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MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM by Chairman Richard Sims.
A quorum was established; three voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Chairman: Richard Sims
Vice Chair: Patricia Spencer
Peggy Harris
Vacancy
Vacancy
County: Darryl Richard—MSTU Project Manager
Michelle Arnold—ATM Director
Pamela Lulich—Land Operations Manager
Roger Dick—Project Irrigation Manager
Others: Michael McGee—McGee &Associates
Thomas Gonzalez and Janet Acevedo—Hannula Landscaping
(JuriSolutions— Sue Flynn)
Jennifer Williams—GG Beautification MSTU Advisory Committee
Applicant
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III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. Remove "&January 21, 2014"
A motion and a Second was made to approve the May 20, 2014 Agenda as amended.
Motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—NOVEMBER 19,2013
A motion and a Second was made to approve the November 19, 2013 Minutes as
presented. Motion passed.
V. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
Staff distributed and reviewed the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Fund 153 dated
May 20, 2014. (See attached)
Darryl Richard explained the budget format was changed to list purchase orders drawn
from each line item.
• Current Ad Valorem Tax (Collections) $226,157.64
• Current Ad Valorem Tax (Uncollected) $20,042.69
• Capital Improvements (Available) $456,550.00
• Operating Expense (Available) $15,133.69
• Reserves (Available) $2,700.00
• Total Budget (Available) $479,581.11
VI. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT
A. West Entry Sign
Darryl Richard reported all locates were found. Project will be done before
September. He requested Janet Pellicane and Dale Hannula provide a weekly activity
report for this project. He requested a project meeting with Hannula immediately
after their meeting with Pam Lulich each Thursday at 11:00 AM at the West Entry
Project.
B. Growth Management Division Coordination Report
Pamela Lulich gave a status report on plans for trees, relocating pump station and
upgrading controller and connect service. The 951 project is moving forward with
new plant material.
Roger Dick reported issues with pump just east of Santa Barbara.
Darryl Richard reported Joe Delate is investigating culverts and what happened with
flooding issues. Joe Delate will provide Staff a report before GG MSTU proceeds.
He will invite Joe Delate to the next meeting.
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C. Committee Maintenance Evaluation Report
Darryl Richard reported all members submitted the Maintenance Evaluation of
performance of Hannula. They were above average evaluations.
Chairman Sims moved to continue the Hannula contract in place. Second by
Peggy Harris. Motion carried unanimously;3—0.
D. By Laws
Staff provided a Draft By Laws for the Golden Gate Beautification MSTU Advisory
Committee. The document would be used as a guideline consistent with all MSTUs.
Peggy Harris suggested the item be tabled until next meeting and until all Members
review document.
Pamela Lulich provided proposals; Quote#8 and#22 from Signature Tree Care for
pruning request for all trees; full pruning with the focus on crown reduction on
Golden Gate Parkway (Santa Barbara to 951 and Collier Blvd—951 Phase A & B
(Magnolia Drive to Green Boulevard.) Prior to this meeting; she was looking for
funding. She suggested the Committee table the item due to funding may already be
in place.
Darryl Richard expressed concern and stated with the MSTU available Operating
Fund the MSTU cannot commit.
VII. TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE REPORTS
A. Hannula Landscaping
Janet Pellicane reported on roadway sections as follows:
- Fertilizer has been ordered.
- Mulch and fertilizer has been laid on Hunter and Coronado.
- Tropicana Boulevard bus station graffiti has been cleaned up.
- Lantana issues.
- McGee &Associates recommended phasing out Lantana.
- Median#s have been painted.
- Golden Gate has been mulched and fertilized.
- Sod will be laid section by section during rainy season.
Vice Chair Spencer reported the Civic Association places American Flags in the
medians over the Memorial Day weekend. She asked the irrigation system not be on
so the flags would not get wet. She asked if Hannula would be doing any
maintenance over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Roger Dick responded the irrigation system will be turned off for the holiday
weekend.
Janet Pellicane stated Hannula would not be doing maintenance until after the
holiday.
VIII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT-MCGEE & ASSOCIATES
Reports were provided and distributed by McGee &Associates Landscape
Architecture on Coronado Parkway and Hunter Boulevard, Sunshine Boulevard and
Collier Boulevard—Part A& B and Green Boulevard—Median#1 for period FY 13-14
May 2014. (See attached) Report was previously addressed under VII.
Mike McGee reported:
• Broadleaf and turf issues on Tropicana and directed Hannula to be proactive on
treatments.
• The water usage on Tropicana is up.
• Caterpillar issues on Hunter and Coronado.
• Recommend phasing out Lantana.
• The water usage on Golden Gate Parkway remains average.
• Median#32—pavers need to be cleaned and gum and stains removed.
• On Sunshine, there is a leaf fungus disease on the Indian Hawthorn at four(4)
locations.
• Requested a proposal from Hannula at two (2) of the four(4) locations.
• Water usage spiked on Sunshine and he requested Hannula to monitor usage.
• Collier A& B, in general, looks good.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
(None)
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Applicant for Advisory Committee Vacancy
Staff introduced Jennifer Williams. Ms. Williams gave a brief history background.
Chairman Sims moved to recommend Jennifer Williams to serve on the Golden
Gate Beautification MSTUAdvisory Committee to the Board of County
Commissions for approval. Second by Vice Chair Spencer. Motion carried
unanimously;3—0.
Discussion was made on what time the Committee would like to hold their meeting.
A consensus was formed to keep meeting time at 4:00 PM.
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Vice Chair Spencer moved to adjourn meeting. Second by Peggy Harris.
Motion carried unanimously; 3—0.
NEXT MEETING: JUNE 15,2014 AT 4:00 PM
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY CENTER
There being no further business for the good of the County, the Meeting was adjourned
by order of the Chairman at 7:08 PM.
GOLDEN GATE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Richard Sims, Chairm n
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The Minutes were approved by the Committee Chair on ,i; • , 2014,
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