Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 12/12/2011Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples FL 34104
December 12, 2011
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 3:28 PM.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella (Excused), Jerry Parillo,
John Weber
County: Darryl Richard- Project Manager, Gloria Herrera - Budget Analyst,
Michelle Arnold- Director ATM
Others: Scott Windham - Windham Studio, Manuel Gonzalez- Hannula
Landscaping, Darlene Lafferty- Juristaff, Paul Ceriani- Public
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Betty Schudel moved to approve the agenda as submitted Second by Dale
Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 14, 2011
Change: H. Attendance should read: John Weber (Excused)
Betty Schudel moved to approve the November 14, 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)
• Collected Ad Valorem Tax $136,245.77
• P.O. for Mulch was not decreased (requested by the Committee) as the
Budget Office is still receiving invoices from the Contractor for Mulch
- Sufficient monies are available for Mulch (Open P. O. monies
remaining $9,492.20)
• Capital Outlay $519,000.00
Darryl Richard noted monies for the Executive Summary Bid Award to
Hannula ($278,000.00) will be distributed from the Improvements Capital
Line Item (upon approval by the BCC.)
Dale Lewis requested notification when the Hannula Bid Award is approved
by the BCC.
(Staff Action Item)
B. Project Manager Report - Darryl Richard reviewed the Executive
Summary: (See attached)
• The protest filed by Ameri-Pride did not meet the Purchasing
Policy requirements
— The Bid Award goes to Hannula $278,818.46
• The Executive Summary ( Hannula Bid Award # 11 -5700) is on the
BCC Agenda for approval on December 13`"
• Anticipated the Contract will be issued in mid to late January
Manuel Gonzalez stated he would notify Dale Hannula of the projected
January 30th start date for the Devonshire Blvd. Refurbishment Project.
Dale Lewis moved to approve the Recommendation to award Bid #11 -5700
for the Devonshire Boulevard Landscape and Irrigation Refurbishment
Project (as per the Executive Summary.) Second by Betty Schudel. Motion
carried unanimously 4 -0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula - Manuel Gonzalez - Discussed under VI. B.
B. Windham Studio - Scott Windham and Manuel Gonzalez reviewed the
Monthly Maintenance Report: (See attached)
o Recommended postponing the sod patching based on the following
- Naples is currently in the dry season
- Perceives sod will creep into the patchy areas where the
broadleaf weeds are dead
- The patchy areas have the appearance of thin spots
- 52 pallets of sod are needed (20, 000 sq. ft.) if replacements are
installed
- Approximate cost per pallet $110.00 - $115.00
Betty Schudel suggested installing sod plugs in small areas that are
conspicuous.
Discussion took place on utilizing sod plugs in visible areas and it was
determined:
• Installation of sod plugs is labor intensive
• If needed sod plugs may be installed in a few small areas
Dale Lewis moved to postpone installing sod for 60 days to see what
happens during the dry season, subsequently if the Committee does not like
the appearance of the area sod will be installed Second by Betty Schudel.
Motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
2
The Monthly Maintenance Report resumed:
• Warranty Replacement Items
- (])Cabbage Palm in Median No. 3 (near Airport Road)
- Bougainvillea in Median No. 10 (west of Livingston Road)
• Stunted Xanadu will be replaced if the plant food treatments are not
successful
• Proposed using Fertilizer blends based on the specific plant type
• The blends will be established by
- Soil test in the medians
- Tissue testing on the plant materials
Greenway Entry
• Sketch of the proposed Memorial Greenway was reviewed (See
attached)
• FPL is amiable to the concept (provided that the Site Plan is in
compliance with FPL restrictions)
• FPL has approved Wood Pergolas for other projects
• The proposed Design consists of
- Wood Trellis (Pergolas) with flowering vines
- Decorative concrete pavers
- (2) Benches
- Relocate the existing Trash receptacle to the front entry
- Bike rack
- Install various grasses along the existing fence line
Dale Lewis moved to accept the Drawing to take to FPL for approval
and subsequently bring the Site Plan back to the Committee. Second by
Betty SchudeL Motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Staff will coordinate a meeting with FPL to obtain approval on the proposed
Site Plan. (Staff Action Item)
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT- Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment
Scott Windham suggested refurbishing the Crown of Thorn Bed in the Radio
Road west Median Tip (at Devonshire) as follows:
• Install Yellow Lantana and Juniper (for consistency with the east end)
• Exchange the (104) Little Red Crown of Thorn (on the original
Proposal) with the Yellow Lantana
• Transplant some Yellow Crown of Thorn to the east Median
Dale Lewis moved to proceed with Scott Windham's recommendation to
refurbish the Median tip at Devonshire and Radio Road Second by Betty
Schudek Motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS - None
3
IX. NEW BUSINESS - None
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Ceriani resides at 34 Lancashire Place in Berkshire Lakes Community. He
stated his backyard adjoins the Devonshire sidewalk. He expressed concern on
the possibility of damage or removal of the flourishing Bougainvillea in his
backyard due to the Devonshire Hedge Project.
Discussion ensued the following was determined:
• Mr. Ceriani's Bougainvillea is on private property and will remain
• All vegetation located in the ROW (up to 13 ft. from the sidewalk edge)
will be removed for the Devonshire Hedge Installation
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 2:50 P.M.
Radio Road Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
r, ;, _
Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on
as presented or amended_
The next meeting is January 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Growth Management Division — Construction & Maintenance
2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples, FL 34104
2