Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 02/13/2012Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
= Advisory Committee
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples FL 34104
February 13, 2012
Minutes
I. The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 2:00 p.m.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella, John Weber, Jerry Parillo
County: Darryl Richard- Project Manager, Gloria Herrera - Budget Analyst,
Michelle Arnold- Director ATM, Pam Lulich- Landscape Operations Manager
Others: Scott Windham - Windham Studio, Dale Hannula- Hannula Landscaping,
Darlene Lafferty-Juri staff
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: IX. A. Advisory Committee Appointments
Betty Schudel moved to approve the agenda as amended Second by Dale
Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 2012
John Weber moved to approve the January 9, 2012 minutes as submitted
Second by Dale Lewis. Motion carried unanimously 5 -0.
V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT:
A. Budget Report — Gloria Herrera reviewed the following: (See attached)
• Operating Expense Open P.O. $84,803.49
• Improvements General Available $240,181.54
B. Project Manager Report - Darryl Richard reviewed the Current Schedule
Projection for the Devonshire Landscape and Irrigation Project: (See
attached)
o Preconstruction meeting is scheduled on Wednesday (2- 15 -12)
o Anticipate NTP February 20`x'
o Utility locates were called in by Hannula (on Wednesday 2 -8 -12)
0 140 days of Construction (by Contract)
Dale Lewis questioned if the Contractor exceeds the 140 days of Construction
what the ramifications would be.
Staff replied liquidated damages would be applicable (by the Contractor.)
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula
Pam Lulich relayed the following Maintenance Items (as reported by Manny
Gonzalez):
• Crown of Thorn are receiving treatments for fungus
• Slow blooming Bougainvillea are being sprayed for worms
• New time release Fertilizer (8 -2 -12) will be utilized
- Fertilizer is sulfur coated to lower the PH around the plants
• Incorporating additional Fertilizer around the Royal Palms
Phase H -B Plans - Refurbishment Plans (Windham Studio
Staff presented the Plans prepared by Windham Studio for the Circle K area.
Dale Lewis expressed dissatisfaction that the Median corrections have not
been completed within the 30 days as cited by Manny Gonzalez at the January
meeting.
Scott Windham responded the Median work delay was due to the following:
• The package of Plans is more extensive and outlines
- The Plants that will be removed
- The location for Plant placement
• Extensive field time was required to determine the number of healthy
plants (Crown of Thorn) to be preserved (requested by the Committee)
Dale Lewis asserted that the Committee should have been notified of the
delay so that they were able to provide accurate information to HOA's and the
Public.
Scott Windham reviewed the proposed Radio Road Median Plans, Plant List,
and Planting Refurbishment Plant Photos: (See attached)
Sheet No. 2B -9 (page 1)
o Transplant (approximately 30) healthy Pink and (approximately 50)
Yellow Dinni Crown of Thorn into other areas
- Unhealthy plants will be disposed
- Gold Mound Lantana will replace the transplanted Crown of
Thorn in the center Median
- Install Juniper in the east Median Tip
Sheet No. 2B -10 (page 2)
o Intersection will be filled with Yellow Dinni Crown of Thorn
(approximately 100)
Sheet No. 2B- 111page 3)
• Muhly Grass will replace the Xanadu
• Traveling Eastbound - (Median 21)
- Utilize (48) healthy Pink and (30) Yellow Dinni Crown of
Thorn transplants
- Add Ilex Shillings and Parson's Juniper
Sheet No. 2B -12 (page 4)
o Remove all Xanadu
• Add Silhouette Bougainvillea
• Utilize healthy Crown of Thorn transplants
2
Sheet No. 2B -13 (paze5)
o West Median Tip
- Utilize healthy Pink Cadillac Crown of Thorn transplants to fill
in the area (approximately 120)
Scott Windham requested a quote from Hannula for the proposed Plant
Materials on the Refurbishment Plant List. (See attached)
Dale Lewis questioned if areas that were disturbed during the Project will be
re- mulched.
Scott Windham replied that the existing Mulch will be utilized and
subsequently a top dress of Mulch will be applied.
Dale Lewis moved to allocate $15,000.00 plus or minus 10% Contingency
(to Mulch the Project.) Second by Betty Schudel.
Discussion ensued on the existing Crown of Thorn and life expectancy for the
suggested Plant Materials.
After much discussion it was clarified that the Crown of Thorn is not
performing as expected and all Crown of Thorn will be removed with the
exception of (2) Designed areas:
o Healthy Yellow Dinni Crown of Thorn (Median at Sable Dr.)
o (1) Tip of Tina Lane (the east end)
Note: Healthy Crown of Thorn transplants are included in the (2) Designed
areas.
John Weber moved to accept the Proposal by Windham Studio (Landscape
Plan Phase II -B Radio Road) Second by Jerry Parillo. Motion carried
unanimously 5 -0.
Betty Schudel noted that this would be the final attempt to salvage the Crown
of Thorn based on the poor performance of the Plant.
A vote for the previous motion to approve monies for Mulch was taken: Motion
carried unanimously 5 -0.
Dale Lewis requested the timeframe needed for Hannula to complete the work
for Phase II -B Project (after the County procedures are complete.)
Staff stated the following timeline:
• Contractor quote is required ( Hannula)
• Subsequently a P.O. will be issued
Gloria Herrera stated the P.O. can be issued promptly after the Contractor
quote is received.
3:06 p.m. Jerry Parillo left.
After discussion it was concluded that the Project will be complete in 60 days.
3:07 p.m. Jerry Parillo returned.
B. Windham Studio — Scott Windham reviewed the Monthly Maintenance
Report: (See attached)
o Replacement of dead Laurel Oak in Median 26 with Live Oak — Status
Incomplete
Staff requested a quote for the Live Oak Tree replacement
Greenway Entry
Scott Windham reported the Plans were submitted to FPL - Status pending
approval by FPL.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT- Windham Studio
A. Devonshire Refurbishment — Previously discussed V. B.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS - None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Advisory Committee Appointments
After discussion it was determined that Toni A. Scribner is not eligible to
apply for the Radio Road MSTU Committee as she resides in Radio Road
East jurisdiction.
John Weber moved to recommend (to the Board of County Commissioners
for approval) the reappointment of Betty Schudel and Dale Lewis. Second
by Helen Carella. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:21 p.m.
Radio Road Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes rved by the Committee on as presented or amended
The next meeting is March 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
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2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples, FL 34104
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