Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 09/10/2012 Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
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Naples FL 34104
September 10,2012
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CALL TO ORDER Coyle ✓'
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dale Lewis at 2:t p m. 17'
II. ATTENDANCE:
Members: Dale Lewis, Helen Carella, Jerry Parillo, Fred Rogers, John Weber
County: Darryl Richard, MSTU Project Manager, Pam Lulich—Landscape
Operations Manager,
Others: Scott Windham—Windham Studios Inc., Scott Douglas and Thomas
Gonzalez—Hannula, Sue Flynn—Juristaff
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: IX B. Ordinance Modification Related to Rich King Pathway Project
Dale Lewis moved to approve agenda as amended. Second by Helen Carella.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 13,2012
Dale Lewis requested Fred Rogers proof future minutes for accuracy.
John Weber moved to approve the August 13, 2012 minutes as presented.
Second by Fred Rogers. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
V. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT
A. Budget Report
Darryl Richard distributed and reviewed Fund 158 as follows: (See
attached)
• ;;. Torres:
• Collected Ad Valorem Tax $295,057.36 Date: Li I q ft 1'-5
• Available Operating Expense $15,395.71
• Available Capital Outlay $173,365.54 Item#:(t�T 214 g
• Open Purchase Orders $233,893.11
Copies to:
Staff reported the MSTU may be able to expend $14,000 for additional
mulch from the current budget.
Pam Lulich recommended using only $5,000 to only mulch problem areas,
fertilize and hold off mulching until October 1St. New taxes come in
November 1St
Dale Lewis moved to hold off mulching until new ad valorem taxes start
showing up in budget. Second by Fred Rogers. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
Staff noted Caroline Soto will provide future Budget Reports. A new fiscal
year budget will be ready for October meeting.
B. Project Manager Report—Addressed under VI B.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula—Addressed after VII A.
B. Windham Studio
Scott Windham distributed and reviewed the Radio Road Monthly
Maintenance Report and General Projects Status Report dated September 6,
2012. (See attached)
He reported general conditions and made maintenance recommendation for
Radio Road and related maintenance action items and on refurbishment
projects. He noted Hannula Landscaping had staffing problems, personal
problems and has fallen behind on Contractual Services. Hannula has place
more manpower on projects with the main focus on weeding.
Dale Lewis informed the Hannula Landscaping representatives of the
frustrations caused by Hannula not doing their job. He interjected that his
recommendation was to fire Harmula and warn them not to let their services
fall behind again.
Discussion was made on the replacement of the dead trees selection and
finding a source approximately 12-14' high. Several tree suggestions were
made on alternates.
Scott Windham suggested the tree be removed prior to replacement.
He recommended the Crape Myrtle -Natchez
Staff suggested Scott Windham send pictures on for the Committee's review.
Dale Lewis moved to go with Scott Windham's recommendations. Second
by John Weber. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT
A. Devonshire Refurbishment
Scott Windham distributed and reviewed the General Projects Status Report
dated September 6, 2012. (See attached)
• Hannula anticipates final completion Friday, September 14.
• Remaining punch items include weeding of new Asian Jasmine in the
East ROW medians.
• Weeding schedule for East ROW median were discussed and
recommended to Hannula
- 2-times per week for the first 6-months
- Once medians are full; weeding can be reduced as needed.
Continued after IX. B.
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Darryl Richard stated WSI provided the final plans for the Rich King
Greenway entrance. Staff was prepared to go to the BCC to execute an
agreement with FPL on the project. The Legal Department found issues with
the current Ordinance. Discussion continued under IX. B.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS—None
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Memorial for Betty Schudel—Discussed after VI. A.
B. Ordinance Modification Related to Rich King Pathway Project
Staff distributed and reviewed Ordinance No. 2012, An Ordinance amending
Collier County Ordinance No. 9-84, as amended by Ordinance No. 02-59,
which created the Radio Road Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit;
providing for amendment to section three to expand the purpose to include the
cost for curbing, watering facilities,planting and maintenance of the north
entrance of the Rich King Memorial Greenway, which is located along Radio
Road within the boundaries of the unit;providing for inclusion in the code of
laws and ordinances;providing for conflict and severability; and providing
for an effective date. (See attached)
Darryl Richard pointed out Section Three: Purpose and Governing Body.
The following verbiage does not give the ability to continue on the project to
continue:
And for the purpose of providing for hardscape, watering facilities,
plantings and maintenance to the entrance of the Rich King Memorial
Greenway, as depicted in Exhibit "A,"attached hereto, lying within the
MSTU boundaries, which is open to the public and utilized for
recreation purposes.
Staff will send the Committee a copy of"Exhibit A." Exhibit A will require a
surveyor. The in-house surveyor does not have the resources and the time to
do this service at no cost. The cost was estimated to run between $1,500-
$2,500 for the survey and a survey description required to be attached to the
Ordinance.
Darryl Richard suggested the Committee make a recommendation to modify
the Ordinance as proposed and approve contracting a surveyor to extend the
proposed boundary not to exceed$2,500.
Dale Lewis moved to modify the Ordinance (No. 2012) as proposed and the
survey and the project for FPL. Second by Helen Carella
Scott Windham explained what the proposed project would beautify the
entrance to the Rich King Memorial Greenway on the FPL easement with
native and mealy grasses. Plant Bougainvillea vines on the chain-link fence
with a decorative brick paver pad.
Dale Lewis move to add "not to exceed$2,500." Second by Helen Carella.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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Staff will email Committee any revisions made to Ordinance language.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPORT
A. Devonshire Refurbishment- Continued
Scott Windham he gave and update on the status of Devonshire East ROW
Refurbishment. WSI is currently researching ROW and landscape easement
area. Shopping center approved SDP plan content will guide design efforts.
Staff will update Committee on any progress made with owner of shopping
center.
Darryl Richard distributed a proposal from WSI for Radio Road MSTU
Maintenance Consulting Services per the Fixed Term Professional Landscape
Architectural Services Contract#08-5060 dated September 10, 2012 for
Primary Services in the amount of$10,920 and for Optional Services in the
amount of$14,055 as draw-off services. He recommended the Committee
approve $25,000.
Dale Lewis moved to approve the Windham Studios proposal for$25,000,
$10,920 will be paid to him and the rest will be drawn as projects come up.
Second by John Weber. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT
A. Hannula
Scott Douglas - Projection Manager reported the crew is trying to do their
best to get the job done.
Pam Lulich reported meetings with Hannula and the daily review progress.
Darryl Richard stated Hannula will be finished Friday, September 14, 2012.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Memorial for Betty Schudel
Scott Windham suggested a brass plaque be placed on an existing bench at
the entrance of Devonshire.
Fred Rogers spoke of Betty Schudel's viability in the Community and
reported a group of ladies want to do something to honor her privately.
He suggested working with the 2-ladies for a joint effort on the Betty Schudel
Memorial.
Dale Lewis moved to have Scott Windham work with the 2-ladies to develop
ideas to bring back to the Committee. Second by Fred Rogers.
Staff suggested the MSTU remain within the ROW and private contributions
work in other areas. This would be a Win-Win joint effort and keep funds
from co-mingling.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS—None
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XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Claudia and Gus Nusu voiced concern over headlights shining in their home
located at 7201 Appleby Drive.
Scott Windham will compare the hedge height to the Ordinance.
Dale Lewis stated if the hedge height does not meet the Ordinance requirements it
would be fixed.
Helen Carella reported on Briarwood the tops of the Queen Palms are almost
gone and asked what could cause this to happen.
Scott Windham responded it could be a fungus which could easily be spread. He
said careful removal of tree, not to spread fungus and fumigating soil for a couple
of years before planting another palm would be the way to treat problem.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the public
meeting was concluded at 3:10 PM.
Radio Road Beautification MSTU
Advisory Committee
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Dale Lewis, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on /0 — l� ,
as presented JC or amended
The next meeting will be October 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Forest Lakes Condo Association Clubhouse, 495 Belville Blvd.,
Naples, FL 34104
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