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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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