Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 02/15/2011
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Radio Road Beautification M.S. T. U.
Advisory Committee
z885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples FL 34104
February 15, 2011
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 3:25 PM.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella, John Weber
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Gloria Herrera-Budget Analyst,
Michelle Arnold-Director A TM, Pam Lillich-Landscape Operations Manager
Others: Damon Himmel-Hannilla Landscaping, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: ~ C. Radio Road Streetscape BeautifICation Signs
Betty Schudel moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by John
Weber. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 1,2011
Helen Carella moved to approve the February 1,2011 minutes as presented.
Second by Dale Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT:
A. Budget Report-Gloria Herrera reviewed the following information: (See
attached)
o Outstanding Ad Valorem Tax $50,663.41
B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard reported: (See attached)
(R-22) Devonshire Shrub Refurbishment
o Windham Studio is modifying the Plans to address Sight Line issues
o County Comments were reviewed (See attached)
o Windham Studio is providing a new Plan and Bid package with the
adjustments (by next week)
o County Engineer review of the Plans is required
Windham Studio Status Report-Devonshire Landscape Refurbishment
o Meeting was held with Roger Dick and James Abney to review the
existing conditions of the Irrigation System
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Opinion of Probable Cost
o Estimate $383,514.84 is based on 100% Plans for Medians and ROW
Plantings
o Project is at 90% Plan review stage
o 11 x 17 copy of the Final Plans will be provided to the Committee
John Weber questioned if the Outstanding Ad Valorem Tax ($50,663.41)
was calcillated into the $444,813.50 Available Capital Outlay Line Item.
Staff confirmed that the Total Capital Outlay Line Item included the
Outstanding Ad Valorem Tax.
Discussion ensued on the expenditure for Medians and ROW Plantings and
the sum of MSTU monies remaining once the Project is completed.
Dale Lewis requested the amount of Uncollected Ad Valorem Tax from the
previous Fiscal Year (2010.)
Staff noted the following:
o After disbursement for the Median and Row Plantings ($383,514.84)
MSTU Funds will be approximately $61,298.46 for the remainder of
2011 Fiscal Year
o Effective September 17, 2010 the (FYI 0) Uncollected Ad Valorem
Tax was $10,623.00
C. Radio Road Streetscape Beautification Signs
Darryl Richard stated the following:
o A Temporary Permit was issued to install (2) Beautification Signs in
the first segment of Radio Road (during Construction)
- The Temporary Signs must be removed
Michelle Arnold reported a Permit will not be issued to install new Signs in
the next segment of Radio Road.
o Proposed that the County will pay Devonshire Water usage in lieu of
direct reimbursement to the MSTU for the new Signs
- Not to exceed the cost of the new Signs $1,892.00
o The new signs will be included in the Construction Bid package
- Signs will be Installed on Devonshire during the Construction
Phase
Dale Lewis moved to accept the offer from the County (to pay Devonshire
Water usage not to exceed the cost of the new signs $1,892.00.) Second by
Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula
Darryl Richard reported:
o Palm Tree Fertilization is complete
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o Requested an evaluation on Sod Fertilization
o Directed Hannula to remove the Ant Hills
B. Windham Studio - None
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCmTECT REPORT -Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment
Pam Lulich noted the Jatropha and Ligustrum were removed from the Plan at
the Turn Lane to correct a Sight Line issue and to expedite Permitting.
Betty Schudel suggested retaining the Tabebui Trees on Devonshire.
Darryl Richard will discuss the Tabebui Trees with Scott Windham.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Devonshire Water Usage (See attached)
Staff reviewed Water Usage based on the Utility Billing: (See attached)
Reuse Meter Consumption
o Total 9,847,000 gallons (since the initial install)
FPL Electrical Meter Consumvtion
o 3449 gallons (since the initial install)
Darryl Richard reported a Calibrated Meter (Utility type) is needed at the
Mixing Chamber to obtain accurate water readings for Devonshire.
Dale Lewis questioned if a Meter cou1d be installed on the Well.
Darryl Richard noted the Well only serves Devonshire and will confer with
Scott Windham to determine if the Well can be metered.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Master Plan Discussion
Darryl Richard stated the purpose of the Master Plan is to assess ongoing
Maintenance cost.
Dale Lewis questioned when Plant replacement is needed if the County uses
equivalent Plant material (after assuming responsibility for the Roadway.)
Staff stated the Fund 111 Plant Replacement requirement is as follows:
o To Install same kind of Plant Material
o The Plant may be replaced with Material that will compliment the
existing Plant Palette if the life expectancy has been reached or the
plant has maintenance issues
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS-None
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:36 P.M.
Radio Road Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
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Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on 3. 15 . 't
as presented or amended X
The next meeting is March 15, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FL 34104
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