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AD -HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN APPROACH FOR STUDYING PATHWAYS &IFES
OF THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD MEETING MINUTES ...............••....•..
THURSDAY, JULY 5,2012
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Ad -Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways and Trees of the
Pelican Bay Services Division Board met on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM at the Community Center at Pelican
Bay, 8960 Hammock Oak Drive, Naples, Florida. The following members were present:
Ad -Hoc Committee to Develop an Approach for Studying Pathways & Trees
Keith J. Dallas, Chairman Dave Trecker
Tom Cravens Mary Anne Womble
Pelican Bay Services Division Staff
W. Neil Doff ill, Administrator absent Mary McCaughtry, Operations Analyst
Kyle Lukasz, Operations Manager absent Lisa Resnick, Recording Secretary
Also Present
Susan Boland, President, Pelican Bay Property Owners Association
Jim Hoppensteadt, President, Pelican Bay Foundation Fiala
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John laizzo, Pelican Bay Services Division Board
Michael Levy, Pelican Bay Services Division Board Henning" -
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AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Discussion of developing an approach for studying pathways & tree
a. Scope of project
b. Selection of experts
c. Project timeline
3. Audience Comments
4. Adjournment
ROLL CALL
All Ad -Hoc Committee members were present.
INTRODUCTION
Chairman Dallas explained the general purpose of the Ad -Hoc Committee is to develop a process to study the scope
of the pathways project, selection of experts, and project timeline; meet again in September, then in October, report its
findings to the full Board and make a recommendation on how to proceed.
DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPING AN APPROACH FOR STUDYING PATHWAYS AND TREES
The Ad -Hoc Committee discussed Chairman Dallas' proposal that outlines an approach for studying pathways and
trees. The proposal suggested the process include 1) hiring experts (engineer /arborist) to analyze specific methods that
address root upheaval (root barriers), materials (asphalt vs. concrete), and evaluate existing sections of pathways, then
provide their opinion of the potential impact to adjacent trees for each of the options (take no action, rebuild to existing
width, widen to six feet, or widen to eight feet); 2) review standards for multi -use pathways and potential uses, perform a
community survey regarding current usage, frequency of use, and alternatives (bicycle lanes in roadway); and 3) present final
analysis and recommendations to community and obtain feedback next year during season. The Committee agreed with the
general approach and would meet once more on September 24 to decide on the recommendation to make to the full Board on
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The Ad -Hoc Committee also acknowledged the County's project to overlay pathways on Pelican Bay Boulevard
that was planned to start this summer.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mr. Michael Levy suggested the Services Division do a pathways demonstration project at a strategic location to
gain community support.
Mr. Alan Kaplan (Montenero) was opposed to a demonstration project before an evaluation was done regarding the
impact to trees, pedestrians and bicyclists; and was concerned about the process -in -use to determine tree health.
Mr. Robert Uek said there are many damaged trees and suggested the Services Division determine tree health on a
tree -by -tree basis.
Ms. Sheila Mondo (St. Marissa) supported the County's plans to overlay Pelican Bay Boulevard pathways.
Ms. Mollie Moffatt recommended that the Services Division hire arborist Bob Bitner, Club Pelican Bay, preferred
concrete pathways, and was concerned about alleged trip- and -fall incidents and liability.
Mr. Brendan Culligan is preparing a video survey that solicits input from residents as to what purpose(s) that they
prefer to use the Pelican Bay Boulevard pathways that he would provide when complete; and suggested the Services
Division build quality pathways for a variety of uses, regardless of the quantity of users.
Mr. Culligan and Ms. Patricia Gothot (Montenero) supported bicycle lanes in the roadway.
ADJOURN
There was no further discussion and the meeting was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Keith J. DAas, Chairmim Minutes by Lisa Resnick 7/26/20121:13:16 PM
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