Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 03/15/2011
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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committ~
za85 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples FL 34104
March 15,2011
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 3:34 PM.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella, John Weber
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Gloria Herrera-Budget Analyst,
Michelle Arnold-Director ATM, Pam Lulich-Landscape Operations Manager
Others: Damon Himmel-Hannula Landscaping, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Remove: V. C. Review & Approval FY-2012 MSTU Budget
Betty Schudel moved to approve the agenda as amended. Second by Dale
Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 15, 2011
Change: VIII A., pg. 3, second paragraph should read: FPL Electrical Meter
ConsumlJfion 3449 "Kilowatts" (since the initial install)
Betty Schudel moved to approve the February 15, 2011 minutes as amended.
Second by Dale Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT:
A. Budget Report-Gloria Herrera reviewed the following: (See attached)
o Collected Ad Valorem Tax $266,324.71
o $182.41 in Capital Outlay monies will be available on the April
Budget Report as Windham Studio P.O. was recently closed
Dale Lewis questioned if necessary could the .50 Millage Cap be
implemented for MSTU Projects (Rate as noted on the Budget Report.)
Darryl Richard replied:
o Radio Road MSTU Millage Rate is affected by the mandated Rollback
Rate
o The State Legislative body abolished increases to Ad Valorem Tax
o The Millage Rate is adjusted to maintain the current Revenue Stream
and cannot exceed the mandated Rollback Rate
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B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard reported: (See attached)
(R-24) Movin$! the Tvpe M Controller
o (2) Proposals were reviewed (paid by Fund Ill)
- Hannula $3,396.00 (See attached)
- AG-TRONIX $600.00 (See attached)
(R-23) Plant Material spacin$! on Phase II Proiect
o Hannula Proposal $2,798.00 was submitted (See attached)
Pam Lulich reviewed Plant Materials for the small Median by Circle K:
- Juniper along the median tip
Yellow Crown of Thorn
- Big Rose Crown of Thorn
Damon Himmel noted the Proposal (Plant Material Spacing) includes
relocation of the existing healthy Plants.
Dale Lewis moved to approve the Hannula quote in the amount of
$2,798.00. Second by Helen Carella. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula
Damon Himmel reported:
o Fertilization is underway (will be complete within 2 weeks)
o Yellow spikes are present in the Royal Palms
- Cause is undetermined
o Ant Hill(s) remnants are scheduled for removal
Discussion ensued on applying Mulch in Phase I and Phase II.
Damon Himmel stated the following will be performed:
o Apply Mulch (top dress) in Medians of Phase I and Phase II
oRe-mulch (3) inches of the newly developed dirt areas
- Existing Mulch will be utilized as a base layer
B. Windham Studio
Scott Windham requested Hannula perform the following Maintenance:
o Remove the impaired Palm Fronds (Royal Palms)
o Tighten up the Bougainvillea
o Flushing the Green Island Ficus (Santa Barbara)
Dale Lewis questioned when new leaves and buds would develop on the Ficus
after flushing is conducted.
Scott Windham replied 30 - 60 days for new growth to appear on the Ficus.
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VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT-Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment
Scott Windham reviewed the Status Report: (See attached)
o Pink Tabebui was incorporated into the Design within the Medians
o Recommend removing (1) Tabebui (at Radio Road)
o Plans are 90% complete and includes the requested changes
The Committee questioned if a cost overrun on the Project was foreseen (by
Scott Windham) as Irrigation problems were experienced in the past on
Devonshire.
Scott Windham did not anticipate any cost overrun on the Project.
Scott Windham reviewed Devonshire Blvd. Landscape and Irrigation
Renovation Opinion of Probable Cost:
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VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT-Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment
Scott Windham reviewed the Status Report: (See attached)
o Pink Tabebui was incorporated into the Design within the Medians
o Recommend removing (1) Tabebui (at Radio Road)
o Plans are 90% complete and includes the requested changes
The Committee questioned if a cost overrun on the Project was foreseen (by
Scott Windham) as Irrigation problems were experienced in the past on
Devonshire.
Scott Windham did not anticipate any cost overrun on the Project.
Scott Windham reviewed Devonshire Blvd. Landscape and Irrigation
Renovation Opinion of Probable Cost:
o Noted Errors on Plant Unit Cost that was presented at February
meeting (See attached)
- February Cost Estimate $383,814.00
- March Adjusted Cost Estimate $317,250.00
o Suggested installing a Root Barrier at the following locations
- By the new Black Olive Trees
- Along the Sidewalks
o Root Barrier details
- Cost $9,500.00for 1200 plus feet of Barrier
- Chemical bead is installed at a 19 inch depth
_ Root Barrier cost can be added to the Base Contract or as an
Alternate to the Bid
The Committee was in agreement to add the Root Barrier as a Bid Alternate.
o 10 gallon Clusia is a $11,000.00 cost savings (versus 15 gallon)
Betty Schudel noted the larger Clusia was preferred if monies were available
in the Budget.
The Proposal was revised to include the Root Barrier ($325,000.00.)
Dale Lewis moved to approve the Windham Studio Proposal if the Project
can be completed at $325,000.00 to moveforward with 100% approval and
Permitting (ROw') Second by Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously
4-0.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Devonshire Water Usage
Scott Windham reported the Meter(s) on the Well were incorporated into
Plans as requested.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Master Plan Discussion - None
x. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS-None
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:24 P.M.
Radio Road Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
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Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on ~ It;. I t
as presented or amended Y
The next meeting is April 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FL 34104
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