Lely Beautification MSTU Minutes 04/23/2015 GOLF ESTATES RY BEAUTIFICATION MSTU
ADVISO COMMITTEE
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suitel03
Naples, FL 34113
MINUTES
April 23, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 PM by Chairman Branco.
A quorum was established. Four(4)voting members were present.
II. ATTENDANCE
Members: Tony Branco - Chairman
Robert Slebodnik-Vice Chairman
Linda Rae Jorgensen
Kathleen Dammert
Vacancy
County: Harry Sells—Administration
Michelle Arnold—(Excused)
Others: Michael McGee—Landscape Architect,P.A.
Robert Kindelan—Commercial Land Maintenance
Sue Flynn—JuriSolutions
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add: VII. B. Crown of Thorns
VIII. A. Light Testing
IX.A. St. Andrews -FPL Lamp Pole
IX. B. Bench Repair
X. A. Forest Hill and Augusta- Solar Light
X. B. Speed Limit Sign—St. Andrews and Pebble Beach Circle
Vice Chair Slebodnik moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Second by Linda
Jorgensen. Motion carried; 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-MARCH 26, 2015
Change: VII. A., 2°'to last sentence should read"He will provide options."
Kathleen Dammert moved to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2015 meeting as
amended. Second by Vice Chair Slebodnik. Motion carried; 4-0.
V. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Branco reported driving around before the meeting and made the following
observations:
Forest Hills Bougainvillea needs to be trimmed and cut-back.
Intersection of • 'r `$a`Dills and has.not been mulched yet.
Bougainvillea on Pebble Beach is beginning to look scraggly.
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Royal Palm fronds are in the medians.
Linda Jorgensen expressed concern over not seeing landscape workers on the job. She sited
areas that look unkempt.
FTR: Robert Kindelan was upset over accusations at a public meeting that CLM and
responded CLM has been caring for landscaping within the Lely MSTU boundaries for over
12 years.
It was noted the Landscapers and the County require a purchase order on maintenance not
covered in contract. Harry Sells stated he found proposals that have not been approved.
Chairman Branco directed Staff to review and approve outstanding proposals.
Kathleen Dammert stated Darryl Richard previously provided a report on accidents.
Chairman Branco recommended procedures to make sure things are done and not forgotten.
He suggested the issue on the Royal Palm fronds being placed in medians be addressed in the
HOA Newsletter.
VI. PROJECT MANAGER REPORT
Harry Sells reported an irrigation issue with the pump running a half of day, all night long and
seven days a week. He will research the problem.
A discussion was made on the issue with the life of the light bulbs, surge voltage and surge
protection. He noted the solar light at Augusta and Forest Hills is working intermittingly.
Chairman Branco reported he contacted the manufacturer for replacement parts. He indicated
the LED Panel may be the problem. It was decided he would provide Harry Sells with the
Manufacturer's contact information.
A. Budget Report
Harry Sells distributed and reviewed the Lely MSTU Fund 152 Report. (See attached)
Chairman Branco requested the light bulb spread sheet list be activated. Harry Sells will
initiate a process going forward.
Chairman Branco questioned and directed Staff to research line item 30 for Darryl Richard to
take a course to renew landscape architect license. He was adamant;this expense should be
removed from the Lely MSTU budget.
VII. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT
Mike McGee distributed and reviewed the Lely Golf Estates Beautification MSTU District
Roadways dated April 20, 2015. (See attached)
He reviewed the water usage report and reported a leak occurring in irrigation system,
somewhere between, Forest Hills and the pump station. He will monitor problem.
A. Replacement Annuals at Front Entrance
Staff distributed an estimate received from Florida Land Maintenance, Inc., aka
Commercial Land Maintenance for replacement annuals at front entrance. (See attached)
B. Crown of Thorns
Mike McGee distributed and reviewed The Crown of Thorns Planting Study and
Recommended Ground Cover List dated April 20, 2015. (See attached) The Advisory
Committee will review report at their leisure and discuss at the next meeting.
He reported median 23; Crown of Thorns should be cutback.
Chairman Branco directed Mike McGee to have CLM to make cuts on Crown of Thorn
on medians 1 and 23 as soon as possible.
VIII. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REPORT-CLM
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Robert Kindelan reported most items were covered in VIII. He noted maintenance items
would be addressed; trim Bougainvillea on median 11 and pull out torpedo grass and will look
bad for at least a month,remove sea pods and work on irrigation system at back entrance.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. ST.ANDREWS-FPL Lamp Pole
Chairman Branco ask Staff to find out the FPL Client Representative is to remove the
lamp pole laying in the median addressed. Harry Sells will contact FPL.
B. Bench Repair
Chairman Branco asked for a status update. He suggested
Chairman Branco moved to purchase parts to repair bench,not to exceed$1,500 or
purchase a new bench,not exceed$2,500. Second by Linda Jorgensen. Motion carried;
4-0.
Chairman Branco ask the bench style and color be kept consistent with other
Community' benches.
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Forest Hill and Augusta- Solar Light—Addressed previously
B. Speed Limit Sign—St. Andrews and Pebble Beach Circle
Chairman Branco reported the speed limit sign previously installed at the corner of Pebble
Beach Circle and St. Andrews by the church, was gone for six months had reappeared. He
asked if CLM would reinstall sign. He does not know the condition of the sign.
Robert Kindelan will check the base and sign.
XI. MEMBER COMMENTS—None
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
NEXT MEETING: May 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM
Collier County East Naples Library Branch
8787 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL 34112
Vice Chair Slebodnk moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by Linda Jorgensen. Motion
carried; 4-0.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned at
3:45 P.M.
LELY GOLF ESTATES BEAUTIFICATION
MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tony Br nco,Chairman
The Minutes were approved by the Committee on 71/1_4_,(y , (f" , 2015,
"as presented" j ] OR"as amended" IX'].
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