Radio Road Beautification MSTU Minutes 01/12/2015 Radio Road Beautification M.S.T.U.
Advisory Committee
3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103
Naples Florida 34112
January 12, 2015
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dale Lewis at 2:00 PM.
A quorum was established; four voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Dale Lewis, Chairman
Helen Carella, Fred Rogers, John Weber
(Vacancy)
County: Harry Sells—MSTU Project Manager(Excused)
Michelle Arnold—PTNE Director
Others: Scott Windham-Windham Studios, Inc.
Al Benarroch—Affordable Landscaping Service&Design
Robert Kindelan—CLM
Sue Flynn—JuriSolutions
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Lewis moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Fred Rogers. Carried;
4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—November 10, 2014
Strike: Page 2, Second Paragraph, Second Sentence, maintained "y"the Master Association.
Change: Page 2, Second Paragraph, Fourth Sentence to read: "He mentioned the Commercial
Land Owner(s)were cited"
Fred Rogers moved to approve the Minutes of the November 10, 2014 meeting as amended. Second
by Chairman Lewis. Carried; 4-0.
V. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT
A. BUDGET REPORT
Michelle Arnold distributed and reviewed the Radio Road MSTU Budget Report Fund 158.
(See attached)
B. STATUS OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Michelle Arnold reported Harry Sells is working on Devonshire irrigation system with
Growth Management Staff. Harry Sells has made some modifications to the controllers.
Growth Management is bidding out an upgrade to the Motorola System.
Discussion was made on the MSTU and contractors having more control of irrigation.
Michelle Arnold voiced concern over inexperienced people controlling and the maintenance
of the system.
Discussion was made on the time frame the system is parr d on who should receive
training on operating the system.
Chairman Lewis requested Scott Windham to check on watering schedule.
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Staff will bring back recommendations in a month or two.
Chairman Lewis asked for the irrigation system generated trouble shooting report be
provided to Advisory Committee to review at meetings.
C. STATUS OF REPLACING JASMINE
Chairman Lewis reported Harry Sells received the bid for replacing Jasmine plants. The bid
came in at$4.99 per plant for 2,000. He asked Harry Sells to place on hold.
Discussion was ensued on plant costs and irrigation issues. It was noted the costs were
higher than what the Advisory Committee had agreed on. The difference was approximately
$3,000.
Scott Windham noted water will not be an issue with the functioning irrigation system.
Michelle Arnold agreed.
Fred Rogers suggested the MSTU go with the difference in costs and John Weber agreed.
Public Speaker—Bob Luparella, President of the Devonshire Home Owners Association.
Chairman Lewis moved to go with the extra$3,000, this is tat time we(MSTU) invest
any more for plant replacement, if it doesn't work this time, eh is the end,we (MSTU)
do not go any further with money for(Asian)Jasmine. Second by Fred Rogers. Motion
carried unanimously; 4-0.
VI. COMMERCIAL HEDGE CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT—Addressed after IX.
VII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT—CLM—E dressed aftcr VI.
VIII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT—AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPE— " ee-- d a "tI.
IX. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT
It was suggested to trim the Black Olive canapé tree. CLM are certified arborist.
Scott Windham will check to see if the trimming of the canapé tree would be covered under the
maintenance contract.
Scott Windham gave the Landscape Architect's Report. He recommended replacing Lantana
with Dianella(Varigated Flax Lily.)
Chairman Lewis requested something be done on this project this month or next month.
Scott Windham will get a count with the location for the Lantana replacements. He
recommended very full 3-gallon plants be used.
It was suggested a"Special Meeting"could be held.
VI. COMMERCIAL HEDGE CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Michelle Arnold reported Code Enforcement passing code off to County Attorney's Office for
assistance. She received a proposal from the property owners of Berkshire Commons requesting
the County; install or restore the irrigation system along the hedge row,pay for replacement
plants to fill in the holes and Regency will agree to maintain the hedge going forward.
Robert Kindelan confirmed the irrigation drip system is stll operable.
Chairman Lewis noted 82 tree stumps still need to be removed.
Michelle Arnold recommended the agreement be modified to insure the irrigation system is tied
to Berkshire Commons and not the MSTU.
Chairman Lewis moved to direct Staff to pursue with County Attorney's Office, if the MSTU
fixes the hedge and the irrigation system up and working and transferred to their lines and the
MSTU is not responsible for the buffer system. Second by Fred Rogers. Motion carried
unanimously;4-0.
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VII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT-CLM
Robeert Kindelan reported Staff and CLM are trying to figure out how to trim the Caloosa
Hedge at Santa Barbara end of Devonshire. He noted the hedge is very wide and can not be
trimmed from the public side. CLM can not go onto the private property of the 6-8
homeowners to pick up debri created by trimming the top and the face.
Staff will contact homeowners to request permission to pickup debri.
IX. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT-Addressed previously
X. OLD BUSINESS
Helen Carella asked for an update on the broken pavers at Livingston and Radio Road.
Affordable Landscape is waiting on the okay from Pam Lulich to do repair.
Michelle Arnold suggested the public more information on plants and what the MSTU is doing.
XI. NEW BUSINESS-None.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS-None
XI. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS-None
NEXT MEETING: February 9,2015 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 5:10 PM.
RADIO ROAD BEAUTIFICATION MSTU ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
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DALE LEWIS,CHAIRMAN
The Minutes were approved by the Committee Chair on v/ f i 6 , 2015
"as submitted" [ 1 OR"as amended" [ 1.
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