while attending a Civic Association
meeting.
Staff will provide contact information for Vice Chair Spencer to make available for
concerned residents.
VII. TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE REPORTS
A. Hannula Landscaping — Jeremy Hannula
The following reports were distributed showing Hannula' responses and /or comments
made regarding McGee & Associates findings on Tropicana and Golden Gate:
McGee & Associates Landscape Architecture Projects — Tropicana Boulevard and
Golden Gate Parkway for report period June 2013. (See attached)
Tropicana Boulevard:
• Currently trimming Sabal Palms
• Pest control on Bermuda grass in turf area on north end of
Bougainvillea bed on Median 4 was delayed due to rain
• Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard:
• Currently covered by Commercial Land Contract
• On hold until October
Golden Gate Parkway:
o Fakahatchee grass will be cut back as much as possible and treated for
insects
• Retreat Torpedo grass with Liriope
• Torpedo grass in Agapanthus plants will be treated
• Sunshine Boulevard:
o No outstanding items
• Collier Boulevard and Green Boulevard.-
o Mulch completed in July.
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• Removal of white Fountain grasses out of African Iris plants is on
schedule
• Torpedo grass in the newly planted San Cord grass beds was sprayed
with round -up
VIII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT — MCGEE & ASSOCIATES
A. Maintenance Reports — Michael McGee
Reports were provided and distributed by McGee & Associates Landscape
Architecture on Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard, Sunshine Boulevard and
Collier Boulevard — Part A & B and Green Boulevard — Median #1 for period June
2013. (See attached)
• Tropicana Boulevard:
(None)
• Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard:
o Weeds are a problem.
• Golden Gate Parkway:
• Tropedo grass is the only major issue.
• Cut Iris down to 6 inches
o Start a spray program
• Sunshine Boulevard:
(None)
• Collier Boulevard and Green Boulevard:
(None)
Discussion was made on the Maintenance Contractor responsible for Coronado
Parkway and Hunter Boulevard. Commercial Land has outstanding work that has not
been completed and their contract had not yet expired. Staff indicated Hannula
Landscaping should begin maintenance on July 15. Staff will set up a meeting with
Commercial Land and Hannula to clarify maintenance in progress and uncompleted
responsibilities.
Mike McGee expressed urgency to address maintenance on Coronado Parkway and
Hunter Boulevard that can not wait another week due to the worms and pests issues.
B. Committee Maintenance Evaluation Reports
Staff distributed blank Maintenance Evaluation Report forms.
Staff urged the Committee members to personally make their own inspections before
completing the form each month for the next six months.
Barbara Segura moved the Advisory Committee complete the Contractors
Evaluation Report at the August meeting.
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Second by Vice Chair Spencer.
Motion carried, 3 -0.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
(None)
X. NEW BUSINESS
(None)
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(None)
NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 209 2013 AT 4:00 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
There being no further business for the good of the County, the Meeting was adjourned
by order of the Chairman at 5:10 PM.
GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
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