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Minutes
I. Meeting called to order by Staff Project Manager Darryl Richard at 10:00 AM
II. Attendance:
Members: Renato Fernandez, Dale Johnson; Sue Chapin; Thomas Depouw (Excused);
Paige Simpson (Excused)
County: Michelle Edwards, Director ATM Dept.; Darryl Richard, Project Manager,
MSTU; Tessie Sillery, Operations Coordinator; Pam Lulich, Manager, Landscape
Operations; Caroline Soto, Budget Analyst.
Others: None
III. Approval of Agenda
Sue Chapin moved to add thefollowing under IX New Business: and add Old
Business:
A: Radio Road MSTU
X Old Business
Seconded by Dale Johnson. Carried unanimously 3-0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: April 6, 2010
Renato Fernandez moved to approve the April 6, 2010 minutes as submitted. Second by
Sue Chapin. Motion carried unanimously 3-0.
V. Attendance
Project Manager Report-Darryl Richard reported Thomas Depouw and Paige
Simpson were not able to attend and is excused.
VI. Election of Officers
Sue Chapin nominated Dale Johnson for Chairman. Being no other nominations
from the floor, nominations were closed - Dale Johnson is Chairman.
Dale Johnson nominated Sue Chapin for Vice Chair. Being no other nominations
from the floor, nominations were closed - Sue Chapin is Vice Chair.
VII. Transportation Services Report
A. FY -2011 Budget
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1. Review of Millage Rate
Darryl Richard reported on the various millage rates and options available to the
Committee in establishing a Fiscal Year 2011 Budget. It was explained that the
Committee needs to review the millage rate options in terms of how soon they
would like to finance their project within the limits of the millage rate cap of .5
mils.
2. Review of Projected Revenue
A table was distributed which outlined the 'Projected Revenue' based on various
millage rate options considering the 'taxable value' of the properties within the
MSTU Boundary.
3. Committee Approval of Budget and Millage Rate
Dale Johnson noted many of the residents in his community (Madison Park) were
'seasonal' which made it difficult to communicate with them.
Sue Chapin noted many residents in her community (Sapphire Lakes) wanted the
project completed within 5 years and are anxious to see something started, but at
the same time also have 'foreclosures.'
Renato Fernandez stated The Shores Assoc. Board members expressed many
people are cutting expenses and aren't in favor of the millage rate increasing.
Projects in their community are being put on hold due to the economy. Many
communities are hurting.
Dale Johnson stated many of his neighbors are asking ifthere will be an
additional MSTU fee for maintaining Davis Blvd.
Michelle Arnold explained that right now there aren't any plans to do
beautification on Davis Blvd.
Pam Lulich noted that right now MSTU's are the only tool to get beautification
accomplished due to funding limitations in the 'capital program'. (Per May 12,
2009 Board of County Commissioners approval of item 10C related to future
landscape project funding options as relates to Landscape Beautification Master
Plan)
Darryl Richard noted 'sunsetting' of the committee was set at 6 years with the
intention of creating the MSTU and that the project be finished prior to the end of
SIX years.
Sue Chapin moved they proceed with a millage rate of.40 which would take
them to their six years as estimated per the Ordinance to produce $687,000 in
revenue. Second by Renato Fernandez.
Tessie Sillery stated Paige Simpson could not attend the meeting but requested
staff notify the Committee that her community (The Shores) favors the second
highest millage rate which would be ".48 mil."
Dale Johnson agreed with the 5 year timeframe mentioning most people want to
see the project done sooner rather than later. He asked how soon we could get a
project going in order to show the people we are taking steps in the right
direction.
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It was a general consensus that perhaps a smaller project be accomplished as soon
as funding was available and a Landscape Architect Consultant be hired. The
Consultant could then help the Committee determine what can be accomplished
and in what timeframe. The "first year" of the MSTU starts October 1,2010
which is the County's New Fiscal Year 2011.
Sue Chapin reminded the Committee a motion is still on the floor regarding
'millage rate' and recapped that the motion was for ".40 which would be for
$114,000 per year"; .44 would be $129,000; and Paige recommended .48 which
would be $145,000 per year.
Sue asked what the consulting costs would be.
Pam Lulich stated $40,000 to $50,000 for consulting fees.
Discussion ensued about various types of projects and cost associated with each
type of project.
Michelle Arnold stated with the milage rate at .40 the Committee would have
$114,000 to work with. If they are correct with the design costs the Committee
will have $55,000 after design. With the milage rate that Paige recommended,
.48, the Committee will have $85,300 left.
The Committee would be able to do something small. Another option is to wait
until the next fiscal year with $230,000 at the .48 milage.
"Welcome to Naples" signs were mentioned but are not allowed in the medians.
Dale Johnson reminded the Committee there is a motion on the floor and needed
to be considered.
Additional discussion ensued regarding comparison between .44 mil and a .48 mil
rate.
Dale Johnson noted a home valued at the $200,000 taxable value with the .44
would be $80 per year versus .48 being $96 per year.
Sue Chapin moved to amend the previous motion to '.44 milage rate'.
Second by Dale Johnson. Motion carried unanimously 3-0
Darryl Richard stated that based on the .44 the first year revenue is projected to
be $169,394.4l which is anticipated to achieve project goal within 5 years.
VIII. Future Project Goals and Objectives
A. Obtaining Landscape Architectural Consulting Services
Pam Lulich reviewed some options for the Committee in interviewing Landscape
Architects.
Discussion ensued regarding the interview process. It was decided interviews be
conducted in one meeting and then at a following meeting the Committee would
decide.
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It was suggested all 5 firms be invited for a ' 15 minute' presentation with a 5 minute
question/answer session. It was also suggested a 5 page max 'handout' be provided to
the Committee. This will be the only item on the Agenda.
Pam Lulich reviewed the 'CCNA' rules with the Committee. Firms are selected based
on qualifications and then they negotiate the price based on the scooe of services
orovided bv the selected firm.
B. Project Timeline for Construction
(Covered under item VII Transportation Services Report)
C. Phasing of Projects
(Covered under item VII Transportation Services Report)
IX. New Business
A. Radio Road MSTU under item IX "New Business
X. Old Business (none)
XI. Future Meeting Dates
It was suggested that the date be set for July 21, 2010 for the next meeting.
XII. Public Comment (none)
XIII. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:15 am.
Radio Road East Beautification
MSTU Advisory Committee
These minutes approved by the Committee on
as presented or amended X;
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The next meeting will be July 21,2010; at 10:00 am
Growth Management Division Building (formerly Transportation Bldg.)
2885 Horseshoe Drive South
Naples, FL 34104
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