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Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 06/17/2013om EAW I. CALL TO ORDER Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee 3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103 Naples Florida 34112 June 17, 2013 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dale Lewis at 2:00 PM. A quorum was established. Three voting members were present. II. ATTENDANCE: Members: Dale Lewis, Chairman Helen Carella, Fred Rogers, John Weber County: Darryl Richard — MSTU Project Manager Harry Sells — MSTU Project Manager DEC 31 2013 U Others: Scott Windham — Windham Studio, Inc. Robert Kindelan — CLM Al Benarroch — Affordable Landscaping Service & Design, LLC (Anne Iacuzzo — JuriStafj) III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Addition: • Under Item X. — "New Business " — Topic was added o A. Summer Meeting Schedule Chairman Lewis moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Fred Rogers. Carried unanimously, 4 — 0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 13, 2013 Correction: • Page 2, under "Devonshire" (2nd bullet point): o Attempts to control the Asian Jasmine weed problem is in process Fred Rogers moved to approve the Minutes of the May 13, 2013 meeting as amended. Second by Chairman Lewis. Carried unanimously, 4 — 0. V. VI. June 17, 2013 VII. BUDGET (Report attached: "Radio Road MSTU Fund 168, dated June 17, 2013') • Current Ad Valorem Tax: $ 308,200.00 (anticipated) • Received to date: $ 291,721.85 • To be Collected: $ 16,478.16 • Operating Expenses: $ 200,000.00 (Line Item 31) • Open Purchase Orders: $ 48,862.36 • Spent to date: $ 103,291.46 • Operating Funds Available: $ 47,846.18 • Improvements General: $ 350,300.00 (Line Items 32 and 33) • Reserves (for contingency): $ 3,200.00 • Total Budget (Available funds): $ 403,667.86 Darryl Richard noted the Purchase Order for CLM's new contract has not been received. The remaining funds in the Budget are being used. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT — ROBERT KINDELAN, CLM • Conditions are getting better — o rain interfered with applications of herbicides • weeds have exploded • An incorrect chemical was used to spray but the weeds are being hand - pulled • Spraying again using a different chemical • Sheering/trimming and edging will be done • Having sprayed for broadleaf and grassy weeds — looks better Robert Kindelan noted the Century Link trucks have damaged the plantings where their trucks have been parked o Possibility the damage may have been caused by Century Link's electrical subcontractor (utility locates) Darryl Richard will pull the Right -of -way Permits; he will contact Century Link to report the damage and attempt to obtain funds to cover cost of replanting. Chairman Lewis questioned why there were so many weeds. Rob Kindelan replied the weeds have been dormant but the heat and rain have caused them to explode. He stated his crew will chemically treat the areas to kill the weeds and will continue hand pulling. Fred Rogers expressed concern that the ground may not have been prepared. Scott Windham stated he has never sterilized soil on a project. He noted CLM will continue using applications of herbicide (spray and granular pre- emergent) and will hand - pull as necessary. Chairman Lewis requested Darryl Richard and Staff continue to monitor the weed situation. June 17, 2013 VI. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT — SCOTT WINDHAM, WSI (Report: "Projects Status Report, dated June 17, 2013 " was submitted for review by the Committee.) • Affordable Landscape will not begin trimming until he and Al Benarroch have met to discuss issued. • Trimming of Cabbage Palms will begin next week, starting at Airport Road VIII. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT A. Rich King Greenway Project — Entrance • Request to revise the Ordinance was approved by the Board of County Commissioners • Next step: Execute an agreement with Florida Power & Light because the area is not located in a County Right -of -Way but in an FPL easement • Maintenance will be the responsibility of the MSTU, at a cost of approximately $3,000 per year • The Agreement with FPL will be brought to the BCC for review and approval in September • An "Invitation to Bid" will be released after the BCC had approved the Agreement B. Devonshire ROW Project • "On Hold" until the County completes its review and "interpretation" of the documents submitted There was a discussion concerning where to place the hedgerow and flexibility of plantings (Calusa and Asian Jasmine). Darryl Richard expressed concern about root balls. Suggestion: Plant a four foot high "fence" behind the screen. Chairman Lewis moved to approve requesting Scott Windham and Robert Kindelan draft a plan for the project including all material necessary. Second by Fred Rogers. Carried unanimously, 4 — 0. C. Concrete Parking Pads • Darryl Richard confirmed that a ROW permit is required and will be obtained. IX. OLD BUSINESS (None) X. NEW BUSINESS A. Summer Schedule Consensus: The Committee decided to not meet in July and August. The next meeting will be held in September. June 17, 2013 XI. COMMITTEE MEPW'OMMENTS • Fred Roger; nbu ted a copy of the June edition of the Berkshire Lakes News which feat�`� article and large photograph of the memorial dedicated to Betty SchA46 XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None) NEXT MEETING: September 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM Berkshire Lakes Master Association Clubhouse 495 Belville Boulevard, Naples, FL 34105 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the public meeting was concluded at 3:00 PM. RADIO ROAD BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE DALE LEWIS, CHAIRMAN The Minutes were y0proved by the Committee Chair on , 2013 "as submitted" [_] OR "as amended ' ". 4