Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 04/19/2011
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Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committ~
~885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples FL 34104
April 19, 2011
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 3:30 PM.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella, John Weber
County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Gloria Herrera-Budget Analyst
Others: Damon Himmel-Hannula Landscaping, Scott Windham-Windham
Studio, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
John Weber moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Second by Dale Lewis.
Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 15,2011
Change: 11 Scott Windham-Windham Studio was present
Betty Schudel moved to approve the March 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 The Final Carry Forward will be available in June
o Uncollected Ad Valorem Tax $31,820.81
B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard- Reviewed under V C
C. Review & Approval FY-2012 MSTU Budget
Staff reviewed the Budget Proposal: (See attached)
o Requested Current 12 Line Item - Capital Improvements $420,000.00
Dale Lewis perceived the requested FY12 Capital Improvements amount was
high.
Discussion ensued on the Capital Improvements Line Item.
Scott Windham stated the Estimate given for FY12 Budget Improvements
was $317,000.00.
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Staff clarified that Budget monies not placed in the Operating Budget may be
put in Improvements Capital or Reserves and noted:
o A transfer from Reserves Line Item would require a Budget
Amendment and BCC approval
Darryl Richard resumed with review of the Proposed FY12 Budget:
o Requested Current 12 Line Item - estimated Water and Sewer
$3,000.00
_ FYII Water and Sewer was paid by County Funds as
reimbursement for the Radio Road Streetscape Beautification
Signs
o A 3% reduction in Taxable Value is anticipated
_ FYI2 Millage Rate was adjusted up to .30 to maintain the
Revenue Stream (FYI 1 .2949 Millage Rate)
John Weber moved to approve the FY12 Budget. Second by Betty SchudeL
Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Proiect Manaf!er Reoort-Darryl Richard (See attached)
o (R-22) Devonshire Shrub Refurbishment
- Plans will be available on the Radio Road MSTU County
Website
- Photographs of the MSTU Completed Projects will be
available on the website
o (R -19) Maintenance Consulting Contract
Windham Studio Annual Contract Proposal $14. 772.00 was
submitted (See Attached)
Dale Lewis moved to approve Windham Studio Annual Contract Proposal in
the amount of $14,772.00. Second by John Weber. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula
Damon Himmel reported:
o Mulching - Complete
o Fertilization - Complete
o Palm treatments - Complete
B. Windham Studio
Scott Windham reviewed the following:
o Sections (medians) are dry due to a volume drop with the effiuent
water (at night)
- Irrigation Zone run times were increased
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT-Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment (See attached)
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Discussion took place on the projected time line for Bidding and Construction
on the Devonshire Shrub Refurbishment Project.
Staff anticipated the following timeline:
o Bid response(s) within 21 days
o Committee will review and approve the Bids at the May 17th meeting
o Bids will go before the BCC in June for approval
o NTP for Construction in August
- 120 day contract
o The BCC approved Lane Closure Fees for designated Collier County
Roadways (major arterial)
- Staff will verify if Lane Closure Fees are applicable on
Devonshire
Scott Windham requested Hannula perform a flush on the Magnolia Trees.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Devonshire Water Usage
Scott Windham stated Water meters will be installed during the Devonshire
Shrub Refurbishment Project.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Helen Carella announced she is not available for the May meeting.
Discussion ensued on the sununer meetings schedule.
Dale Lewis moved to cancel the July and August meetings and reconvene in
September per Staff direction on MSTU business requirements. Second by
Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Staffwill notifY the Committee if the approved sununer schedule meets the
MSTU business needs.
Discussion took place on the MSTU Committee vacancy and attendance
requirements.
The Committee agreed that year round residency is a requirement for the MSTU
vacancy.
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS-None
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:11 P.M.
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Radio Road Beautification MSTU
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Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes a.>froved by the Committee on
as presented or amended .
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The next meeting is May 17, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FL 34104
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