Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 02/10/2014 N i Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dale Lewis at 3:00 PM.
A quorum was established; four voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Chairman
Helen Carella, Fred Rogers, John Weber
(Vacancy)
County: Darryl Richard–MSTU Project Manager
Michelle Arnold–ATM Director
Others: Robert Kindelan–CLM
— Al Benarroch–Affordable Landscaping Service & Design, LLC
(Sue Flynn–JuriStaff)
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: X. A. Election of Officers
V. D. Rich King Greenway Entrance Update
Chairman Lewis moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Fred Rogers offered a
Second in support of the motion. Carried unanimously, 4–0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 18, 2013
Changes:
• XII: Third paragraph, 2""bullet should read "and two on Appleby"
• XII: Fourth paragraph, last sentence should read "He noted the MSTU has had the
same problem with the central controller. "
Fred Rogers moved to approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2013yeeting as amended.
Chairman Dale Lewis offered a Second in support of the motion.
Carried unanimously, 4–0.
V. BUDGET REPORT—Addressed under VIII.
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VI. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT—ROBERT KINDELAN, CLM
Robert Kindelan reported the following maintenance items:
• Fertilizer and mulch applications were applied for weed control in the Asian
Jasmine.
• Flags were left behind from work Century Link provided has hindered CLM's
ability to weed the area. CLM is prohibited from removing the flags. CLM
requested Staff have Century Link remove them. Century Link responded quickly
and CLM was then able to weed area.
• Gold Lantana's have been cut back.
• Some of the remaining palm and tree stakes were removed by CLM.
• Hand pruning areas where a hedge trimmer carfnot be used.
He noted CLM had requested the County to set irrigation system to water certain zones
on a daily basis; this was done; and recently requested the system to go back to normal
watering. Roger Dick sent Robert Kindelan an email regarding if too much of reused
water was used they may revert watering schedule. w t-Le r
Robert Kindelan stated the contract with Collier County states CLM is responsible to set
irrigation schedule and is responsible for all plant material.
Darryl Richard stated McGee&Associates designed the irrigation systenOhe evaluated
how much the demand of water was for Fund 111 next to Radio Road and Devonshire,
and intentionally by design, made 2 sources of water;reused system that was i stalled
completely from the lift station at Rich King Greenway down to Devonshire.
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Discussion was ensued on which of the 2 sources of water was set up to be the primary
source.
Robert Kindelan will research and report back to Darryl Richard.
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The Advisory Committee expressed disappointment in the fact that r res�'e_ ntatron from
Growth ManagementrPam Lulich, John Vliet and Roger Dick did not avail themselves to
attend meeting.
Staff noted they were requested to attend the RR MSTU's meeting.
Fred Rogers cited a letter addressed to Robert Luparello, President of the Berkshire Lakes
Master AssociatioIated December 11, 201rom John Vliet, Director Road Maintenance,
Landscaping and Rich of Way Permitting, Growth Management Divisignothich stated
"Pam Lulich and Roger Dick will attend future Radio Road MSTU meengs to help
answer any questions they may have." (See attached)
Discussion was made on dirty wells and draining the well system dry.
Dale Lewis noted the MSTU is being accused of draining the well system dry and has to
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pay to clean the wells due to the pump ari not en it gets dirty.
Michelle Arnold suggested they were confusing Radio Road East MSTU with the Radio
Road MSTU.
Fred Rogers again cited a letter addressed to Robert Luparello, President of the Berkshire
Lakes Master Associatioated December 11, 201rom John Vliet as he read aloud; "As
to follow up to our discussion at the onsite meeting,the pumps and well are owned by the
n Radio Road East MSTU." He added"the gentleman is confused."
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It was noted Southern Signal was not finished with lighting for flag pole and are waiting
for FPL to install.
Fred Rogers reported people have been parking on top the Jasmine andIe-making a
walking path through the Jasmine just off of Santa Barbara.
Al Benarroch—Affordable Landscaping Service& Design noted three (3)pedestrian
made walking paths have been made by people that are approximately 3 feet wide.
Some discussion was made replacement plants)
Al Benarroch met with Pam Lulich to review plants. He reported:
• Lantana will be removed and replaced with Carissa and Flax Lilies by Circle K.
• Received approval from Pam Lulich to replace the one (1) dead Tabebula.
• Junipers with fungus have been cut back and sprayed.
• As Dinnis die off they will be removed. The replacement has not been determined
by Pam Lulich at this time. He will provide recommendations.
• Pam Lulich gave Affordable Landscaping direction to replace a missing Sabal
Palm.
• Bougainvillea's have been attacejiy little bugs that come out at nighOmve been
sprayed.
Al Benarroch voiced concerned over the process for picking up fertilizer from the County
•-■ and the down time of his employees who are being paid to wait for the fertilizer delivery.
Dale Lewis expressed concern the down time for landscape employees cost would be
passed on to the MSTU.
Michelle Arnold will speak with John Vliet to let him know the concerns discussed.
Darryl Richard noted fertilizer and mulch is a County Contract.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT—SCOTT WINDHAM,WSI
(Reports attached: (1) "Radio Road and Devonshire Monthly Maintenance Report, dated
February 4, 2014" and (2) "Radio Road MSTU Projects Status Report, "dated February 4,
2014. (See attached)
A. Project Status Report—Report Provided
B. Maintenance Report —Report Provided
VIII. PROJECT MANAGER'S REPORT
Staff apologized for mistakenly bringing the wrong budget report to the meeting. Staff will
email the Advisory Committee the proper report.
Transcriptionist was directed to strike the Budget Report.
Al Benarroch expressed concern over having to remove branches and tree limbs from
Devonshire to the trailer park. He stated his company is not being paid to remove debris
from the trees prior to mowing.
It was noted removal of the debris would fall under Fund 111.
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Fred Rogers noted John Vliet, Growth Management Directo 'ote a letter to the Berkshire
Lakes Master Association President on December 11, 2013. ale read the following into
record:
"Pam Lulich and Roger Dick will attend future Radio Road MSTU meetings to help answer
any questions they may have. "
He recognized Robert Luparello, President of the Berkshire Lakes Master Associations
being present. He questioned where the Growth Management representatives are.
Fred Rogers moved to express disappointment that Growth Management Representation;
Pam Lulich and Roger Dick did not attend meeting.
Chairman Lewis offered a Second in support of the motion.
Motion carried; 4—0.
Michelle Arnold expressed embarrassment and further stated"Staff needs to communicate
better and start cooperating" and "'She will see what she can do."
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A. RWA Survey Update—Addressed after VIII. D.
B. SDP 89-242—Addressed after VIII. A.
C. Membership Application—Addressed after VIII B.
D. Rich King Project
Darryl Richard gave a recap:
• Pavers have been installed.
• Bench and trash receptacle were relocated.
• Project is on hold until water source issue is resolved.
• Leo Jr. Landscape contract is on hold. Staff extended contract to the end
of April.
C. RWA Survey Update
Darryl Richard reported Southern Signal working to retro-fit the lightingthe same
day scheduled to start the project. ROW failed to notify Staff. Schedule was
changed.
Bonness will start the first week in March and should complete within a month and
a half.
D. SDP 89-242
Michelle Arnold reported Staff made a request from Code Enforcement
Department to research who is responsible to maintain the hedge. Staff wanted to
check prior to MSTU spending funds for plants. Code Enforcement found the
Developer might be responsibleo maintain ledge along the Commercial end of the
Development. A type `B"Buffer is required for the Devonshire edge of property
that would make the Developer responsible to maintairiIedge Row and some trees.
Code Enforcement said the buffer zone should be applied.
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Code Enforcement is researching.
Michelle Arnold will follow-up and contact Director.
She reported Procedures will require a complaihiant. She will be the compla 'iant.
Chairman Lewis recommended item be tabled until further information is
available.
Chairman Lewis moved to table item until MSTU has more information on this
project. Fred Rodgers offered a Second in support of the motion. Motion
carried; 4- 0.
John Weber left at 4:00 PAM..
E. Membership Application
Staff distributed an application received from Helen Carella to be considered for
one of the two vacancies on the Radio Road MSTU Beautification Advisory
Committee. (See attached)
Chairman Lewis moved to recommend Helen Carella to serve another term (to be
submitted to the BCC for final approval.) Fred Rogers offered a Second in
support of the motion. Motion carried; 3— 0.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
(None)
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers
Election of Vice-Chairman
The floor was opened for nominations.
Office of Vice-Chair:
Chairman Lewis moved to nominate Fred Rogers to serve as Vice Chairman.
Helen Carella offered a Second in support of the motion.
Fred Rogers accepted the nomination.
Motion carried; 3- 0.
The floor was closed. The election of Officers for the 2014 Term was concluded.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bob Luparello—Berkshire Lakes Master Association President cited pe ongoing
"speeding on Devonshire" as a safety concern. He noted Code Enforcement/Sheriff
Office had installed a device. The device was only up for one hour. It was suggested the
device could be installed at the Boat Ramp Pad.
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He thanked the MSTU Advisory Committee and expressed appreciation for all the work they
have done.
XI. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
(None)
NEXT MEETING: March 10,2014 at 3:00 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 by order of the Chair at 4:15 PM.
RADIO ROAD BEAUTIFICATION MSTU
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(A9-01„ei:
DALE LEWIS,CHAIRMAN
The Minutes were approved by the Committee Chair on • 3 - /0 , 2014
"as submitted" L ] OR"as amended" ( ].
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