Radio Road East MSTU Minutes 03/12/2014 Radio Rd Sae
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MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 12,2014
I. Call to Order
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m.
II. Attendance - Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Members: Chairman Dale Johnson, Sue Chapin (Excused), Thomas Depouw, Renato
Fernandez, Janice Bundy
County: Darryl Richard—Project Manager; Michelle Arnold, Director, ATM; Roger
Dick—Road Maintenance Project Manager; Pam Lulich—Road
Maintenance Landscape Operations
Others: Dayna Fendrick— Urban Green Studio, Albert Benarrock-Affordable
Landscaping Service and Design
III. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Depouw moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Fernandez. Carried
unanimously 4- 0.
IV. Approval of Minutes: February 12,2014
Mr. Depouw moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2014 meeting
Second by Mr. Fernandez. Carried unanimously 4- 0.
V. Transportation Services Report
A. Budget Report—Darryl Richard
Mr. Richard provided the document"Radio Road East MSTU Fund 166—March 12, 2014
for information purposes and provided an overview of the financial status of the Fund.
Reported Line Items:
Current Ad Valorem Taxes Collected as of meeting reported at $83,200.
Of the $89,400.00 budgeted for Operating Expenses there was $33,061.78 available
Reserves remain at$13,300.00
Total Available Fund (Operating & Reserves) for the MSTU was reported at$49,602.98
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Mr. Richard provided the Draft Fund 166—FY-15 Budget Request for review and
approval by the advisory committee.
The Draft Budget included the following:
Anticipated Ad Valorem Taxes FY-15 $86,943.23 (based on .2306 mill rate)
Proposed Operating FY-15 $67,300.00
Proposed Reserves FY-15 $15,000.00
Mr. Depouw requested that staff coordinate with the Budget Office to request that the
millage be maintained at the same rate as FY-13 in order to build a reserve.
Mr. Depouw moved to approve the Draft FY-15 Budget
Second by Mr. Fernandez. Carried unanimously 4- 0.
B. Project Manager Report—Darryl Richard
Mr. Richard reported:
• The committee reviewed the Estimate from Affordable Landscaping for the median tip
plant replacement and agreed to move forward with the plan. It was noted that the
estimate did not included mulch and an additional $2,000 may be needed to mulch the
beds. No motion was made as action was taken on this item during the February
meeting.
• Roger Dick reported that he and Darryl continue to coordinate with the maintenance
contractor to address some programming issues. Mr. Dick is also working on
adjustments to the valves as needed.
C. Landscape Architect Report—Dayna Fendrick
Ms. Frendrick, Urban Green Studio provided the "Landscape Architects Field Report—
Field Report No. 6" for information purposes. The following was highlighted during the
discussions:
• In general the vegetation is doing well. Most plant materials are filling in and showing
new growth.
• Several beds of the Coontie under the Silver Buttonwood are turning brown& dying
out. Affordable will be monitoring and there was a recommendation to spray if
required.
• The Royal Palms are still transitioning to their new environment, and will take some
time to adapt and look vigorous.
D. Landscape Maintenance Report—Affordable Landscaping Service
Al Bennarrock mentioned that he will be conducting some soil test within several median
to determine what nutrients need to be added to the soil to improve the plant health.
VI. Old Business
1. Update on Status of Dead Plant Replacement
Mr. Richard provided a letter from Dale Hannula regarding the Warranty Replacement
Settlement and reported that all the replacement planting had been installed in accordance
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with the agreement. Mr. Richard and the Landscape Architect verified the completed work
and are satisfied that the commitment has been met.
2. Radio Road/Madison Park Intersection Traffic Study
Janice reported on behalf of the residents for Sanctuary and Blue Heron development that
they are concerned with the safety along the roadway and would like information on the
installation of the traffic light at the entrance of Madison Park on Radio Road.
Renata mentioned that he heard that a light was being installed on the Davis Blvd.
entrance of Madison Park and was concerned that it may delay the installation of the light
on Radio Road.
Mr. Richard indicated that he did not heard that information and will need to coordinate
with Traffic Operations staff to find out the status of the light and warrant study. He
indicated he would report back at the next meeting.
3. Grant Applications Status
Mr. Richard reported that he met with representative with the State (FDOT) and Sue
Chapin about the grant process and was advised that a maximum of$100,000 would be
awarded to each project that is successful in the grant process. He noted that the grant is a
reimbursement grant and that based on the prior estimate approximately$53,000 would be
needed for the Radio Phase II project. He advised the Committee that he will continue to
work with Sue Chapin and Pam Lulich on the grant process.
An update will be provided at a future meeting.
VII. New Business
There was no new business discussed.
VIII. Committee Comments
There was no further committee comment.
IX. Public Comments
None
X. Next Meeting
April 9,2014—10:00AM-Plantation Club House, 7773 Tara Court,Naples, FL 34104
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned
by the Chair at 11:00 A.M.
RADIO ROAD EAST MSTU ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
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Dale Jo nson, C ,irman
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The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 4/-1---/ ./-as presented V , or as amended
The next meeting is April 9,2014- 10:00 AM
Plantation Club House
7773 Tara Court,
Naples, FL 34104
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