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Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 03/19/2012 " Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee Al. 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples FL 34104 March 19,2012 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Dale Lewis at 2:01 p.m. II. ATTENDANCE Members: Dale Lewis, Betty Schudel, Helen Carella, John Weber, Jerry Parillo County: Darryl Richard-Project Manager, Gloria Herrera-Budget Analyst, Pam Lulich-Landscape Operations Manager Others: Scott Windham-Windham Studio, Manny Gonzalez-Hannula Landscaping, Darlene Lafferty-Juristaff III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Helen Carella moved to approve the agenda as submitted Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 13,2012 Betty Schudel moved to approve the February 13, 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) o Available Operating Expense $12,679.67 o Improvements General Commitments $278,818.46 (Hannula P.O.) Discussion took place on transferring$20,000.00 (Budget Amendment)from Capital Improvements into the Operating Budget. Dale Lewis requested to continue the Budget Amendment discussion under New Business. B. Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard reviewed the Rich King Memorial Greenway Beautification Project: o FPL Right of Way Consent Process Chart was reviewed(See attached) o (FPL)Manger advised Staff the Project approval may take 2-3 months Discussion ensued on the amount of monies previously approved by the Committee for the Rich King Memorial Project. 1 The Committee perceived $10,000.00 plus 10% Contingency was previously approved. Dale Lewis suggested allocating additional monies to avoid any delays when approval is received from FPL. Scott Windham anticipated $20,000.00 will be sufficient monies to complete the Project. Dale Lewis moved to put$20,000.00 into a special account for FPL Projects so when they are approved they can go forward. Second by Betty Schudel. The language (special account) in the motion was discussed. Motion was amended to read: Dale Lewis moved to approve $20,000.00 for the FPL Project(Rich King Memorial) when approved by FPL. Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT A. Hannula-Manny Gonzalez reported the following Maintenance Items: o Dead branches in the Bougainvillea require removal o A request to apply Fertilizer bloom booster will be submitted to Staff o (1) Silhouette Bougainvillea requires replacement Scott Windham stated an inventory was taken on the Plant Beds and noted: o 90%of the Plant beds are health' o 10 of the 75 Plant Beds are barren Discussion took place on struggling Crown of Thorn in select areas (Livingston to Santa Barbara.) Scott Windham suggested phasing out the remaining Crown of Thorn(mixed beds.) Additionally confirmed the healthy Crown of Thorn were transplanted (Medians No. 19-23.) Budget Amendment Discussion ensued on the anticipated cost to refurbish the(3)remaining Medians Tips. Staff stated the cost to Transplant Plants (Median 17-19) was $13,435.80 to include the following additions: o (1) Median tip o (1) Plant bed Dale Lewis moved to transfer$40,000.00 from Capital Improvements to Operating to finish the Tip Refurbishment in the Islands from Livingston Road to Santa Barbara. Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2 B. Windham Studio-Scott Windham reviewed the Monthly Maintenance Report: (See attached) o Irrigation is being reduced on the Bougainvillea and Crown of Thorn - Fertilization is scheduled Dale Lewis questioned if sufficient funds are available in Windham Studio Base Contract to cover the additional Services by Scott Windham. Dale Lewis moved to approve an additional$5,000.00 to Windham Studio (Base Contract) Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Discussion took place on the anticipated timeframe to complete the Project. Scott Windham stated the Design and Proposed Cost will be submitted at the April meeting. After discussion it was concluded the Median Refurbishment Project will be complete within 60 days. VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT-Windham Studio A. Devonshire Refurbishment Scott Windham reported: - Mahogany Tree removal is underway - Lane closures (by Hannula)will be complete by the end of the week VIII. OLD BUSINESS Darryl Richard announced Dale Lewis and Betty Schudel terms were extended to serve on the Radio Road MSTU Committee (expiration date 03-03-16.) Discussion took place on the possibility of reducing the Mileage Rate upon the completion of current Projects by Radio Road MSTU. Betty Schudel posed for the MSTU Committee to consider working on the Publix side of Devonshire as it is an eyesore. Dale Lewis perceived that the (Shopping Center) Landlord has a responsibility to the Community and should contribute to improving the area. He requested Staff verify the amount of monies the shopping center is contributing to the MSTU. (Staff Action Item) Darryl Richard and Dale Lewis will meet with the Shopping Center Manager to discuss the current condition and improving the area. Dale Lewis requested Scott Windham prepare a Scope of Services to improve the Publix side of Devonshire. Staff noted an Easement may be required from the Shopping Center. Scott Windham will provide a Scope of Services and Cost factors to refurbish the area at the April meeting. John Weber moved to authorize Windham Studio to proceed with a Scope of Services (Publix side of Devonshire.) Second by Betty Schudel. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS -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 3:39 p.m. Radio Road Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee eg,e° 6'. 4-0'141 Dale Lewis, Chairman These minutes approved by the Committee on 1( - C1 , I ,k as presented . , or amended The next meeting is April 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Growth Management Division - Construction & Maintenance 2885 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples, FL 34104 4