Lely Beautification MSTU Minutes 03/17/2011
GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION MSTU
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FI 34104
March 17. 2011
Minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Bob Slebodnik at 4:00 P.M.
II. Attendance:
Members: Robert Slebodnik, Tony Branco, Kathleen Dammert (Excused),
David Larson, Jennifer Tanner
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Pam Lulich-Landscape
Operations Manger, Michelle Arnold-Director ATM
Others: Mike McGee-McGee & Associates, Robert Kindelan-CLM,
Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff
III. Approval of Agenda
Remove: IX B. Review & Approval FY-2012 MSTU Budget
David Larson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by
Jennifer Tanner. Motion ca"ied unanimously 4-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2011
Jennifer Tanner moved to approve the February 17, 2011 minutes as
submitted. Second by David Larson. Motion carried unanimously
5-0.
V. Budget Report - Gloria Herrera
Darryl Richard reviewed the following Budget items:
o Operating Expense Open P.O.s $66,448.57
o Reserves for Contingency $3,300.00 (placeholder for the
General Budget process)
Robert Slebodnik questioned if the total monies needed for the Pumping
Station Project are included in the budget.
Darryl Richard responded affirmatively, monies are allocated for the
entire Pumping Station Project.
Discussion ensued on the delayed status of the Warren Street Meter
installation.
Darryl Richard reported:
o The order to install the Meter was submitted to FPL
Robert Slebodnik inquired on the amount of the previous Water Bill.
Staff responded:
o Warren Street Water Bill was $558.46 for January 21st to
February 23rd
Pam Lulich noted Water Bills are trending downward due to the
collaborative efforts by CLM, Mike McGee, and Staff to correct Irrigation
issues:
o November Water Bill - $2,771.64
o January Water Bill - $791.95
o February Water Bill - $558.46
Darryl Richard stated an em ail to Kate Donofrio will be sent today for the
following:
o To advise Warren Street is using Potable Water
o Request FPL install the Meter posthaste
VI. Irrigation System Evaluation
Mike McGee reviewed the Recommended Operating Schedule and Water
Use Report: (See attached)
o A table was added to account for Manual Operation by the
Contractor (10 minutes per week)
o 1 day will be added to the Watering Schedule if wilting occurs
during the dry season
VII. Landscape Maintenance Report - CLM
Robert Kindelan reported the following:
o Routine Maintenance is being conducted
o March Fertilization is complete
o Pest treatments are ongoing to control Chili Thrips on the
Plumbago
VIII. Landscape Architect's Report - McGee & Associates
A. Maintenance Report (See attached)
Mike McGee reviewed the following Maintenance items:
o CLM Replanting Estimate - Approval is pending
o Gamma Derma on the Palm Trees are showing heavy signs of
deterioration
o Requested CLM hand prune the Crown of Thorn
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Plant heiaht recommendations for Siahf Line View Areas:
o Must be maintained in accordance with FDOT Standards
o Is only applicable to Intersecting Roadways
o Pebble Beach
_ Maintain Baltusrol (intersection) at 18 -24 inches
_ Entire Median must be considered (not just median tips)
o Possible Bougainvillea nutritional deficiency on Forest Hills and
St. Andrews (median 10)
_ Recommended a change in the Fertilization Program
_ Maintaining the Plant at the existing height is acceptable
if the new Fertilization Program produces colorful blooms
o Plant Materials on Pebble Beach (north of Baltusrol) are in the
weakest condition
o Perceived raising the Plant height (in select areas) will create a
complicated Pruning process and suggested
_ To maintain the Plant Material at the current height
_ Give the new Fertilization Program sufficient time to
perform before making changes to the Plant height
B. Reuse Mixing Chamber - Warren Street - Previously discussed
under V.
C. Doral Bridge Project
Darryl Richard reported:
o The Project is out to Bid
o Bids are due by March 31st
D. Lighting Study - Pebble Beach
Robert Slebodnik reported on the Lely Civic Association meeting:
o Survey results
- 64.82% of the Community are in favor of the Project
- 13% were opposed
- Comments indicated the majority of opposing Residents
live on Pebble Beach Circle
- 6 were undecided
- Total of 54 ballots were returned
IX. Transportation Operations Report - Darryl Richard reviewed the
following Reports:
A. Project Managers Report (See attached)
(L-47) Installation of Mixina Chamber
o Electrical Inspection was approved by the County
B. Review of the To Do List (See attached)
Item 4 - Sian Refurbishment: Ooral Circle and Auausta at Forest Hills
o Refurbishment is underway by Sign Craft
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Tony Branco reported the Contractor advised an analysis is needed to
determine the cause of deterioration on the finish (prior to sanding.)
David Larson noted the Signs have been restored numerous times
and perceived using Marble for the Signage would save cost (based on
current prices.)
Discussion took place on using Marble for the Signs.
After discussion it was concluded that the Contractor is in the initial
stage of the Refurbishment process and changes to the Sign are
possible.
Darryl Richard will request a Quote from Sign Craft to install a Marble
Sign on Doral Circle.
Item 5 Plantina Sunshine Mimosa at Vallev Stream
o Staff submitted a CLM Quote $1,040.00 to relocate the DC
Controller on Warren Street to Valley Stream Median (See
attached)
Jennifer Tanner moved to approve $1,040.00 to CLM to relocate
the DC Controller from Warren Street to Valley Stream. Second
by David Larson. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Darryl Richard reviewed a Change Order by Hannula ($138.00) to
install an additional Bollard (for safety purposes.)
Robert S/ebodnik moved to approve $138.00 to Hannula
Landscaping to purchase another Bollarel and install it at the
Warren Street Pumping Station. Second by Jennifer Tanner.
Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Darryl Richard presented a Quote by McGee and Associates
($12,752.00) for Final Design and Contract Administration Professional
Services on the Pebble Beach Lighting Project.
Robert Slebodnik suggested tabling the Project for the present time.
The Committee concurred to table the Lighting Project.
X. Committee Reports-None
XI. Old Business
A. Pinehurst Estates Signage - Previously discussed under IX B.
B. Christmas Decorations
Staff will confer with Kathleen Dammert prior to the April meeting.
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XII. New Business
A. Master Plan Discussion
Darryl Richard explained the goal of a Master Plan is:
o To acknowledge publically the Committee's goals
o Identify new Construction Projects
o Establish a suitable time to enter into a Maintenance mode
XIII. Public Comments-None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 5:15 P.M.
Lely Golf Estates Beautification
MSTU Advisory Committee
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Robert Slebodnik, Chairman
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These minutes approved by the Committee on '-1 ~ ,.)., f - (1
as presented or amended ><
The next meeting is April 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance CC
Transportation Building
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FL 34104
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