Lely Beautification MSTU Minutes 06/25/2015 I Et I
GOLF ESTATES RY BEAUTIFICATION MSTU
ADVISO COMMITTEE
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite103
Naples, FL 34113
MINUTES
June 25, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M.by Chairman Branco.
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Three(3)voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Tony Branco-Chairman
Robert Slebodnik-Vice Chairman
Linda Rae Jorgensen
Kathleen Dammed(Excused)
Vacancy
County: Harry Sells—Administration
Michelle Arnold—(Excused)
Others: Michael McGee—Landscape Architect,P.A.
Gary Gorden—Commercial Land Maintenance
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: VI. E. New Project Manager
F. Christmas Decor
G. Next Meeting
H. Remote Participation
Vice Chair Slebodnik moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Linda
Jorgensen. Carried; 3-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MAY 28, 2015
Vice Chair Slebodnik moved to approve the minutes of the May 28,2015, meeting as
presented. Second by Linda Jorgensen. Carried; 3-0.
V. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Branco reported driving around before the meeting and made some observations
that will be covered in Landscape Maintenance Report.
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT
A. Budget Report
Staff distributed and reviewed the Budget Report for Fund 152. (See attached)
Harry Sells answered all questions.
He stated Bench repair was made by CLM.
April 23,2015
He will make an irrigation system recommendation,presenting strong and weak points to the
Committee.
Discussion on a major storm,reserves and the millage rate was made. Vice Chair Slebodnik
stated the MSTU wants at least$250,000 in reserves.
Linda Jorgensen moved to keep millage rate at maximum. Second by Robert Slebodnik.
Motion carried; 3-0.
B. Status of Broken Bench—Addressed previously
C. Status of FPL Light Pole
Staff provided a letter from FPL dated May 15,2015, regarding an update on the electric
system FYI only.
Harry Sells called FPL on the down light pole and still does not know what FPL will do.
He will submit another report. This FPL issue was reported three times.
D. Augusta Sign Light
Harry Sells reported the light is working, but needs a battery,because light at 5 A.M. is out.
Defected battery will be replaced.
He said the box light needs to be raised. Tony Branco suggested waiting to do planting first.
Tony Branco wants light to be hidden.
E. New Project Manager
Harry Sells reported a new project manager was hired. He will train Leslie Hays. A new
summer intern was hired to accumulate data for inventory for MSTUs.
F. Christmas Decor
Harry Sells presented a Request to Purchase from Whited Holiday Decor for FY 14-15
in the amount of$2,500 for Christmas lighting and decor for Lely MSTU at the front
entrance and at Doral Circle. He asked if the Committee wanted the same decor as they
had last year.
The Committee decided to allow Whited Holiday Decor to do their job.
Chairman Branco suggested having the poles light up on Median 1. Harry Sells will
investigate the costs for lighting up poles on Median 1 for Christmas decor.
G. Next Meeting
The Committee formed a consensus to hold July Meeting.
H. Remote Participation
Harry Sells told the MSTU how remote participation could be used. He indicated there must
be a quorum present;to vote on another members participation to enable them to join the
meeting and be a voting member.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT
Mike McGee distributed and reviewed the Lely Golf Estates Beautification MSTU District
Roadways dated May 18,2015. (See attached)
He did a drive by and observed the following needed to be addressed;
• Weeding on a weekly basis
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April 23,2015
• Pruning
• Turf was bad (Median 1,2 and 3)
• Palm trees cut back
• Sightline trimming(Median 5)
• Valley Stream; fungus on grass(Median 13)
• Doral Boulevard; sign damaged
• Address over hanging tree
• Ongoing torpedo grass
• Water usage was normal
A. Replacement Crown of Thorns
Mike McGee distributed and reviewed Option A for Forest Hills Boulevard and Augusta
Boulevard,Community Sign Renovation Planting(Bromeliads and Purple Queen; Option
B for Forest Hills Boulevard and Augusta Boulevard, Community Sign Renovation
Planting(Flax Lily,Bromeliads or Purple Queen. (See attached)
Discussion was made on both options and it was decided to have Mike McGee provide
costs for options A and B, and to give costs on option B for both Flax Lily and Royal
Palm options.
Discussion was made on creating a maintenance plan to remove broken lights. Harry
Sells will write a Maintenance Plan and Inventory. He will have two bulbs replace
VIII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT-CLM—Previously Addressed
IX. OLD BUSINESS -None
X. NEW BUSINESS -None
XI. MEMBER COMMENTS-None
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
NEXT MEETING: June 25, 2015 at 2:00 P.M.
Collier County East Naples Library Branch
8787 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL 34112
Vice Chair Slebodnik moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Linda Jorgensen. Carried;
3-0.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned at
3:25 P.M.
LELY GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION
MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tony Bra o, 'hairman
The Minutes were a roved by the Committee on —7/2 3 ,2015,
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