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Minutes 03/31/2014 PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION LANDSCAPE AND WATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 31, 2014 The Landscape and Water Management Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Pelican Bay Services Division office at the SunTrust Bank Building, 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 302, Naples, Florida. APPEARANCES: Dave Trecker, Chairman Joe Chicurel Tom Cravens John Domenie Frank Dickson Scott Streckenbein ALSO PRESENT: Susan O'Brien, PBSD Board Member Kyle Lukasz, Operations Manager Neil Dorrill, Dorrill Management, Administrator ROLL CALL/AGENDA APPROVAL It was determined that there was a quorum present, and with no additions, the Agenda was then unanimously approved on a MOTION and a second. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Ms. O'Brien noted that she had Clam Bay results and would provide them to the Board at an appropriate time during the meeting. REVIEW LAKE POLLUTION STATUS The Chairman outlined the progression of the copper issue in the lakes and Clam Bay from October of 2012 to the present, indicating that the goal was to fix the problem in the five years allotted by the Florida DEP. The entire community was made aware of the problem, and the use of copper to treat algae blooms caused by improper fertilization was stopped in 44 of the 63 lakes. However, the copper problems remain at this point, despite various lake treatments. The recycled irrigation water is full of nitrogen and phosphorus as well, which may be the main problem. In lakes where a combination of aeration, bacterial treatment and plantings was used seem to Landscape and Water Management Committee—Minutes March 31,2014 Page 2 be the ones fairing the best as it relates to reducing the algae; however, the copper content remains very high in these lakes. In 8 of the 13 private lakes that were tested, the copper levels were extremely high, and test results from Florida DEP showed continuing high levels of copper in Upper Clam Bay. James Bates spoke to this issue, explaining how copper acts in saltwater as opposed to fresh water. This problem is occurring throughout other communities in Southwest Florida, and technologies continue to be developed to address it. Several of these processes were explained as possible options. The various community associations, including those that are responsible for the private lakes, will be reminded by letter of the use of best fertilization practices along with less irrigation due to the chemicals in the recycled water. A mail back will be included in the correspondence, asking association presidents to certify that they are following these critical recommendations, and to provide a contact name for follow up. Lake quality information will be provided to them as well. Various copper monitoring programs were discussed, as well as options to prevent stirring the sediment where the copper is settling. More sampling will be done to increase the data. Mr. Bates agreed to provide a ballpark reading on both the biological and ionic exchange approaches to the sediment issue, along with costs for his continued guidance. Mr. Dorrill added that water quality and water policy is one of the top priorities of the governor and the Florida Legislature, and suggested that the Board also get information from a macro perspective on the water issues in the State. He further suggested that they work with the Foundation to determine the ideal fertilizer mix for the community of Pelican Bay. LEGAL STANDING IN COMMONS PROJECT Mr. Dorrill clarified the areas which the PBSD has authority over water management changes as it relates to the Foundation's plans to expand the Commons area. An amendment to the operating permit for the drainage system is required for any changes, and the PBSD has a right to object to this through the SFWMD. Additionally, a deed restriction exists that states if anyone effects a material change to a drainage system, written permission must be obtained from the PBSD. A condition precedent to that states that it must affect a platted or recorded easement and every lake in Pelican Bay has a protected, recorded lake maintenance or drainage easement around it. James Carr will provide information to the committee as to whether they have any property Landscape and Water Management Committee—Minutes March 31, 2014 Page 3 Interest in any of the adjacent or side areas through the plats and easements recorded in favor of the PBSD and if the appropriate language is on the deeds or plats. The Committee members agreed that it was time that the question of responsibility and authority for the water management system was redefined, as the issue is of upmost importance to Pelican Bay. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned on a MOTION and a second at 5:04 p.m. Dave Trecker, Chairman NEe rp fi LANDSCAPE AND WATER MANAGEMENT COMI, , I'TEE 26( PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION MARCH 31,2014 The Landscape and Water Management Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division met on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at the Pelican Bay Services Division office at the SunTrust Bank Building, 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 302,Naples, Florida. Landscape & Water Management Committee Dave Trecker, Chairman John Domenie Joe Chicurel Frank Dickson Tom Cravens Scott Streckenbein Staff Neil Dorrill, Administrator Kyle Lukasz, Operations Manager Also Present Susan O'Brien, PBSD Board AGENDA 1. Roll call 2. Agenda approval 3. Audience comments 4. Review lake pollution status 5. Legal standing in Commons project 6. Adjourn ROLL CALL All members were present and a quorum established. AGENDA APPROVAL Mr. Dickson motioned, Mr. Streckenbein seconded to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Ms. O'Brien noted she would present Clam Bay copper results at the appropriate time. REVIEW LAKE POLLUTION STATUS Dr. Trecker reviewed the history of copper impairment in Pelican Bay and what has been done to date to try to remediate the problem. Despite testing various alternatives to control algae, problems with high copper levels remain. 1 Landscape and Water Management Committee of the Pelican Bay Services Division March 31,2014 Meeting Minutes The Committee is working to inform the community and will send letters to individual associations about the water quality problems in Pelican Bay by offering ways to incorporate landscaping best management practices. LEGAL STANDING IN COMMONS PROJECT Mr. Dorrill clarified the areas which the PBSD has authority over water management or drainage facilities in regards to the Foundation's Commons improvements project. Drainage improvements will require a modification to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)permit that PBSD would have an opportunity to review and weigh-in on if these improvements will affect a PBSD property interest or drainage easement and the plans would be reviewed by our engineer and report provided when available. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Tom Cravens, hairman Minutes approved [ ] as presented OR [ ] as amended ON [ ] date Reviewed by [ ] staff initials { 1 date 2