Rock Road MSTU Minutes 02/04/2015 Rock Road MSTU
Advisory Committee
3299 Tamiami Trail, Suite 103 d-,
Naples, FL 34112
Minutes
February 4, 2015
3:30 pm
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Doug Allemong, at 3:30 p.m. at the Big
Corkscrew Island Fire Department, 13240 Immokalee Road,Naples FL.
II. Attendance Roll Call
Present:
Members Staff
Mr. Douglas Allemong (Chairman) Michelle Arnold
Mr. Tom Brooks John Vliet
Mr. Chuck Wilson Travis Gossard
Commissioner Tim Nance
Public
11 Members of the public were present. See attached list
A Quorum of three board members was present.
III. Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Doug Allemong to approve the Agenda as written. Seconded by Tom Brooks.
Motion carried 3-0.
IV. Approval of minutes: December 2,2014
Motion by Doug Allemong to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Chuck Wilson.
Motion passed 3-0.
V. Project Manager's Report- Harry Sells
A. Budget Report
Harry Sells was not present at the meeting due to a conflict with another MSTU. In his
absence, Michelle Arnold reviewed the Budget Report with the group. Doug Allemong
explained to the group that the MSTU Committee has been consciously accumulating funds
so that they could afford to move forward with the paving project for Rock Road. As of the
reporting of the budget, there is approximately $53,206 in cash in the account.
B. Rock Road Paving Project—Commissioner Nance
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Commissioner Nance spoke about what needed to be done in order for the roadway to be
improved.
• Rock Road from Immokalee Road to Mingo Road would have to be accepted by the
County because currently the road is in the name of a defunct corporation.
• The County would put together a plan for the development of a quality road for that
portion of the road.
• The County would maintain the road after it is paved.
John Vliet and Travis Gossard gave some details about the proposed paving project
construction. Travis informed the group that the aprons along the road would also be
paved to prevent erosion. The road will be built at a high quality with 2 '/2 inches of
asphalt. The life expectancy of the road will be 20 years. Any repairs to the road will be
completed by the County.
There were a number of questions from the public in attendance at the meeting. Someone
inquired about the timeframe for the paving and Commissioner Nance indicated that they
would try to do it before the upcoming rainy season.
Someone else asked how far the aprons of the adjacent side roads would be paved. Travis
responded that the side roads would be paved about 5 feet to ensure the road would be
protected. He clarified that driveways adjacent to the road will also be paved about 5 feet
for the same reason.
There was a question about who would own the road. The County would own the road.
Travis mentioned that they would probably ask that the right-of-way would be 60 feet in
width and a 20 foot portion of the road will be paved down the center. The County's
maintenance responsibility will only cover the paved road and no mowing or maintenance
of drainage.
Chuck Wilson asked whether the loan to the MSTU would be an interest free loan.
Commissioner Nance informed the group that a response to that question would have to be
confirmed with Mark Isackson.
It was explained that the request will have to be presented to the full Board of County
Commissioners for a decision whether to make the road public and authorize the loan for
the project. The group was told that they would be notified when the request would be
placed on a Board Agenda. Commissioner Nance suggested that the item be "time certain"
so that the community members that wanted to attend could be there at a specific time.
John Vliet indicated that the estimate that was obtained did not include side strips (or sod)
for stabilizing the sides of the road and that would be an additional cost. He also indicated
that no drainage was included in the project. Travis Gossard noted that they would do what
they could to ensure that the cost was fair.
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After the discussion Chairman Doug Allemong motioned to approve the plan for
submission to the BCC's consideration. Chuck Wilson seconded the motion. The motion
was approved unanimously.
VI. Old Business
Election of a Vice Chairman. Because Mr. Brooks was not present at the last meeting the
selection of a Vice-Chairman was tabled until this meeting. The committee nominated
Tom Brooks who graciously accepted the position. Having no other nominations,Mr.
Brooks was elected Vice Chairman of the MSTU.
VII. New Business
There was no new business
VIII.Public Comment
One of the community members,Jean Hostetter asked about the mailboxes at the entrance
into the community. She wanted to know who owned them and who maintained them. She
was told that the mailboxes were privately owned and were not the business of the MSTU.
Each property owner is welcome to repair and/or replace the boxes. Commissioner Nance
mentioned thatwhen the road is paved the post office will deliver mail along the paved
portion of the road. He also mentioned that the school bus may come down the road to
drop children off after school.
IX. Member Comment
No additional Member Comment.
X. Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m. by Chairman Doug Allemong.
The next meeting time& date will be determined by the advisory committee
ROCK ROAD M.S.T.U.ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Doug Allemong, Chair an
The Minutes were approved by the Committee Chair on 2(7 /1' Q y ,2015,
"as submitted" [)(1 OR"as amended" ( 1.
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