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Forest Lakes MSTU Agenda 06/03/2014 JUN 27 ?.014 By (012 . FOREST ROADWAY and DRAINA ' .S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAKE S 3299 East Tamiami Trail-Suite 103,Naples,FL 34112 JUNE 3, 2014 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ATTENDANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— MAY 6, 2014 V. BUDGET REPORT— DARRYL RICHARD VI. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT - DARRYL RICHARD VII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT—DARRYL RICHARD VIII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT — SCOTT WINDHAM IX. OLD BUSINESS A. BY LAWS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS NEXT MEETING: JULY 1, 2014 Forest Lakes Condo Association Clubhouse 1058 Forest Lakes Drive, Naples, FL 3410 FOREST ROADWAY and DRAINAGE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAKES 3299 East Tamiami Trail-Suite 103,Naples,FL 34112 MINUTES MAY 6,2014 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Kenneth Bloom called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. A quorum was established;three voting members were present. II. ATTENDANCE Members: Kenneth Bloom—Vice Chair, Marianne Fanning, Kevin McKyton Excused: George Fogg—Chair; Richard Barry County: Darryl Richard—MSTU Project Manager Others: Scott Windham—Windham Studio, Inc. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chairman Bloom moved to approve the Agenda as submitted. Kevin McKyton offered a Second in support of the Motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 1, 2014 Kevin McKyton moved to approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2014 meeting as submitted. Marianne Fanning offered a Second in support of the Motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. V. BUDGET REPORT—DARRYL RICHARD (Report attached: "Forest Lakes MSTU Fund 159, dated May 6, 2014") • Current Ad Valorem Tax Budget: $ 151,000.00 • Expenditures $ 139,637.07 • Available Total $ 11,362. 93 • Operating Expenses: $ 30,369.20 (Line Item 39) • Commitments/Purchase Orders: $ 59,001.73 • Spent to date: $ 77,829.07 • Operating Funds Available: $ 51,695.41 • Budget $ 167,200.00 • Capital Outlay Budget: $ 930,227.80 (Line Item 41) • Open Purchase Orders: $ 579,816.19 Febru ,2014 • Spent to Date: $ 262,214.81 • Available Total: $ 88,246.80 • Reserves: $ 131,700.00 (Line Item 48) • Total Budget Available: $ 259,216.39 (Line Item 49) The Property Appraiser will not provide the Certified Taxable Value for the MSTU to the County until June/July. Millage Rate may be adjusted at that time. The rate covers Operating &Maintenance expenses and the Debt Service, but the proportions are not yet known. Darryl Richard noted that last month the Committee voted to discontinue maintenance consulting services for the remainder of the Fiscal Year. The amount remaining in the budget for this service is $5,785.00. He requested the Committee approve a motion to discontinue the service. The funds will be transferred to the Operating Budget. A Purchase Order will be cut this week to hire Agnoli Barber&Brundage to perform an Engineering Study—Stormwater Investigation and Analysis in the sum of$21,030. VI. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT—DARRYL RICHARD A. Quote: Fence Repair • A tree limb from an adjacent property owner fell and damaged the MSTU's fence at Woodshire (approximately 20 linear feet). Gatekeepers submitted a quote in the amount of$259.95. Vice Chairman Bloom moved to accept and approve the proposal submitted by Gatekeepers to repair the damaged fence at Woodshire, the amount not to exceed$259.95. Kevin McKyton offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. B. Culvert Cleaning • Shenandoah Construction submitted a proposal to clean the clogged culvert(near Turtle Lakes pool area) in the sum of$2,433.75. Clog is probably due to leaf debris. Vice Chairman Bloom moved to accept and approve the proposal submitted by Shenandoah Construction to clean the clogged culvert on Forest Lakes Blvd., the amount not to exceed$2,433.75. Kevin McKyton offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. Suggestion: Request new landscape maintenance company blow debris on Forest Lakes Boulevard during the rainy season on a weekly basis. 2 IT ` Febru 01 , 014 C. Maintenance Report • All trees were inspected and appear to be in good health; some of the flowering trees in dormancy. • Contractor requested$350 to paint the curbs with white reflective paint at the triangle. Vice Chairman Bloom moved to approve additional payment of$650.00 to the Contractor to paint the curb at the triangle, reinstall the U-Turn sign, and perform additional maintenance. Marianne Fanning offered a Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. D. By-Laws • Since the Chairman was not available, a suggestion was made to table discussion until the next meeting. Vice Chairman Bloom moved to approve tabling the discussion concerning By-Laws until the next Committee meeting. Kevin McKyton offered a second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 3—0. VII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT (Report attached: Maintenance Report, dated May 6, 2014) • Ant hills—treated and removed • Entry medians and directory sign plant beds will be re-mulched • Dead Jacaranda has been removed and replaced by a Hong Kong Orchid • Oleander plants at front entrance median to be replaced—Ground Zero will submit proposal VIII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT—SCOTT WINDHAM A. Sidewalk&Lighting Project Report (Reports attached: Monthly Maintenance Report, dated April 29, 2014, and MSTU Bond Project F-58 Sidewalk Project Improvements Status Report, dated April 30, 2014) • East-bound turn lane has been completed • Final sidewalk panel has been poured • Lighting conduit has been installed—light poles will be installed • Will coordinate installation of service panels to new light poles with FPL • Cost savings achieved—using pre-cast light pole bases VIII. OLD BUSINESS • Re: accident at Quail Run island—street light has not been repaired o Traffic Operations will repair • Stainless steel grates were installed over the inlets • Swales on golf course appear to be better—problem areas are drier o Suggestion: Examine Hole#1 on left-hand side 3 Febru' ,2014 IX. NEW BUSINESS (None) X. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS (None) XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS/QUESTIONS • Installation of sidewalks is appreciated by the residents. • At Woodshire and Trammell Lane, sign is not visible. o (Not an MSTU issue, should be directed to HOA) • Traffic hazard: Sign at Woodshire prohibiting left turn into shopping center has been removed o Darryl Richard will investigate • Issue at Woodshire: Traffic coming from west is not visible o Traffic Operations removed shrubs/debris to improve sight line • Suggestion: Concerning leaves, it would be better to pick them up (rake)rather than trying to blow them away NEXT MEETING: JUNE 3,2014 AT 10:00 AM FOREST LAKES CONDO ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE 1058 FOREST LAKE DRIVE,NAPLES,FL 34105 There being no further business for the good of the County,the Meeting was adjourned by order of the Chairman at 11:00 AM. FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kenneth Bloom,Vice-Chairman The Minutes were approved by the Committee Vice Chair on , 2014 "as submitted" [ 1, OR "as amended" [ 1. 4 FOREST LAKES MSTU FUND 159 June 3,2014 Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Total 1 CUR AD VALOREM TAX $ (151,000.00) $ - $ (142,302.83) $ (8,697.17) 2 DEL AD VALOREM $ - $ - $ - $ - 3 FIFTH THIRD 0/N INTEREST $ - $ - $ (131.11) $ 131.11 4 INVESTMENT INTEREST $ (2,500.00) $ - $ (4,160.23) $ 1,660.23 5 INTEREST TAX COLLECTOR $ - $ - $ - $ - 6 REVENUE STRUCTURE $ (153,500.00) $ - $ (146,594.17) $ (6,905.83) 7 TRANSFERS FROM PROP APP $ - $ - $ - $ - 8 TRANSFERS FROM TAX COLL $ - $ - $ - $ - 9 CARRY FORWARD GEN $ (2,094,000.00) $ - $ - $ (2,094,000.00) 10 CARRY FOR OF ENCUMB AMT $ (11,877.80) $ - $ - $ (11,877.80) 11 NEG 5%EST REV $ 7,700.00 $ - $ - $ 7,700.00 12 TRANSFERS&CONTRIB $ (2,098,177.80) $ - $ - $ (2,098,177.80) 13 TOTAL REVENUE $ (2,251,677.80) $ - $ (146,594.17) $ (2,105,083.63) 14 OTHER SALARIES $ 6,600.00 :'i - $ - $ 6,600.00 15 PERSONAL SERVICES $ 6,600.00 $ - $ - $ 6,600.00 Agnoli Barber&Brundage Engineering Consul Serv. 45-147788 1 750 00 $ 4,250.00 • Agnoli Barber&Brundage Engineering Consul Serv. 4 5-1 5097 9 $ 21,030.00 $ - Windham Studio Annual Maint.Consult.Serv. 45-147352 $ - $ 4,185.00 16 ENG FEES $ 32,000.00 $ 21,780.00 $ 8,435.00 $ 1,785.00 17 ABSTRACT FEES American Government Title Commitments 45-148016 $ 500.00 $ 50.00 $ 4,075.00 $ (3,625.00) 18 INDIRECT COST REIMBURS Collier County Indirect Cost Direct Pay $ 18,500,00 $ - $ 18,500.00 $ - 19 INTERDEPT CHARGES Collier County Real Property Easements Direct Pay $ - $ - $ 4,054.00 $ (4,054.00) Florida Land Maintenance Incidentals 45-147568 $ • $ 1,750.00 Ground Zero Incidentals TBD $ 500.65 $ 1,171.75 20 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS $ 5,000.00 $ 500.65 $ 2,921.75 $ 1,577.60 Walker Exotic Tree Exotic Vegetation Removal 45-146372 $ - $ 13,000.00 Florida Land Maintenance Grounds Maintenance 45-147568 $ - $ 7,647.50 Bue,Inc. Fence Repair 45-150885 $ - $ 259.95 Ground Zero Base Level Maint.Serv. 45-149291 $ 13,625.50 $ 3,098.50 Shenandoah Gen.Const. Clean TV View Storm System 45-150899 $ 2,433.75 $ - Hannula Landscaping Clear Vegetation from Swales 45-147595 $ 20,634.00 $ 10,688.69 21 OTHER CONTRACTUAL $ 72,300.00 $ 36,693.25 $ 34,694.64 $ 912.11 Horvath Fountains Clean Lake Fountains 45-149762 $ - $ 135.00 Wm.Varian Construction Fabricate&Install inlet coven 45-149868 $ - $ 3,250.00 22 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERV $ • 3,300.00 $ - $ 3,385.00 $ (85.00) 23 POST FREIGHT Collier County Purchasing Postage Direct Pay $ - $ - $ 10.78 $ (10.78) FPL Electricity 47-001887 $ 2,822.70 $ 5,427.30 Bentley Electric Electrical Repairs 45-150457 $ 700.00 $ - 24 ELECTRICITY $ 15,000.00 $ 3,522.70 $ 5,427.30 $ 6,050.00 25 WATER AND SEWER City of Naples Water Usage at Forest Lakes 47-001482 $ 300.00 $ 240.15 $ 59.85 $ (0.00) 26 RENT EQUIPMENT J.M.Todd Shared Copier Lease 45-147422 $ 300.00 $ 133.06 $ 133.06 $ 33.88 27 INSURANCE GENERAL Collier County Insurance General Direct Pay $ 600.00 $ 150.00 $ 450.00 $ - 28 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAIN Florida Irrigation Sprinkler Maint. 45-147284 $ 1,500.00 $ 427.40 $ 72.60 $ 1,000.00 29 MULCH Forestry Resources Mulch 45-150135 $ 500.00 5 500.76 $ - $ (0.76) Southern Signal Electrical Repairs 45-148202 $ - $ 230.00 Southern Signal Electrical Repairs 45-148270 $ - $ 800.00 30 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 1,030.00 $ 8,970.00 31 PRINTING AND BINDING $ 500.00 $ - $ - $ 500.00 32 LICENSES&PERMITS Permit Fee Direct Pay $ - $ - $ 1,000.00 $ (1,000.00) 33 CLERKS RECORDING FEES Clerk of Courts Recording Fees Direct Pay $ - $ - $ 340,60 $ (340.60) 34 LEGAL ADVERTISING Naples Daily News Legal Ads 45-147297 $ 300.00 $ 300 00 $ - $ - Juristaff Inc Secretarial Services 45-147272 $ 822.78 $ 2,177.22 Juristaff Inc Secretarial Services 45-150258 $ 1,500.00 Ferguson Enterprises Inlet Grates 45-150897 $ 722.00 $ - 35 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 4,000.00 $ 3,044.78 $ 2,177.22 $ (1,222.00) 36 OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples Office Supplies 45-147413 $ 300.00 $ 200.00 $ (2.03) $ 102.03 37 COPYING CHARGES J.M.Todd Copier CPC 45-147480 $ - $ 4.62 $ 195.38 $ (200.00) 38 FERT HERB CHEM Florikan Fertilizer 45-147286 $ 2,000.00 $ 500 00 $ - $ 1,500.00 39 OTHER OPER SUPPLIES Cecil's Copy Express Mailing Visa $ 300.00 w 1.7: ` I $ 1,489.40 $ (1,189.40) 40 OPERATING EXPENSE $ 167,200.00 $ 68,047.37 $ 88,449.55 $ 10,703.08 Quality Enterprises Project-Phases II&III 45-148060 $ 270,284.72 $ 529,898.78 Windham Studio L.A.Services for Phase 3 45-141396 $ - $ 1,057.50 Windham Studio L.A.Services for Phase 3 45-147601 $ 23,025.00 $ 11,365.00 Windham Studio L.A.Services for Phase 2 45-149413 $ 2,812.00 $ 3,588.00 40 IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL $ 930,277.80 $ 296,121.72 $ 545,909.28 $ 88,246.80 41 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 930,277.80 $ 296,121.72 $ 545,909.28 $ 88,246.80 42 TRANS TO 111 UNINCOR $ 36,000.00 $ - $ 36,000.00 $ - 43 TRANS TO 259 FOREST LAKES DEBT $ 973,200.00 $ 973,200.00 $ - 44 Budget Trans from Appraiser $ 3,200.00 $ - $ 1,027.59 $ 2,172.41 45 Budget Trans from Tax Collector $ 3,500.00 $ - $ 3,426.34 $ 73.66 46 TRANSFERS $ 1,015,900.00 $ - $ 1,013,653.93 $ 2,246.07 47 RESERVE FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 131,700.00 $ - $ - $ 131,700.00 48 RESERVES $ 131,700.00 $ - $ - $ 131,700.00 49 TOTAL BUDGET $ 2,251,677.80 $ 364,169.09 $ 1,648,012.76 $ 239,495.95 Total Available Balance $ 239,495.95 Plus Commited And Not Spent $ 364,169.09 Estimated Cash $ 603,665.04 I IEstimated Cash Less Missing Income $ 594,967.87 176,394,909 FY 10 Final Taxable Value 145,888,273 FY 11 Final Taxable Value 132,933,552 FY 12 Final Taxable Value 129,374,265 FY 13 Oct Taxable Value 130,045,455 FY 14 July Certified 0.25% Adj.13 to 14 Property Tax Limitation Impact FY 14 Gross Taxable Value 130,045,455 FY 14 FY 13 Debt Service Operations Total Minus,New Const.Annex. 64.470 Millage 1.1610 1.1551 2.7532 0.5228 3.2760 Plus:Amendment#1 TV Component 0 Extension 150,983 149,835 401,700 76,300 478,000 Adj.Taxable Value 129,980,985 2.8190 1.1610 4.0000 12 Levy 149.835 _ 365,300. 151,000 567 300 Rolled Back Rate(less Amend.One) 1.1527 Variance 74,700 41,300 91%of Rolled Back Rale 1.0490 91%0112468 1.0565 FOREST ROADWAY and DRAINAGE M.S.T.U. ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAKES 3299 East Tamiami Trail-Suite 103,Naples,FL 34112 REPORT FOR: JUNE 3,2014 MEETING MAINTENANCE REPORT To: Forest Lakes MSTU Committee cc: Aaron Gross, Ground Zero George Fogg, RLA, Chairman, Forest Lakes MSTU Advisory Committee From: Darryl Richard, RLA Project Manager Date: May 29, 2014 RE: Forest Lakes— Monthly Maintenance Report The following is a brief maintenance status report for the Forest Lakes landscape maintenance areas: • In general site/areas look good. • New ant hills have sprung up—again after repeated treatment. Contractor is to continue treatments. • Some branches from trees are beginning to encroach within the clear-zone of the sidewalk. • Quantity 2 Oleander species plants need to be replaced at Front Entrance median. Ground Zero to provide proposal. Please email or call me if you have any questions. Darryl Richard, RLA, MSTU Project Manager STATUS REPORT To: Forest Lakes MSTU Committee cc: Darryl Richard, Collier County ATM Jim Carr, ABB Reid Fellows, TR Transportation, Inc. From: Scott Windham Date: May 28, 2014 RE: Forest Lakes MSTU Bond Project F-58 Sidewalk Project Improvements Status Report The following is a brief status report for the Forest Lakes Sidewalk, Lighting and Street Tree Improvement projects: FOREST LAKES PROJECT F-58 UPDATES: PHASE 2and 3 Combined Construction Project: • The east bound turn lane construction is complete. • All light poles have been installed and FPL has designated which power poles will have aerial transformers to provide power for the new lighting circuits. The majority of the project will be complete and the electrical services built prior to when FPL will provide the power drops due to their delays in meeting. • The new parallel parking lots are complete with the exception of striping including the decorative paver walkway to the Woodshire Villas pool. The sod is completed in the main entry, along the Forest Lakes Blvd sidewalk and the Woodshire berm. • The final part of the project, the new sidewalk and curb extension on Woodshire to Pine Ridge Rd started on 5/30. • Quality Enterprises has done an exemplary job on the project thus far and we anticipate a strong finish. Please email or call me if you have any questions. Thanks, Scott Windham, ASLA Landscape Architect LA 000-1516 Windham Studio,Inc.,Landscape Architecture,LC 26000365 P.O. Box 1239,Bonita Springs,Florida 34133 Phone: (239) 390-1936 Fax: (239)390-1937 Email: scott@windhamstudio.com www.windhamstudio.com FOREST LAKES ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE Municipal Service Taxing Unit(MSTU)ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY LAWS ARTICLE I Name The name of this Advisory body shall be the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage Municipal Service Taxing Unit(MSTU)Advisory Committee ARTICLE II Jurisdiction The Advisory Committee shall function as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and is governed under Ordinance 91-107, as amended. The Committee will make recommendations to the BCC in matters related to drainage, roadway and beautification projects within the district, funding, preparation of bid documents, management of contracts, and managing the annual budget. The BCC shall have the final authority over the actions of the MSTU. ARTICLE III Officers and their Duties Section 1. The officers shall consist of a Chair and Vice-Chair. Section 2. The Chair shall preside at the meetings and shall have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary usage of such officers. Section 3. The Chair may call special meetings, appoint s ubcommittees, and act as a liaison with government bodies and other related committees. Section 4. The Chair shall have the privilege of discussing all matters before the Committee and shall have the same voting rights as all Committee members. Section 5. The Vice-Chair during the absence of the Chair or the Chair's inability to serve, exercise all of the duties and powers of the Chair. Section 6. The full Committee may participate in the election process and vote. Section 7. The Advisory Committee shall adopt procedures by which it shall operate. 1 ARTICLE VI Election of Officers Sections 1. Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair shall be made from the floor at the annual organization meeting in February of each year, and the election shall be held immediately thereafter. Section 2. A candidate receiving the majority vote shall be declared elected and shall serve a term of one (1) year, or until a successor shall take office. An Officer is eligibility for reelection if the term of the Advisory Committee is extended. Section 3. Vacancies in the position of Chair and Vice-Chair shall be filled immediately by regular elections procedures. Section 4. The Chair or Vice-Chair may be removed by a super majority of the Committee with or without cause. ARTICLE V Committee Structure and Meeting Requirements Section 1. The Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU)Advisory Committee shall consist of five (5)members. Section 2. Committee Appointments - Appointment of members to the Advisory Committee shall be by resolution of the BCC, which resolution shall set forth a date of appointment. Each appointment shall be for a term of four years. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 3. Regular Meetings — Regular meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be held on the first Tuesday monthly at 10:00 p.m., 1058 Forest Lakes Drive - Forest Lakes Condo Association Clubhouse. If a regular meeting is required to be held at a time and location other than what is specified herein, notice will be provided at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and posted on the County website. Section 4. Special Meetings — Special meetings of the Advisory Committee may be convened by the Chair upon giving notice thereof. Section 5. Notices —Notices of an Advisory Committee meeting shall be given to all members and to the Public at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting. At any meeting, the Committee may set a future meeting date. Staff may provide notices and agendas to members at least seventy-two (72)hours prior to meetings. Section 6. Attendance—Members may notify the Staff Liaison or the Transcriptionist if 2 they cannot attend a meeting. If a member misses two (2) successive Committee meetings without a satisfactory excuse, he/she may forfeit his/her appointment. Attendance is preferred in person but may occur telephonically provided that (1) there is a quorum of the Committee members physically present; and (2)the members who are present both authorize the participation by telephone, and find that the absence was due to "extraordinary circumstances." Once approved to participate, the absent member can conduct themselves in the same manner as if they were present, including making motions and voting on items. Section 7. Quorum —A quorum of the Advisory Committee shall consist of three (3) members and an affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting shall be necessary to pass any motion. In the absence of a quorum, those members present may review the agenda items and make recommendations that may be reviewed for approval by the Advisory Committee at it s next meeting where there is a quorum present. Section 8. Voting—Voting shall be by voice vote, or show of hands, if necessary, and may be recorded by individual(or group). Section 9. Meetings - All meetings shall be open to the public to encourage public awareness and participation. Section 10. Minutes-Minutes shall be taken at all Advisory Committee meetings. Voice recording of meetings is acceptable. A written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations shall be kept for the Advisory Committee. Section 11. Documents - The Alternative Transportation Modes staff shall assist with preparation, duplication, and distribution of materials necessary for meetings. Copies of all Advisory Committee minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk's Office and posted on the County Website for public viewing. Section 12. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed at all meetings. Section 13. Agendas — Agendas are set by the Chair with coordination with the Staff Liaison and Transcriptionist. Members may send agenda items request to the Staff Liaison and/or Transcriptionist prior to the publishing of the Agenda. Otherwise,the agenda may be changed at the meeting prior to approval of the Agenda. ARTICLE VI Order of Business I Call to Order II Roll Call 3 III Approval of Agenda IV Approval of Minutes V Budget Report VI Project Manager Report VII Other Report(s) VIII Old Business IX New Business X Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda XI Members Comments XII Adjourn Next Meeting Date ARTICLE VII Public Participation All Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Advisory Committee meetings will be public meetings as required by Florida Statutes. Participation by the Public is encouraged and in an effort to be fair to all wishing to participate,the following rules shall apply when receiving public comment. Section 1. Public Comment on Items on the Agenda-During each portion of the agenda the Chair may open up the meeting for public comments. a. The Chair shall declare when the floor will be open to public comments. b. The Chair shall declare when the public comments period for the Agenda item is closed for public comments. Once the item is closed for public comment there shall be no further comment from the floor. c. All persons wishing to speak on an Agenda item must register with the Staff liaison prior to the presentation of the Agenda item by completing a speaker's slip. d. Each public participant must identify themselves by name and address. e. All registered speakers will receive up to three (3) minutes to speak unless the time is adjusted be the Chair. f. There will no sharing of minutes among those present in an effort to extend the time permitted to speak. g. Once a participant has been afforded the opportunity to speak he/she may not speak again unless requested by the Chair. Sections 2. Public Comment on Items NOT on the Agenda—A Public Comments section will be included in each agenda. During this portion of the meeting items that have not been brought forward previously or were not on the agenda may be discussed or raised by the Public. a. All persons wishing to speak on under public comments on items not on the Agenda must 4 register with the Staff liaison prior to this portion of the Agenda b y completing a speaker's slip. b. Each public participant must identify themselves by name, address, and specify subject matter. c. All registered speakers will receive up to three (3) minutes to speak unless the time is adjusted be the Chair. d. There will no sharing of minutes among those present in an effort to extend the time permitted to speak. e. Once a participant has been afforded the opportunity to speak he/she may not speak again unless requested by the Chair. ARTICLE VIII Amendment to By-Laws Section 1. Any proposed permanent amendment to the By-Laws shall be provided to every Advisory Committee mem ber at least seven seventy-two (72) hours before it is voted on at a regular meeting. Section 2. These Bylaws, and any and all amendments to the By-Laws, will become effective upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum. These By-Laws for the Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage Municipal Service Taxing Unit(MSTU)Advisory Committee are hereby approved this day of , 2014 Forest Lakes Roadway and Drainage Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Advisory Committee: By: Date George Fogg, Chair By: Date Ken Bloom, Vice Chair By: Date Kevin McKyton By: Date Richard Barry By: Date Marianne Fanning Attested by: Date Michelle Arnold,ATM Director 5 June 2, 2014 Dear MSTU Committee & Collier County Staff: I respectfully submit the following questions for your consideration and response, they are: 1) What actions have been or will be taken to solve the flooding in Turtle Lakes in the summer of 2014? 2) When there is water in the swales and the grass being wet cannot be cut to allow the water to drain are there other measures to relieve the flooding potential? 3) Currently, the swales have water in them and it appears to me they need to cut, if they can't be cut because of the water what is the contingency plan to deal with the water? 4) Regarding the 'plug' in the pipe in the west end of the north east lake (the lake in the rear of buildings 10 and 11 of Turtle Lake), what was or is the reasoning for the plug? Does it have any adverse effect on the drainage of that lake? Thank you: Michael Bracco Turtle Lake Golf Colony Owner for 12 years